| Kwangde
Peak (6,011m) |
 Kwangde
Ri is also called Kongde Ri and Kwande on various
maps. This difficult mountain forms an impressive
multi-summited ridge on the eastern end of the
Lumding Himal, which in turn can be regarded
as part of the Rolwaling Himal. Rising southwest
of Namche Bazaar above the Bhote Kosi River,
the mountain's northern flank forms an impressive
barrier that throws down several steep ridges
to the north. It's glaciated southern flank is
more aloof. It is hidden at the northern end
of the Lumding Drangka, a high and remote valley
bounded to the west by the tumbling glaciers
of Karyolung (6,511m/21,361ft), Khartang (6,853m/22,484ft)
and Numbur (6,959m/22,831ft). Trekkers or expeditions
rarely visit the Lumdring valley. At the northern
end of the valley the stream cascades down a
natural rocky barrier above, which is a moraine-bound
lake, the Tsho Og, at the snout of the Limding
Glacier. North of the Tsho Og, itself hidden
in a huge rocky cwm, is the massive Lumding Tsho
Teng (5,151m/16,899ft). All of the routes climbed
to date on the Kwangde Peaks are difficult, none
have proved suitable for commercial trekking
peak expeditions. The routes on the North Face
are particularly difficult and reflect recent
developments in lightweight Himalayan climbing,
with an emphasis on technical difficulty and
a high degree of commitment. Two climbers without
support camps or fixed ropes have invariably
made them, although in at least one case a subsequent
ascent has seen a return to traditional siege
style tactics with masses of fixed rope and camps.
Even the routes on the South Face are committing
and difficult, although the climbing is more
traditional in character. The first ascent of
Kwangde Lho was made by a Nepalese expedition
in 1975, which was led by Kumar Khagdar and Bikram
Shah. Lhakpa Tenzing reached the actual summit
on 17 October. Sonam Gyalzen, Shambhu Tamang
and Sonam Hisi via the South Ridge. Experienced
climbers who are looking for rarely climbed and
challenging small peak in the Himalayas will
find this peak very attractive. Further Information
to arrange a climb to this peak will be provided
on request. |
| MAXIMUM: |
15 Days |
| ENTRY: |
Lukla |
| EXIT: |
Lukla |
| ITINERARY |
| Day
01 |
Arrival
in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02 |
Rest days at Kathmandu |
| Day
03 |
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
trek to Phakding |
| Day 04 |
Trek Phakding to Namche Bazaar |
| Day 05 |
Rest day at Namche for acclimatization |
| Day
06 |
Trek Namche Bazaar to Kwangde base camp |
| Day
07 |
Rest day at Kwangde base camp for prepare
climbing |
| Day 08 |
Trek Base camp to high camp |
| Day 09 |
High camp to Summit Kwangde Peak (6,011m) |
| Day
10 |
After summit back Base camp to Namche
Bazaar |
| Day
11 |
Trek Namche Bazaar to Phakding |
| Day 12 |
Trek Phakding to Lukla |
| Day 13 |
Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 14 |
Rest Day at Kathmandu |
| Day 15 |
Departure to your destination |
| |
Cost
Includes: |
01 |
4
nights 3 star standard hotels in Kathmandu
with bed & breakfast |
02 |
Mt. Kwangde Peak Permit Fee |
03 |
Sagarmatha National Park Fee |
04 |
Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) |
05 |
Food during trekking and Base Camp for
Member & Staff |
06 |
Staff: 1 Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen with helper
and necessary porters |
07 |
Tents, Dining tent,
Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Mattresses in
the trekking and climbing period |
08 |
Transportation Airport to Hotel to
Airport |
09 |
Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu |
| 10 |
Above mention staffs daily wages, equipment
allowance & Insurance |
| |
Cost
Excludes: |
01 |
Air travel to and
from Kathmandu. |
02 |
Lunch and dinner
in Kathmandu |
03 |
Laundry, postage,
telephone calls
and all other items of personal nature. |
04 |
Entry visa and Re-entry
for Nepal. |
05 |
International departure
tax. |
06 |
Personal Expenses. |
07 |
Medical and rescue
insurance. |
08 |
Personal Climbing
equipment |
09 |
Bar Bills and beverage |
| 10 |
Medicine and first
aid expenses |
| 11 |
Emergency rescue evacuation if required |
| 12 |
Bonus and tips for the staff |
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