Trip Type
Mountaineering
Difficulty
Very Severe
SKILLS PROFILE
No Requirements
ACCOMMODATION
Tea House
DESTINATION
Nepal
Start / End Point
Lukla / Lukla
Region
Everest Tour Packages
Duration
43 days
Elevation
7861 M
Seasons
Mar-Apr,Sep-Oct
Group Size
2 - 7
Popularity
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| GUARANTEED DEPARTURES | PRICE | AVAILABILITY | |
| Mar 25, 2026 - May 6, 2026 | $13250 | High | |
| Apr 9, 2027 - May 21, 2027 | $13550 | High |
Trek Highlights
- Mount Nuptse is crowned by seven peaks i.e. Nuptse I (7861m), Nuptse II (7827m), Nuptse Shar I (7804m), Nuptse Nup I (7784m), Nuptse Shar II ( 7776m), Nuptse Nup II (7742m) and Nuptse Shar III (7695m).
- The main peak, Nuptse I, was first climbed on May 16, 1961, by Dennis Davis and Sherpa Tashi in a British Expedition on the north ridge part.
- This mountain has an interesting feature that is its south face is 2500m high and 5km wide.
- Nuptse receives a low number of ascents, yet it is the perfect ascent for those looking for a sub-8000 m climb in a premier neighbourhood.
- Offers the beautiful Himalayan views of Mount Everest (8848m), Mount Lhotse (8516m), Mount Makalu (8463m), Mount Cho Oyu (8201m), Mount Baruntse, Mount Pumori, Ama Dablam and other more than two dozens mountains of Everest region trekking trail.
- Opportunity to explore the high valleys including the culture and tradition of the authentic Sherpa culture who have been residing in such a harsh environment for centuries.
Why This Trip ?
Nuptse is a wonderful option for those who want to scale high mountains but reduce the life-threatening risk from the 8000-meter mountains.
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Short Itinerary
Day
1
KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Day
2
KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Day
3
FLY TO LUKLA AND TREK TO PHAKDING (2,656m)
Day
4
TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAR
Day
5
ACCLIMATIZATION AT NAMCHE BAZAR
Day
6
TREK TO TENBOCHE (3,860M)
Day
7
TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4,410M)
Day
8
ACCLIMATIZATION
Day
9
TREK TO LOBUCHE (4,907M)
Day
10
TREK TO NUPTSE BASE CAMP
Day
11
REST, ACCLIMATIZATION AND PREPARATION
Day
12
DAY 12-36 (ASCENT OF MOUNT NUPTSE)
Day
37
WITHDRAW TO BASE CAMP
Day
38
TREK TO LOBUCHE
Day
39
TREK TO PANGBOCHE
Day
40
TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAR
Day
41
TREK TO LUKLA
Day
42
FLY TO KATHMANDU
Day
43
DEPARTURE
Comprehensive Trek Guide
Sky-piercing Nuptse (7855) Mountain is a very close neighbour of the gigantic Mount Everest, which lies in the Khumbu Himal. It stands southwest of Mount Everest, sharing the glory of the Everest Massif. It is the southern border of the Western from the Thangboche Monastery, and it seems like an enormous wall guarding the colossal Everest.
Nuptse Mountain is given the very name by the Tibetans, which means west-peak.Nuptse is joined to Lhotse; the main ridge is joined to Lhotse by a 7556m high saddle made up of 7 peaks. The main summit Nuptse I (7861m) was first scaled by a British expedition on the north-ridge in 1961 by Dennis Davis and Sherpa Tashi.
Notably, Sir Chris Bonington was also a member of the FA expedition. The Nuptse ridge goes west-northwest until its steep west-face drops down more than 2300m to the Glacier. The south-face of Nuptse is 2500m high and 5 kilometres wide. The north side is above the Western-Cwm valley with the upper part of the Khumbu-glacier above its famous icefall.
Our venture commences with a brief flight to Lukla (2850m), and the trekking begins. The initial days of the trek pass through traditional Sherpa country up to the stupendous high valley of the Khumbu Region. The trail leads us to Base Camp, which lies beside the Khumbu Glacier above its icefall. From there, we head high to the summit of Nuptse Mountain.
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Itinerary
Day1
KATHMANDU ARRIVAL
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
The excitement of the upcoming adventure will reach the peak viewing all those snowcapped mountains as you land down in the country where nature speaks to your inner self. When it comes to the excitement we are on the same boat as we will be eager to take a glance at you at the airport. Check-in at the hotel first and then our representative will be escorting you to the friendly dinner arranged where the discussion of the itinerary will take place.
Day2
KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
Preparation for the expedition and sightseeing our city with a knowledgeable guide will take you to the important places within the Kathmandu Valley. You’ll be acquainted with historical & cultural places as well as the Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Other formalities like permits will be finalized today.
Day3
FLY TO LUKLA AND TREK TO PHAKDING (2,656m)
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Flight to Lukla is considered the world’s most dangerous air trip, however safety measures are taken by the airlines to make sure that no harm may touch the passengers. After reaching Lukla you’ll hike towards the Phakding where you’ll spend overnight
Day4
TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAR
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Next morning right after the breakfast your trek begins. From Phakding, you’ll encounter rivers and suspension bridges. You’ll cross numerous villages before reaching the entrance Sagarmatha National Park. The trail ascends to steep way to reach the Namche Bazar. You’ll find well-facilitated hotels to spend overnight.
Day5
ACCLIMATIZATION AT NAMCHE BAZAR
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Acclimatizing is the key to successful trek in this reason because you’re ascending to the highest altitude near to Everest. While your body is doing its work, you can explore the Namche Bazaar where restaurants, pubs, coffee shops etc are available in this place. You can visit Khunde Hospital which was set-up by Sir Edmund Hillary, or a one hour walk up to the Everest View Hotel above Namche. From there you can watch the sunset over Ama Dablam, Nuptse, Lhotse and Everest.
Day6
TREK TO TENBOCHE (3,860M)
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
You will start the day with an easy walk to Phulki, From there you ascend towards Tengboche village which is very famous for Tengboche monastery probably the biggest monastery of the Everest region. It is located within the Sagarmatha National Park which has been listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the monastery, you can see panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam and Thamserku. Overnight stay in Tengboche.
Day7
TREK TO DINGBOCHE (4,410M)
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
The trail descends and crosses through lush forests of birch, confer and rhododendron trees. You’ll reach Pangboche by walking downhill to Debuche and crossing the Imja River to. The trek continues through the Imja Valley and Lobuche River before ascending to Dingboche. It is a picturesque village with beautiful barley, potato and buckwheat field complete with grazing animals dotted along with those fields.
Day8
ACCLIMATIZATION
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
A day is spared for spending a day in Dingboche that will help us to acclimate to the high altitude with thin air. This day is properly utilized b exploring the Dingboche village, you’ll climb a ridge located behind the village to see six of the world’s tallest peaks including Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. You’ll need your rest for the tough day of ascent tomorrow.
Day9
TREK TO LOBUCHE (4,907M)
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
The trail will gradually be more challenging, due to the higher altitude. We ascend to the steep terminal moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. The trail goes through boulder-strewn slopes as we ascend Chupki Lhara which is a ridge that provides spectacular mountain views. The next part of our venture brings over craggy mountain terrain to Lobuche, a small settlement with spectacular views of Mt. Lobuche, Mt. Pumori and the Nuptse. Overnight in Lobuche;
Day10
TREK TO NUPTSE BASE CAMP
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Today we meander around the Khumbu Glacier and head towards Gorak Shep. Leaving Gorak Shep, we head to Nuptse passing through the moraine of the Khumbu Glacier. This is the starting point when we summit the peak.
Day11
REST, ACCLIMATIZATION AND PREPARATION
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
Acclimatization is very important in the expedition. Through acclimatization, our body adjusts to being in higher altitude. Without acclimatization summiting the Nuptse is next to impossible. During the day we will learn the required skills for climbing and gears to do it from the expedition leader. This training will boost up your confidence to summit the mountain of Nuptse.
Day12
DAY 12-36 (ASCENT OF MOUNT NUPTSE)
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
The day has finally arrived to embark our journey to conquer the Nuptse. Everyday itinerary for summiting the mountain is not possible because weather and conditions vary every day so we have to trust the expedition leader and follow him to successfully scaling the Nuptse Mountain. All these days will be used in hiking up and coming down to the base camp in order to be fit physically for the expedition. Height
Day37
WITHDRAW TO BASE CAMP
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Camping
As predicted, on the 37th day we will withdraw to Base camp and finish the summiting part. We take pride in conquering the Nuptse and take a deep rest.
Day38
TREK TO LOBUCHE
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Now we retrace the same route to Lobuche (4,907 m) that we followed while climbing up. We pass through the moraine of Khumbu Glacier and finally reach Lobuche. Overnight at Lobuche.
Day39
TREK TO PANGBOCHE
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
We trek back to Pangboche (3,930 m) via Dingboche. Overnight at Pangboche;
Day40
TREK TO NAMCHE BAZAR
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Guesthouse
From Pangboche we head towards Namche Bazar and enjoy famous sherpa culture for the last. Overnight at Namche Bazaar;
Day41
TREK TO LUKLA
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Trek down first through the forest of rhododendron and pine, and continue walking on the banks of the river to Phakding. Lunch at Phakding and continue another 3 hours gentle uphill trekking to Lukla. Overnight at Lukla;
Day42
FLY TO KATHMANDU
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
This is our final day near mountains, so bid the mountains farewell and head towards Kathmandu through the brief flight. Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu may sometimes be cancelled due to weather conditions, so we advise you to have a buffer day in Kathmandu before your international departure.
Day43
DEPARTURE
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation:
On this day we will be arranging a traditional way of farewell to make your memories more special and then you will be accompanied to the airport for the flight back to your home country 3hrs before the departure.
What's Included
- Airport transfers by a private vehicle;
- Standard/Deluxe rooms in Kathmandu on B/B basis;
- One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with an authorised guide on a private vehicle;
- Flight tickets Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu;
- Necessary staffs including experienced guides and porters (2:1) during trekking and climbing activities;
- All trekking and camping equipment like camp furniture, kitchenware, dining tents, guest tents, etc;
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) along with available accommodation for members and staffs during the trek and climbing on a twin sharing basis;
- 30kg per person baggage allowance during the trekking up carrying by porters or yaks and 20kg baggage allowance while returning from Base Camp after climbing the Mt. Nuptse;
- Trekking Permit (National Park entry fee) and local permit;
- Expedition royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Nuptse;
- Nepalese Government Royalty;
- Oxygen bottles for climber and Sherpa with mask and regulator;
- Experienced Sherpa guide;
- One experienced, trained, government-licensed and Everest climber, climbing/expedition guide (Sherpa) per client;
- All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurances for all involved staffs in trekking and expedition;
- First aid medical kits for the group and the staffs;
- Satellite phone carrying by guide for communication and available for members with the cost of $4 per minute call;
- Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required;
- Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period;
- 5 oxygen bottles (24L) with mask and regulators (if requested by client);
- Each expedition member will have an individual tent available at the base camp;
- Solar panel for light and battery charger;
- All tents for camp 1, 2 and 3 icefall charges and Gamow bags;
- We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance;
- high altitude food for member and Sherpa including drinks and cooking crew;
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties;
- Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal;
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation, and visa extension procedure services (if necessary), group medical supplies (first aid medical kit will be available);
- Necessary fixed and dynamic ropes will be available during the climbing period;
- All necessary paper works, office service charge, and Government Taxes.
- Complete pre-departure information, flight ticket reconfirmation and extend visa service(if necessary);
What's not Included
- International flights;
- Nepal entry visa fee;
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu;
- Personal climbing equipment;
- All kind of personal expenses;
- Icefall fees garbage deposit (sharing with another member) if applicable;
- Wake talkies & filming permit;
- Entrance fees during sightseeing;
- Personal climbing guide if requested;
- Travel and rescue insurance;
- Summit bonus to your private climbing Sherpa (minimum $1000.00);
- Nepal custom duty fees for import of expedition goods;
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg).
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Frequently Asked Question
1. Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon arrival
Yes, our representative will be there to receive you at the airport and you will be directly transferred to your hotel.
2. Is there an Orientation program
Yes, we will invite you for dinner in a cultural restaurant on the night of your arrival for briefing the itinerary and small orientation program will be held by the tour leader and guides before we embark on our adventure.
3. What is the overnight accommodation like
For nights in cities, we use standard/superior standard/deluxe rooms whereas, during the trek, we use lodges/tea houses/guesthouses/home stay for our clients, and whatever is available and accessible. We also arrange sleeping bags for our clients, as per their request.
4. How big are the groups
We believe in operating small intimate group to provide personal attention and services to our guests. Small groups can enjoy the trek hassle free and enjoy the customized trip according to their need and suitability. We do not incorporate more than 14 People in a group, unless we get special requests from our clients.
5. How do you rate the difficulty for this mountain, on a scale of 1 to 10, compared to other over 7000m high mountains
This is certainly one of the highest mountains in the world. In terms of technical difficulty, we'd rate “Nuptse” as 8.
6. Who can climb Nuptse
Only mountaineers who have adept mountaineering skills, adequate strength and previous experience in high mountains can climb this mountain.
7. What about security during climbing
We make sure to take security measures during climbing to make your expedition successful. We hire experienced and authorized Guides/Sherpas to safeguard your life in the mountains. We strongly recommend that you follow the Guide’s/Sherpa’s instruction with utmost care.
8. What sort of food can I expect during this expedition
During camping, our expert camping cooks prepare a wide range of delicious meals empowering you with enough strength for your strenuous climbing. All the cooking materials will be carried by our porters.
9. Can we get drinking water during climbing
Yes, you will get purified, filtered water in many tea houses. You can also get a hot water during camping.
10. What mode of transportation do you use
We use a private vehicle for sightseeing inside Kathmandu Valley. And we use domestic flight to transfer to Lukla and back.
11. What is the best season for Mount Nuptse Expedition
August to November and March to May are the two best climbing seasons for Mount Nuptse Expedition.
12. Will I be taken care of during emergency
Before coming to Nepal, make sure that you are totally insured. In case of emergencies like altitude sickness, dehydration or any medical conditions, let your guide know about your problem and subsequently. As soon as we are informed of a situation, we will send emergency helicopter rescue team. You will be then transferred to the hospital for the treatment.
13. What are the appropriate outfits we should possess
Climbing is a hard and tiresome activity that requires a lot of physical movement, so pack your active wears and trekking pants for at lower altitudes. Weather at high altitude is unpredictable, so carry a lightweight waterproof jacket along with thick down jacket, pant and thermal inner wear to escape the severe cold. Needless to say that, good shoes are very important for climbing in rough and snowy terrain, so invest in good quality shoes or rent it from us at a minimum price. For mountaineering, you will require special clothes that can be bought or hired from us.
14. Is it possible to alternate or change the trip days
Most of the time, it is not possible. But in emergency cases, you can. Still, we customize the trip according to your preference, but if you need to change plan during the trek, consult the guide and company.
15. How long will it take to complete the expedition
It will take around 3-4 weeks to climb it and to return only a few days. So to complete this mountaineering, you need at least 43 days in total, to finish this trip.
16. Are your Sherpas reliable and certified
Yes, our Sherpas are trekking experts and also authorized license holders from Nepal Government. The Sherpas know the climbing route like the back of their hand and use their expertise in ensuring your safety in the mountains.
17. Do I need climbing permit
Yes, you need climbing permit. It is not legal to climb without it.
18. Is there any possibility of telephonic communication while we are on this expedition
Yes, for the first few days, it is possible to have telephonic communication. In some villages, you can make local and international calls from telephone provided by the guesthouse owner after paying certain amount directly. For higher altitude climbing, we usually have satellite phones with our Sherpas.
19. Can I add extra days to my trips
If you need extra day to complete the trekking, you'll need to inform the guide in advance and the guide will let the company know. Adding a day to trekking can result in many changes in other arrangements such as transportation, guide’s schedule, flight details, hotel bookings and all, so we really don't recommend this to our clients unless there's an emergency cases. But it's true that those changes could be made but it will cost extra. The best way to do it is to inform the agent company about it.
20. What immunizations will I need
Before coming to Nepal, make sure you are covered for diphtheria & TB, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, malaria, typhoid, polio and tetanus. Make sure you are in best shape to complete the trekking without any complications.
21. How will my booking be processed
To confirm your booking, a non-refundable deposit of minimum of 15% of total trip amount is required, which can be made by bank transfer. The due balance is payable on arrival in Kathmandu with cash or card.
22. Can we use credit card during the climbing
No, you cannot use the credit card during the climbing. You have to exchange the money in Nepali Rupees before you start the trip. You can use credit card only in Kathmandu.
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