Gyachung Kang is twin snow and rock peaks tower above the immediate surroundings, separated by a narrow saddle. The approach is easy by Gokyo Lake, then by crossing from the Ngozumpa glacier.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel / welcome dinner (D)
Day 2: Kathmandu. Briefing and shopping (B)
Day 3: Kathmandu (B)
Day 4: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, (2800m) and trek to Phakding, (2640m) Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 5: Trek to Namche Bazaar, (3446m) Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 6: Trek to Khumjung, (3790m) Overnight (B, L, D)
Day 7: Khumjung. Acclimatization day and changing of porters and yaks (B, L, D)
Day 8: Trek to Dole, 4200m. Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 9: Trek to Macchermo, 4410m. Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 10: Trek to Gokyo Lake, 4750m. Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 11: Gokyo. Acclimatization day (B, L, D)
Day 12: Trek to Ngozumba Tso, (4998m) (B, L, D)
Day 13: Trek to Gyachung Kang Base Camp, (5350m) (B, L, D)
Days 14-43: Climbing Period (B, L, D)
Day 44: Base Camp cleaning (B, L, D)
Day 45: Trek to Gokyo Lake. Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 46: Trek to Khumjung. Overnight at Himalayan Chain Resort (B, L, D)
Day 47: Trek to Phakding. Overnight at Himalayan Chain Resort (B, L, D)
Day 48: Trek to Lukla. Overnight in lodge (B, L, D)
Day 49: Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel (B)
Day 50: Sight seeing & farewell Diner (B, D)
Day 51: Return in your Hometown (B)
Included:
- Accommodation at a standard hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Permit fee and Icefall route fee
- Flight Kathmandu/Lukla/Kathmandu as per the itinerary for members, staff & liaison officer
- Transportation of food supply to Lukla
- Necessity porters load to BC
- Lodging and meals en-route to BC and return
- Food and fuel at BC during the expedition period
- All camping equipments for members and Nepalese staff
- Kitchen and dining equipment, toilet and shower tents with shower equipment, chairs and tables at BC
- 2 - 6 members 1 cook and 1 kitchen boy
- 7 - 11 members 1 cook: 2 kitchen boys
- 12 and above 2 cooks 2 kitchen boys
- Equipment allowance, day allowance, insurance for BC staff and liaison officer
- Visa extension and conservation fees
- Local transport in Kathmandu (Airport/hotel/airport)
- Helicopter rescue insurance operation only for Nepalese staff
- Agency service charge
- Equipment Allowance: Daily Wages: Transportation: Insurance
- Food: Fuel above BC: 2 Oxygen cylinders
Not Included:
- International airfares
- International Airport Departure tax
- Nepal Entry visa fee (This can be obtained at the airport upon your arrival)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- High altitude food and fuel above BC and personal climbing gears
- Accident insurance and emergency evacuation
- Related charges for communication equipment, satellite phone, and walkie-talkie and filming. Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal by air cargo
- Garbage deposit of US$ 4,000 (refundable after the expedition)
- High altitude Sherpa, oxygen and mask and a regulator
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu above 6 days
- Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance
- Related charges for communication equipment (satellite phone, walkie-talkie)
- Climbing Sherpa fee – USD 2000 per Sherpa
Expedition Equipments List:
Personal:
- Down Sleeping Bag 1pc.
- Down Jacket 1 pc.
- Climbing boot 1 pair
- Shocks for climbing - 6 pairs
- Trekking Boot 1 pair
- Rucksack 2 pcs.
- Crampon 1 set
- Stick 2 set
- Harness – 1pc.
- Get up (Boot clover) 1 set
- Snow Glass - 2 pcs.
- Main rope 15 meters.
- ICE Crew – 1pc.
- Sable small - 1pc.
- Mattress 1 pc.
- Carbine 2 single + 2 lock
- ICE-axe with Ice hamber 1 pc.
- Head Light – 2pcs.
- Wind Proof Jacket & trouser
- Woolen Globe 4 set.
- Bag Cover
- Water Bottle
- Wind mask for climbing.
- Climbing clove 3 best qualities
- Personal Medicine
- Eight finger
- Knife
Group:
- Fixed rope
- Main rope
- Medicine
- Oxygen, Mask and regulator
- Climbing tents
- Food, fuel, light.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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