Mt. Nuptse Expedition, Nuptse Climbing, Nuptse Base Camp, Khumbu Glacier, Mt. Nuptse Expedition Nepal

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Autumn Season                                                                                   Spring Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01,2025                             Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 07, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Oct. 04, 2025             Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 10, 2025

Mt. Nuptse is closed located immediately south west of Mt. Everest and Lhotse. It is considered an independent mountain and impressive ring of three peaks makes up the Nuptse massif. Mount Nuptse South Face of Nuptse is one of the largest mountain faces in the world. We attempt to climb the normal route to the tallest peak of the Lhotse and Nuptse massif. Base Camp is located beside the Khumbu Glacier above its famous icefall as well as from another side closed to Island Peak (Imja Tse).

The summit of Nuptse is extremely dangerous due to loose snow with many hollows, and there are also weakly attached cornices of snow. This provides a barrier to climbing, yet is not sturdy enough for safe climbing. The main peak, Nubtse I, was first climbed on May 16, 1961 by Dennis Davis and Sherpa Tashi and the following day by Chris Bonington, Les Brown, James Swallow and Pemba Sherpa, members of a British expedition led by Joe Walmsley. This route they took is called the Scott route for the Nuptse mountain. After this it was climbed just twice between 1961 and 1996.

The route we follow begins at Lukla (2,850m.) and the initial days of the trek pass through the legendary Sherpa country up the spectacular high valley of the Khumbu Region.

Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A via Everest BC - Autumn

01 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 October Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
03 October Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 October Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
05 October Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
06 October Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
07 October Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.)
08 October Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.)
09 October Day 09: Dingboche – Lobuche (4,915m.)
10 October Day 10: Day for Acclimatization and hiking around.
11 October Day 11: Lobuche – Everest/Nuptse Base Camp (5,380m.).
12 Oct. - 06 Nov. Day 12-37: Climbing Period for Mount Nuptse (7,861m.).
07 November Day 38: Cleaning Base Camp - Reserve day.
08 November Day 39: Trek back to Pheriche (4,242m.).
09 November Day 40: Pheriche – Tengboche.
10 November Day 41: Tengboche – Monjo (2835m.).
11 November Day 42: Monjo – Lukla and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
12 November Day 43: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
13 November Day 44: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
14 November Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: B via Chhukung - Autumn

01 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 October Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
03 October Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 October Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) then trek to Phakding (2,622m.).
05 October Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.)
06 October Day 06: Rest day for acclimatization and Hiking around.
07 October Day 07: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.)
08 October Day 08: Tengboche – Dingboche (4,343m.)
09 October Day 09: Day for Acclimatization Visit Chhukung or hike.
10 October Day 10: Dingboche to Mt. Nuptse South Base Camp and set up camp.
11 October Day 11: Nuptse South Base Camp and set up complete BC and preparation.
12 Oct. - 06 Nov. Day 12-37: Climbing Period for Mount Nuptse (7,861m.).
07 November Day 38: Cleaning Base Camp - Reserve day.
08 November Day 39: Trek back to Dingboche (4,343m.). or Pangboche.
09 November Day 40: Dingboche – Khyangjuma (3400m.).
10 November Day 41: Khyangjuma – Monjo (2835m.)/Phakding.
11 November Day 42: Monjo/Phakding – Lukla and transfer to teahouse Lodge.
12 November Day 43: Fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
13 November Day 44: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
14 November Day 45: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van or, Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition).
Schedule flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent, Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for Base Camp.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Expedition Permit fee of Mount Nuptse.
Sagarmatha National Park entrance fee.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
1 Set of Cultural Treks Piosk Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Piosk Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 400 = 900 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Mahalangur Himal
Height
7,861m. - (25,791 ft.)
Latitude
27°57′59″N
Longitude
86°53′24″E
Trip Days
45 Days
Normal Ascent Route
Normal route
First Ascent
by Dennis Davis and Sherpa Tashi and the following day by Chris Bonington, Les Brown, James Swallow and Pemba Sherpa, members of a British expedition led by Joe Walmsley on May 16, 1961.
Easiest Route
Glacier/snow/Ice Climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 2 Climber/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
Hotel Room/Single Tent/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Autumn/Spring
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar - Labuche - Gorakshep - Nuptse Base Camp - Lukla - Kathmandu