Nuptse 7,861m. situated 2 km. far from Mt. Everest. It is really a technique to climb, especially the summit of Nuptse is extremely dangerous, very few expedition teams try to climb the Nuptse until now. Nuptse first ascent on 16th May 1961 by British expedition team Dennis Davis and Tashi Sherpa.
As per our itinerary, the trek starts from Lukla through Namche Bazaar, Thyangboche, Lobuche to Nuptse base camp at Khumbu glacier after summit the same way back to Lukla or you can fly by helicopter to save your happy time to share.
From Kathmandu there are two ways to reach Nuptse base camp.
1. Direct flight from Kathmandu to base camp by helicopter.
2. Kathmandu to Lukla by flight, 7 days trek to the base camp.
For this expedition, age doesn’t make any difference, if you are physically fit and healthy, between 18 to 60 years. During the expedition, if someone is seriously injured or sick, the only option is to be rescued by a Helicopter.
The rescue is quite expensive, everyone needs to buy travel insurance from their own country. If not, we will help. You can buy such insurance policies in Kathmandu too.
We believe that proper preparation, training, well acclimatization, hygienic food and experienced Sherpa climbers make your expedition successful. Himalayan experience trek, assures highest degree of safety, proper planning, and decades of experienced and extensive knowledge to make your dream to climb Nuptse Himalayan peak in Nepal.
For this expedition, you can make your own group or you can join with other groups. Before your arrival at Kathmandu all the necessary climbing permit, lesion officer, base camp staff, equipment and foods, climbing Sherpas, transportation and other requirements will be ready in time.
| Climbing period | Base camp to summit, back to base camp 30 days. |
| Total days at Nepal | 46 days. |
| Best season | Spring and Autumn. |
| Group size | 2 to 12 persons. |
About the expedition services, number of climbing Sherpas, base camp staff and cost, you can correspond by email, we will negotiate in a short period.
For this expedition, we provide two kinds of services.
1. only the Kathmandu assistance.
2. full services for the expedition.
We provide services for, expedition route permit and lesion officer, custom clearance at airport for the expedition equipment, ground transportation, domestic flight, cargo or charter flight to Lukla, helicopter flight to base camp, personal life and medical insurance for lesion officer, Nepalese staff and porters, rescue flight if necessary, hotel reservation etc.
Lodge or hotel accommodation during the trek to Gorak Shep, meals (breakfast – lunch – dinner) with hot drinks during the expedition period, human or animal porters, base camp staff cook, kitchen boys, Climbing guide, climbing Sherpas (porters), one person one tent accommodation with double mattresses at base camp, dining tent with Table, stools and gas heater, Kitchen tent with kitchen utensils, store tent, shower tent, toilet tent, solar panel with battery for recharge electric device, Satellite phone sets for communication etc.
We provide services for, expedition route permit and lesion officer, custom clearance at airport for the expedition equipment, ground transportation, domestic flight, cargo or charter flight to Lukla, helicopter flight to base camp, personal life and medical insurance for lesion officer, Nepalese staff and porters, rescue flight if necessary, hotel reservation etc.
Note::High altitude tents, climbing gears, climbing equipment for Sherpa, high altitude foods, Oxygen bottles, HP gas, walkie-talkie sets etc. expedition team should bring or buy at Kathmandu.
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan international airport, our representative will welcome you with flowers, drive to star hotel as your booking, welcome drinks at the reception check in room. Dinner at your hotel’s restaurant our tour manager will brief you about the expedition, trekking routes and other necessary information.
Check the expedition’s equipment, shopping other necessary items what you need, just relax at same hotel or visit as you like.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at the hotel, drive to the airport about, 35 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2840m.) During the short flight you can get an excellent view of Jugal Himal range, Gauri Shanker, Dudh Kunda and Kwangde. Lunch at Lukla meet with the staff, after lunch an easy trek about two hours to Ghat village if the flight is on time, if there is flight delay, because of weather or other problem overnight hotel accommodation at Lukla, next day trek to Phakding. Phakding to Namche Bazaar.
After breakfast, an easy trek lunch at Benker village. Trek continued to check the National park entry pass, lodge accommodation at Jorsalle village. 4 to 5 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Larcha Dhoban, cross the suspension bridge at Dudh kosi, gradually climb up to Thoop Danda for tea or lunch. From this place you can see the first view of Mt. Everest. Trek continues overnight hotel accommodation at Namche Bazaar. 6 to 7 hours trek.
At Namche bazaar, there are several hotels and lodges available. Your guide will find good accommodation for your two-night stay at Namche. There are many trekkers shops, ATM and good Wi-Fi service.
Rest for high acclimatization visit Namche Sherpa villages, Namche monastery and national park museum overnight same place. From outside the national park museum, you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Everest summit and Khumbu Himalaya.
After breakfast, an easy trek lunch at Sanasa, after short rest an easy trek to Phungi Tenga, cross the Dudh koshi river bridge, gradually climb to Thyangboche monastery for overnight lodge or hotel accommodation. There are several hotels and lodges. Your guide will choose a good one for your accommodation. From Thyangboche you can see a spectacular view of the Himalaya around you. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Pangboche village for lunch. Vist the oldest monastery in the Khumbu region. Offer the worship (puja) for peace and long life. Trek continues to Dingboche for overnight accommodation. There are several lodges and hotels at Dingboche, your guide will choose a good accommodation for you.
From Dingboche you can see beautiful views of Lhotse south face, Ama Dablam and Chhukung valley. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, an easy trek to Thukla for lunch, trek continues to Lobuche for overnight lodge accommodation. 5 to 6 hours trek.
After breakfast, trek through Khumbu glacier, lunch stop at Gorak Shep. Trek continues through Khumbu glacier for overnight tented camp at Nuptse base camp. 6 to 7 hours trek.
Your Sherpa and staff will establish the base camp, set up all the tents at the base camp. After breakfast, you can take a pack lunch (picnic) climb to Kalapatter for the view. From Kala Pattar you can see a spectacular view of Mt. Everest, Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Thamserku, Tawuche, Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, Everest ice fall, Khumbu glacier and many Himalayan peaks. After panoramic views descend to the base camp.
As local Sherpa’s Buddhist tradition, worship before you climbing the Nuptse. A local Lama will offer a puja ceremony and hang the prayer flags at the base camp for the peace, long life and success of the expedition.
Check and fix your climbing equipment make it ready to climb for the next days.
After four-night well acclimatize at the base camp, from day 14 to 43, during the 30 days period climb from base camp to summit and back to the base camp will be enough time, if not you can extend the time for the summit.
Pack all your personal equipment. Staff will clean the base camp and collect all the garbage for disposal. After dinner Tips for climbing Sherpas and staff, celebrate the expedition success base camp party with team members and staff. Complete the expedition.
After a successful summit, you’ll fly to Kathmandu by a helicopter to save your happy time to share. At Kathmandu airport our representative is waiting for you, drive to the hotel and welcome drinks at the reception, check in room. Afternoon free day, lunch as you choose at any restaurant. Evening our representative will take you for a farewell Nepali typical dinner with culture program. After dinner, back to the hotel.
If you like to trek back to Lukla, it takes four days to trek with your staff. Flight out from Lukla to Kathmandu.
After breakfast or lunch, our representative will drive three hours before your flight schedule to the airport and back to your destination. Complete the trip.
