Nupchu Peak Overview

Peak ID

NUPC

Status

Proposed to open

Elevation

6044 M / 19829 FT

Latitude

27.8114

Longitude

87.9417

History

1st ascent on

20 May, 1962 A.D

1st ascent by

Takayuki Tsubaki,
Chotare Sherpa,

Location

  • Province:

    Province 1

  • Mountain Range:

    Janak

  • District:

    Taplejung

  • Municipality/Rural Municipality:

    Phaktanglung

Nearest help center

( from the basecamp along
the caravan route )

  • Police post:

    Tapethok 41.5KM

  • Armed police post

    Taplejung 65.9KM

  • Army post:

    Taplejung 65.9KM

  • Health centre/post:

    Gowatar 32.4KM

  • Nearest settlement :

    Yangma

Royalty Fees

  • Nepalese (NRs):

    Spring 4000, Autumn 2000, Winter/Summer 1000

  • Foreigners (USD):

    Spring 250, Autumn 125, Winter/Summer 70

How to get there

  • From Kathmandu:

    Fly to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur and then by vehicle to Taplejung or by vehicle to Taplejung

  • Caravan route:

    Taplejung-Siwa-Tapethok-Gowatar-Yangma-BC

  • Caravan route
    length:

    65.9KM through Yangma

  • Climbing route
    length:

    10.5KM

  • Duration:

    40 Days