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| Lhakpa Ri climbing in Nepal |
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Lhakpa Ri (Xang Dong Feng)  , towering over Tibet mountain range at an elevation of 7,045 meters, divides the upper East Rongbuk glacier and upper Kharta glacier. It lies in proximity to mighty Mt Everest boasting mesmerizing sights of Nyonno Ri range in eastern Tibet, the north faces of Chomolonzo, Makalu and Pethangtse, Shartse, Kangshung (east) face of Everest, east face of Lhotse, the north east ridge of Everest, the North Col, Changtse, Cho Oyu and Shishapangma as stunning backdrops. Lhakpa Ri mountaineering expedition not just gives you an impeccable Mt Lhakpa Ri mountain climbing experience amidst the richly varied landscape but also bonds you with the culture of this once-forbidden land. In the year 1922, George Leigh Mallory and his crew discovered the East Rongbuk Glacier from Lhakpa La pass (6,849m), which lies in the north of Lhakpa Ri.
With an unlimited options to embark on Lhakpa Ri mountaineering expedition in the off the beaten track style, you kickstart your expertly guided journey with a leisurely stay in Lhasa. Indulging and savoring the sheer pleasure of sightseeing legendary Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka, Jokhang Temple, colorful Barkhor Markets, Drepung Monastery etc, you experience the best of Lhasa. Highly professional, trained and experienced Tibetan guide companies you during the entire trip. The journey continues further with an adventure-packed leisurely 4WD drive via Lhasa- Shigatse- Xegar-Rongbuk along Friendship. En route, you encounter monasteries, several 5000+ meter high mountain passes, nomadic settlements, pristine hamlets and nomadic herdsmen. Throughout this tour, unbeatable sights of mountain giants like mighty Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Shisapangma and many other numerous peaks surround you. Exploring the topographical features of the Tibet side of Mount Everest along Rongbuk Glacier ascending towards Base camp, Camp I, Camp II and finally camp III at 6340 meter, you attain maximum physical fitness and acclimatization for climbing Lhakpa Ri peak. |
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| Suggested itinerary : 35 Days |
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport - Transfer to the Hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Â Patan city and Bhaktapur city sightseeing
Day 04: Drive to Kodari - Cross border & Zhangmu
Day 05: Â Zhangmu - Nyalam
Day 06: Â Nyalam - Tingri
Day 07: Â Tingri Acclimatized
Day 08: Tingri – Lhakpa Ri Base Camp
Day 09: Acclimatized day in Lhakpa Ri Base Camp
Day 10: Â Lhakpa Ri Base Camp to Middle Camp
Day 11: Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp
Day 12-26: Advance Base Camp (ABC)
Day 27: Climbing Period and returned back to Advance Base Camp
Day 28: Base Camp to Shigatse
Day 29: Advance Base Camp to Everest Base Camp
Day 30: Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
Day 31: Shigatse - Gyantse
Day 32: Â Gyantse - Lhasa
Day 33: Â Lhasa to Kathmandu flight & transfer to Hotel.
Day 34: Rest day in Kathmandu
Day 35: Final departure to your country. |
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| Includes in the packages : |
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- 4 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast (5 * hotel)
- Expedition Nepalese crews: Professional Expedition Cook, Kitchen boy, at BC - ABC. Equipment) allowances.
- Full board hotel in route Tibet side (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
- Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person.
- Dining tent, Table, Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent & Kitchen tent.
- Per person's (40 KG) Load is carried by the Yak till to the from BC to ABC
- Per person's (30 KG) Load is carried by the Yak on the way back to the ABC to the Base camp.
- Kathmandu - Zhangmu - BC & back all transfer by Bus Nepal side & Jeep & Truck in Tibet side.
- Peak permit for Lhakpa Ri 7,045m.
- Tibet Visa and Travel permit.
- Lhasa Kathmandu flight.
- Lhasa Sightseeing.
- Liaison officer & Interpreter.
- Nepalese crew' insurance.
- ABC - Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regular
- Satellite phone (Pay call)
- Gamow bag (Life saving device incase of altitude sickness).
- Farewell dinner.
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| Excludes in the packages: |
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- Air travel to and from Kathmandu.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Entry visa and Re-entry visa for Nepal.
- Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
- International departure tax.
- Personal Expenses.
- Medical and rescue insurance.
- Personal Climbing equipment.
- All Bar bills & Beverage.
- Rescue Jeep US$ 600.00
- Medicine and first aid expenses.
- Garbage Deposit US$ 500.00 (Sharing of the total person)
- Walkie-Talkie.
- Extra yak, Per Yak's US$ 100.00 will be charge till to 50 KG load.
- If have hired climbing Sherpa guide until reaching to the Top of the mountain, the hirer should pay him US$ 500.00 minimum only in case the climbing is succeeded.
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Note:
If the expedition will be finished earlier than the estimated itinerary or cancelled the expedition due to any reason, the expedition package cost will not be refundable. The package cost includes Kathmandu – Border – Chinese Base camp and then back to Kathmandu with group travel.
Incase if some of the member are fallen sick during the expedition tenure and return to Kathmandu personally, they should bear all of the travel expenses to Kathmandu by them self. The company will be responsible for there sickness and cancelled expenses.
Member are allowed to carry only up to 60KG climbing gears and food along with them and the which includes in the package cost, but if the members climbing gears are more than 60 KG than they should pay extra US$ 100.00 for per yak’s load by them selves. |
| Extra: |
| Russian oxygen 4 litters |
US$ 400.00 |
| Mask & Regular |
US$ 400.00 |
| Satellite phone |
US$ 2000.00 per set |
| Film Permit |
US$ 6000.00 |
| Duty Jeep |
US$ 2000.0 |
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