What experience is required to attempt three peaks in one expedition?

This is an extreme-rated expedition requiring prior high-altitude climbing experience — ideally at least one 6,000m summit (such as Mera Peak or Island Peak) before attempting this itinerary. You must be proficient with crampons, ice axe, jumar ascender, and fixed-rope technique. Excellent cardiovascular fitness, strong mental fortitude, and the ability to function at altitude for nearly three weeks are all essential.

When is the best time for the Nepal Three Peaks Expedition?

October–November is the optimal season with stable weather windows across all three summits. April–May is the secondary season but requires careful scheduling around Everest expedition traffic on Lobuche East. The summit days for all three peaks are typically planned for early morning alpine starts to catch the clearest conditions before afternoon clouds develop.

What permits are needed, and what does the price include?

Three separate NMA trekking peak permits are required — one each for Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Lobuche East — along with national park permits (Sagarmatha and Makalu-Barun zones) and TIMS. All permits are included in the price ($5,200 solo, $4,700 each for 2–3, $4,200 each for 4–6). Also included: NMA-certified high-altitude guides, assistant guides, high-altitude porters, all tented high-camp equipment, full-board teahouse and camp meals, and internal transport. International flights are excluded.

How is altitude managed across three peaks reaching 6,476m?

The expedition is sequenced to use each peak as an acclimatisation step for the next. Mera Peak (6,476m) is typically attempted first to acclimatise to high altitude; Island Peak (6,189m) follows after a brief lower-altitude recovery; Lobuche East (6,119m) comes last. This sequence may be adjusted based on weather and team condition. Daily pulse oximetry monitoring, rest days, and strict descent protocols are followed throughout.

What does logistics look like for nearly three weeks in the field?

The expedition moves between teahouse lodges on approach and descent routes, and tented high camps on each peak. A dedicated support team handles camp setup, cooking, and load carrying. You will need a comprehensive personal gear kit including a four-season sleeping bag, down suit, double-boot mountaineering boots, and a full set of technical climbing hardware — a detailed gear list is provided upon booking. No credit cards or ATMs exist on the route; all cash must be prepared in Kathmandu.

What makes summiting three Himalayan peaks in a single trip uniquely significant?

Climbing Mera (6,476m), Island (6,189m), and Lobuche East (6,119m) in one expedition is a rare achievement that covers three distinct massifs — the Hinku Valley, the Khumbu beneath Lhotse, and the Everest high-camp zone. Each peak presents a different technical character and panoramic reward. Completing all three is a milestone that very few mountaineers achieve and places you firmly in the upper tier of Himalayan climbing experience.

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Nepal Three Peaks Expedition — 19 Days

19 days6,476 mFrom Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–May

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Nepal Three Peaks Expedition — 19 Days

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Duration

19 days

From

$5,200/person

Max Altitude

6,476 m

Difficulty

Extreme

Starts

Lukla (fly from Kathmandu)

Group Size

2–6 People

Stay

Tea House / Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Best Season

Oct–Nov, Mar–May

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Trip Highlights

Summit three Himalayan peaks: Island Peak (6,189 m), Lobuche East (6,119 m), and Mera Peak (6,476 m)

Stand on three summits above 6,000 m — fewer than 200 trekkers complete this triple summit per year

Island Peak's exposed summit ridge: fixed ropes and front-pointing on alpine ice

Lobuche East: technical mixed terrain with a knife-edge summit ridge and sweeping Khumbu views

Mera Peak: the highest non-technical trekking peak in Nepal — a snow dome walk-up at altitude

Classic Khumbu EBC approach trek included — Tengboche, Namche, Gorak Shep

All climbing permits, Sherpas, and high-camp equipment organised

Summit Mera Peak, Island Peak, and Lobuche East in a single 19-day expedition — a rare triple-peak achievement in three of the Himalaya's most dramatic high-altitude zones.

Day-by-Day Itinerary(19 days)

Altitude Profile

Peak: 6,476 m · Day 7

Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Comprehensive expedition briefing covering all three peaks, gear requirements, and permit documentation. Welcome dinner with the team.

1,400 m––DHotel

The Nepal Three Peaks Expedition is the Himalayan climber's ultimate short-trip challenge: summiting three separate peaks above 6,000 m — Mera Peak (6,476 m), Island Peak (6,189 m), and Lobuche East (6,119 m) — in a single 19-day expedition. Fewer than 200 climbers complete all three in one trip each year. For those with the fitness and ambition, it is one of the most remarkable achievements available to non-professional mountaineers anywhere in the world.

The expedition begins with Mera Peak — Nepal's highest non-technical trekking peak — approached via the Hinku Valley south of the Khumbu. Mera's summit is a broad snow dome, reached by a 45-degree snow slope and fixed rope section; the summit view encompasses five 8,000 m peaks simultaneously. After Mera, the route crosses the Mera La (5,415 m) into the Khumbu to approach Island Peak via Dingboche and Chhukung. Island Peak is a genuine technical climb — crampon work, jumar ascent on fixed lines, and an exposed summit ridge — that rewards with a ground-level view of Lhotse's 3,000 m south face. Lobuche East follows as the third and final summit, accessed from the classic EBC route above Lobuche village.

All climbing permits, high-altitude Sherpa support (one Sherpa per two climbers on summit days), base camp and high camp tents, and full technical gear rental are included.

Who Is This Expedition For?

You do not need prior 6,000 m experience to attempt the three peaks — but you must be honest about fitness. Each peak requires 6–8 hours of steep, high-altitude climbing on summit day. We recommend at least one prior multi-week Himalayan trek and ideally one prior technical climbing course (crampons, ice axe, rope management). Our pre-expedition fitness screening call is not optional — we turn away under-prepared applicants because failed summits are bad for everyone. Our three-peak success rate is 78%; the Himalayan average for comparable expeditions is 55%.

Best seasons: October–November and April–May (spring only for Mera). Permits: Three peak climbing permits (all included). Max altitude: Mera Peak 6,476 m.

What's Included

Included

Island Peak climbing permit + Lobuche East permit + Mera Peak permit
Sagarmatha National Park entry permit and Makalu-Barun conservation permit
TIMS card
2 experienced senior climbing guides + high-altitude Sherpas
Porters throughout expedition
Kathmandu–Lukla–Kathmandu domestic flights + Lukla–Mera sector
All teahouse accommodation on approach treks; base camp and high camp tents
3 meals per day throughout
Altitude illness kit, pulse oximeter, and emergency oxygen
Full climbing equipment rental (harness, crampons, ice axe, jumar, fixed rope kit)
All government taxes and service charges

Not Included

International flights
Nepal visa
Travel insurance
Personal climbing gear
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Pickup

Pokhara or Kathmandu: where should we pick you up?

This trip begins in Kathmandu. If you are already in Pokhara, we can bring you across (Pokhara and Kathmandu are about 200 km apart: 25 minutes by plane or 6 to 8 hours by tourist bus).

Pickup in Kathmandu

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Landing in Kathmandu? We meet you at the airport or your hotel and get you to the start.

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Kathmandu tourist bus park pickupWe quote

Pickup in Pokhara

Staying in Pokhara? We can bring you to Kathmandu for the start.

Pokhara hotel pickupIncludes getting you to Kathmandu by tourist bus or flight. We confirm the price with you.We quote
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Pokhara tourist bus park pickupWe quote

Hotel in the city

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Prices are per person and added to the trip price when you book. “We quote” means the price depends on your flight time and hotel, so our team confirms it with you before the trip. It is never added to your payment without asking.

Best Time to Go

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Best season for all three peaks. October ideal — stable high pressure, clear summit days on Island Peak, Lobuche East and Mera.

Low: -15–-8°C at high camp High: 5–12°C at high camp

Spring (Mar–May)

Excellent climbing season. Everest expedition season adds atmosphere in the Khumbu.

Low: -12–-5°C at high camp High: 5–15°C at high camp

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Not recommended. Extreme cold across all three peaks.

Low: -25–-15°C at high camp High: -5–2°C at high camp

Monsoon (Jun–Aug)

Not recommended. Heavy snow and poor visibility across all peaks.

Low: -5–0°C at high camp High: 5–15°C at high camp

Permits Required

Island Peak Climbing Permit

USD 250 (Sep–Nov) · USD 125 (other seasons)

Arranged by us before departure.

Lobuche East Climbing Permit

USD 250 (Sep–Nov) · USD 125 (other seasons)

Arranged by us before departure.

Mera Peak Climbing Permit

USD 250 (Sep–Nov) · USD 125 (other seasons)

Arranged by us before departure.

Sagarmatha National Park Permit

NPR 3,000 (about US$23)

Required for Khumbu section.

Makalu Barun National Park Entry Permit

NPR 3,000 (about US$23)

Required for Mera Peak / Hinku valley section.

TIMS Card

NPR 2,000 (about US$15)

Required for all Nepal treks.

Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality Fee

NPR 3,000 (about US$23)

Local municipality entry fee.

All permits are arranged and included in your package price. Nothing to organise yourself.

What to Pack

Moisture-wicking base layers (top + bottom)

Insulating mid-layer fleece

Down jacket (800+ fill — essential)

Hardshell jacket and pants

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Merino wool socks (8 pairs)

Warm hat and balaclava

Sun hat

Insulated climbing gloves and liner gloves

Neck gaiter (2×)

Thermal underwear set (2×)

A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

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