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Trip Fact

Trip Duration 34 Days
Destination Nepal
Trip Grade Mountaineering
Activity Expedition
Max. Altitude 6779m. (22,251 ft.)
Accomodation Lodge + Camping
Transportation By Air
Meals Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Best Season Spring & Autumn
Minimum Pax 4
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Kantega Expedition is also identified as ‘The Snow Saddle’ which rises predominantly to a saddle-shaped high point from the Khumbu and Hinku valley of the Everest region. The Snow Saddle is another beautiful mountain, which rises majestically to a saddle shaped summit from the Khumbu and Hinku Valley and sits next to another prominent mountain Thamserku to the north. We take about a week to reach the Kangtega base camp situated at the bottom of the Kangtega Ice-Fall, which resembles with the infamous Khumbu Ice Fall of Mount Everest. Setting up our base camp at (5,182m.). Though an obvious route up the mountain would be to follow the Ice Fall, we have to go for the rock face leading to a ridge around (6,070m.) and rappel down for about 70m. to reach at the top of the icefall to avoid possible icefall hazards. Kantega propounds myriad of miraculous views of the sounds great Khumbu region and its enclosed natural beauty, for that reason Kantega expedition is as icing on the cake. Our approach to this mountain is start from Lukla toward Dudhkoshi River to the Base Camp of Kangtega.

  1. If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
  2. If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Detail Itinerary

Departure Detail

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 03, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2024

Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 08, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 10, 2024

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1800 for group sharing basis (if required by client)

Note:

  • We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.
  • Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 6000m. = USD 500 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 200 = 700 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

Start Date End Date Price Season Status Booking
05 April, 2024 04 May, 2024 US$ 3,400 ( Upto Basecamp )
Spring Available Book Now
10 October, 2024 08 November, 2024 US$ 3,400 ( Upto Basecamp )
Autumn Available Book Now
05 April, 2025 04 May, 2025 US$ 3,400 ( Upto Basecamp )
Spring Available Book Now
10 October, 2025 08 November, 2025 US$ 3,400 ( Upto Basecamp )
Autumn Available Book Now

Expedition Service includes:

  • All land transportation by Car or, Toyota Hiace (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
  • 4 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary.
  • Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison officer.
  • Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
  • Peak permit fee.
  • Full board basis during the trekking.
  • All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
  • Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
  • Base camp tents for members and staff.
  • Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
  • Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
  • Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison officer.
  • Air fare: Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu, Cargo fees and airport tax.
  • Visa extension.
  • Sagarmatha National Park Conservation fee.
  • Satellite phone (Pay calls).
  • 1 Set of Cultural Treks Piosk Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
  • Garbage deposit fees.
  • Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include:

  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Airfare from/to your country.
  • Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
  • Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
  • Service above Base Camp.
  • Drinks except tea and coffee.
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
  • Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
  • Oxygen bottle with Mask - regulator for climbing.
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
  • International airport departure tax and tourist tax.
  • Tips and summit bonus.

Spring Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
34 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade:
Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 29 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn

03 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
04 April Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 April Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,850m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622.) O/N at Tea-house Lodge.
06 April Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
07 April Day 05: Namche rest for acclimatization.
08 April Day 06: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
09 April Day 07: Tengboche – Kangtega Base Camp and set up Camping.
10 - 30 April Day 08 – 28: Climbing period for Mount Kangtega (6,779m.).
01 May Day 29: Clean BC and backpack then trek back to Tengboche. O/N at Tea-house Lodge.
02 May Day 30: Tengboche – Monjo (2835m.).
03 May Day 31: Monjo – Lukla and transfer to tea-house Lodge.
04 May Day 32: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
05 May Day 33: Free in Kathmandu for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
06 May Day 34: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Autumn Itinerary

Hotel/Lodges/Camping
34 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade:
Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 4 Nights Kathmandu, 29 Nights Lodges/Camping
Recommended Season: Spring & Autumn

08 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
09 October Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
10 October Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2,850m.) and trek to Phakding (2,622.) O/N at Tea-house Lodge.
11 October Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3,440m.).
12 October Day 05: Namche rest for acclimatization.
13 October Day 06: Namche Bazar – Tengboche (3,867m.).
14 October Day 07: Tengboche – Kangtega Base Camp and set up Camping.
15 Oct. - 04 Nov. Day 08 – 28: Climbing period for Mount Kangtega (6,779m.).
05 November Day 29: Clean BC and backpack then trek back to Tengboche. O/N at Tea-house Lodge.
06 November Day 30: Tengboche – Monjo (2835m.).
07 November Day 31: Monjo – Lukla and transfer to tea-house Lodge.
08 November Day 32: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
09 November Day 33: Free in Kathmandu for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
10 November Day 34: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Mountain Info

    Khumbu Himal
    Height:
    6779m. (22,251 ft.)
    Latitude: 27º 47’ 32” N  
    Longitude: 86º 49’ 07”E
    Trip Duration: 34 Days
    Normal Ascent Route: Northwest Ridge
    First Ascent: 1963 David Dornan, Tom Frost, Michael Gill and Jim Wilson in an expedition led by Edmund Hillary.
    Easiest Route: Snow/Ice Climb
    Grade: Mountaineering
    Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Lukla - Namche Bazar – Tengboche - Kangtega Base Camp - Lukla - Kathmandu

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