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Peak 6011m. |
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 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.
Kwangde Peak Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel
Day 02 Rest days at Kathmandu
Day 03 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla
trek to Phakding 2610m.
Day 04 Phakding to Namche Bazaar 3,440m.
Day 05 Rest day at Namche for acclimatization
Day 06 Namche Bazaar to Kwangde base camp 4700m.
Day 07 Rest day at Kwangde base camp for prepare
climbing
Day 08 Base camp to high camp 5200m.
Day 09 High Camp to Summit Kwangde 6011m.
Day 10 After summit back Base camp to Namche
Bazaar
Day 11 Namche Bazaar to Phakding
Day 12 Phakding to Lukla
Day 13 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 14 Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 15 Departure to your next destination
Cost: Full board service
2-4 Person: USD 3,818.00
Per person
5-7 Person: USD 3,268.00
Per person
Cost Includes:
- 4 nights hotel in Kathmandu stander 3 star
hotel BB Plans
- Peak permit fee of Kwangde Peak 6011m
- Trekking Equipment: - Tents, Dining tent,
Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Mattresses
- Food during the trekking and Peak climbing
for period
Staff: 1 Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen with helper
and necessary porters
- Local transportation Airport to Hotel to
Airport
- From Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu by
flight
- Sagarmatha National Park fee
- Trekking insurance for Nepalese staff
- Our office service charge
Cost Excludes:
- Personal equipment for climbing
- Personal travel Insurance
- Climbing food
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Trekking Sleeping bag
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (Tips)
- Bar bills & beverage
- International airport taxes
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