Visual Journey, Khumbu Three Peak Expedition, Nepal - Namas Adventure
Visual Journey, Khumbu Three Peak Expedition, Nepal
Khumbu Three peak expedition program is the holy grail and the best expedition program for anyone seeking long mountain adventure days and a feast of Himalayan climbing experience. Climbers will summit three beautiful 20,000 foot (6000+ meter) peaks which is one of the most spectacular settings in the world. Trekking through the hidden gems of the Everest region, Gokyo lake, and three high passes, experience the lifestyle in the mountains, witness Sherpa culture, and an amazing feat of climbing Mera Peak (6,476M), Island Peak (6189m), Lobuche East (6119m).
Climbers pass through several beautiful villages of Khumbu and Makalu/Barun valley. Once climbers arrive at the base of each peak alpine camping beings. The expedition is suitable for anyone with beginner to intermediate skill levels. Past experience is not mandatory but climbers must have very good endurance fitness since this is a month-long expedition. Expect a little bit of everything on the route – scrambling on the rock, climbing on steep ice/snow, and multiple camps on the mountain. Follow along as we describe the entire journey in images, as we take the beautiful yet challenging journey up to the summit of three amazing peaks in Nepal.
Land in Lukla 2845M, Tenzing - Hillar airport. Day 3 of your itinerary and where your adventure begins.
Namche Bazaar 3440M. Hub of Everest region and home to Sherpas.
After trekking through lush jungles and flowing rivers on the 5th day of the itinerary climbers will stop by at Namche Bazaar for their acclimatization day. There are lots to explore on your acclimatization day. Climbers will hike up to Everest view Hotel and explore Khumjung village experiencing the lifestyle and culture. Find amazing cafes, bars, and our recommendation Sherpa Barista restaurant for delicious food. (Pizza, Biryani are a must)
Emerald lake Gokyo seen from Gokyo ri falls on the Itinerary
Panoramic view from Gokyo Ri
The emerald Gokyo lake is one of the most stunning high-altitude glacier lakes in Khumbu. Gokyo Ri 5375M is a viewpoint where the long Khumbu Himalayan range can be seen. (Image above)
The iconic Everest base camp is filled with expedition teams during spring whereas in autumn with no Everest expedition it is just an empty vast glacier land. The mighty flowing Khumbu icefall is visible upon reaching the base camp. EBC ticked off from your bucket list during this expedition.
Lobuche East Peak 6119M is one of the most popular 6,000+ m climbing peaks in Nepal. The peak is mostly used by Everest summit teams as one of the training peaks before making attempting the summit. Our team will set up base camp and high camps when summiting this peak. This peak is a semi-technical climb where most of the technical section only falls after high camp to summit.
Island Peak 6189M (Imja tse) is another popular 6,000M+ climbing peak in Nepal. The peak is an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse Shar. Imja Tse is a popular mountaineering objective for climbers, with its standard climbing route having the difficulty rating of Alpine 2B. The final vertical wall to the summit is the only major challenge when climbing this peak. Some season sees glaciers opening where ladders have to be fixed to cross or climb the glacier to follow the route. But this changes every season.
Climbing and crossing the challenging Amphu Lhabtsa pass 5800M.
Mera High Camp 5800M
Mera high camp 5800M is one of the iconic high camps. Climbers will come across the final or beginning leg of their Khumbu Three Peak expedition. Out of all the three summits, Mera peak summit offers the most grander view of the Himalayas. Most of the 8000M+ in the Khumbu and Makalu region can be seen. On the left Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu to Kanchenjunga in the far right hand side. Chamlang another 7000M+ peak can be seen in front (slightly to right) from the summit and other Himalayan peaks are clearly visible. On a clear summit day, the view is something out of this world.
Himalayan panoramic view from Mera Peak summit 6476M.
Want to plan your expedition to the Khumbu Three Peak expedition in Nepal? For more information on our Khumbu Three Peak expedition or any of our other international expeditions check out our website. (Call/WhatsApp) - +44 7446976060 or send us an email at bookings@namasadventure.com
Meet these Badass Nepalese Adventurers
Nims dai definitely caught the world’s attention with his, once in a lifetime, attempt of climbing 14 Mountains which stands tall at 8000M+ in 7 months, ( but he did it in 6 months and 6 days ). Yes, not a big deal for Nims dai, he could just chill for the remaining 24 days or could have just taken a nap in the high altitude in his shorts (Jokes). To my imagination, only Nims dai can do that :D. We CONGRATULATE him on this bold historical success.
I did have the honour to meet him during his early days when he was just starting to pitch around the community and raise funds, which at that time seemed impossible. But with his sheer determination and focus he has pulled it all off, and now it’s in the history as one of the greatest mountaineering events, and not to mention the world records.
If Nepalese deserves an Olympic standard honour, then Mountaineering sport is the category they dominate. Nims dai has rightly so, put the name of great Nepalese adventurers right back on the map. Nepalese athletes, especially in mountain climbing, don’t get their fair share of recognition and praise. Getting a sponsorship as an athlete is a distant dream to them, but rightly so some female athletes are now recruited by The North face. Kudos to TNF. However, in this article, I wanted to make sure we can shed some light to these outstanding individuals and present some of the great Nepalese athletes to all our readers. Hold your breath tight, as some of these achievements, which you may have never heard may seem out of this planet’s achievements but these are the records of the brave Nepalese.
Tenzing Norgay Sherpa - Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary were the first 2 individuals to summit Everest, the highest point on Earth, inspiring the generation of mountaineers to come and the rest is history.
Nims Purja MBE: AKA Nims Dai - What can I say about Nims dai? He has shifted the human perception of what’s possible. What’s remarkable is he started Mountain climbing in his early 30’s and then at 35, he embarked on the world’s great adventure and inspired many. I believe Nims dai is bringing out a movie around Janaury 2020, so that is something to watch out for.
Kami Rita Sherpa - Still going strong and guiding clients to Everest. He holds the world’s most Everest Summit at 24X and he may yet continue breaking his own world records. 24 times to Everest is a no joke and he is the only one standing on this planet with that record.
Apa Sherpa - Apa Sherpa stands at 21X Everest summit. Apa thought 21 was a lucky number and decided to hang up his boots for mountaineering. He has his Apa Sherpa foundation funding schools in Khumbu region.
Babu Gauchan (First person to Paraglide from Everest) - Babu is another Nepalese that came out of no where. Ever smiling and honest, Babu never climbed any mountains prior to this bold feat. He just decided he wants to Paraglide from Everest and head to the Ganges in one single adventure. Yes, that’s why he is a bad ass and he did all this without any sponsorship, just a deal with a fellow mountaineer Lakpa Tsheri Sherpa, where Lakpa takes him to summit of Everest and Babu glides him down from Everest and together they kayak to the Indian ocean. I mean who does that, this is madness and bravery at adventure every level only Nepalese dares. Babu did it all for the sake of adventurers. Babu and Lakpa were awarded People’s choice adventurers of the year (2012).
Let’s not forget the Female Adventurers
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa: Late Pasang Lhamu Sherpa was the first-ever Nepalese woman to summit Mt. Everest and she is a national icon for all the Nepalese. She paved the way and inspired many female adventurers globally and nationally.
Lhakpa Sherpa - What’s so astonishing story about Lhakpa's story is being the female athlete with most summit Everest ( 9 times ) She works as a dishwasher in Connecticut. No sponsors, trainers or any brand deals of any sort. I mean common has the adventure community totally missed out on her. This is why I say Nepalese are very underrepresented and it seems like Female athletes are left behind even further. The Northface, Mountain Hardwear, Arc'tyrex or any adventure brands here is an opportunity.
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita - Pasang is one of the first Nepalese women to Summit K2, Everest and Amadablam. She is an inspiring figure and a humble mum. I met her on Everest trek trails and she was carrying her son all the way to Everest base camp and he was totally loving it. Guess we know already who the next generation of Nepalese mountaineer is!?
Dawa Yangzum Sherpa - Dawa is one of the first Nepalese athlete to represent from The North face. Kudos to North face, again. And she is one of the three Nepalese ladies team, to Summit K2. Dawa has further gained her recognition by being the first Nepalese female to summit Makalu and Cheki Go. One inspiring female adventurer to watch out. She now guides clients in mountains as well as take on several mountaineering projects.
Mira Rai - What makes Mira Rai’s story so powerful is the background she came from. At age 14 she joined Maoist insurgency and later when the insurgency ended only after coming out from that did her career into Ultra running take off. Now an inspiring figure in Nepal, Mira inspires the world of runners globally. She is actively participating in Ultrarunning events around the world.
What’s more is 46 more Nepalese have summited Mount Everest from 5 - 20 times. One can argue that Nepalese has to work hence they have to summit but if we look solely from the feat of climbing Everest then there is no argument that Nepalese beat this record by miles. (Wikipedia list of Everest Climbers)
There are more young Nepalese adventurers coming along the rank with Mingma David Sherpa being the youngest person in the world to summit all 14X8000 M peaks. He was a part of Nim’s Dai Bremont Project possible climbing team.
Nepalese will continue to work in the mountains and keep building on the records, with or without sponsorships from big brands. Their work is in the mountains but if big brands could back them up with sponsorship, more young Nepalese will be inspired to follow their passion into the mountains who might better represent Nepal and explore other unclimbed peaks, raise the standard of Nepalese guiding team which is a great news for all the climbers who seek better local guides coming out of Nepal.
Article by - Bisesh
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