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Kyajo Ri Climbing
Kyajo Ri Climbing - Experience an alpine expedition through a beautiful secluded valley, with the camp next to a freshwater stream.
Duration
16 Days
Rating
5.0/5
From group price
US$ 3,850
Private price
US$ 3,850
Trip guide
Kyajo Ri Climbing
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Service levelAmigo Plus
Comfort profileExpedition Grade
Departure styleScheduled departures
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Kyajo Ri is a remarkable peak that offers a thrilling opportunity for alpine mountaineers to advance their skills. Nestled in the Khumbu region, climbing this mountain provides a genuine taste of an alpine expedition. You'll spend up to five nights in a tented camp, trekking through a secluded valley with mixed terrain that presents a challenging yet rewarding ascent to Base Camp. Your efforts are rewarded with a breathtaking cwm of towering peaks, and the campsite is conveniently located next to a freshwater stream.
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Kyajo Ri is a remarkable peak that offers a thrilling opportunity for alpine mountaineers to advance their skills
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On the second day, you'll head up the valley towards a conspicuous col. Negotiating scree, rocks, and boulders
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After a well-deserved day of rest, you'll begin your final ascent to Advance High Camp. Another challenging scramble
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On the day of the summit, your ascent will commence at approximately 2 am. You'll navigate around the
On the second day, you'll head up the valley towards a conspicuous col. Negotiating scree, rocks, and boulders over steep terrain is required to reach High Camp. At this point, you'll be treated to yet another stunning valley and a clear view of the Kyajo Ri summit.
After a well-deserved day of rest, you'll begin your final ascent to Advance High Camp. Another challenging scramble up to the final col, consisting of large rocks and scree, is required. The setting for Advance High Camp is nothing short of perfect. It's situated right next to a lake, which is typically frozen, providing magnificent glacial views, and a full sight of Kyajo Ri and the technical route to ascend this mountain.
On the day of the summit, your ascent will commence at approximately 2 am. You'll navigate around the frozen lake, marveling at the breathtaking views of the glacier as you tread in the dark with the aid of crampons. A challenging Grade 1 scramble over rocks, assisted by a head-torch, is necessary to reach the South East Col before daylight, and this is where the real climbing commences.
Equipped with crampons and a suitable single technical ice axe (suitable for Scottish Grade 2), you'll begin ascending steep snow and ice, utilizing a jumar on a line fixed by your Sherpa. You'll encounter demands climbing over a rock wall that may be iced up. This section necessitates technical climbing skills, and you'll utilize your ice axe on the rock to ascend it successfully. The route to the summit may be incredibly steep and exposed at times, ranging from 60 to 70 degrees, requiring you to front point and use your ice axe for prolonged periods. Therefore, good physical fitness and determination are essential to meet the challenges of this magnificent mountain.
Upon reaching the summit, you'll be rewarded with an incredible panoramic view of the entire Khumbu region. The descent will entail several abseils and technical down-climbing through rock and snow in icy conditions. However, you'll always be rewarded with the sweet hot tea awaiting you at camp. This is a truly exhilarating day that will leave you exhausted but incredibly content. It's an excellent challenging experience for aspiring alpine mountaineers!
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- How long is this trip?
- 16 Days
- Where does it take place?
- Nepal • Peak Climbing In Nepal
- Who does it suit best?
- Amigo Plus • Expedition Grade
- How do departures work?
- Scheduled departures
Group pricing tiers
Per-person rates by group size
The public “From” price uses the lowest available group tier. Member pricing applies to the selected tier, not on top of another discount.
Group sizeGroup ratePrivate rate
2-10 pax
2 min pax • 10 max pax
Group rate
US$ 3,850
Private rate
US$ 3,850
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Kyajo Ri is a remarkable peak that offers a thrilling opportunity for alpine mountaineers to advance their skills.
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Trip Includes
Airport pick up and drop off service upon arrival and departure
2 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on at (3 Star Standard Hotel) twin sharing basis with breakfast
Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurants
All accommodation during trekking and climbing section (lodge/tea house/tent)
Necessary group climbing gears (Climbing rope, ice axe, ice crew, and snow bar)
All breakfast in Kathmandu
All meals(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek
Tea/coffee (3 cups a day)
Seasonal fresh fruits during the trek
Required private transport at Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Lukla- Kathmandu flight, airport taxes, and transfer
Everest National Park Permit/ trekking & TIMS Card
Kyajo Ri Climbing Permit
One experienced Climbing guide and 1 assistant Climbing Guide
one porter for each climber
The cost of camping and trekkers crew/ insurance
All necessary Gov. Taxes and service charges
Garbage deposit fee and all paper works
Duffle bag, trekking route map
Down jacket and sleeping bag (if required)
Basic First Aid Kit with Oximeter
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Trip Excludes
Nepal Visa, in/out flight to Kathmandu
Your meals at Kathmandu, except provided dinner and breakfast
Entire cold and alcoholic beverages on the trip
Travel insurance that covers helicopter evacuation above 6000 meters
Personal nature expenses
Personal climbing gears
Tips to porter, guide, and Sherpas
Any extending trips
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