Kyajo Ri climbing – 16 Days

Day 1: Arrival day in Kathmandu

On first day after your safe landing on Tribhuwan International Airport (Kathmandu), our agents warmly invite you with awesome regard and brief your upcoming trek/climb with us and introduce our trekking/ climbing guide.

Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2800m) and trek to Phakding (2652m) Approx 8 Km- 3 to 4 hrs trek

Early morning in the wake, we will be moved to Airport by our private vehicle to board flight for landing at Lukla (Tenzing Hillary Airport). On achieving the air terminal of Lukla, we will be introduced to other crew members there and when everything is prepared, a definitive trek at last starts following downhill and flat trail to achieve Phakding. Finally after steeping Phakding, remaining hours will be spent by exploring throughout and night will be spent at a hotel in Phakding.

Day 3: Phakding – Namche (3440m) Approx 10-12 Km - 5 to 6 hrs trek

Today we trigger our trek forward encountering a few Sherpa settlements, suspension extensions and lush forests to achieve official allow check guide (entrance toward Sagarmatha National Park). Proceed with stroll through intersection purpose of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi River along building up certain upward climb with beginning perspective of Himalayas through satisfying woodland prompts Namche Bazaar. Tonight's accommodation and dinner will be arranged at lodge in Namche.

Day 4: Acclimatization day: (First day)

We are as of now on elevation over 3,000 m so before climbing extra height, we focus on acclimatization and we don't develop our trek forward but we stay active. This day, we plan and climb towards neighboring minor Sherpa villages according to your choice and on rest time you can hang out on local restaurants or visit nearby historical domains. After all, this night we remain at same hotel in Namche Bazaar.

Day 5: Namche – Mende (3736 m) Approx 5 to 6 hrs trek

After attending breakfast at Namche, we follow the trail that leads towards old and ancient settlement named Thamo which is simple walk through the valley. Investigating the entire attractions throughout, the trail heads towards Mende (a small village at the entrance of Kyajo Drangka) by passing lush forest, memorial stupas and numerous of eye catching landscapes behind. Finally after reaching Mende, we start tenting a camp for stay overnight.

Day 6: Mende – Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4550m) Approx 3-4 hrs trek

From here after breakfast, our expedition to Kyajo Ri proceeds through the remote valley in Khumbu region. We will march ahead towards the faint yak trail neglecting entire walking paths and over a couple passes enters the Kyajo Drangka (isolated board valley south of our peak). Today is marginally a more extended day as it picks up a higher elevation by continuing walk until base camp is achieved. Finally after steeping base camp territory of Kyajo Ri peak, we organize a tented camp to spend a night.

Day 7: Acclimatization day: (Second day)

Schedulable, this day is separated for acclimatization in base camp. As our pick up to the elevation on earlier day climb is vastly swift so it is essential for us to get well settled in height before taking ourselves to the summit. For staying active, we prepare to go out for a walk around to adapt with the surrounding. Evening hours will be utilized for examining entire climbing equipment's and discussing about the topic on ideas of climbing mountains with less effort with guide. This night will be spent at tented camp in base camp of Kyajo Ri peak.

Day 8: Kyajo Ri Base Camp - Kyajo Ri Base Camp I (5200m) 5-6 hrs trek

Firstly, we attempt climbing over to the lush and stones path nearly for couple of hours and after that short walk takes to the upward rough area with a considerable measure of rocks and slip stones. An additional, more 3 hours walk from that point rewards the Base Camp I of Kyajo Ri peak. Presently, you will seize awesome landscape of Kyajo Ri from this spot and little cold lakes too. Finally, we decide to stay at tented camp to spent whole night at Base Camp I.

Day 9: Kyajo Ri Base Camp I – Kyajo Ri Base Camp II (5700m) 5-6 hrs trek

Today developing walk through slippery path by applying opposed gears and techniques over mixed faced slopes up to 40° as well as through the glacier and rocky areas creates a bit difficulty. Continuing the steady walk forward, facing multiple challenges by aiming the glacial lake takes to Base Camp II of Kyajo Ri. After steeping Base Camp II domain, we begin tenting our camp nearby the lake and remaining hours will be utilized by preparing the climbing gears. Whole night will be spent at tented camp.

Day 10: Kyajo Ri Base Camp II – Summit day (6,186m) and return back to Kyajo Ri Base Camp 9-10 hrs trek

Most awaited day begins by waking early around 3:00 am for preparing crampons and entire gears. Firstly, we follow the rocky path with boulders and after a moment reach Glacier part from where it’s fairly hard to climb further. Steadily climbing the peak takes to the summit which welcomes us with a fabulous 360° perspective of the absolute famous peaks. After capturing and enjoying some moments, we descend down till Base camp II and set a camp for spending night.

Day 11: Rest day in Kyajo Ri Base Camp

Atmosphere in the Himalayas is extremely uncertain. Now and again during unsuitable atmosphere condition, we won't have the ability to summit the top as per the plan. The terrible atmosphere and additionally the wellbeing condition of the mates may stay as an unusual to accomplish the summit on the organized date so we need to defer the ascent. Thus, this is only an additional day separated in case if we couldn't summit the peak as per the schedule. In case of everything good, this day can be cut off/removed from the itinerary.

Day 12: Kyajo Ri Base Camp II - Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4550m) 7-8 hrs trek

Packing entire gears and belongings, we retrace back following the same earlier developed track until Kyajo Ri Base Camp is achieved. Once again we get opportunity to glimpse those attractive and eye catching landscapes, Glacial Lake and slippery path en route. Finally after steeping Base Camp of Kyajo Ri peak, we praise our achievement with entire crew members and set a camp. As usual, night will also be spent at camp.

Day 13: Kyajo Ri Base Camp – Namche Bazaar (3440m) 5-6 hrs trek

Having early morning breakfast at Base camp of Kyajo Ri, we march backward retracting the same earlier developed trail till Namche Bazaar. Triggering the changeless territory as passed earlier, including numerous of natural and artificial attraction slides to Namche Bazaar. Finally, after steeping Namche Bazaar, we join a fine lodge and rest for a while and involve in reviewing entire captured moments at high destination by gathering entire members. Night will be spent at lodge in Namche Bazaar.

Day 14: Namche Bazaar – Lukla (2,800m) 16 Km- 6 to 7 hrs trek

On last day of strolling, we descend steadily to the Hillary Suspension Bridge and after that keeps marching more than a few nearby settlements including Jorshale, Manjo and Phakding and so on along the greater part of walk is at Dudh Koshi valley territory. However, marginally long but generally downward through the settlements, cultivating lands, stream valley with intersection suspension bridges rewards Lukla. Finally after stepping Lukla, accommodation and dinner will be managed at hotel.

Day 15: Lukla – Kathmandu 35 mins flight

Ending moment on Khumbu region, we appreciate breakfast and walk forward towards Tenzing Hillary airport to load up a morning grand trip over transcending Himalayas to Kathmandu. Guide takes tend to the greater part of the airplane terminal customs and contemplations along watchmen will be there to move your pack and gear to air terminal. Following 30 to 35 minutes of flight, we reach Kathmandu along private vehicle will anticipate you to shift towards fine hotel. Evening, we host a farewell dinner at one of the finest local restaurant with music and ethnic dance. Stay overnight at the Hotel.

Day 16: Departure day

Observing brief time, you can proceed onward forward for shopping to seize keepsake for your families or loved ones. We help you for your fundamental plans and pack ups along our private vehicle escorts you to the air terminal focusing flight schedule. Well wishers and agents of our organization will be there to wish for your safe flight.

Visa Information

All visitors are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at entry point at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and you can obtain visas for Nepal from the Nepalese Consulate in your country or up on arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Nepalese visas cost USD 25 for 15 days and USD 40 for 30 days till date.

Official Papers

Some of the required official documents are your valid passport, 4 extra passport sized photographs (for trekking permits), travel insurance, airline tickets and luggage tags. Visas can be obtained upon entry into Nepal.

Weather Information

Weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict.  Nights are generally cooler and days are warm.  Months of winter (January and February) are bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during the month of January, February and December in Himalayan areas.

Best time to travel

Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so as the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel really depends on your destination, activities and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.

Physical Fitness

Even though the physical fitness plays an important role in trekking you don’t have to be super athletes or a marathon runner to trek in Nepal.  Many people of good fitness for their age can complete the trek. You can prepare yourself before hand by doing some yoga which will prepare you in your breathing as you will be going to the higher altitude. Running or hiking to hills, going for a long walk will also help you. And if you live in urban area running in the stairs of a tall building will also work better in keeping you fit for trekking. All though these preparations aren’t strictly compulsory, you can do well even when the preparations you do aren’t rigorous like that of some ultra-athletic person. Do these things in moderate pace for two months or even less.  And you are set to complete any trekking to Nepal.

Travel Insurance

Doing the insurance while trekking is Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charge, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you to bring you travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your home land. We do not arrange or sell insurance so you can find your local travel insurance for this.

Vaccination for Nepal

All travelers should consult with their physician or update on vaccination requirements before travel. (Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities) For traveling to Nepal; we recommend you to take a vaccination of Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies etc, it is not really must but recommended.

Booking Process

While you chose which trip you wanted to go with, contact us to our head office Thamel Marg, Kathmandu Nepal by email or phone, email is more easy and clear options, as soon as we get your email or call we will process for your booking. We need 20% booking amount to confirm your booking, the payment can be made through the Bank transfer, Credit card payment (Master/Visa card) or through online money transfers also Money Gram, Western Unions or others. After we get the 20% amount we will confirm your booking and you will get the official booking and payment receipt. The final balance for the tour will be paid upon arrival in Kathmandu.

Safety Guidelines

• Do proper research about the company that you are planning to trek with and make sure they are legally registered travel agency.
• You should be well acquainted about the travel health and travel insurance before travelling.
• Have idea about the climate, geography, temperature and environment of Nepal before starting your trip.
• Using credit cards instead of cash is a wiser idea.
• Majority of the Nepalese people are nicer but there are few scammers you will come meet on your way and need to avoid them, for example ‘holy men’ who will try to plant a tika (a red paste denoting a blessing) on your forehead demanding a payment for it on streets.
• Be careful while buying the medicinal herbs as some may be illegal for you t take home and also be aware of duplicate products.
• Never get yourself involve in doing drugs, trafficking and sexual relations with children as there is a strict rules for these cases and might get yourself into a big problem.
• Take copies of your passport, visa, air ticket and trekking permits and keep them separately from the originals.
• Prepare yourself for altitude sickness and be familiar with its symptoms so that you can follow the guidelines for safe acclimatization.

Where is Nepal?

Nepal is a landlocked country located in Southern part of Asia sharing the border with China form north and India from the south, east and west. It is especially known for its multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-linguistic and multi-ethnic diversity in unity. It is a small country with many world's most beautiful mountain ranges, art, culture, and wildlife, no wonder it is the paradise for the trekkers from all around the world. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is also known for its most unique culture and heritages which directly grabs the attention and takes you to the time of old civilization from 12th century.

What is Nepal known for?     

Nepal is mostly known for Mt.Everest, highest peak in the world. It is also known as the birthplace of Lord Buddha, who was the pioneer of the Buddhist religion. Eight of the fourteen eight-thousanders are located in the country, either in whole or shared across a border with China or India. Besides that, it is also known as multi-ethnic, multiracial, multicultural, multi-religious and multilingual country. Overall, Nepal is known for its hospitality as there is a saying in Sanskrit  “Atithi Debo Bhaba”. (Guest are god).

How can I obtain a Visa?

All visitors are required to arrange a visa in order to enter Nepal. A Nepalese visa can be easily obtained upon arrival on arrival in Kathmandu at the airport or Nepalese embassy abroad. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot secure the Nepalese Visa upon arrival. The Visa can also be secured at the entry point at Nepalese borders. A valid passport for at least six months, recent digital photo (size: 1.5" x 1.5") will be required and the following fees either in USD dollars cash or the equivalent local currency:

Is the country politically safe and stable?

Nepal is one of the newly democratic countries in the world with many active political parties, ideas, ideologies, and leaders. Now Nepal has the communist government elected with 2/3 of the majority so, now it has the fully stable government it does not affect the daily life of the residents and the tourist. Life moves on, as usual, unperturbed.

When Is The Best Time To Travel?

Nepal offers diversified geographical regions and so as the climatic condition differs from the Himalayas to the plains. The climate varies as per the season. Nepal generally offers 4 seasons amongst which autumn and spring are the two most favorable ones for visiting Nepal. It is always wise to know about the weather and climatic condition of the place you visit. The best time to travel really depends on your destination, activities and season of travel. Our destination specialists will recommend certain travel times after learning more about your preferences. The favorable months for trekking and climbing are usually September – November, and February – April. The monsoon season is June – August.

What kind of weather (how cold does it get) can we expect during trekking?

Weather in the mountains is pretty difficult to predict. Nights are generally cooler and days are warm. Months of winter (January and February) are bit colder but the days can be quite beautiful and warm if the sun is out. It snows during the month of January, February, and December in Himalayan areas.

Are Vaccinations Required?

Immunizations are not required to visit Nepal. (Exception: if you are traveling from an area infected with Yellow Fever, you must have a certificate.) Depending on the season and region of travel, certain vaccinations and/ or medications are suggested and we will recommend preventative measures. We do encourage all travelers to be current on routine immunizations. Also, we recommend the vaccines for polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, typhoid, yellow fever, hepatitis A/B, Influenza (Flu), Japanese encephalitis, and Tuberculosis. Meantime, it is better to consult your professional doctor about your travel and he/s might recommend you properly. You can also take the suggestion of local travelers who have traveled Nepal before and know more about the required precautions. Please note that the protection that can be gained from vaccines varies from 50% to almost 100%. So remember that even if you have taken a vaccine you might still get the disease, although you will have greatly reduced your chances of getting ill.

How fit do I need to be for the trek?

You don’t have to be a super athletic person but despite the ages should be moderately fit. We recommend to running, hiking to hills and long walk as a preparation.

Are ATM booths easily available?

Yes, ATM booths are easily available around the major city area where you can use both credit and debit cards. But there are only few ATM booths on the way to your trek, so it’s better you withdraw your cash before to trek.

What type of food to expect during the trek? 

Nepal is rich in cultural diversity. Meal habits of the Nepalese vary with the ethnicity and the geographical differences. Normally, the local has a habit of taking milk/black tea in the morning, before noon take lunch after mid-day take light snacks as Khaja and Dinner in the evening. The lunch and dinner comprise Dhido (short of porridge), Dal, Bhat, Tarkari, Achar (Lentil, Rice, Curry, and Pickles). However, you can have a choice of Indian/Continental/Italian/ Chinese food even in some trekking regions.

Is drinking water safe while trekking? 

Drinking water should be treated by boiling and water purification by medicine or with filtered. We suggest carrying a water purifier while trekking to be on a safe side.

Are there any tourist police in Nepal?

Of course, there is tourist police located near the Nepal Tourism Development Board's Office. Also, there are complaint counters at the airport, Basantapur Durbar Square, Thamel and so many other places. Tourist police are specially trained in English and have the detailed local knowledge to assist tourists. For security and travel related assistance, you can reach any of the officers from telephone 4-247041, 4-4268969 from 11 am to 5 pm.

Is Nepal safe? Is a woman traveling alone safe with your company?

Absolutely Nepal is safe for the traveler. Firstly, Nepal is considered as one of the peaceful countries in the world (chances are it's safer here than your home-country). Secondly, while you're on one of our trips, we take personal responsibility for your well-being, a responsibility we commit very seriously.

What about Time in Nepal?

Nepal is +5 hours 45 minutes ahead to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT: +0545). For example, when it is noon in Kathmandu, the standard time of London is 6.15am, 4.15am in Sydney, 1.15am in New York and 10.15 pm the previous night in San Francisco. The strange 15-minute difference is said to be a reflection of the exact time at the summit of Mt. Gaurishankar.

Travel Insurance

Doing the insurance while trekking in Nepal is not compulsory but will surely help you a lot if you do one, as it covers any comprehensive expenses possible to acquire due to medical issues or accidents. Your travel insurance must protect air ambulance, treatment charge, rescue and evacuation, product cancellation and refundable charges, flight delay and cancellations. We suggest you bring your travel insurance certificate or send us scan copy and it must be issued from your homeland. We do not arrange or sell insurance so we suggest you to do a research on the company and do the travel insurance.