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Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse

A bespoke expedition linking Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse objectives from the Khumbu, planned around a long and flexible climbing window.

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The Nuptse ridge, Everest, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar
The Nuptse ridge, Everest, Lhotse and Lhotse Shar.
Duration
65 daysOutline programme
Highest summit objective
8,848.86 mRoute objective
Season
SpringAsk for current dates
Experience
High-altitude expeditionExpedition

A closer look at the journey.

The Triple Crown brings Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse into one expedition programme. A shared Khumbu approach reaches the base of the massif, but each mountain has its own technical demands and weather constraints. The climbing order and camp plan require individual design for an exceptionally experienced team, with flexibility to revise the objectives.

The approach and climbing phases form one extended mountain journey. Time above base camp is used for acclimatization, carrying equipment, rest and a summit attempt when conditions allow. Discuss your climbing history with us so that the route, team support and equipment plan suit the objective and your experience.

  • Three mountain objectives in one massif
  • Shared approach through the Khumbu
  • A bespoke sequence within an extended climbing window

The route, day by day.

This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.

Day 1-3Kathmandu expedition planning

Arrive and finalize equipment, permits, responsibilities and the combined mountain plan.

Day 4Lukla to Phakding

Fly to Lukla and begin the shared approach trek.

Day 5-6Namche acclimatization

Reach Namche and include a further acclimatization day.

Day 7-9Tengboche to Lobuche

Continue through Tengboche and Pheriche into the upper Khumbu.

Day 10Expedition base

Reach the base of the Everest massif and organize the mountain programme.

Day 11-60Combined climbing window

Coordinate acclimatization and the Everest, Lhotse and Nuptse objectives as conditions permit; the sequence is agreed for the team.

Day 61-63Return to Lukla

Descend through Tengboche and Phakding to Lukla.

Day 64Fly to Kathmandu

Return by air when weather permits.

Day 65Departure

Transfer for your onward journey.

A clear plan and quotation.

Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.

Services to discuss

  • Agree the permit arrangements and in-country transport in your quotation.
  • Agree the guiding, porter support and responsibilities on the mountain.
  • Agree accommodation, camp facilities and the meals provided at each stage.
  • Agree shared climbing equipment, communications and emergency arrangements.

Budget separately

  • International travel, entry documents and costs outside the agreed programme.
  • Personal climbing equipment and insurance appropriate to the itinerary.
  • Personal spending, tips and any separately agreed climbing staff bonuses.
  • Additional accommodation, transport or evacuation costs if plans change.

Before you set out.

Extensive successful high-altitude expedition experience and advanced technical mountaineering skills are essential for consideration of this combined objective.

Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu, trekking lodges or approach camps, and tented climbing camps.

Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.

Is the summit attempt on a fixed day?

The itinerary gives a climbing window. Your guide will adjust the attempt, rest days and descent to the conditions and the team. Reaching the summit cannot be guaranteed.

What experience should I discuss before booking?

Extensive successful high-altitude expedition experience and advanced technical mountaineering skills are essential for consideration of this combined objective. Share details of your recent climbs, altitude experience and rope skills so that we can assess the preparation and support required.

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