TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

• Lying next to Everest & crowned by seven peaks

• Guided expedition: Climb with our experienced Everest and other 8,000er summiteer guides and mountaineers

• One base camp and three additional higher camps supported by highly experienced mountaineers, guides, and crew members

• Expedition includes acclimatization and cultural trek of the region

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TRIP INTRODUCTION

Situated in the Khumbu Himal just southwest of Mount Everest in the western part of the Lhotse-Nuptse-massif, Mount Nup-tse is the southern border of the Everest's Western Cwm. The main ridge of Nuptse is separated from Lhotse by a 7556m high saddle and has 7 peaks. The main summit Nuptse I (7861m) was first summited by a British expedition on the north-ridge in 1961. The Nuptse ridge goes west-northwest until its steep west-face drops down more than 2300m to the Khumbu-glacier.  The south-face of Nuptse is 2500m high and 5 kilometers wide. The north side is above the Western-Cwm valley with the upper part of the Khumbu-glacier above its famous icefall.

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Our Nuptse Expedition begins at Lukla (2850m) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region. We follow the normal route to Lhotse and Nuptse massif. The Base Camp lies beside the Khumbu Glacier above its icefall. The steep and rocky south-face of Nuptse slopes rise from the Western valley with the upper part attached with Khumbu-glacier, above the icefall.

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INCLUDED IN THE COST

• Expedition permit fees

• Hotel sccommodations in Kathmandu/Lhasa

• Teahouses and camps (tents) accomodations for the trek and climb respectively

• Meals in Kathmandu/Lhasa and while trekking and climbing

• Group equipment for the climb

• Qualified and Experienced guides

• Experienced Climbing Sherpas

• High Altitude Climbing Sherpas

• Airport transfers

• Satellite phone service

• Oxygen (2 4-litre bottles)

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ITINERARY

Day 01

Arrival KTM & transfer to hotel

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Day 02-03

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Preparation for Nuptse Expedition

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Day 04

Fly Kathmandu to Lukla

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Day 05

Trek to Namche Bazar

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Day 06

At leisure in Namche Bazar

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Day 07

Trek to Thyangboche

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Day 08

Trek to Dingboche

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Day 09 

Acclimatization

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Day 10

Trek to Lobuche

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Day 11

Trek to Nuptse Base Camp

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Day 12

Rest, Acclimatization and preparation

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Day 13-37

Ascent of Mt Nuptse

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Day 38

Withdraw to Base Camp

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Day 39

Retrace to Lobuche

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Day 40

Trek to Pangboche

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Day 41

Trek to Namche

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Day 42

Trek to Lukla

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Day 43

Fly to Kathmandu

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Day 44

Free day in Kathmandu

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Day 45

Airport transfer for return flight

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ACCOMODATION

We will be staying at Hotel Moonlight in Kathmandu and Kyichu Hotel in Lhasa. We will be accomodatd in teahouses during the trek and camps (tents) during the climb.

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MEALS

We provide all camping equipment and gear, including tents, dining, toilet, and Kitchen tents. At base camp we have a large mess tent equipped with all necessary kitchen gadgets including stoves, tables and chairs. Meals are prepared by our trained and experienced expedition cooks. We make it sure that the food we provide is hygienic and at the same time suits your palate. We offer all varieties of food including continental and local Nepali/Tibetan items. Breakfast includes porridge, egg, bread, etc. Some of the items in the lunch include rice, lentils, beans, green vegetables, chapattis, bread, and tinned meat and fish items. Fresh or tinned fruit and tea or coffees make the desserts. For the main meal, you can choose your own menu - either local or western varieties. Local varieties include from the local Dal Bhat, yak stew, momo to the western burghers, pastas, sandwiches, and pizzas. During the actual mountain climbing, we mostly use dry or dehydrated foods, including chocolate, cheese, nuts, and muesli items.

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TEAM COMPOSITION

Team composition is important to ensure safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign:

• HGT Accredited Climbing Leader

• High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa

• Cook

• Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such Porters, Yaks and Yak man

• Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.

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PHYSICAL CONDITION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Although a 7,000er, Mt. Nuptse is Everest’s cousin, hence requires both stamina and skill. Moreover, getting back from the summit is more important than getting there. The oxygen level over 7,000m is only 40% of what it is at the sea level. The weather is never fully predictable. The climbers must have years of prior experience on rock and ice climbing. You also need to feel confident and comfortable ascending or descending on fixed ropes along a steep technical terrain. Moreover, as Jon Krakauer says, while you’re Into the Thin Air up there, “The consequences of a poorly tied knot, a stumble, a dislodged rock, or some other careless deed are as likely to be felt by the perpetrator's colleagues as the perpetrator.” Your actions affect not only your own, but welfare of the entire team.

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BEST TIME TO TRAVEL

The spring season of March to May and the autumn season of September to November are considered the best time for Nuptse expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are considered to be the most unfavorable time climbing.

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TRIP START DATES

We will organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date.