Lhakpa ri Expedition
2010-01-08 02:43:32
Lhakpa Ri is a superb objective which should appeal to climbers looking for a 7,000m summit in a famous location., the trek in the footsteps of Mallory and a climb with awesome views of Everest, are the ingredients of a very special expedition. It will also give a life-long impression of Tibet and its people and an insight and deep respect for the achievements of the early Everest pioneers
The mountain is one of several peaks that line the east flank of the East Rongbuk Glacier. The summit is a prominent three-sided pyramid which drops to the East Rongbuk Glacier to the west, the Kharta Glacier to the east and falls steeply to a tributary glacier of the Kangshung to the south. The slopes from the Rongbuk an Kharta Glaciers are relatively low angled and are linked by the Lhakpa La pass (6,849m), which is just to the north of Lhakpa Ri. It was from this pass, in 1922, that Mallory and his team mates first saw the East Rongbuk Glacier, an event well documented in mountaineering annals. The most climbable 7,000m peak in the world ! Lhakpa Ri is an ideal objective, remarkably positioned just across the glacier from Everest. It shares the historic route up the East Rongbuk Glacier and is climbable by a relatively safe and straightforward route. It is just over the milestone altitude of 7,000m, making it higher than anything outside Asia and is probably the most climbable 7,000m peak in the world.
The Expedition
Climbing Lhakpa Ri involves a similar itinerary to the initial phase of an expedition to the North Ridge of Everest. From Kathmandu,. Then there is an incredible journey through Tibet, along the Friendship Highway before turning south to the Rongbuk Valley below Everest. We spend time acclimatizing at base camp before making the two-day hike to advance base camp (ABC), at about 6,300m.
The ascent follows a shallow, snow-filled depression on the southwest flank, ascending low-angled snow for 600m, which steepness at mid-height to around 30-35°. After gaining the crest of the ridge close to the Lhakpa La, we turn south and follow the snow ridge to the summit.
After returning to base camp, we complete the remainder of the Friendship Highway, driving along the northern side of the Himalaya range, again with views of Everest, Cho Oyu and numerous other peaks. The road eventually descends to the Friendship Bridge, where we cross into Nepal and continue to Kathmandu.
Option 1st Itinerary cost and service Details
Suggested itineraries:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
Day 02 : Kathmandu.
Day 03. Kathmandu to Zangmu.
Day 04: Drive to Kodari and Nalayam.
Day 05. Rest for Acclimatize in Nyalam
Day 06: Drive to Tingri (8 hours).
Day 07: Acclimatization Visit hot spring Shower near Tingri.
Day 08: Drive to Rongbuk 5000 m
Day 09- Rongbuk to Everest Base camp 5200 m
Day 10-11 - At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Day 12 - Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 13 - Trek to Advance base camp (6400m)
Day 14 - Rest day at Advance Base camp
Day 15 – Optional Climb up to 6600 and down
Day 16 – Climb and over night at 6600 m high
Day 17- Back to ABC for Acclimatize and rest.
Day 18- Rest day for well Acclimatize and Recharge energy For Summit day.
Day 19- Ascend to Camp one 6600 meters and over night
Day 20 - Climb Lhakpa Ri (7045m.), return to ABC
Day 21 - Trek to Base Camp
Day 22 – Packing up all Gear.
Day 23-24 - Drive back to Kathmandu
02 pax cost Euro 7500 per-person
04 pax cost Euro 7000 per-person
06 pax cost Euro 6500 per-person
08 pax cost Euro 6000 per-person
10 pax cost Euro 5500 per-person
12 pax cost Euro 5000 per-person
Prices Includes:
* Welcome and fare well Dinner
* Medicins Sponsortrek Nepal except special item like Diamox, contact Iceland about this
* Transportation by Toyota 4500 4WD Land cruisers, support truck
* Necesarry Nepali climbing Sherpa /climbing guide with Necesarry climbing Roope.
* Cook with all Necesarry Kitchen/Camping equipment and High Tents
* Liaison officer
* all required permit for members/and Staffs.
* required yaks and Yak drivers
* Hotel in Lhasa, and wherever available full boards Service.
* Tibet visa
* climbing permit
* private transfers and Oxygen with mask regulator
* Satellite phone
* Helicopter rescue service (insurance is obligated for the Dutch NKBV/Hienfeld)
* full boards luxury Service including Hotel in Tibet.
Prices Excludes:
• Personal climbing equipments
• Please take your own first aid kit for emergency, we provide basic first aid kit, but western style bandages/cottons, plasters are much better. See also under “medicines”.
• Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation /road blockage,
• Your mountain climbing insurance with helicopter rescue cover.
• Staff tips and bonus when reaching the summit
• Freeze-dry food Western style for the high camps only. Noodles, porridge, soups, custard, chocolates and all other in Nepal available food will be provided, so please take some packets freeze dry food at your taste from your country
Note for acclimatization
On this expedition-trek you reach for western people a high altitude in short time.
It is recommended to make a short acclimatization trek in Nepal first.
A good area is probably Langtang wich you could reach from Kathmandu easily.
Option 2nd Itinerary and Cost + Service Details ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Lhasa (3660m)
Day 2-3 - Sightseeing in Lhasa (3660m)
Day 04 - Drive Lhasa – Gyantse (3950m)
Day 05 - Drive to Shigatse (3900m)
Day 06 - Sightseeing & drive to Shegar (4050m)
Day 07 - Drive Shegar - Rongbuk (5000m)
Day 08- Rongbuk to Everest Base camp 5200 m
Day 09-10 - At Everest Base Camp (5200m)
Day 11 - Trek to Interim Camp (5760m)
Day 12- Trek to Deposit Camp (5970m)
Day 13 - Trek to Advance base camp (6400m)
Day 14 - Rest day at Advance Base camp
Day 15 – Optional Climb up to 6600 and down
Day 16 – Climb and over night at 6600 m high
Day 17- Back to ABC for Acclimatize and rest.
Day 18- Rest day for well Acclimatize and Recharge energy For Summit day.
Day 19- Ascend to Camp one 6600 meters and over night
Day 20 - Climb Lhakpa Ri (7045m.), return to ABC
Day 21 - Trek to Base Camp
Day 22 – Packing up all Gear.
Day 23-24 - Drive back to Kathmandu
Cost for fly in to Lhasa / 2 nights 3 days Lhasa tour and Drive Back
04 Cost cost Euro 7500 per-person
06 pax cost Euro 7000 per-person
08 pax cost Euro 6500 per-person
10 pax cost Euro 6000 per-person
12 pax cost Euro 5500 per-person
Prices Includes:
* Welcome and fare well Dinner
* Medicins Sponsortrek Nepal except special item like Diamox, contact Iceland about this
* Transportation by Toyota 4500 4WD Land cruisers, support truck
* Nepali Sherpa /climbing guide with Necesarry climbing Roope.
* Cook with all Necesarry Kitchen/Camping equipment and High Tents
* Liaison officer
* all required permit for members/and Staffs.
* required yaks and Yak drivers
* Hotel in Lhasa, and wherever available full boards Service.
* Tibet visa
* climbing permit
* sightseeing tour in Lhasa
* private transfers and Oxygen with mask regulator
* Kathmandu to Lhasa Flight fare with Airport Tax
* Satellite phone
* Helicopter rescue service (insurance is obligated for the Dutch NKBV/Hienfeld)
* full boards luxury Service including Hotel in Tibet.
Prices Excludes:
• Personal climbing equipments
• Please take your own first aid kit for emergency, we provide basic first aid kit, but western style bandages/cottons, plasters are much better. See also under “medicines”.
• Any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation /road blockage,
• Your mountain climbing insurance with helicopter rescue cover.
• Staff tips and bonus when reaching the summit
• Freeze-dry food Western style for the high camps only. Noodles, porridge, soups, custard, chocolates and all other in Nepal available food will be provided, so please take some packets freeze dry food at your taste from your country
Note for acclimatization
On this expedition-trek you reach for western people a high altitude in short time.
It is recommended to make a short acclimatization trek in Nepal first.
A good area is probably Langtang wich you could reach from Kathmandu easily.
