Kwangde Peak Climbing is a beautiful adventure climbing trip in the Everest region which has another popular name as Kwangde Ri that stands at the elevation of 6086 metres 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 either Lumding Kharka or, 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. Kwangde Peak was first ascent by a German team via East Peak ascended in 1973.
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.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) and trek to Phakding (2,610m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Namche Bazar rest for acclimatization and explore around, O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Thame Village (3,820m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Thame Village to Kwangde Base Camp (4,700m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization and preparation. O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Kwangde Base Camp to High Camp (5,400m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 10/11: Climbing Period for Kwangde Peak (6,086m.) Summit, descent to Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. O/N at Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Trek back from Kwangde Base Camp - Thame Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 14: Thame Village to Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 18: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.) meet our staff and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) trek to Phakding Village (2,610m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Lumding Kharka (3,960m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 05: Day Lumding Kharka - Pokhari Camp (4,200m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 06: Pokhari Camp - Lumding-La (4516m.) Kwangde Peak Base Camp (4,750m.) Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 07: Hike from Kwangde Base Camp to High Camp (5,200m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 08-11: Ascent Kwangde Peak (6,086m.) Summit and descent to Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Kwangde Base Camp - Pokhari Camp. Camping O/N at Camping.
Day 14: Pokhari Camp -Lumding Kharka. O/N at Camping.
Day 15: Lumding Kharka - Lukla Bazar then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 18: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,860m.) and trek to Phakding (2,610m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Namche Bazar rest for acclimatization and explore around, O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Namche Bazar – Thame Village (3,820m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Thame Village to Kwangde Base Camp (4,700m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 08: Rest day for acclimatization and preparation. O/N at Camping.
Day 09: Kwangde Base Camp to High Camp (5,400m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 10/11: Climbing Period for Kwangde Peak (6,086m.) Summit, descent to Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. O/N at Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Trek back from Kwangde Base Camp - Thame Village. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 14: Thame Village to Namche Bazar (3,440m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Namche Bazar – Lukla Bazar (2,860m.) then transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu then transfers to Hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 18: Last minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.) meet our staff and transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trip at evening.
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,800m.) trek to Phakding Village (2,610m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Phakding Village – Lumding Kharka (3,960m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 05: Day Lumding Kharka - Pokhari Camp (4,200m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 06: Pokhari Camp - Lumding-La (4516m.) Kwangde Peak Base Camp (4,750m.) Set up Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 07: Hike from Kwangde Base Camp to High Camp (5,200m.) O/N at Camping.
Day 08-11: Ascent Kwangde Peak (6,086m.) Summit and descent to Base Camp. O/N at Camping.
Day 12: Contingency day, incase of bad weather, clean BC & backpack. Camping/Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Kwangde Base Camp - Pokhari Camp. Camping O/N at Camping.
Day 14: Pokhari Camp -Lumding Kharka. O/N at Camping.
Day 15: Lumding Kharka - Lukla Bazar then transfer to Hotel.
Day 16: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 17: Kathmandu leisure and farewell dinner at evening.
Day 18: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
Asia, Nepal
Trip Duration: 18
Height: 6086m. - 19967 ft.
Latitude: 27°43'48'N
Longitude: 86°37'37'E
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Normal Ascent Route: Normal
First Ascent: by a German team via East Peak ascended in 1973.
Easiest Route: Rock/snow/ice climb
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu and 13 Nights Lodges/Camping
Best Season: Spring & Autumn
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Phakding - Kwangde Peak Base Camp - Namche Bazar - Lukla - Kathmandu.
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