Lhakpa Ri Expedition - $ 12300
Lhakpa Ri is one of the most popular climbing peaks owing to easy accessibility as well as its proximity to world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. Hence, Lhakpa Ri is also famous as Everest's easier cousin. Relatively rapid accessibility, easier boarding to the Base Camp, favourable directions and lower gradient give Lhakpa Ri an advantage over other 7000m! Besides summiting Lhakpa Ri, you will also enjoy the magnificent company of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and others. The mountain is also featured in Lucy Walker's famous experimental documentary, 'Blind sight: Himalayas - The Summit of Happiness'. This documentary features the fascinating adventure of six blind Tibetan teenagers who embark on an adventure to climb Lhakpa Ri under the guidance of blind educator and adventurer Sabriye Tenberken, and the famous blind climber Erik Weihenmayer.
Our journey begins from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Then we drive to the Everest Base Camp (North) via beautiful Tibetan towns and villages. From the Base Camp, we set out for our Lhakpa Ri Climbing adventure. We then climb along the east Rongbuk glacier sheared in three stages to the Everest Advanced BaseCamp North, with intermediate camps in between. Our initial trek along the flat glacial terrain soon leads to the steep north ridge. Whenever necessary, our position will be secured with fixed ropes. After summiting Lhakpa Ri, we descent to Rongbuk and drive to Kathmandu for final departure.
Note : Trip can be Customized as per your needs and time and Price can be Negotiated as per Itinerary details with Mutual Understanding
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft)
- Day 02: Rest day and Pre-climb training in Kathmandu
- Day 03: Kathmandu to Nyalam (3,800m/12,467ft)
- Day 04: Acclimatization in Nyalam
- Day 05: Nyalam to Lotingri (4,050m/13,284 ft)
- Day 06: Acclimatization in Lotingri
- Day 07: Drive to Everest Base Camp (North face) (5,200 m/1,7000ft)
- Day 08-10: Acclimatization and Exploration at Everest Base Camp
- Day 11: Everest Base Camp to Japanese Camp (5,460m/17,913ft)
- Day 12: Japanese Camp to Interim Camp (5,800m/19,028)
- Day 13: Trek to Changtse Base Camp (5,950m/19,520ft)
- Day 14: Trek to Everest Advance Base camp (6,340m/20,800ft)
- Day 15-16: Rest and Acclimatization in Advance Base Camp
- Day 17: Move to Halfway camp (6,500m/21,325)
- Day 18: Summit Day on Lhakpa Ri (7045m) and move back to Advance Base Camp
- Day 19: Contingency Day
- Day 20: Move back to Everest Base Camp (North face)
- Day 21: Everest Base Camp (North face) to Zhangmu (2,300m/7,544ft)
- Day 22: Zhangmu to Kathmandu
- Day 23: Final Departure
- All airport and hotel transfers
- Twin share accommodation
- All transportation in a private vehicle by van or Hiace or bus as per the itinerary
- Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals in Tibet
- Tented twin share accommodation from Everest Base Camp (north face)/Chinese Base Camp and back
- Experienced and qualified mountaineering climbing leader and a cook from Nepal
- All necessary permit fees for Lhakpa Ri and Tibet
- Garbage deposit fee
- Use of group equipments: rope, ice, rock and snow anchor protection: base camp and altitude tents; cookers, fuel, high altitude food, walkie talkie, satellite telephone, base camp medical kit , high altitude medical kit , solar panel etc
- Medical oxygen for emergencies: mask and regulator
- International Air Cargo clearance
- Company services and all required government taxes/royalties
- Nepalese/Chinese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge(s)
- Extra night accommodation because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain due to any reasonother than the scheduled itinerary
- International flights
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
- Bar Fees
