Kyajo Ri Peak Climbing - 17 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)
Airport pickup & hotel check-in.
Shopping for trekking gear.
Evening briefing on the climb and welcome dinner.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Thamel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Permit Preparation
Obtain Kyajo Ri climbing permit (passport, 3 photos, insurance proof required).
Sightseeing: Pashupatinath Temple → Boudhanath Stupa → Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) → Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Free time in Thamel for gear shopping.
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Thamel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3: Flight to Lukla (2840m) → Trek to Phakding (2652m)
Early morning flight to Lukla (scenic mountain views).
Trek to Phakding (3–4 hours), first night on the trail.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Phakding → Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Trek along Dudh Koshi River, pass Sagarmatha National Park checkpoint.
Views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse upon arrival at Namche.
Duration: 4–5 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 5: Namche Bazaar Acclimatization & Rest
Explore short hikes: Syangboche (views of Everest & Ama Dablam), Khunde Hospital, or local visitor center.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 6: Namche Bazaar → Mende (3736m)
Trek through Bhote Khosi Valley, rhododendron forests.
Views of Kwangde Peak, Thamo village.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 7: Mende → Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4550m)
Trek via yak track, views of Thamserku, Khumbila, Kusum Kangaru.
Base Camp setup; gear inspection.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 8: Acclimatization at Base Camp
Optional short hikes for altitude adaptation.
Climbing gear preparation by Sherpa team.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 9: Base Camp → Camp I (5200m)
Steep rocky ascent, glacier lakes en route.
Overnight at Camp I.
Duration: 4–5 hours.
Accommodation: Tented camp.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 10: Acclimatization & Rest at Camp I
Optional climb to Camp II and return to acclimatize.
Gear checks for summit.
Accommodation: Tented camp.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 11: Camp I → Camp II (5700m)
Technical climb using ropes and crampons (up to 55° slopes).
Overnight at Camp II near glacier lake.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation: Tented camp.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 12: Summit Day – Camp II → Kyajo Ri Peak (6180m) → Return to Camp II
Early morning start (~3 AM).
Summit before noon to avoid wind risks.
Views: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Baruntse, Ama Dablam.
Descend to Camp II.
Duration: 7–8 hours.
Accommodation: Tented camp.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 13: Camp II → Base Camp (4550m)
Descend along same route; relax at Base Camp.
Duration: 4–5 hours.
Accommodation: Tented camp.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 14: Base Camp → Namche Bazaar (3440m)
Descend via Mende and Thame.
Leave-no-trace principles observed.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 15: Namche Bazaar → Phakding → Lukla (2800m)
Steep descent, rhododendron forests.
Celebrate completion at Lukla.
Duration: 5–6 hours.
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge.
Meals: B/L/D.
Day 16: Lukla → Kathmandu (1400m)
Early morning flight to Kathmandu.
Rest or shopping in Thamel.
Final dinner to celebrate the trip.
Duration: 30–40 minutes (flight).
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Thamel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 17: Departure
Airport transfer assistance.
Optional shopping if flight is late.
Included in Cost
Airport transfers, all domestic flights.
3-star hotel in Kathmandu, teahouses, tents during trekking.
All meals in the mountains, breakfast in Kathmandu.
Licensed trekking/climbing guides, porters, and Sherpa team.
Trekking & climbing permits.
Group mountaineering gear, medical kit, rescue arrangements.
Not Included
International airfare.
Nepalese visa.
Travel/rescue insurance.
Personal climbing gear & expenses.
Tips for guides & porters.
Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast).
Optional sightseeing outside itinerary.
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