Three Nepali Sherpa brothers have achieved a remarkable feat in high-altitude mountaineering after standing together atop Mount Nanga Parbat (8,126m), the world’s ninth-highest mountain, while serving on a rope-fixing team in Pakistan. Ming Temba Sherpa, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa and Pasang Dukpa Sherpa reached the summit at around 10 a.m. Pakistan time on June 30, 2026, after completing the route-fixing work to the summit.
The three brothers were members of a five-person rope-fixing team headed by Ming Temba Sherpa. All three climbers are professional mountain guides associated with Seven Summit Treks Pvt. Ltd. Their joint ascent adds another notable chapter to their already distinguished careers in Himalayan and international mountaineering.
Ming Temba Sherpa: A 14-Peak Mountaineer
Ming Temba Sherpa, the eldest of the three brothers, is among Nepal’s experienced high-altitude climbers. He has successfully climbed all 14 of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks and has recorded 35 ascents of mountains above 8,000 metres. His recent achievements include completing the Everest–Lhotse–Nuptse “Triple Crown” in a single push on May 17, 2026. He has also reached the summit of three 8,000-metre mountains without using supplemental oxygen. Originally from Makalu in Sankhuwasabha District, Ming Temba has built a long career as a professional climbing guide and has taken part in numerous major high-altitude expeditions.
Two Brothers Continue Their High-Altitude Journey
Ming Temba’s elder brother, Pasang Dukpa Sherpa, has also established an impressive record in 8,000-metre mountaineering. He has completed 26 ascents of 8,000-metre peaks, including nine of the world’s 14 eight-thousanders. Dukpa has summited Mount Everest nine times and Mount Manaslu seven times.
With nine of the 14 peaks completed, he is currently five mountains short of achieving the feat of climbing all 14 eight-thousanders. He also serves as a senior climbing guide with Seven Summit Treks. The youngest brother, Pasang Nurbu Sherpa, has successfully climbed Manaslu, Ama Dablam and Nanga Parbat. Like his brothers, he works professionally as a climbing guide with Seven Summit Treks.
A Family Achievement in Global Mountaineering
The three brothers’ simultaneous summit of Nanga Parbat stands out not only as a personal achievement but also as a notable example of siblings working together at the highest levels of professional mountaineering. Their ascent came as part of the demanding rope-fixing operation, a crucial task that involves establishing a safe climbing route for subsequent expedition teams.
Leading the five-member team, Ming Temba and his brothers helped prepare the route before reaching the summit together. Their achievement further reflects the growing international presence of Nepali Sherpa climbers and professional mountain guides, whose technical expertise continues to play a vital role on some of the world’s most challenging peaks.
