Embark on a thrilling 26-day Kyajo Ri Expedition, conquering the South West Ridge. Experience technical climbing, glacier negotiation, and breathtaking views on this challenging Himalayan adventure.
Embark on a thrilling 26-day Kyajo Ri Expedition, conquering the South West Ridge. Experience technical climbing, glacier negotiation, and breathtaking views on this challenging Himalayan adventure.
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Nepal - Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,310m), transfer to hotel & brief orientation.
Day 2: Essential preparations and sightseeing.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m) - 35-minute flight, 3-4 hours trek.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - 5-6 hours.
Day 5: Day hike to Khumjung/Khunde (3,800m) - 3 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Mongla…
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Nepal - Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,310m), transfer to hotel & brief orientation.
Day 2: Essential preparations and sightseeing.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding (2,652m) - 35-minute flight, 3-4 hours trek.
Day 4: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,440m) - 5-6 hours.
Day 5: Day hike to Khumjung/Khunde (3,800m) - 3 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Mongla (3,900m) - 4-5 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Machhermo (4,410m) - 7 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Gokyo Lake (4,790m) - 4-5 hours.
Day 9: Climb Gokyo Ri (5,325m), overnight at Gokyo Lake - 4-5 hours.
Day 10: Cross Ranjo Pass (5,360m) and ascend to Lungden (4,380m) - 6 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Thame (3,800m) - 4 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Kyajo Kharka (3,900m) - 4 hours.
Day 13: Reach Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4,600m) - 3 hours.
Day 14: Rest and prepare.
Day 15: Climb to Camp 1 (5,300m), return to base camp (4,600m).
Day 16: Move to Camp 1 (5,300m).
Day 17: Rest day at Camp 1; Sherpas prepare route to Camp II (5,700m).
Day 18: Trek to Camp II/Col (5,700m).
Day 19: Summit day (6,186m) and return to Camp 1 (5,300m).
Day 20: Reserve day for inclement weather.
Day 21: Trek back to Base Camp (4,600m).
Day 22: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 23: Trek to Lukla (2,800m) - 4-5 hours.
Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu, evening celebration dinner.
Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu or emergency day if Lukla flight is canceled.
Day 26: Departure for home.
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Licensed Tour Guide
The standard route to Kyajo Ri via the South West Ridge begins at the base camp positioned approximately 4,600 meters above sea level. The path to Camp 1, located above 5,300 meters, takes about two hours and involves hiking over a grassy knoll and rocks. The journey from Camp 1 to Camp 2 requires some technical mountaineering rated French Alpine (AD+)…
The standard route to Kyajo Ri via the South West Ridge begins at the base camp positioned approximately 4,600 meters above sea level. The path to Camp 1, located above 5,300 meters, takes about two hours and involves hiking over a grassy knoll and rocks. The journey from Camp 1 to Camp 2 requires some technical mountaineering rated French Alpine (AD+) on blended slope faces reaching up to 55? and crosses a glacier. Ascending from Camp 2 to the Kyajo Ri peak at 6,186 meters, previously rated as French Alpine Grade D, involves a 15-hour round trip along a glacial crest, dealing with combined rock and sheets of ice reaching up to 60?.
Kyajo Ri isn’t as demanding neither as it is tall as Ama Dablam, but it does necessitate establishing multiple camps higher than the base camp, thus it isn’t a short ownership of a high camp. For those seeking a more challenging and ‘fulfilling’ Himalayan journey, this could be the ideal choice compared to some of the more popular ‘trekking’ peaks. Our goal is to scale in ‘Expedition Style’ using fixed lines.
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