Kwangde Ri - 6011m

DESCRIPTION:
Kwangde Ri (6011m) is also called Kongde Ri and Kwangde dominates the south-west of Namche village the gateway to Everest. It is a difficult mountain to climb. Kwangde Ri with It forms an impressive multi-summited ridge at the eastern end of the Lumding Himal, which in turn is part of Rolwaling Himal. The mountain stands above the Bhote Koshi River to the south-west of Namche Bazar. The northern part of the mountain forms an impressive barrier having several steep ridges to the north.

Trek passes through the Lumding Valley, acknowledged as one of the most beautiful valleys east of Kathmandu. We establish a high camp at the snout of the Kwangde Glacier, providing us direct access onto the steep snow slopes leading to the summit ridge. This magnificent vantage point, with views north to Everest and across to the Nangpa La and Tibet, gives us a bird’s eye view of the clusters of Sherpa villages below.

Kwangde Ri Peak Itinerary | Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Sight-seeing.
Day 3: Preparation for climbing permit & equipments
Trekking
Day 4: Flight from KTM – Lukla. Trek to Phakding (2,652m).
Day 5: Phakding to Ghat pari.
Day 6: Ghat Pari to Yak kharka.
Day 7: Yak Kharka Lumding kharka.
Day 8: Lumbding Kharka to Kongde Ri Base Camp
Day 9: Kongde Ri Base Camp to High Camp and Back to Base Camp.
Day 10: Base Camp to High camp
Climbing
Day 11: High camp to summit (6011m) overnight at High camp.
Day 12: Rest Day
Day 13: Trek back to Yak kharka.
Day 14: Trek to Lukla.
Day 15: Flight from Lukla - KTM, transfer to hotel
Day 16: Kathmandu free day, evening culture show with nepali dinner, hotel
Day 17: Final departure, transfer to airport
Day 18 : Final departure onwards destinations

Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, Hotels in Kathmandu, 3-meals a day during trekking, Professional climbing guide, Porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances Peak permit fee , conservation and national park area entrance permit and first aid service.

Cost excludes
Personal Insurance, Personal equipments - High Camp Tent, sleeping bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing equipment allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

Peak Climbing Information:
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has categorized 33 climbing peaks 2 different groups ‘A’ and ‘B’ which are given below. Please check the related fee accordingly.In exercise of the powers conferred by Nepal Government (NPG). Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has made the following rules to be observed for the climbing of the peaks of Nepal Himalaya as listed in Appendix "1" These rules will come force at once.

Definition:
Where applicable definitions for these rules will be the same as those for Nepal Government, Mountaineering Expedition Regulations 1979 and its first Amendment 1984.

Permission:
Any person or Mountaineering team desirous of climbing the peak listed in Appendix "1" must receive permission from Nepal Mountaineering Association. Application to climb the peak must be made in the form as prescribed in Appendix "2"
Permission may be climb the peaks will be granted for a period of one month only.
Permission may be extended, if necessary, for another period of two weeks.
The period of permission granted relates to time spent for climbing above the base camp. The trek to and from the base camp is not included.
Application for climbing permit may be made at any time by the concerned Mountaineering team. Permit will be granted on a first come first serve basis.
Each climbing party will be given a permit as prescribed in Appendix "3". The right permission to another party for climbing the same peak during the same period is reserved by Nepal Mountaineering Association.
Nepal Mountaineering Association will recommend to Immigration Office of Nepal Government for obtaining trekking permit of the area to the team Members.

Group Size Climbing Fee US$ Additional Persons / Maximum number of members in one team is 12.
1-4 Persons US$ 350.00 N.A.
5-8 Persons US$ 350.00 US$ 40.00 Per Person
9-12 Persons US$ 510.00 US$ 25.00 Per Person

Garbage Deposit for all 33 NMA Peaks:
A Garbage Deposit fee of USD 250.00 payable to NMA is required to obtain permits for all 33 NMA peaks. Refunds on the Garbage Deposit shall be as per NMA provisions.

Protection of Environments:
Base camp and other camps will be left perfectly clean at the conclusion of the climb. No foreign materials such as fix ropes, pitons etc. shall be left on the mountain. All rubbish and waste material must be burnt or otherwise disposed off.

Insurance:
All employees going above base camp must be insured for personal accident to the value of NRs. 5,00,000/- (Amended 1999) For More information
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