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Kwangde Ri Climbing 

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Kwangde Ri Climbing  16 Days

Kwangde Ri Climbing (6011m), towering above the Bhote Koshi and lying to the southwest of Namche Bazaar. It is an arduous mountain to climb despite its altitude. Successful Kwangde ascents are small in number due to the difficulties associated with its summitry. Standing near the entrance of the Everest region, Kwangde Ri has spectacular, multiple summits.


Trip Overview

Kwangde Ri Climbing (6011m), towering above the Bhote Koshi and lying to the southwest of Namche Bazaar. It is an arduous mountain to climb despite its altitude. Successful Kwangde ascents are small in number due to the difficulties associated with its summitry. Standing near the entrance of the Everest region, Kwangde Ri has spectacular, multiple summits.

The laborers in the Kwangde climb are rewarded partly by the magnificent panorama of Sherpa villages and Himalayan peaks to be had from the summit, and partly by the unique trek in the rarely trekked Lumding valley. Just at the rear of the sometimes crowded Everest region, Lumding is an unexplored, untrodden Himalayan valley with its pristine charm awaiting you to uncover. As the Kwangde climb is a serious mountaineering adventure; you can also use hone your skills and fitness for the larger mountaineering expedition.

First climbed in 1975 A. D., Kwangde Ri has also been conquering from the southern and the northern face as well. The northern face is more difficult than the southern one, requiring the use of advanced mountaineering techniques. Conventional methods can be used in its glacier-worn southern slope. Come and experience the least explored Kwangde Ri climbing. Create some great memories.

Trip Outline

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Preparation in Kathmandu
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla (2750m) and Trek from Lukla to Phakding (2610m)
Day 04: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Day 05: Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar
Day 06: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Thame (3820m)
Day 07: Trek from Thame to Kwangde Ri Base Camp
Day 08-11: Climbing period
Day 12: Trek from Kwangde Ri Base Camp to Thame
Day 13: Trek from Thame to Namche Bazaar
Day 14: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla
Day 15: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 16: International departure

Essential Information

This trip requires you to be in good health and physically fit. So, we recommend thorough physical examination before you start the trek.

Skills:

Your familiarity with the mountainous terrain and previous climbing experience will be plus points.

Make sure that you are insured against cancellations, accidents, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of, or damage to, baggage and personal effects.
In emergency situations, we will arrange for a helicopter rescue, medical treatment and after care for you. All these costs shall be borne by your travel insurance company.

Necessary climbing gears
Sleeping bag
Down jacket
LED headlight
Water bottle
First-aid kit
Water purification solution
Trekking poles
Raincoat
Sunglasses
Full fingers gloves
Socks
Thermal cap
Fleece
Sunscreen

Notes: You can choose to bring these equipments yourself. However, we can help you get these things after you arrive here if you want to travel light.
We will arrange your pick-up/drop-off according to your flight schedule.
We can customize this itinerary according to your interests and preferences.

  • TIMS Card
  • Climbing permit
  • Sagarmatha National Park Permit
  • Scanned copies of passport sized photo and passport of each participant
  • Travel insurance