Trekking and Climbing of Lhakpa Ri


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  • Duration: 33 Days
  • Trip Grade: Mountaineering
  • Expeditions Mode: Lodge-guesthouse and Camping
  • Climbing grade: Full fledge mountaineering expdt
  • Expedition’s duration: 28 – 29 days
  • Total Trip: 32 - 33 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

In the world’s highest mountain region enclosed by Mt.Everest and Mt.Makalu to the east, walking on moraine, glacier on top of the world’s highest plateau, enchanting wilderness, traditional Tibetan farm villages with ancient culture and religion, with mind blowing views of world’s five highest peaks in one lot Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho-Oyu and Mt .Shisapangma and several other range of mountains.

Tibet has established a new reputation in the field of mountaineering expedition; hundreds of mountaineers from all around the globe come to Tibet to climb one of the highest peaks of world Mt.Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu and Shsiapangma.
Mt.Lakpa Ri, also known as Xang Dong Feng providing an incredible mountain climbing experience that allows to stand at an elevation of 7,045 meters (23,114 ft). Probably this climb to Lhakpa ri is the best preparation for any 8000 meters mountains including
Mt. Everest.

In 1921, when the mountain of Lhakpa Ri was first climbed by George Mallory preparing his expedition for Mt. Everest. The documentary film of 2006, ‘Blindsight’ which was the story about the journey of six Tibetan teenagers to climb the 23,114 ft Lhakpa Ri Mountain in the shadow of Mount Everest set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayan range made this mountain even more popular among mountaineers.

This lifetime experience starts with scenic drive to Nyalam from Kathmandu via Kodari and then this interesting scenic drive continues to Everest base camp at 5,200 m /
17,000 ft, where this expedition formally starts, after a proper acclimatization at Everest base camp, make ascents to Camp I at 5,460 m /17,913 ft and head to the summit.

The climb leads along normal route crossing Camp I and interim Base Camp that lies at an elevation of 5,760 m /18,892 ft, above interim camp, making two more camps with, Camp II and Camp III at 5,970 m /19,581ft and 6,340 m /20,795 ft respectively.
Crossing these two camps to reach the summit of Lhakpa Ri. The summit offers a panorama of magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and many other high mass if mountains of Himalayan range. After a successful summit attempt using the same route for couple of days then descend towards Everest Base Camp and finally concluding this great adventure with a drive back to Kathmandu for homeward bound with great awesome memories of this incredible journey and the climb of Lhakpa ri with Adventure Hub Treks.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Day 2 : In Kathmandu with sightseeing tour at places of interest

Day 3 : In Kathmandu preparation for expedition

Day 4 : Drive to Nyalam 3,660 m via Zangmu 2,240 m 08 hrs journey

Day 5 : Rest day for acclimatization

Day 6 : Drive to Old Tingri 4,355 m 05 hrs

Day 7 : In Old Tingri acclimatization and rest day

Day 8 : Drive to Everest Base Camp 5,200 m 05 hrs journey

Day 9 : Rest day at Everest base camp for acclimatization and preparation

Day 10 : 11: Trekking to Lhakpa ri base camp

Day 12 : 18: Lhakpa Ri Climbing preparation and acclimatization

Day 19 : 25: Lhakpa Ri Climbing period.

Day 26 : Trekking to Lhakpa-ri Base Camp

Day 27 : Clean up the Base Camp.

Day 28 : 29: Return to Everest base camp

Day 30 : Drive to Zangmu via Nyalam 06 hrs journey

Day 31 : Drive to Kathmandu and check into respective hotels 07 hrs journey

Day 32 : Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities

Day 33 : Final International departure for home ward bound

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  • Duration: 33 Days
  • Trip Grade: Mountaineering
  • Expeditions Mode: Lodge-guesthouse and Camping
  • Climbing grade: Full fledge mountaineering expdt
  • Expedition’s duration: 28 – 29 days
  • Total Trip: 32 - 33 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

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