Mt. Kangtega (6,779m.) Expedition (Kang Taiga)

Spring/Autumn
Entry/Exit: Lukla (Khumbu Region)
Fixed Departure: April 09, 2009 – 15 Oct. 2009

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 Mt. 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. Our approach to this mountain is start from Lukla toward Dudhkoshi River to the Base Camp of Kangtega.

Expedition Itinerary:

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
31 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 30 Nights Tea-house Lodges/Camping
Season: Spring & Autumn

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfers to Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Lukla 2850m. by flight and trek to Phakding 2622.
Day 05: Phakding – Namche Bazaar 3440m.
Day 06: Namche rest for acclimatization.
Day 07: Namche Bazaar – Thyangboche 3867m.
Day 08: Thyangboche – Kangtega Base Camp and set up the Camp.
Day 09 – 29: Climbing period of Kangtega 6,779m.
Day 30: Kangtega Base Camp – Thyangboche.
Day 31: Thyangboche – Namche Bazaar.
Day 32: Namche – Phakding. 
Day 33: Phakding – Lukla and transfer to Tea-house Lodge.
Day 34: Lukla – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 35: Kathmandu free.
Day 36: Last Minute, transfers to airport for your onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

US $ / Euro          Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1500 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

• All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
• 5 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 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
• Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
• Air fare: KTM/Lukla/KTM, Cargo fees & airport tax.
• Visa extension.
• National Park Conservation Fee.
• Satellite phone (Pay calls).
• Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
• Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
• Agency service charges.

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.
• Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
• Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
• Oxygen & 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 & tourist tax.
• Tips and climbing bonus.
• Garbage deposit US $ 2000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

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