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This difficult mountain forms and impressive multi – summited ridge on the
eastern end of the Lumding Himal, which in turn can be regarded as part of
the Rolwaling Himal. Rising south west of Namche Bazaar above the Bhote
Koshi, the mountain’s northern flank forms an impressive barrier that throws
down several steep ridges to the north. Its glaciated southern flank is more
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It is hidden at the
northern end up the Lumding Drangka, a high and remote valley bounded to the
west by the tumbling glaciers of karyolung (6511m/21361ft ), Khartang (6853m/
22484ft ) and Numbur ( 6959m/ 22831ft ). The Lumding valley is rarely visited by
trekkers or expeditions. At the northern end of the valley the stream cascades
down a natural rocky barrier above which is a moraine – bound lake, the Tsho-
Og, at the snout of the Lumding glacier.
Area: Khumbu Himal in the Everest Area Kwangde Ri is also
called Kongde Ri and Kwande on various maps. This difficult mountain forms an
impressive multi-summited ridge on the eastern end of the Lumding Himal, which
in turn can be regarded as part of the Rolwaling Himal. Rising south-west of
Namche Bazaar above the Bhote Kosi river, the mountain's northern flank forms an
impressive barrier that throws down several steep ridges to the north.
It's glaciated southern flank is more aloof. It is hidden at
the northern end of the Lumding Drangka, a high and remote valley bounded to the
west by the tumbling glaciers of Karyolung (6,511m/21,361ft), Khartang
(6,853m/22,484ft) and Numbur (6,959m/22,831ft). The Lumdring valley is rarely
visited by trekkers or expeditions. At the northern end of the valley the stream
cascades down a natural rocky barrier above which is a moraine-bound lake, the
Tsho Og, at the snout of the Limding Glacier. North of the Tsho Og, itself
hidden in a huge rocky cwm, is the massive Lumding Tsho Teng (5,151m/16,899ft).
All of the routes climbed to date on the Kwangde Peaks are
difficult, none have proved suitable for commercial trekking peak expeditions.
The routes on the North Face are particularly difficult and reflect recent
developments in lightweight Himalayan climbing, with an emphasis on technical
difficulty and a high degree of commitment. They have invariably been made by
two climbers without support camps or fixed ropes, although in at least one case
a subsequent ascent has seen a return to traditional siege style tactics with
masses of fixed rope and camps. Even the routes on the South Face are committing
and difficult, although the climbing is more traditional in character.
The first ascent of Kwangde Lho was made by a Nepalese
expedition in 1975 which was led by Kumar Khadga Bikram Shah. The actual
summit was reached on 17 October by Lhakpa Tenzing. Sonam Gyalzen, Shambhu
Tamang and Sonam Hisi via the South Ridge.
Experienced climbers who are looking for rarely climbed and
challenging small peak in the Himalayas will find this peak very attractive.
Further Information to arrange a climb to this peak will be provided on request.
Climb Kwangde Ri via Lumding La
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. (A)
Day 02 Day at leisure/ Hotel. (A, B)
Day 03 Flight to Lukla (2840m)/trek to Phakding(2640m) (A, B, L, D)
Day 04 Trek - 3600m (A, B, L, D)
Day 05 Trek and camp before the Lumding La (4575m) (A, B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek - Lumding Tso (A, B, L, D)
Day 07 Climbing (A, B, L, D)
Day 08 Climbing (A, B, L, D)
Day 09 Climbing (A, B, L, D)
Day 10 Climbing (A, B, L, D)
Day 11 Return - Base Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 12 Clean up Base Camp and Trek - Lamding La (A, B, L, D)
Day 13 Trek - Phakding (A, B, L, D)
Day 14 Trek - Lukla (A, B, L, D)
Day 15 Fly - Kathmandu transfer to Hotel (A, B)
Day 16 Free day for shopping or relax (A, B)
Day 17 Drive to Airport for fly back to your own destination (B)
Or
Climb
Kwangde Ri via Thame
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. (A)
Day 02 Day at leisure/ Hotel. (A, B)
Day 03 Flight to Lukla (2840m)/trek - Phakding(2640m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 04 Phakding - Namche Bazar (3440m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 05 Day for acclimatization
(A, B, L, D)
Day 06 Trek - Thame (3820m)
(A, B, L, D)
Day 07 Trek - Base Camp
(A, B, L, D)
Day 08 Climbing
(A, B, L, D)
Day 09 Climbing
(A, B, L, D)
Day 10 Climbing period
(A, B, L, D)
Day 11 Return - Base Camp
(A, B, L, D)
Day 12 Clean up Base Camp and trek to Thame
(A, B, L, D)
Day 13 Trek - Namche Bazar
(A, B, L, D)
Day 14 Trek - Lukla
(A, B, L, D)
Day 15 Fly - Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
(A, B)
Day 16 free day for shopping or relax (A, B)
Day 17 Drive - Airport for return flight
(B)
Abbreviation: A
= Accommodation, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Tour
Prices:
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Currencies |
Trips
Price per Person in group Size |
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1 |
2-5 |
6-9 |
10+ |
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US Dollar (US$) |
1990 |
1775 |
1750 |
1725 |
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Euro (€) |
1382 |
1240 |
1225 |
1200 |
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Pound (£) |
1005 |
900 |
890 |
875 |
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Australian
Dollar (AUS$) |
2300 |
2060 |
2025 |
2000 |
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Canadian Dollar
(CAN$) |
2090 |
1835 |
1810 |
1770 |
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