Mt. Kula Kangri (7,553m.) Expedition

Spring/Autumn
Entry/Exit: Lhasa (By flight)
Fixed Departure: Sept. 10, 2008, April 14, 2009 – Sept. 09, 2009

Mt. Kula Kangri located between Tibet and Bhutan border and it is an attractive and stunningly beautiful peak for the climbing. Our approach from Lhasa to the peak takes two days by drive to get the Base camp of Mt. Kula Kangri. This mountain is considered a holy, and is a pilgrimage destination especially for Tibetans people and Buddhist. Mt. Kula Kangri is surrounded by a series of 6,000 to 7, 000 meter high peaks all of which remain unclimbed. Mt. Kula Kangri offers many possibilities for new routes for mountain climbing seekers. Cultural Treks always welcome for those climbers who like to climb new virgin mountains from Tibet side.

Expedition Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu official briefing and shopping.
Day 03: Free in Kathmandu.
Day 04: Fly to Lhasa at Gongar airport, meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
Day 05: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Drepung, Sera and Norbu Lingka monasteries.
Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market.
Day 07: Drive to Kula Kangri Base Camp (350Km).
Day 08 /10: Stay at Base Camp for acclimatization.
Day 11/31: Kula Kangri 7553m. Climbing Period.
Day 32: Cleaning up Base Camp and preparation to back.
Day 33: Drive back to Lhasa then transfer to Hotel.
Day 34: Free day in Lhasa.
Day 35: Transfer to Gongar airport then fly back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
Day 37: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
Day 38: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition Cost in group joining basis;

Cost:  US $ / EURO          Per Person. Please write us email
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 3400 +summit bonus (if required by climber)

Expedition Cost Includes:

• All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & expedition pick up & drop).
• Welcome dinner with Nepali culture programs.
• 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
• Air Ticket: Kathmandu /Lhasa/Kathmandu (round trip)
• Sightseeing in Lhasa as per programs.
• Expert Nepalese expedition crews; Advance Base Camp guide, Cook, Kitchen boys, and mountaineering gears till to the ABC.
• Crew’s equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will provided by our agency itself.
• Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crew’s.
• 3 Major meals B/L/D (Full board basis) and Hotel accommodation while on the way to expedition as per programs Lhasa to BC.
• 3 Major meals B/L/D during your stay in Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
• Each person will get one North Face brand Tent and Mattress for Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
• We provide Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent and Kitchen Tent at Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
• Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to and from Base Camp and Advance Base Camp
• Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Advance Base Camp to Chinese Base Camp. (Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels carried by Yak).
• Kathmandu/ Lhasa/Kathmandu by flight and Lhasa/ Chinese Base Camp/ by tourist Mini Bus/Jeep/ Land Cruiser for members, Nepalese crew’s and Truck for the whole expedition gears.
• Mt. Kula Kangri Expedition permit, Tibet group Visa and Travel Permit.
• Liaison Officer and Interpreter for expedition till Chinese Base Camp.
• Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator for Advance Base Camp.
• Satellite Phone (Pay call service till ABC).
• Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member during the expedition.
• Expedition T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
• Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crew’s and simple medical service for members till ABC.

Expedition Cost Doesn’t Include:

• Airfare: To & from your country.
• International airport departure tax.
• Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees.
• Personal expedition climbing gears.
• Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
• Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
• Personal travel medical and rescue insurance.
• Emergency evacuation: Rescue Jeep US $ 500 till Lhasa or airport.
• Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
• Personal nature expenses.
• All Drinks except tea and coffee.
• Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
• Walkie-Talkie.
• Extra Yak: Per Yak's US $ 100 will be charged for 40 KG. load and US $ 25 for per Tibetan Yak man.
• Garbage Deposit US $ 500 (sharing with all total of the expedition climbers) and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climber don't take back their garbage to ABC.
• Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa.
• Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.

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