Mt. Kanti Himal, Kanti Himal Expedition, Climbing Kanti Himal, Mount Kubi Gangri Nepal, Kubri Kangri Peak. Kanti Himal Itinerary

Trip Overview

Departure Detail
Spring Season Autumn Season
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 01, 2025 Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 03, 2025 Expedition Fixed Departure Date: Oct. 03, 2025

Mt. Kanti Himal well known as Kubi Gangri is situated at the north of Mugu village western part of Nepal and there were several peaks range stand but the highest is Kubi Gangri (6,859m.) only possible to the summit from Tibet side. There are other name of Kanti Himal called Kubi Kangri, Kaqur Kangri and Ronglai Kangri (6,647m.). Mount Kanti Himal climbed one peak of (6, 159m.) by Toyoji Wada, Katsumi Nishida, Atsushi Senda, Hyosuke Tsuboi, Yusuke Ueda, Ang Mingma Sherpa, Karchen Dawa Sherpa, Nga Dorje Sherpa on September 24, 2002 Japanese and Nepalese to the north of the Koji-La and another at (6,300m.) to the south of the Koiji-La (5,495m.) (this pass is high and seldom used today). They ascertained that the main Kanti Himal’s highest summit, known in Tibet as Kaqur Kangri (6,859m.), could not be reached from here and that an expedition from the Tibet side was more likely to succeed. Kanti Himal and Koji Khola valley also explored Julian Freeman-Attwood and team in 2007 to 2009 and climbed the Pk 5,930 meter in the Kanti Himal.

The expedition to Kanti Himal begins from safe landing at Simikot, a hidden valley of North-west Nepal which is also a gateway to holiest place Mt. Kailash. From Simikot the trails approach to North-East about two weeks march –in trek, traversing Mugu Dada (4,987m.) along the Tanke Khola to old Mugu and then beyond old Mugu the trail leads to the east is Koji Khola (4000m.), where we set our temporary camp. The next to Koji Khola is base camp at the (4,650m.), the valley is an old trading route between Mugu and Chantang crossing the border Koji-La. We set our advance camp at Koji-La (5,495m.) and based on weather condition we ascent to Mount Kanti Himal (6,859m.). After attempting the Kanti Himal summit we trek back to Mugu village and following Mugu Karnali via Shailenkharka, Chitai Bagar, Tyar Gompa, Banibas to Gamgadi and Rara Lake, our expedition will be end at Talcha from where we will fly to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu.

Note:
If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.
If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Spring

01 April - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
02 April - Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
03 April - Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to Hotel.
04 April - Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot (2,985m.) 50 minute.
05 April - Day 05: Simikot to River Camping (2,100m.).
06 April - Day 06: River Camp via Margor Bhanjyang (4,037m.) to Pukha Khola (3,010m.).
07 April - Day 07: Pukha Khola - Melchham.
08 April - Day 08: Melchham - Chhala.
09 April - Day 09: Chhala - Nepka Village (2,580m.).
10 April - Day 10: Nepka Village - Lepcha (3,000m.).
11 April - Day 11: Lepcha - Chugarchaur (3,500m.).
12 April - Day 12: Chugarchaur - Kangla Chaur (4000m.) 4hrs.
13 April - Day 13: Kangla Chaur - Riule Piule Chaur (4,560m.).
14 April - Day 14: Riule Piule - Dani Odar (3,700m.) 7/8 hrs.
15 April - Day 15: Dani Odar - Old Mugu village. 3hrs.
16 April - Day 16: Old Mugu - 1st Base Camp (4000m.).
17 April - Day 17: Trek to 2nd Base Camp (4,650m.).
18 April - Day 18: Trek to 3rd Advance Camp Koji La (5,495m.).
19/26 April - Day 19/26: Climbing Peroid for Mt. Kanti Himal (6,859m.).
20 April/03 May - Day 27/33: Trek back to Rara Lake (3,062m.).
04 May - Day 34 Rara Lake Rest and ascent upto Murma Hill.
05 May - Day 35 Rara Lake - Talcha Airport then transfer to Hotel.
06 May - Day 36: Fly back to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
07 May - Day 37: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
08 May - Day 38: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: Autumn

01 October - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
02 October - Day 02: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
03 October - Day 03: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj by flight and transfer to Hotel.
04 October - Day 04: Fly from Nepalgunj to Simikot (2,985m.) 50 minute.
05 October - Day 05: Simikot to River Camping (2,100m.).
06 October - Day 06: River Camp via Margor Bhanjyang (4,037m.) to Pukha Khola (3,010m.).
07 October - Day 07: Pukha Khola - Melchham.
08 October - Day 08: Melchham - Chhala.
09 October - Day 09: Chhala - Nepka Village (2,580m.).
10 October - Day 10: Nepka Village - Lepcha (3,000m.).
11 October - Day 11: Lepcha - Chugarchaur (3,500m.).
12 October - Day 12: Chugarchaur - Kangla Chaur (4000m.) 4hrs.
13 October - Day 13: Kangla Chaur - Riule Piule Chaur (4,560m.).
14 October - Day 14: Riule Piule - Dani Odar (3,700m.) 7/8 hrs.
15 October - Day 15: Dani Odar - Old Mugu village. 3hrs.
16 October - Day 16: Old Mugu - 1st Base Camp (4000m.).
17 October - Day 17: Trek to 2nd Base Camp (4,650m.).
18 October - Day 18: Trek to 3rd Advance Camp Koji La (5,495m.).
19/26 October - Day 19/26: Climbing Peroid for Mt. Kanti Himal (6,859m.).
27 Oct./02 Nov. - Day 27/33: Trek back to Rara Lake (3,062m.).
03 November - Day 34 Rara Lake Rest and ascent upto Murma Hill.
04 November - Day 35 Rara Lake - Talcha Airport then transfer to Hotel.
05 November - Day 36: Fly back to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
06 November - Day 37: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
07 November - Day 38: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Toyota Hiace, Local Jeep or Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
4 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary, 1 night at Nepalgunj.
Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison officer.
Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
Kanti Himal 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 insurance for base camp staff and Liaison officer.
Air fare: Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Talcha/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu, Cargo fees and domestic airport tax.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Visa extension.
National Park Conservation Fee.
Satellite phone (Pay calls).
1 Set of Cultural Treks Piosk Oxygen bottle with mask and regulator will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

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.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie-Talkies, Communication equipment and commercial filming.
Oxygen bottle with Mask - regulator for climbing.
Climbing Guide (Sherpa).
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 and tourist tax.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

Expedition service does not include

Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)

Note:

We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight from Kathmandu/Nepalgunj/Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 6000m. = USD 500 and over 6000m. to summit= USD 200 = 700 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Mt. Kanti Himal Expedition - Dolpo, Nepal

Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal
Himalayan Range
Kanti Himal
Height
6,859m. (22,503 ft.)
Latitude
29º 45’ 57” N
Longitude
82º 45’ 06”E
Trip Days
38 Days
Normal Ascent Route
Normal route
First Ascent
by Japanese and Nepalese team on September 24, 2002.
Easiest Route
Snow/Ice Climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minimum 2 Climber/Group Joining Basis/Private Group
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodge/Camping
Accommodation
Hotel Room/Single Tent/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Except lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn/Winter
Caravan Route
Kathmandu – Nepalgunj - Mugu - Kanti Himal Base Camp - Mugu - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu