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Climbing in Nepal >> Kwangde Peak Climbing (6011m)

Kwangde Peak is one of the beutiful,outstanding trekking peaks lies on the khumbu region of Nepal. A fresh perspective on Nepal's most popular region, where has fabulous views of Mt.Everest massiv and other himalayas . Trek to the "forbidden" Nangpa La on the Tibetan Border. Towering above Namche Bazaar, the triple summited Kwangde Ri is a strikingly impressive mountain. This is one of the difficult climb trekking peak. It is also know as Kwangde RI (6011m). The peak is more challenging to climb. It forms an impressive multi-summited ridge on the eastern end of Lumding Himal, which in turn is a part of Rolwaling Himal. The peak stands above the Bhotekoshi River, southeast of Namche Bazaar. The northern part of the peak forms an impressive barrier having several steep ridges to the north.The actual mass of the mountain is a 3 mile ridge running from the summit of Nup (6,035m. /19,799 ft.) southeast through the summits of Kwangde Lho (6,187m. /20,298 ft.) and Kwangde Shar (6,093m. /19,990 ft.) and then turns sharply south-southeast through several lower summits and terminates at Nupla (5,885m. /19,307 ft.) All of these summits are included in the peak permit.

The problem is that every route that has been climbed on the Kwangde Peaks is difficult and requires advanced technical expertise. The Kwangde massif is the last part of the Lumding Himal and rises above Namche Bazaar. This is one of the trekking peaks of Nepal, so a trekking-peak permit is sufficient. The ridge contains at least 4 peaks. All can be climbed with one permit. All peaks of this ridge are above 6000m and inhibit some relatively small glaciers and some steep rock-faces. This peak offers views of the Rolwaling, Cho Oyu, Everest and Ama Dablam regions.

Trip Facts

Destination: Nepal- khumbu region
Name of treks: Kwangde Peak Climbing
Starting point:Lukla
Ending point:Lukla
Duration:17 days
Activities:Trekking,Climbing,Sightseeing etc..............
Culture:Sherpa's
Transportation:Car/Bus/Van
Max.altitude:6,187m.
Accomodation:Hotel/Resort/lodge/Camp
Best season:Oct-Dec,Feb-Mar

Trip Itinerary

Day 01:Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our staff, transfer to Hotel
Day 02:Full Day Tour Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Vally and rest of the time for Trek Preparation (B)
Day 03:Flight to Lukla (2840m) trek - Phakding(2640m) (B,L,D)
Day 04:Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m) (B,L,D)
Day 05:Day for acclimatization (B,L,D)
Day 06:Trek - Thame (3820m) (B,L,D)
Day 07:Trek - Base Camp (B,L,D)
Day 08:Climbing (B,L,D)
Day 09:Climbing (B,L,D)
Day 10:Climbing period (B,L,D)
Day 11:Return - Base Camp (B,L,D)
Day 12:Clean up Base Camp and trek to Thame (B,L,D)
Day 13:Trek - Namche Bazar (B,L,D)
Day 14:Trek - Lukla (B,L,D)
Day 15:Fly - Kathmandu transfer to Hotel (B)
Day 16:Freeday in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Day 17:Drive to the Airport and Departure to your Onward Destinations. (B)

Full Service Cost Includes:

Transfers airport - Hotel – Airport.
Permit fee of Kwangde Peak
Trekking equipment: Sleeping tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent and Mattresses
Food: Food for trekking and Peak climbing period
Staff: 1 Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen with helper, 1 climbing guide and necessary porters
Local transportation Airport to Hotel to Airport
Trekking insurance for Nepalese staff
Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking crews
Sagarmatha National Park Entry permit fee
Our office service charge
Domestic Airfare from Kathmandu to Lukla to Kathmandu