Kwangde Peak Climbing

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

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On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around and visit shops, restaurants and bars. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 : Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip.

Free day in Kathmandu for preparation of the trip. Checking your climbing equipments, and discussing the climb with the climbing/trekking guide. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes.

After early-morning breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive to the domestic airport terminal. Receive your boarding pass and fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.) that takes about 35 minutes. The flight offers you up close views of the Himalayas and romantic landscapes of hills, farms and rivers. 

On arrival to Lukla, you will begin 3 hours trek to Phakding (2640 m.). You start your trek from Lukla with a gentle climb up the mountainside on the left bank of the Dudh Koshi River. Mt. Nupla (5885m) which can be seen in the distance is a peak atop the Kongde Ridge. You descend a mountainside path that merges into your route to Everest, with views to a wonderful valley to your right; and Mt. Kusum Kang (6367m.) to the far end. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day 4 : Trek from Phakding to Lumding Kharka (4616 m.).

Trek from Phakding to Lumding Kharka (4616 m.). Stay overnight in camp.

Day 5 : Trek from Lumding Kharka to Kwangde Base Camp (4910 m.).

Trek from Lumding Kharka to Kwangde Base Camp (4910 m.). Stay overnight in camp.

Day 6 : Climb down to Kwangde Base Camp.

Climb down to Kwangde Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 7 : Summit Kwangde Peak (6093 m.) and back to High Camp.

Summit Kwangde Peak (6093 m.) and back to High Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 8 : Climb down to Kwangde Base Camp.

Climb down to Kwangde Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 9 : Trek from Kwangde Base Camp to Thame village (3820 m.).

Trek from Kwangde Base Camp to Thame village (3820 m.). Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 10 : Rest in Thame.

Rest in Thame. Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 11 : Trek from Thame to Phakding,

Trek from Thame to Phakding, Stay overnight in lodge.

Day 12 : Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886m) takes about three hours.

Trek from Phakding to Lukla (2886m) takes about three hours. Your final day's trekking follows the Dudh Koshi back down to Lukla. Stay overnight at lodge in Lukla.

Day 13 : Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes.

Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu takes 35 minutes. You take an early morning flight back to Kathmandu. 

Day 14 : Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour.

Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or you can go for city tour. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 15 : Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.