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Kyajo RI Peak (6,186 meters) Climbing is a striking journey in the Khumbu and Everest regions of Nepal. This is the greatest summit that lies on the southern flanks of the Khumbu range and runs north of Namche Bazaar. The summit of the Kyajo RI Peak was permissible by the Nepalese Ministry of Tourism in 2002 AD.
It is a medium technical peak favorable for adventure lovers who seek to climb the mountains. This typical expedition follows two more camps above the base Camp. The scale of Lyajo RI Peak climbing was led by a British and French expedition team. This expedition and mountaineering are the mixtures of moderate rock climbing and vertical alpine ice. The climb proceeds with an opportunity to view breathtaking peaks that are over 8000 meters. It includes Mt. Everest (8848 meters), Mt. Lhotse (8515 meters), Mt. Makalu (8463 meters), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201 meters) and other magnifying high peaks in the Khumbu Himalayan range. Kyajo RI is an adventure that helps to attain a peaceful journey and expedition. It also supports improving the alpine mountaineering skills and provides an experience of the expedition in the Himalayas. Kyajo RI Peak expedition allows the opportunity to explore the Khumbu settlements, their religion, and local culture. The region which traces Kyajo RI Peak offers several monasteries, Gumbas, Prayer flags, and stones to a climber.
This expedition begins from the Kathmandu Valley with a scenic view of mountains, hills, rivers, and streams. The flight from Kathmandu takes to the Lukla which is the gateway to the Khumbu and the Everest region of Nepal. Dudh Koshi, a dense forest filled with Rhododendron and Oak trees becomes part of our exploration in this expedition. The reward that we gain from this expedition is a lifetime experience. The best time to commence this climb is from March to May and September to November. It is a challenging climb with the highest elevation of 6186 meters. We recommend an expeditor with good physical health status and quite a knowledge of mountaineering can attempt this climbing.
Day 1
Our representative from our enterprise will receive you at the airport and assist you to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2
We spend our time sightseeing probably Kathmandu valley cultural and historic UNESCO-listed World heritage sites like Darbur Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Shyambhunath, and others. Our time also includes the preparation of Kyajo RI Peak climbing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Duration:30 Minutes Flight and 3 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8.2 KM
Elevation Gain: 230 Mtr
We catch a domestic flight to Lukla, a doorway to Khumbu and the Everest region. From Lukla, we head past the beautiful and cultural Sherpa village, rhododendron forest all along the bank of Dudh Koshi River. We reach Phakding via the pine forest and painted mani walls.
Day 4
Duration: 6 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 10.9 KM,
Elevation Gain: 830 Mtr
We cross a long suspension bridge and catch the trail of the small village of Benkar. The trail after crossing the Dudh Koshi River takes us to the village of Monjo. The trail continues to Sagarmatha National Park and eventually after crossing a suspension bridge, we reach Namche Bazaar.
Day 5
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 7KM,
Elevation Gain: 350 Mtr
Today is a rest day and acclimatization day. After breakfast will go for a hike 300 Meters back down again for an overnight stay. We climb steeply out of Namche past the airstrip at Shyangboche to the Hilary viewpoint in Khunde height of approx 4100 Mtr, From where the most spectacular view of Mount Amadablam, Thamserku,Khangteka etc. can be seen. Descending through forest we come to Khunde, where we have lunch,visit the Khunde Monastery and Edmund Hillary hospital.After lunch, we walk down to Khumjung where we visit khumjung Monastery to see the Yeti's Skull and the Hillary school. Khumjung Monastery is one of the oldest monastery of Khumbu, it was badly destroyed by recent earthquake but is now being constructed. Then we will head one towards Hotel Eversest view.about 30 minutes of gradual climb,we reach in Hotel Everest view, from where we have 360 panoromic view of beautiful mountains as Mount Everest,Mount Lhotse, Mount Nuptse,Amadablam, Thamserku,Kongde etc. Steep descend down to namche takes 1 hour.
We are above 3000 meters and acclimatization is necessary for our well-being and health. Also, we explore Namche Bazaar, Sherpa culture, and nearby monasteries and Gumbas. Namche gives us a magnificent view of Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyu, Thamserku, Ama Dablam.
Day 6
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 9 KM
Elevation Gain: 296 Mtr
We follow the path to the Bhote Koshi Valley from Namche. Bhote Koshi Valley is a previous well-known trading route to Tibet. Our trails convey compelling views of Kwangde peak and cascading waterfall. We march onto the rhododendron forest that at first takes us to the village of Thamo. Then we climb steeply towards the hamlet of Mende
Day 7
Duration: 5 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 8 KM
Elevation Gain: 814 Mtr
We catch Yak trail passes and get into Kyanjo Drangka. Kyanjo Drangka is an unspoiled village to the south of Kyanjo RI. Our trails cover the close and great view of Thamserku, Kwangde Peak, Kusum Kangaru, Parchamo Peak, and other snowcapped peaks. A few hours of the uphill trek then takes us to the simmer yak pasture ground where we arrange our base camp.
Overnight at the tented camp.
Day 8
We stay at Kyajo Base Camp to avoid altitude sickness. Together with acclimatization, we have a great view of the surrounding peaks and mountain valleys. We take our other time and explore the base camp. Our representative helps us to prepare the climbing gears for the Kyajp Ri Peak climb.
Day 9
Duration: 4 hours climbing
Walking Dis: 7KM,
Elevation Gain:650 Mtr
We march up to higher altitude climbing grassy spurs and boulders covering the steep rocky trail. Our Camp I lies at an altitude of 5200 meters. From here we can have a magnificent view of Kyajo RI peak and glacial lakes.
Day 10
We engage ourselves taking rest and prepare for the further climb. We must ensure our good health and altitude sickness remedy before proceeding further.
Overnight at tented camp.
Day 11
Duration: 4 hours Climbing
Walking Dis: 3
Elevation Gain: 500 Mtr
We proceed to Camp II. We have a technical climb over rocks and glaciers. Our journey to Camp II takes around 3- 5 hours. We set our camp at Camp II near the big glacial lake.Overnight at a tented camp
Day 12
Duration: 5 hours Climbing
Walking Dis: 3 KM
Elevation Gain: 486 Mtr
Our desperate waits finally end when we conquer Kyajo RI Peak on our 12th day. We overcome several barriers like rough terrain, and steep slopes and reach the summit. We embrace ourselves from the top of the peak and visualize the outstanding scene of the Himalayan range that includes Mt.Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Ama Dablam, and other surrounding high peaks. After enjoying conquering the summit, we fall back to Camp II. Overnight at tented camp.
Day 13
Duration: 5 hours Descend
Walking Dis: 10 KM
Elevation Loss: 1150 Mtr
After completing climbing Kyajo RI peak, we retrace back to Camp II and accordingly fall to Camp I and Base Camp.
Day 14
Duration: 7 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 17KM
Elevation Loss: 1110 Mtr
We leave the base camp and retrace our path crossing Mende, sub-tropical forested area covered with rhododendron trees and make our way to Namche Bazaar.
Day 15
Duration: 7 hours Trek
Walking Dis: 19.1KM
Elevation Loss:600 Mtr
We have a pleasant walk enjoying the dense forest of rhododendrons, make a short uphill climb and descend to Bhote Koshi River. After the 5-6 hour trek, we reach Lukla.
Day 16
We catch the morning scenic flight from Lukla and head towards Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we visit remaining world heritage sites. In the late evening, we explore the Thamel area and set our time at a pub or club.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 17
Our representative takes you to the Kathmandu Airport. We hope to meet again for different exploration.
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Wind stopper/Waterproof Jacket
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Fleece Jacket/ trousers
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Woolen gloves/Water/wind proof gloves
Thin Lightwear/heavy poly or wool Socks
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Medium Rucksack (50-70 Ltr)
Small Day Pack
Personal Medical Kit
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Large Duffel bag
Trekking Pole
Spare batteries for Camera and Flash Light
Hand Towel
Head lamp with extra Batteries
Sun Glasses with UV protection
Suitcase (For stored in Kathmandu hotel for not needed items for trek)
Medium Rucksack (50-70 Ltr)
Small Day Pack
Personal Medical Kit
Chapstick/Sunscreen
Water bottle
Large Duffel bag
Trekking Pole
Spare batteries for Camera and Flash Light
Hand Towel
Head lamp with extra Batteries
Sun Glasses with UV protection
Suitcase (For stored in Kathmandu hotel for not needed items for trek)
(1) Physical Fitness
Kyojo Ri is little technical peak, so before climbing your guide will train you about some climbing technique as well as introduce with climbing gear.One should be physically fit before to do the any trekking and mountaineering. It is long hike so without any training the first two/three days will tough for you. So some basic physical fitness like squat, Mountain climbers ( which can be done in home),running,biking , stair climbing,and swiming will help lot to do trekking in the mountains, so it is highly recommanded 2/3 months before you depart for the trekking or mountaineering.
(2)Foods and Drinks
While in the mountain, it is highly recommanded you to drink plenty of fluids like water,soups, teas as well as foods. We will provide the sufficient and hygiene food as per your choice in whole trek.However some private snacks as chocolates bars, cookies are also highly recommanded which you can take from kathmandu or you can buy on the way in lodges or in shops.
(3)Drinking water
One should drink at least 3-4 litres of water every day in order to get hydrated the body which helps lot to be away from altitude sickness.You can buy the bottled water all the way cost from Rs 80 ( Which is equivalent to 80 cents )to Rs 400 (which is equivalent to 4 USD), but the bottled waters are not highly recommanded because as we are environmentally sensitive and also expensive. Whole area except in Gorakshep where drinking waters facility is poor, in that place you have to buy the bottled water in compulsorily. We highly recommend you to carry the reusable water bottle and buy boiled water in lodges/teahouse which also makes your sleeping bag very warm while going to bed, to use sterpin or take chlorine or iodine tablets to purify the drinking water.While in Climbing we will have our own kitchen crew, so we will have properly treated water to fill up the bottle.
(4)Best time to Travel
Spring ( Mar-May)and Autumn ( Sep- Nov) are known as best months to trek in Nepal becuase of the stable clear dry skies which permits to enjoy the spectacular mountain views but mostly lodges, hotels and trails are busy and crowded. Spring season is pleasant and suitable with warm tempreture for trekking and climbing the big mountains as well, so Everest basecamp will be full of tents and looks like small tented city. Untill end of october, the tempreture will be mild cold. Weather will be stable with clear blue sky, dry and at the same time one of the popular religious festivals named Manirimdu festival will be held in Tyangboche Monastery.
Winter and summer are also good if you would prefer less crowdy, and ready to face the some challanges like snow, cold, and rain.Even in winter weather will always be clear but the these three months are coldest month of the year and sometimes snow falls. In Summer, It is very good to do trekking, tempreture will be warm, those who are keen to botanist, summer is the best but the due to unstable weather the views of mountains are very rare.
Both the Spring and Autumn season are good for peak climbing, in spring little crowd than Autumn.But only few climber goes to climb the Kyajo Ri very often.
(5) Altitude Sickness
For the Kyajo climbing we do proper acclimatization, in basecamp and camp 1, that will be proper acclimatization for Kyajo Ri climbing.Trekking in Everest region is one of the highest trekking in world.In high altitude , the mass of oxygen will be less, so everyone feels difficult to breath as well as mild headache, dizziness etc.This is one of the biggest challanges in mountain.In the altitude, there are many rules to make our body adaptable to the altitude. Acclimatization is one of the important factor to adjust our body get used to the altitude. All our itineries are designed with proper acclimatization day in every 1000 mtr climbing.The most important rules that we have to follow in altitude is walk slowly, keep drinking plenty of fluids as water , soups etc to make our body hydrated, and keep our body warm. Our staffs and guide will always do their best as they can, eventhough incase of any sickness,injury one should avoid their rest trip and should come down.
(6)Travel Insurance
It is compulsory to buy the proper travel insurance policy with genuine insurance company, it should cover the emergency helicopter evacuation as well as medical treatment incase of severe injury or sickness and Policy should include coverage at the altitudes up to 6500 Mtr.
(7)Bag pack and duffel bag
Our duffel bag should be maximum 15kg including hand bag. Only the neccesary things should be packed and the stuffs which are not neccesary on trek will be stored in hotel in Kathmandu.One porter will carry max 30 Kg,among two clients one porter will be provided.All the climbing gears except climbing boot will be provided by Khumbu Alpine Travel.
(8)Internet Connectivity and cell phone Signal
As per your arrival in Kathmandu airport, there you can buy nepalese Sim card ncell or you can buy anywhere around city. But the sim cards works just up to Mende.You wont get signal above Basecamp. Internet facilities are available only when you reach in Lodges/hotels.
(9)Flight to Lukla
Lukla Tenzing hillary airport is only one airport to get to the Everest region, The mountain weather is always unpredictable and flights always depend on weather, Mostly time of spring and autumn will be good and there will be regular flights . If the weather became bad flight will be delay and our pre planned trip can be extend. So we always should keep 2/3 days extra incase of irregular flight.Another option is to take helicopter, for that less visibility than aeroplane will be work. But helicopter cost is doubled than regular aeroplane cost which is not included in our trip cost and should be bear by oneself.
These days due to the high air traffic congestion in Kathmandu airport, domestic flights to/from Lukla is operated from Manthali airport which is 135 KM away from Kathmandu, we have to start early from kathmandu by road to catch the flight from Manthali.
(10)Sanitation
In mostly places toilet are common and need to use the same toilet using by everyone else. Mostly place there may not be available of hand washing water, so highly recommend to take hand sanitizer by yourself and most importantly toilet papers or wet tissue paper should always be in your day bag. For the night in climbing period, there will be toilet tent.
(11)Government permits and National park permit
To enter in Everest region and climbing the Kyajo Ri you have to buy Sagaramatha national park permit, local government permit and climbing permit ,All the permit cost will be included in trip cost.Your guide will manage everything.For the permit You have to provide some passport photos and copy of passport.
(12)Guiding and staffing
In everest region average walk per day is 6-7 hours. Leisurely and pleasant guiding will definitely take you to destination. More you gaining altitude more hard to walk, toughest and longest day will be the day of going to summit day , you have to wake up quite early in the morning in order to catch the sunrise view.Your experieced guide and porter will always be there to help you in every moment.Guide is the key factor for the every challanging in mountain so one should follow the instruction of guide pleasantly.Every day after dinner your guide will do brief about the next days trip. For Trekking and Climbing you will be provided different guide.
(13) Budgeting
Budegeting depends upon many factors specially in Kathmandu where there are too many choices.Hotels in Kathmandu include in trip cost on basis of BB plan. So average expenses per day in Kathmandu will be Rs 2000 for lunch and Dinner, if you prefer some other activities as drinks, to do massage, or to go in bar/pub Rs 5000 ( equivalent to USD 50 ) is enough. On the trek, all the meals and hot drinks will be provided by company, Extra expeses as Hot shower, battery charging, wifi, boiled water for bottle, extra snacks bars, Soft drinks, and hard drinks should borne by oneself,In average Rs 2000(eqivalent to 20 USD) is enough on the trek. Finally few tipping is highly recomended and compulsory in the last day to your guide and porter as per your budgeting.
