Kwangde Peak Climbing

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Overview of Kwangde Peak Climbing

Peak Climbing Highlights

  • Cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Kwangde Peak Climbing 6,011m
  • Beautiful trekking along the Dudh Koshi River to Namche towards Kwangde
  • Immersion into Sherpa culture
  • Breathtaking views of mountains

Kwangde Peak Climbing is a beautiful adventure climbing trip in the Everest region. Kwangde peak has another popular name as Kwangde Ri that stands at the elevation of 6,011 meters above sea level. As a highly technical peak to climb, Kwangde invites the adventurers every year to take the challenge of climbing technicalities and difficult.

The climbing adventure has a few days of beautiful trekking through Sherpa villages, river valleys and wonderful landscapes. Once you land at the Lukla airstrip on the beautiful adventure, mountains start sending you wonderful views all throughout the trip. The trail runs along Dudh Koshi River valley towards Phakding and goes to Namche Bazar via Monjo and crossing Hilary Bridge along the trail. Before reaching the Kwangde base camp, you will experience the rich Sherpa culture at Thame, the Sherpa village where many legendary mountaineers were born including Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

As one of the trekking peaks in the Everest region, Kwangde Peak Climbing brings captivating views along the trek and during the climbing. It becomes an adventure that brings a lot of memorable moments along with the challenges it puts forward to the adventurers.

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    Kwangde Peak Climbing - Detail Itinerary

    01

    Arrival Day

    After arrival in Airport they are transferred to hotel

    02

    Preparation for expedition

    We do preparation for expedition

    03

    Briefing day

    Guest will be briefed about the expedition by the Nepal Government Officials.

    04

    Fly to Lukla (2,810m) trek to Phakding (2,610m), Lodge

    After a day of wonderful immersion into Kathmandu vibes, we are ready to fly and trek into the higher elevation. We drive to airport early morning to board our flight to Lukla to enter the Everest region. About half hour of spectacular flight takes us to the small but beautiful town of Lukla where magical mountain peaks extend their warm welcome to us.

    Once we prepare for the day walk, we proceed walking towards Phakding as the destination for the day. The first day of walk in the Everest region goes along the Dudh Koshi River passing through several mani walls, chhortens and beautiful landscapes. Phakding village lies beautifully on the bank of Dudh Koshi River where we spend the night.

    05

    Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440m), Lodge

    It’s a beautiful day of walking into the Sagarmatha National Park. We relish the mouthwatering breakfast as a gentle breeze comforts the morning. We set off on the trek for the day and reach Monjo to enter the national park zone. After checking into the park, we head up towards Namche Bazar. Crossing suspension bridges over the river in several places; passing through forested parts and many wonderful views, we finally reach Namche Bazar.

    Namche Bazar is a beautiful settlement on a mountain slope with the view of Himalayan peaks right in front. It is also an important trade center in Everest region. Overnight in Lodge.

    06

    Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazzar, Lodge

    An additional day of exploring around Namche is required to acclimatize with the thinning air as we go higher. We hike to the Everest view point to get the very first glimpse of Mt. Everest along with other impressive peaks in the region. We can hike up to Khumjung if you like to. The hiking to a higher elevation will help us acclimatize properly so that we can walk further higher. We return back to Namche Bazar in the afternoon and wander around the bazar. A relaxing afternoon will reenergize and prepare us for the next day. Overnight in Lodge

    07

    Trek to Thame (3,950m), Lodge

    Our walk today is headed to Thame, a beautiful and glorious Sherpa village with many mountaineers born there. With fewer trekkers in the route, the walk today feels quite peaceful. With the proper acclimatization hiking at Namche yesterday, we are ready to walk further higher. But we keep our pace slow and steady to adjust ourselves with the thinning level of oxygen in the air. A beautiful trekking day with spectacular views of the mountains, we finally reach Thame to stay overnight. Overnight at a lodge.

    08

    Trek to Kwangde Base Camp (4,700m), Overnight in Camp

    We are trekking to Kwangde Base Camp today. This beautiful day trek takes us to the base camp through incredibly peaceful region of the mountain where we meet just a few trekkers and climbing adventurers. We reach the base camp to have enough time to explore around adjusting with the increasing elevation.

    09

    Climb up to High Camp (5,200m), Overnight in Camp

    Our adventure at the foot of Kwangde peak takes us up to the high camp to stay overnight. It is a tough day of walk as we struggle up towards a higher elevation taking ourselves well at 5,200 meters above sea level. Once reach the high camp and settle, we can take leisurely time to acclimatize and enjoy the view of the surrounding.

    10

    Summit Day (6,011m), back to Base Camp, Overnight in Camp

    It’s the highlight day of the trip as we attempt the summit of Kwangde peak. We start the trip right after the middle of the night and struggle up towards the peak. As we climb towards the summit and the day light starts to break, stunning views start appearing in front of us. Magnificent mountain peaks tower tall around Kwangde and we eventually reach the summit after quite a struggle up in the mountain. We enjoy memorable moments at the top before starting the descent. We descend all the way back to base camp today with the summit achievement.

    11

    Contingency Day, Overnight in Camp

    This day is an extra day to make up any possible delays or obstacles on the summit push. If we do not need this contingency day, we will trek to Namche Bazzar today.

    12

    Trek to Namche Bazzar , Overnight in Lodge

    If we use the contingency day on our climb, we trek to Namche Bazzar today. After the awesome achievement of the summit of Kwangde peak, we trace the trail down to Namche Bazzar to stay overnight

    13

    Trek to Lukla, Overnight in Lodge

    The final day of this trek is eventually here today. We walk back to Lukla on this 5 to 6 hours walking day. We celebrate the end of the trekking and climbing part of the journey and thank our wonderfully amazing supporting crew members for their service and effort to take us to the adventure of our life time safely.

    14

    Fly back to Kathmandu, Check in Hotel

    We get ready for the flight back to Kathmandu. We board the plane at Lukla airstrip and fly back to Kathmandu. Once we land in Kathmandu airport, we go to hotel and spend the whole day at leisure on our own. Finding relieving massage, good food, souvenir shopping, and wandering around can keep you busy for the day.

    A farewell dinner is scheduled for this evening. We will let you know the departure time for dinner once we reach Kathmandu.

    15

    Contingency Day, Overnight in Hotel

    This is an additional day in the itinerary to compensate any possible delays on the trekking or cancellation of the flights. We extremely recommend that you have at least 2 extra days after the itinerary days so to maintain any possible delays or cancellation of the flight. If everything goes without any problem, you can utilize those extra days doing some other activities.

    16

    Departure Day

    Guest will be transferred to the Airport and say good bye

    Kwangde Peak Climbing - Fixed Departure Cost & Dates


    There is no fixed departure trip for this month. You can request for a private group trip.

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    Peak Climbing Highlights

    • Cultural sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
    • Kwangde Peak Climbing 6,011m
    • Beautiful trekking along the Dudh Koshi River to Namche towards Kwangde
    • Immersion into Sherpa culture
    • Breathtaking views of mountains

    Kwangde Peak Climbing is a beautiful adventure climbing trip in the Everest region. Kwangde peak has another popular name as Kwangde Ri that stands at the elevation of 6,011 meters above sea level. As a highly technical peak to climb, Kwangde invites the adventurers every year to take the challenge of climbing technicalities and difficult.

    The climbing adventure has a few days of beautiful trekking through Sherpa villages, river valleys and wonderful landscapes. Once you land at the Lukla airstrip on the beautiful adventure, mountains start sending you wonderful views all throughout the trip. The trail runs along Dudh Koshi River valley towards Phakding and goes to Namche Bazar via Monjo and crossing Hilary Bridge along the trail. Before reaching the Kwangde base camp, you will experience the rich Sherpa culture at Thame, the Sherpa village where many legendary mountaineers were born including Tenzing Norgay Sherpa.

    As one of the trekking peaks in the Everest region, Kwangde Peak Climbing brings captivating views along the trek and during the climbing. It becomes an adventure that brings a lot of memorable moments along with the challenges it puts forward to the adventurers.

    Arrival Day

    After arrival in Airport they are transferred to hotel

    Preparation for expedition

    We do preparation for expedition

    Briefing day

    Guest will be briefed about the expedition by the Nepal Government Officials.

    Fly to Lukla (2,810m) trek to Phakding (2,610m), Lodge

    After a day of wonderful immersion into Kathmandu vibes, we are ready to fly and trek into the higher elevation. We drive to airport early morning to board our flight to Lukla to enter the Everest region. About half hour of spectacular flight takes us to the small but beautiful town of Lukla where magical mountain peaks extend their warm welcome to us.

    Once we prepare for the day walk, we proceed walking towards Phakding as the destination for the day. The first day of walk in the Everest region goes along the Dudh Koshi River passing through several mani walls, chhortens and beautiful landscapes. Phakding village lies beautifully on the bank of Dudh Koshi River where we spend the night.

    Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440m), Lodge

    It’s a beautiful day of walking into the Sagarmatha National Park. We relish the mouthwatering breakfast as a gentle breeze comforts the morning. We set off on the trek for the day and reach Monjo to enter the national park zone. After checking into the park, we head up towards Namche Bazar. Crossing suspension bridges over the river in several places; passing through forested parts and many wonderful views, we finally reach Namche Bazar.

    Namche Bazar is a beautiful settlement on a mountain slope with the view of Himalayan peaks right in front. It is also an important trade center in Everest region. Overnight in Lodge.

    Acclimatization Day at Namche Bazzar, Lodge

    An additional day of exploring around Namche is required to acclimatize with the thinning air as we go higher. We hike to the Everest view point to get the very first glimpse of Mt. Everest along with other impressive peaks in the region. We can hike up to Khumjung if you like to. The hiking to a higher elevation will help us acclimatize properly so that we can walk further higher. We return back to Namche Bazar in the afternoon and wander around the bazar. A relaxing afternoon will reenergize and prepare us for the next day. Overnight in Lodge

    Trek to Thame (3,950m), Lodge

    Our walk today is headed to Thame, a beautiful and glorious Sherpa village with many mountaineers born there. With fewer trekkers in the route, the walk today feels quite peaceful. With the proper acclimatization hiking at Namche yesterday, we are ready to walk further higher. But we keep our pace slow and steady to adjust ourselves with the thinning level of oxygen in the air. A beautiful trekking day with spectacular views of the mountains, we finally reach Thame to stay overnight. Overnight at a lodge.

    Trek to Kwangde Base Camp (4,700m), Overnight in Camp

    We are trekking to Kwangde Base Camp today. This beautiful day trek takes us to the base camp through incredibly peaceful region of the mountain where we meet just a few trekkers and climbing adventurers. We reach the base camp to have enough time to explore around adjusting with the increasing elevation.

    Climb up to High Camp (5,200m), Overnight in Camp

    Our adventure at the foot of Kwangde peak takes us up to the high camp to stay overnight. It is a tough day of walk as we struggle up towards a higher elevation taking ourselves well at 5,200 meters above sea level. Once reach the high camp and settle, we can take leisurely time to acclimatize and enjoy the view of the surrounding.

    Summit Day (6,011m), back to Base Camp, Overnight in Camp

    It’s the highlight day of the trip as we attempt the summit of Kwangde peak. We start the trip right after the middle of the night and struggle up towards the peak. As we climb towards the summit and the day light starts to break, stunning views start appearing in front of us. Magnificent mountain peaks tower tall around Kwangde and we eventually reach the summit after quite a struggle up in the mountain. We enjoy memorable moments at the top before starting the descent. We descend all the way back to base camp today with the summit achievement.

    Contingency Day, Overnight in Camp

    This day is an extra day to make up any possible delays or obstacles on the summit push. If we do not need this contingency day, we will trek to Namche Bazzar today.

    Trek to Namche Bazzar , Overnight in Lodge

    If we use the contingency day on our climb, we trek to Namche Bazzar today. After the awesome achievement of the summit of Kwangde peak, we trace the trail down to Namche Bazzar to stay overnight

    Trek to Lukla, Overnight in Lodge

    The final day of this trek is eventually here today. We walk back to Lukla on this 5 to 6 hours walking day. We celebrate the end of the trekking and climbing part of the journey and thank our wonderfully amazing supporting crew members for their service and effort to take us to the adventure of our life time safely.

    Fly back to Kathmandu, Check in Hotel

    We get ready for the flight back to Kathmandu. We board the plane at Lukla airstrip and fly back to Kathmandu. Once we land in Kathmandu airport, we go to hotel and spend the whole day at leisure on our own. Finding relieving massage, good food, souvenir shopping, and wandering around can keep you busy for the day.

    A farewell dinner is scheduled for this evening. We will let you know the departure time for dinner once we reach Kathmandu.

    Contingency Day, Overnight in Hotel

    This is an additional day in the itinerary to compensate any possible delays on the trekking or cancellation of the flights. We extremely recommend that you have at least 2 extra days after the itinerary days so to maintain any possible delays or cancellation of the flight. If everything goes without any problem, you can utilize those extra days doing some other activities.

    Departure Day

    Guest will be transferred to the Airport and say good bye


    There is no fixed departure trip for this month. You can request for a private group trip.

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