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Lhakpa Ri Expedition

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Lhakpa Ri Expedition

Lhakpa Ri 7,045m (23,113ft) is one of the most popular climbing peaks due to the ease of access and its proximity to the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. The mountain is also featured in the popular groundbreaking documentary by Lucy Walker 'Blindsight: Himalayas-The Summit of Happiness'. This documentary features the exciting journey of six blind Tibetan teenagers under the leadership of blind instructor and explorer Sabriye Tenberken and the renowned blind climber Erik Weihenmayer who embark on a journey to climb Lhakpa Ri. The climb starts from the Everest Base Camp (North) at an altitude of 5,200m/17,000 ft. We then hike up the iconic East Rongbuk Glacier to the middle camp (5,800m/19,028 ft) along the 'Great Highway'. The climb starts into the advanced base camp (6,350m/20,833 ft) below the North Col, then on to the camp I (7,000m/23,000 ft). The climb branches off to the right and ascends a snowfield to the Lhakpa Ri expedition. Relatively fast accessibility, smoother boarding to the base camp, advantageous directions and lower gradient give Lhakpa Ri an advantage over other 7,000 m mountains. Besides summiting Lhakpa Ri, you'll also enjoy the glorious Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and many more. It will also provide a lifetime experience of Tibet and its inhabitants.

Overview

Trip Code WPP-001-LRXP

Destination Nepal

Altitude 7045m

Region Everest Region

Season Spring and Autumn

Difficulty Moderate

Accomodation Hotel, Tea House & Tent

Duration 22 Days

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu Day 2 : A full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley, the capital city Day 3 : Expedition Preparation Day Day 4 : Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3,800m/12,464ft) Day 5 : Acclimatization in Nyalam Day 6 : Drive from Nyalam to Lotingri (4,050m/13,284ft) Day 7 : Acclimatization in Lotingri Day 8 : Drive to Everest Base Camp (North face) (5,200 m/17,056ft) Day 9 : Acclimatization and Exploration at Everest Base Camp Day 10 : Trek from Everest Base Camp to Japanese Camp (5,460m/17,908ft) Day 11 : Climb from Japanese Camp to Interim Camp (5,800m/19,024ft) Day 12 : Trek to Changtse Base Camp (5,950m/19,516ft) Day 13 : Trek to Everest Advance Base camp (6,340m/20,795ft) Day 14 - 15 : Rest and Acclimatization in Advance Base Camp Day 16 : Move to Halfway camp (6,500m/21,320ft) Day 17 : Summit Day on Lhakpa Ri (7,045m/23,107ft) and move back to Advance Base Camp Day 18 : Move back to Everest Base Camp (North face) Day 19 : Drive from Everest Base Camp (North face) to Zhangmu (2,300m/7,544ft) Day 20 : Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu Day 21 : Leisure Day at Kathmandu Day 22 : Departure

Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our company representative will meet and welcome you to Nepal and then you'll be transferred to your confirmed hotel. Once you finish the check-in procedure, you can rest & relax at the hotel. Later you will be accompained by the office staff for a short tour of Thamel to make you familiar with some good restaurants, ATMs, money changer and other necessary places you might need during your stay in Thamel.

Day 2: A full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley, the capital city

The very next morning, after breakfast you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square reflecting the ancient Nepalese culture which is the highlights of our guided tour. A visit to Patan City will enchant you with its famous fine arts and historical architecture. On return to your hotel, you will have time to explore the local area, have dinner and perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the famous streets. Finally, day ends with a Authentic Nepalese Dinner in Nepali Cultural Restaurant.

Day 3: Expedition Preparation Day

We spend a day preparing the final documents, gears & equipment check and so on. You can go for final shopping if something is missed before leaving out for the mountain.

Day 4: Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam (3,800m/12,464ft)

After breakfast, we start our journey along the Friendship Highway for the Tibetan border. Along the way, we pass through some really splendid sights- cascading waterfalls, rivers and hill-side villages. At the border, we have our lunch and pass through the Nepalese side of customs and immigration. Upon crossing the Friendship Bridge, we will be at Tibet! Then, we take a 30-minute drive from Kodari to Zhangmu where we must pass another immigration checkpoint. From Zhangmu to Nyalam, we drive on a steep winding road. Overnight in Nyalam.

Day 5: Acclimatization in Nyalam

Although this day is set aside for acclimatization, health experts recommend that we stay active and move around even during the rest day instead of being idle. We have two options today where we can either spend the day exploring the town, visiting local shops and getting acquainted to the local lifestyle or we can even hike up to nearby hills. Overnight in Nyalam.

Day 6: Drive from Nyalam to Lotingri (4,050m/13,284ft)

In the morning, we stroll around Nyalam which would help us to acclimatize with the high altitude. We depart for Lotingri after lunch. On the way, we will visit Milarapha Cave and Chamda Hot Spring for a little fun-filled afternoon. On our journey we encounter two spectacular passes: Thong La pass (5050m) and Lalung La pass (5082m). Along with the two passes, we also get to enjoy fabulous views of the high mountains including, Mt. Everest (8848m) and Shishapangma (8,013m). We spend the night in Lotingri.

Day 7: Acclimatization in Lotingri

Today is yet another day set aside for acclimatization. Today we hike up on hills close by to Lotingri. After the completion of our short hikes, we spend remainder of the day resting and/or getting to know the rich culture of the Tibetans

Day 8: Drive to Everest Base Camp (North face) (5,200 m/17,056ft)

Today, we head for the Everest Base Camp, which is also the ultimate highlight of the whole trip. Reaching the base of the world’s highest mountain is an achievement in its own right. We may capture this accomplishment with our camera while keeping ourselves busy with short treks which will help us in acclimatizing to the high altitude. At the base camp, we also enjoy the amazing Himalayan vista with the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, soaring above us. Overnight at Everest Base Camp.

Day 9: Acclimatization and Exploration at Everest Base Camp

Spending two full days at Everest Base Camp would not only be a memorable experience in itself, but will also help greatly in acclimatization. We can climb and explore beautiful hills nearby and enjoy the company of high Himalayan peaks. Overnight at Everest Base Camp.

Day 10: Trek from Everest Base Camp to Japanese Camp (5,460m/17,908ft)

From Everest Base Camp, we initially trek alongside the Rongbuk Glacier, an impressive frozen ocean of ice waves. Then, after a short run over gravel terrain, we walk along the lateral moraine of the Rongbuk glacier and skirt the Glacier from its east side. After an hour or so, we take the left path that leads steeply to the Japanese Camp. This camp is situated under a huge yellow rock. At this site, we enjoy the view of the Pumori Himalaya. Overnight at Japanese Camp.

Day 11: Climb from Japanese Camp to Interim Camp (5,800m/19,024ft)

The Interim Camp lies on the end of a nearby glacier. Along this trek, we enjoy the company of huge ice pinnacles. As we move ahead towards a dusty valley, we are welcomed with magnificent views of the East Rongbuk Glacier and high mountains like Pumori (7,161m/ 23,494ft) and Nuptse (7,861m/25,791ft). Although we might feel the high altitude, technically the route is quite easy. Overnight at Interim Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Changtse Base Camp (5,950m/19,516ft)

Changtse is located adjacent to the north of Everest, hence the name Changtse which in Tibetan means north peak. Today, we leave the Japanese Base Camp and trek towards Changtse Base Camp which provides perhaps the best panoramic view of Mount Everest. The short trek will also help us with acclimatization.

Day 13: Trek to Everest Advance Base camp (6,340m/20,795ft)

As we continue to follow the east side of the Rongbuk Glacier, we get closer to the Everest and the Lhakpa Ri (7045m/23114 ft). Walking along the moraine rubble, we arrive at our destination, the Advanced Base Camp of Everest (ABC) which is situated near the Changtse Glacier. From here, the Everest Top appears so close that one might feel tempted to summit the mountain. In fact, the top of Everest is a little more than 2400 meters away from this camp. The Everest Advance Base Camp is also the closest non-climbers can get to the top of Mt. Everest. Overnight at Everest Advanced Base Camp.

Day 14 - 15: Rest and Acclimatization in Advance Base Camp

It is important that we get properly acclimatized before moving higher up. Therefore, we spend another three days acclimatizing to the high altitude, take part in extensive training, and organize supplies. We enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas with its glorious glaciers and peaks around the Everest Advanced Base Camp with short treks around the area for proper acclimatization. Furthermore, we may take plenty of pictures in the area to capture the unrivalled beauty of the Himalayan peaks including the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest. Overnight at Everest Advanced Base Camp.

Day 16: Move to Halfway camp (6,500m/21,320ft)

Today we leave advanced base camp after acclimatizing for three days and walk to halfway camp which is en route to Lhakpa Ri summit. In doing so, we will be less tired while actually summiting the Lhakpa Ri. It also gives us more time in case of unforeseen weather events and acclimatization. Overnight at Halfway Camp.

Day 17: Summit Day on Lhakpa Ri (7,045m/23,107ft) and move back to Advance Base Camp

Today we begin earlier than most days as it is the day we summit Lhakpa Ri which is the ultimate goal of our entire trip. Today will be the test of all the preparations that we have been doing so far. The snow slope leads to the north ridge, on the other side of the Kharta Glacier. If the weather permits, we enjoy magnificent views of the 8,000ers including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, and many more. After successfully summiting the Lhakpa Ri, we descent down to Advance Base Camp.

Day 18: Move back to Everest Base Camp (North face)

We retrace our steps back to the Everest Base Camp (North face).

Day 19: Drive from Everest Base Camp (North face) to Zhangmu (2,300m/7,544ft)

On the way to Zhangmu, we cross the Lalung La Pass (5,124m), Shung La Pass (5,200m) and Nyalam Pass (3,800m) which offers enchanting views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. We then drive gradually down from the dry Tibetan Plateau towards the verdant and fertile vegetation of Zhangmu on the Nepalese side of the border. Overnight in Zhangmu.

Day 20: Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmandu

A few kilometers drive from Zhangmu to Friendship Bridge over the Bhote Koshi River brings us to Immigration Control in Kodari where we are expected to complete some custom formalities. We then depart with our Tibetan guide and walk across the river where a Nepalese staff will be waiting for us. After around 4 hours of driving through deep valleys, we reach Kathmandu.

Day 21: Leisure Day at Kathmandu

Leisure day at Kathmandu followed by farewell dinner & celebration. Leisure day at Kathmandu followed by farewell dinner & celebration. You can ask your guide to take you on a sightseeing trip inside Kathmandu Valley. On this day you can go to the various museums around the valley including the Narayanhiti Museum which earlier used to be the residence of the last king of Nepal. You may also go to the hilltop of Nagarkot. After some sightseeing around the world heritage sites in the valley, you will have a farewell dinner and enjoy with your Nepali friends and guide. You might even make plans for extending your stay for Chitwan jungle safari, rafting activities, and more with your guide.

Day 22: Departure

As per your flight schedule you'll be dropped to airport 3 hours prior to the flight time and your trip to Nepal ends here.

Includes

Airport/Hotel transfer in Kathmandu,
All ground transportation as per the itinerary by private vehicle in Kathmandu,
Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights pre and 2 nights post on B/B plan on sharing post,
Full-day Kathmandu Heritage site sightseeing by private tourist vehicle,
Professional English-speaking tour guide during sightseeing,
City tour entrance fees of the heritage sites,
Experienced and government-licensed high-altitude trekking and climbing guide during the trekking and climbing period,
All trekking and mountaineering equipment like; Kitchen tents, store tents, dining tents, toilet tents, tables chairs, and cooking utensils for advanced Base Camp and high camp,
Common climbing equipment (necessary fixed and main rope, ice bars, ice screws, snow bars, etc.)
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base camp,
Food and accommodation during the trek in full board,
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be served at base camp,
All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during the expedition for both members and crews,
Daily weather Report service from Seattle based,
Expedition Royalty and climbing permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Lhakpa Ri,
Nepal government Royalty and fees,
One experienced, trained, government-licensed, climbing/expedition Guide (Sherpa) per client,
All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurance for all involved staff in trekking and expedition,
Group emergency equipment and medical supplies,
Medical consultation services at the base camp,
Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, cooks, Kitchen boys,
Equipment allowance and wages for Government Liaison Officers,
Solar equipment for light and also for charging various electric devices,
1 generator at base camp for computers and other electronic devices,
Headset radios for communication in the mountain,
Satellite Phones (for personal use on the participants’ charge),
Internet at base camp (for personal use on the participants’ charge),
Appropriate food for high altitude and all climbing crew at base camp and above as required,
Rope fixing costs,
The heater will be provided at the base camp for heating the dining room,
Emergency Oxygen, mask, and regulator will be provided,
Travel and rescue arrangements,
Ice fall usage Charge,
5 bottles of 3LTR Poisk Oxygen for members,
Daily Dispatches on www.wppnepal.com,
Welcome and Farewell dinner with beverages.

Excludes

Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary,
Personal trekking and climbing gear,
Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast and farewell dinner),
Alcohol and Beverages during the trek and climbing,
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, shower, etc.),
Emergency Medical Evacuation & any medical costs,
Any other item not listed in the 'Price Includes' section.

Equipments

1.0 Travel Documents

Valid passport
Credit/Debit card
Passport size photo (6 pieces)
Insurance paper and contact address
Family contact number

2.0 Upper Body Wear

Expedition down jacket
Basecamp down jacket
Lightweight fleece top
Wind shirt
Gore-Tex jacket
Waterproof shell jacket
Base layers tops
Trekking cloths
Casual wear

3.0 Lower Body Wear

Thermal bottom base layer (2-3 pcs)
Fleece trousers (2-3 pcs)
Gore-Tex pants (1 pcs)
Mid-weight pants (1-2 pcs)
Lightweight quick dry trekking pants (2-3 pcs)
Gaiters for trekking boots
Down pant Underwear (4-6 pcs)

4.0 Headwear

Sun cap
Desert cap
Balaclava
Banadana or Buff
Fleece hat
Neoprene face mask
Neck gaiter
Sunglass
Ski goggles

5.0 Handwear

Thin fleece gloves (2 pairs)
Liner gloves (2 pairs)
Wind stopper/screen tap gloves (2 pairs)
Mountaineering gloves with removable liners
Summit gloves-7000m

6.0 Footwear

Socks (6 pairs)
Lightweight shoes/sandals
Trekking boots
7000m mountaineering boots
Save gaiters
Down bivvy boots
Camp boots
Foot-wearing system

7.0 Sleeping Bags

Sleeping bag -20°c to -30°c for Base camp Down
Sleeping Bag -40°c for extreme comfort
Thermarests Mattress (Cell foam)
Down Matteres (Inflatable)
Sleeping bag Liner
Inflatable Pillow

8.0 Climbing Equipment

Power Bank
Pee Bottle
Altimeter watch
Pocket Knife
Walking Stick/Trekking Pole
Satellite Phone with credit
Battery
Headlight 500-700Lumens
Spare Snow Goggles
Tape Slings/240cm
Unlock Carabiner (2pcs)
Lock Carabiner (3pcs)
Climbing Helmet
Summit Down Suit – 7000m
Jumar / Ascender
Belay Devices / Figure of 8/ATC guide
Harness
Ice Axe with Spike & Axe Protector
Crampons (fit with boot)/ Packing cover

9.0 Bag packs

Rucksacks 35 L -50 L
Duffle Bag 120 L – 150 L (2pcs)
Laundry / Garbage Bag (Large)
Water Proof Stuff Sacks / Dry Bag –small/medium / Large (3-4)pcs)

10.0 Sun stuff

Banana Boat/Nivea Sun Cream (up to -50SPF)
Lip Guard - 30 to -50 (SPF)
Sun Glasses (Uv Protection)
Glaciers Glasses (Uv Protection)
Moisturizer / Lotion

11.0 Toiletries (Personal)

Toilet Paper / Wet Tissue
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Soap
Shampoo
Towel
Garbage Bag

12.0 Eating & Drinkings

1 ltr. Water Bottle
1/1.5ltr. Thermos Mug (Opt.)
Spoon / Fork (opt.)
Bowl (opt.)

13.0 Medical / First Aid

Brufen / Ibuprofens
Antibiotic
Diamox
Paracetamol
Handy Plaster
Crack Bandage
Tincture Iodine
Ondem
Cetirizine
Electrolyte
Minil 10mg (Palpitation, anxiety)
Codopar (Headache & chest pain)
Salbetol 4mg (Breathless)
Azithromycin 500mg (chronic tonsillitis, fever, nose, throat infection-must take 5 days)
Flupen 250mg (prevent wound infection)
Allegra 120/180mg (Allergic tonsil)
Menstrual Products