Max. Elevation
Kyajo Ri Peak climbing 6186m
Overview
The journey becomes more exciting as you will see the stunning views offered by this region. You can see the enormous waterfalls and majestic mountain peaks standing tall which surely will satisfy you.The Kyajo Ri peak climbing is the least explored peak and is ideal for people who do not want less crowd. This peak is less popular among the climbers in the world than its neighboring peaks.
It is a great adventurous opportunity that provides the thrill of climbing a 6000 m peak. Kyajo Ri Peak climbing offers the adventurous journey of climbing a 6,000 m peak in Nepal. This climb is one of the least explored trekking peaks. It requires a certain level of technical skills and knowledge of the climbers. The Kyajo Ri peak has an impressive height of 6,186 m/ 20,296 ft. This magnificent mountain is located between two stunning valleys Thame and Gokyo Valley.
This climb is perfect for adventurous enthusiasts who want to explore the new peak but don't want a crowd. We the Alpinist club are here to provide you with the proper guidance with years of experience. Booking with the Alpinist Club is open for 2024 and 2025. Contact us for further details. We will provide you with a customized trek based on your budget and your preference
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
- Transfer to hotel
- Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
- Meals: Dinner
- Accommodation: night in the hotel
Once we've had breakfast at our hotel, we can explore nearby areas and do some shopping for our upcoming adventure. In the afternoon, we'll head to the office for a meeting before our trip. Here, we'll meet our trekking guide and fellow travelers. We'll talk about the trip, the gear we'll need, and who's on the team. Then, it's back to our hotel for a good night's sleep.
Either a morning transfer to Kathmandu airport or a very early departure (around 2 a.m.) for Ramechhap airport and breakfast organized on your arrival before your flight to Lukla. This visual flight, which can only be carried out in good weather conditions, offers a magnificent panorama of the Himalayas. On arrival in Lukla, the organization of loads with porters and sherpas starts the trek.
NB:
— Depending on the congestion at Kathmandu airport, the Nepalese Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) may decide to operate all flights to Lukla, either from Kathmandu airport or Ramechhap airport.
— If the flight is canceled for weather reasons, it will be postponed until the next day. You will spend an additional day at the hotel in Kathmandu or Ramechhap.
- Positive altitude difference: 200 to 350 m.
- Negative height difference: 400 m.
- 4 to 5 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Transfer: 4 to 5 hours drive and 15 minutes flight (from Ramechhap) or 30 minutes drive and 45 minutes flight (from Kathmandu).
Right bank, left bank of the Dudh Kosi (the “river of milk”), the path cut into the rock and lined with crops rises abruptly to Namche Bazar. The capital of the Sherpa country is the heart of the Khumbu region and is home to many small shops, and Tibetan souvenirs.
- Positive altitude difference: 850 m.
- Negative elevation: 150 to 300 m.
- 5 to 6 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of acclimatization and discovery of the villages overlooking the capital of the Sherpa country. Climb through a small forest towards Syangboche. On the heights, the first discovery of Ama Dablam, Everest, Lhotse, and all of upper Khumbu. Passage to Khumjung and Khunde. Possibility to visit Khumjung Hillary High School and Khunde Hospital: both establishments were built on the initiative of Sir Edmund Hillary. NB: possibility of a quieter day if you wish.
- Positive altitude difference: 700 m.
- Negative altitude difference: 700 m.
- 5 to 6 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Leaving Namche Bazar, the path passes through pine and rhododendron forests and passes many small villages, such as Thame, dominated by a nunnery, which we can visit. You will discover significant wildlife: musk deer, pheasants, Himalayan tahrs... After crossing the steep and bubbling Bhote Koshi torrent, the path climbs steadily to the village of Thame.and again From here the trail makes a short ascent to Mende.
- Positive altitude difference: 750 m.
- Negative height difference: 250 m.
- 5 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We'll depart from Mende and take a less-traveled yak trail, crossing a couple of passes to reach the Kyajo Drangka valley. Along the way, we'll be treated to stunning views of the Himalayas, including Thamserku, Khumbila, Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, and Pachharmo. The Kyajo Ri Base Camp sits on a flat area between a rocky mountain and a small river. We'll spend the night at the base camp of Kyajo RI.
- Positive altitude difference: 750 m.
- Negative height difference: 250 m.
- 5 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is reserved for acclimatization before we climb Kyajo Ri peak. While it's important to take it easy, we'll still keep active by hiking to Camp I and returning. Additionally, we'll use this time to check our climbing gear.
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
To reach Camp I, we start by hiking across a grassy spur and boulders. Then, we follow a rocky path with lots of boulders and loose pebbles. After a few hours of walking uphill on a steep trail, we finally arrive at Camp I. Our campsite will be on flat ground with beautiful views and close to water from a frozen lake nearby. We'll spend the night camping at Camp I.
- 3 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is another day set aside for acclimatization and rest before summiting the Kyajo Ri peak. We trek to Camp II and come back to Camp I to spend the night. This will also help us prepare for the next day’s climb. Overnight at Camp I.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today's journey includes navigating through some technical climbing, tackling mixed face slopes with angles up to 55 degrees, and traversing a glacier. Camp II is situated close to the glacier and offers ample space for camping. From this camp, we'll have a clear view of the climbing route we'll tackle the following day. We'll set up our camp near a large glacier lake, enjoying plenty of sunlight if the weather cooperates. We'll spend the night at Camp 2.
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our summit day begins in the early morning, at about 3:00 am. After a light breakfast, we start to climb through the rocky part with big boulders. Next, we reach a part of the glacier from where it is a fairly hard climb. Here the ground steepens, and we climb snow and ice on the Southwest Ridge. There is one short rock section but primarily the climbing is on snow and ice. The sharp summit is a narrow wedge of snow. After spending some time celebrating our success and taking pictures on the summit, we return back to Camp I. Overnight in Camp II.
- Climbing: 7-8 hrs
- Accommodation: Tent
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we head back to Kyajo Ri Base Camp to celebrate the successful completion of our journey. The return trip should be smoother since you're already familiar with the route. Once we reach Base Camp, we can take some time to relax. If you're up for it, we can even explore the nearby area.
- 5 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Alpinist club strictly adheres to the 'leave no trace principles' whenever possible. As a team, we are dedicated to preserving ecosystems both locally and globally. Therefore, before departing from the base camp, we ensure to clean the area thoroughly. We consider the mountains our home and believe it's essential to protect and preserve their value. After cleaning the base camp, we journey back to Namche Bazaar via Mende and Thame.
We soon taste the gentle warmth of the lower valleys as we descend the wooded gorges of the Dudh Khosi before going back up to Lukla where we thank the team of porters. We spend our last evening in the heart of Khumbu.
- Positive altitude difference: 750 m.
- Negative altitude difference: 350 m.
- 5 hours of walking.
- Accommodation: lodge.
- Meals included: Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner
FREE DAY
Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Note:
If you have a private group and prefer a personalized experience, we can organize a custom trip tailored to your requirements and group size, running it any day you choose.
Plan a Private TripIncluded & Excluded
Included Points
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE : Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU : 3-night hotel in Kathmandu With breakfast plan.
WELCOME DINNER : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
PERMITS : Expedition Royalty and permits fee of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to climb Kyajo Ri Peak, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee.
GARBAGE MANAGEMENT : Stool Shipment Transfer and Garbage Deposit fees.
INSURANCE : Medical and Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
MAP : Trekking and climbing map.
DUFFLE BAG : One Alpinist club Duffle Bag.
MEMBER TRANSPORTATION : (Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION : All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo).
MEMBER LUGGAGE : Up to 25 Kg per member as personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters.
FOOD AND LODGING : 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent during the trek and at the Basecamp.
HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back.
ASSISTANCE : Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE : Climbing Sherpa’s Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) : Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with an appropriate charge).
OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR : 1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks will be in base camp in case of an emergency.
HIGH CAMP SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS: : High Altitude Tent, Lights, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews. Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope, during the climbing period as required.
HIGH ALTITUDE TENT : Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent).
WEATHER FORECAST : Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
GUIDE LEADER : Leads the entire team, manages safety and logistics.
ASSISTANT GUIDE : Supports the leader and helps clients on the trail and sets the camp.
COOK : Prepares all meals on camping treks.
KITCHEN BOYS : Assists the cook with food prep and carries kitchen equipment.
PORTER : 2 trekkers:1 porter during trek. Carries trekking gear and supplies.
MEDICAL KIT : Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff.
SUMMIT BONUS : Summit bonus for climbing Guide - 300 USD.
CERTIFICATE : Kyajo Ri Peak climbing certificate issued by NMA (after climbing Lobuche Peak successfully).
Excluded Points
AIRFARE : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE : The Nepalese Visa fee is USD 50 for 30 Days.
LUNCH & DINNER : Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, or domestic flight cancellation (for any other reason) other than the scheduled itinerary.
INSURANCE POLICY : Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high-altitude rescue and air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
PERSONAL EXPENSES : Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT : Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
TOILETRIES : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
FILMING : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
INTERNET SERVICE : Not included during the trek and the expedition.
TIPS : Tips for the staff–
EXTRA : Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section
Trip Information
Kyajo Ri Peak climbing Details
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Trekking staff may include several members, each with specific responsibilities:
- The Guide Leader: is responsible for and leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
- Climbing sherpa: Responsible for fixing ropes, guiding you to the summit, and assisting with technical climbing while carrying essential gear.
- The Cook: is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
- The kitchen boy: is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
- The Assistant Guide: is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
- The porter: carries loads for the trekking group, essential in Nepal’s mountainous terrain where roads are limited. Regulations ensure a maximum weight limit and a minimum wage for their work. Porters are provided with proper gear based on the trekking route and are insured for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allowed a maximum weight limit: 15 kg for lodge (tea house) accommodations, 22 kg for tent camping, and 27 kg for expeditions or summit ascents. Porters receive a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg. Additionally, the Nepal Alpinist Club ensures that guides and porters have insurance. They are also provided with specific equipment for high-altitude pass crossings, though many porters prefer not to wear certain gear due to lack of habit.
Accommodations in Kathmandu during Kyajo Ri peak climbing
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
- Hotel Himalayan Suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage
- Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodation during the Trek and Kyajo Ri peak climbing
During the trek until we reach the base camp we will stay in a Lodge or Tea house and at Base camp, we will stay in a Tent
- During the trek to Kyajo ri Peak: You will stay in the Lodge. Everest region, they are generally good lodge. Lodges in Nepal are very random in terms of comfort. Lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a homestay. They are mostly run by family homes with double, triple, or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate.
- Kyajo Ri Base camp: At base camp, we stay in tents. Since we'll be here for several days, we aim to make it as comfortable as possible to help everyone recover after returning from higher camps and summit. Each 2-person has a 1 tent with a comfortable mattress. There's a heated mess tent where we gather to eat and relax, with tables and chairs set up inside. We also have a shower tent and a toilet tent, where solid waste is collected in barrels for proper disposal
- Kyajo Ri High Altitude Camp: During the ascent, at the high camps, we have a high-altitude tent for 2 people, or even 3 people at the last camps.
Meal in Kathmandu, Trekking, and Kyajo Ri base camp
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
- During the Trek in Lodge Meals: Evening Meals and Breakfast are prepared by the lodge cooks and are taken in the lodge dining room or under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday Lunch will be served hot in the Lodge
- Kyajo Ri Base Camp Meal: All meals are prepared by the kitchen team using local ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, eggs, a little meat, etc. They are served to you in a Dining tent. Non-alcoholic hot drinks such as tea or coffee are offered to you at will. We recommend that you stay constantly hydrated.
- Kyajo Ri High Altitude Camp Meal: At high altitudes, eating can be challenging, and freeze-dried food is often necessary. It may taste fine at lower elevations but can become unappealing in high camps. We provide freeze-dried meals and consider your preferences based on availability. You can also bring your favorite foods. Each tent in higher camps has a stove to melt snow for water, prepare meals, and make hot drinks. Gas cartridges will be supplied.
Here is a typical one-day menu:
- Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
- Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
- Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
- Water: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Difficulty Mountaineering Level for Kyajo Ri Peak Expedition
This program requires mountaineering equipment like crampons, harnesses, ice axes, and ropes. The route may include small challenges, such as steeper glacier sections or continuous effort. It is designed for beginners with some mountaineering experience who have completed similar or slightly easier routes
Preparation for the Kyajo Ri Peak climbing
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up Before going Peak climbing
Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes so that some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Transfers/ Transport During Trip
All transfers are provided in private vehicles.
Group size for the Kyajo Ri Peak climbing
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Camping Equipment for Kyajo RI Peak climbing
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tent, shower tent and toilet tent, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes and anchors.
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
High-altitude sleeping bags, full suits, and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Security And Communication
We have at least one Iridium satellite phone for logistics, weather updates, and security. Participants may use it under certain conditions—please contact us for private use. All camps are connected by radio, with access for the expedition leader, participants, and high-altitude Sherpas. A hyperbaric chamber will be available at base camp, and a lighter, essential pharmacy will be stocked at higher camps.
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FAQ's
Expand AllThe pre-monsoon (March to May) and post-monsoon (September to November) seasons are the ideal times to climb Kyajo Ri Peak.
The Kyajo Ri Peak Climbing Trek is regarded as difficult due to its high altitude, steep ascents and descents, and erratic weather.
Kyajo Ri Peak is spring(March- May ) and fall( September – fall. These seasons not only provide the best weather for hiking and climbing, but they also make for easier trips with sufficient amenities all along the route. Thus, don't hesitate to reserve your place with us for the spring and fall Kyajo Ri Peak Climbing.
It is advisable to obtain travel insurance before to partaking in any adventurous activities. Peak climbing in Nepal carries several risks, therefore it's critical to have insurance that will cover you in the event of an unforeseen emergency. If there is bad weather or a medical emergency, the only way to get help is by helicopter. Therefore, you should verify with your insurance provider to see if peak climbing in Nepal is covered.
Teahouses in this area provide simple but reliable menus that include acclimatization-promoting meals like dal bhat, noodles, and garlic soup. The lodging has basic facilities with beds and warm showers.
You need to obtain a Climbing permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA).The other permits for the Kyajo Ri Peak expedition are a Sagarmatha National Park entry fee of US$ 30 plus tax per person; a Khumbu Rural Municipality permit that costs NPR 2000 per person; and a climbing permit that costs US$ 70 to US$ 250 per person, depending on the season.
You must bring all necessary mountaineering gear and supplies. equipment such as trekking poles, boots, crampons, an ice axe, a climbing rope, and a helmet. It's important to pack warm clothes such as a down jacket, a sleeping bag suitable for icy conditions, gloves, and gaiters.
It is not necessary to have some prior expertise, climbers can ascend Kyajo Ri Peak without it. Due to the climb's classification as Alpine PD, mountaineering equipment is necessary for certain challenging sections. Before you ascend, the guide will walk you through the use of these tools.
The successful completion of the expedition depends on various factors such as weather conditions, routes, and physical fitness of the climbers. On average, it takes 17 days to complete the expedition.
To make sure that no one gets lost or is left behind, the porters and guides, together with the entire climbing team, will walk in unison. In an emergency, a satellite phone is the only and most effective means to communicate with family members or coworkers when you're in an area without service. With any kind of communication, including satellite and cell phones, Since cell phones cannot reach people at high altitudes in the mountains, we will have a satellite phone with the climbing leader.
The weather is generally stable in spring and autumn, but temperatures can drop significantly at higher altitudes, and sudden changes in weather are possible. The Climbers must prepare themselves for challenging weather.
The journey typically starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, followed by trekking to the base camp.
Yes, You can extend the trip after the climb. Many climbers extend their trips to explore the Everest region or other parts of Nepal. Your Alpinist Club will help you with additional arrangements for the trip.
Our group sizes usually range from 4 to 12 climbers to ensure safety and personalized attention during the expedition.
Yes, the trek passes through Sherpa villages, monasteries, and prayer flags, providing an opportunity to experience the unique Himalayan culture and traditions.