Mt. Kula Kangri 7,538m. Expedition

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Mt. Kula Kangri 7,538m. Expedition

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Departure Detail
Spring Season:                                                                        Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 12, 2024                     Kathmandu Arrival Date: September 03, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 15, 2024     Expedition Fixed Departure Date: September 06, 2024

Mt. Kula Kangri (7538m.) located between Tibet and Bhutan border and is the most beautiful glacier snow mountain in Luoza County. The firm to the hillside not long, the sky suddenly opened, the blue sky under the white clouds folded the three gods lake shimmered and reappeared, Kula Kangri exposed its beautiful appearance, it seems that the most beautiful scenery can heal everything.

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 6000 to 7000 meter high peaks all of which remain unclimbed. The first ascent was by a combined Japanese and Chinese team in April 21, 1986 (Kazumasa Hira, J. Sakamoto, H. Ozaki, E. Ohtani, C. Itani). The mountain occupies two ranges, the Himalaya and the Bhutan Himalaya.

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.

Base Camp: 4500m.
Advance base camp: 5260m.
Camp 01 - 5700m.
Camp 02 - 6200m.
Camp 03 - 6790 or, 7250m.

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.

Expedition outline itinerary: Spring 2024

April 12 - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
April 13 - Day 02: Day for Tibet visa procedure.
April 14 - Day 03: Free in Kathmandu.
April 15 - Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3,650m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
April 16 - Day 05: Sightseeing: Lhasa, Drepung, Sera and Norbu Lingka monasteries.
April 17 - Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market.
April 18 - Day 07: Drive to Kula Kangri Base Camp (4500m.) 350Km.
April 19/21 - Day 08/10: Stay at Base Camp for acclimatization.
April 22/May 12- Day 11/31: Kula Kangri (7,538m.) Climbing Period.
May 13 - Day 32: Trek Back to Base Camp.
May 14 - Day 33: Drive to Shigatse.
May 15 - Day 34: Drive to Kyirong border. O/N at Kyirong.
May 16 - Day 35: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
May 17 - Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu.
May 18 - Day 37: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Expedition outline itinerary: Autumn 2024

Sept. 03 - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
Sept. 04 - Day 02: Day for Tibet visa procedure.
Sept. 05 - Day 03: Day for Tibet visa procedure.
Sept. 06 - Day 04: Fly to Lhasa (3,650m.), meet our staff and transfer to Hotel.
Sept. 07 - Day 05: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Drepung, Sera & Norbu Lingka monasteries.
Sept. 08 - Day 06: Sightseeing in Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang & Barkhor market.
Sept. 08 - Day 07: Drive to Kula Kangri Base Camp (4500m.) 350Km.
Sept. 09/11 Day 08/10: Stay at Base Camp for acclimatization.
Sept. 12/Oct. 02 Day 11/31: Kula Kangri (7,538m.) Climbing Period.
Oct. 03 - Day 32: Trek Back to Base Camp.
Oct. 04 - Day 33: Drive to Shigatse. Overnight at Guest House.
Oct. 05 - Day 34: Drive to Kyirong Border. Overnight at Hotel.
Oct. 06 - Day 35: Drive back to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Oct. 07 - Day 36: Free day in Kathmandu.
Oct. 08 - Day 37: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Van, Land Cruiser, Jeep, Hiace or, Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 5 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
Tibet visa fee.
Road permit and travel permit.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Kula Kangri.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and Advance BC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lhasa (Gongar airport, one way - If expedition via Lhasa/Mt. Kula Kangri BC/Kyirong)
Sightseeing in Lhasa as per itinerary. (If expedition via Lhasa/Mt. Kula Kangri BC/Kyirong)
Equipment allowances and daily salary of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of kitchen staffs, Liaison officer & interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and ABC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and Advance BC.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency Oxygen bottle, Mask and regulator at advance base camp (for medical use).
Garbage deposit fee.
Medical Kit Box for crew’s and basic medical service for members till advance BC.
Agency Service charge.

Service does not include

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Tents above advance base camp.
High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
Oxygen bottle, Mask and regulator (available on request).
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment and commercial filming.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Extra yaks if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Van, Land Cruiser, Jeep, Hiace or, Mini Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
Accommodation in Kathmandu for 5 nights at bed and breakfast basis.
Tibet visa fee.
Expedition Permit fee of Mt. Kula Kangri.
Road permit and travel permit
Accommodation in Tibet on full board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
1 Climbing Sherpa per climbing member.
Service of Liaison officer and interpreter.
Transportation as per program/itinerary.
All common climbing equipments such as fixed ropes, main ropes, snow bars, ice screws, pitons etc.
High altitude tents.
High altitude food and fuel.
Nepalese Sherpa cook and kitchen boy at BC and Advance BC.
Entry fee of Kitchen staffs.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Lhasa. (Gongar airport, one way - If expedition via Lhasa/Mt. Kula Kangri BC/Kyirong)
Sightseeing in Lhasa as per itinerary. (If expedition via Lhasa/Mt. Kula Kangri BC/Kyirong)
Equipment allowances and daily salary of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Insurance of Climbing Sherpa, kitchen staffs, Liaison officer and interpreter.
Food and fuel at base camp and advance base camp.
Kitchen tent, dining tent, store tent, shower tent, toilet tents, chair, table at BC and advance BC.
Single sleeping tent and mattress at BC and Advance BC.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 30 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
Transfer of all expedition goods and equipment’s to BC and back.
2 Expedition duffel bag or, barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Advance Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency Oxygen bottle at advance base camp (for medical use).
Medical Kit Box for crew’s and basic medical service for members till advance BC.
Garbage deposit fee.
Agency Service charge.

Expedition service does not include

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry & Re-entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear.
Oxygen bottle, Mask and regulator (available on request).
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for personal SAT phone, Walkie-Talkie communication equipment and commercial filming.
Nepal custom duty charges for import of expedition goods.
Porters and transportation in case of natural calamity.
Extra Yak if required.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses for staff.

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 6,400 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

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 and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 6,400 includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance,and sleeping tents at up to advance BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Tibet (China/Kingdom of Bhutan)
Himalayan Range
Tibet Himalaya and the Bhutan Himalaya.
Height
7,528m./24,698ft
Latitude
28°13′39″N
Longitude
90°37′00″E
Trip Days
37 Days
Normal Ascent Route
West flank: snow/ice climb
First Ascent
A combined Japanese and Chinese team in April 21, 1986.
Easiest Route
East/South Ridge
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Minumum 4 Person (Separate/Group Joining Basis)
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
Caravan Route
Lhasa - Kula Kangri BC - Kula Kangri ABC - Shigatse - Kyirong - Kathmandu