Nagpai Gosum I, a remarkable mountain peak in Nepal, boasts an impressive elevation of 7,312 meters or 24,114 feet. You can find it at the geographical coordinates of 28° 04' 14" latitude and 86° 38' 16" longitude. Climbing enthusiasts can currently attempt to conquer this peak.
The peak sits between Pasang Lhamu Chuli (7,351 meters) to the west and Nagpai Gosum II (7,307 meters) to the east. Roughly 6 kilometers west of Mountain Cho-Oyu, Nagpai Gosum I belongs to a vast mountain with three distinct summits and is part of the western Cho-Oyu massif. One unique feature is its gentler eastern slope compared to its western counterpart. The mountain also forms a border between Nepal and China.
Located in Province 1 of Nepal, Nagpai Gosum I is part of the Mahalangur mountain range. The nearest help center for climbers along the caravan route is Namche police post, situated some 22.7 kilometers away from the basecamp. Thokchambo serves as the nearest settlement.
Climbers should be aware of royalty fees which are as follows: Nepalese climbers pay NRs 6000 in springtime, NRs 3000 in autumn, and NRs 1500 in winter or summer. Meanwhile, foreigners must pay USD 500 during spring, USD 250 in autumn, and USD 125 in winter or summer.
To embark on a climbing expedition to Nagpai Gosum I, one would start by taking a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Following the caravan route through Lukla – Namche – Khumjung – Gokyo – BC/Thame – Tarnga – Lunak – BC spanning approximately 40.2 kilometers. The actual climbing route stretches for about 18 kilometers, and the entire expedition generally takes an estimated 30 days to complete.