Nangkartshang Peak

Nangkartshang Peak was a side trip/acclimatization hike from the town of Dingboche (4260m) on the Everest Three Passes Trek. It is about ~800m up the ridge behind Dingboche. We hit 5000m on this peak! The peak was less traveled as other trekkers were not going all the way to the top. In my opinion, it is well worth it! You get an amazing view of Ama Dablam (6,812m) and solid acclimatization. You just have to be careful while doing this hike. Since it is at the beginning of the trek, you are not yet acclimatized and may not be ready to do Nangkartshang. We were pre-acclimatized for this trek after doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek just days before and were already able to reach 5000m without issues - so it is important to take it slow and not go all the way to the top if your body is not ready.

 On the way up. Ama Dablam in the center. (Photo: Lisa)

 Me on the way up (Photo: Lisa)

Looking back, near the top (Photo: Lisa)

 Hanging out on top (Photo: JJ)

JJ with Ama Dablam (Photo: JJ)