Kongde Peak Climbing – 17 Days
Kongde Peak Climbing – 17 Days
Trip Overview
Trip Highlights
- Winsome flight from Kathmandu to Lukla.
- 6011 m whiteout peak is overriding the Namche Bazaar.
- Real taste of white wilderness is to be gained.
- Exigent peak of Khumbu region so gutsy and stocky mountaineers can accomplish.
- Good knowledge of using climbing apparatus that will come in hand.
- Well-versed local Sherpa climbing guide will give a hand.
- Month of March-May and September-December is applaudable.
Kongde Peak climbing is a rarely climbed trekking peak of the Everest region at the height of 6,011 meters, its categorized Group-B by Mountaineering Association of Nepal. Hence, the Kongde Peak climbing is technically challenging and only suggested for climbers with enough Alpine mountaineering experience. The peak dominates the south-west of Namche bazaar, known as the gateway to Everest valley.
Kongde Peak Climbing cost for 2025, 2026 and 2027
The cost for the Kongde Peak Climbing varies depending on the number of people in the group. Here’s a breakdown:
| Number of Pax | Cost per Person (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2590 |
| 2 | $2540 |
| 3 to 6 | $2500 |
| 7 to 10 | $2450 |
| 11+ | $2400 |
Since, climbing the peak is regarded difficult, we at Skyline Treks have carefully designed its itinerary to allow gradual ascend and proper acclimatization by our team of climbing experts. Kwangde peak climbing can be organized at time from March to May and September to December. If you want to know more about this climbing package then please feel free to contact us for more details.
Kongde peak Climbing Itinerary
Day 01: Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our staff, transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Full Day Tour Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Vally and rest of the time for Trek Preparation (B)
Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m) trek – Phakding(2640m) (B,L,D)
Day 04: Phakding – Namche Bazar (3440m) (B,L,D)
Day 05: Day for acclimatization (B,L,D)
Day 06: Trek – Thame (3820m) (B,L,D)
Day 07: Trek – Base Camp (B,L,D)
Day 08: Climbing (B,L,D)
Day 09: Climbing (B,L,D)
Day 10: Climbing period (B,L,D)
Day 11: Return – Base Camp (B,L,D)
Day 12: Clean up Base Camp and trek to Thame (B,L,D)
Day 13: Trek – Namche Bazar (B,L,D)
Day 14: Trek – Lukla (B,L,D)
Day 15: Fly – Kathmandu transfer to Hotel (B)
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Day 17: Drive to the Airport and Departure to your Onward Destinations. (B)
Itinerary
Arrival at Kathmandu
Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International airport by our staff, transfer to Hotel
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Full Day Tour Guided Sightseeing in Kathmandu Vally and rest of the time for Trek Preparation (B)
Flight to Lukla & trek - Phakding
Flight to Lukla (2840m) trek – Phakding(2640m) (B,L,D)
Phakding - Namche Bazar
Phakding – Namche Bazar (3440m) (B,L,D)
Day for acclimatization
Day for acclimatization
Trek - Thame
Trek – Thame (3820m) (B,L,D)
Trek - Base Camp
Trek – Base Camp (B,L,D)
Climbing period
Climbing period
Return - Base Camp
Return – Base Camp (B,L,D)
Trek to Thame
Clean up Base Camp and trek to Thame (B,L,D)
Trek - Namche Bazar
Trek – Namche Bazar (B,L,D)
Trek - Lukla
Trek – Lukla (B,L,D)
Fly to Kathmandu
Fly – Kathmandu transfer to Hotel (B)
Free day in Kathmandu
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping (B)
Final Departure
Drive to the Airport and Departure to your Onward Destinations. (B)
Include/Exclude
What's Included
- International/Domestic Airport pick up and drop off by our private vehicle
- Kathmandu hotels on twin sharing room including breakfast
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook.
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent).
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances.
- Domestic airfare (Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu) including airport tax.
- Sagarmatha National Park entry permit fee.
- Kongde Peak Climbing permit and Sherpa climbing guide fees
What's Not Included
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Kathmandu hotel Lunch and Dinner (L ,D)
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1 per item for day)
- Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must provide an equipment allowance for all Sherpa guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Because this expedition is not a high altitude expedition we will negotiate with the guides and porters to obtain an acceptable agreement for this allowance. Nevertheless the contribution of each participant will be around US$ 170.00
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.
Fixed Departure
Reviews
Kongde Peak Climbing
The Kongde Peak Climbing trek provided a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local culture. The warmth and hospitality of the Sherpa people were heartwarming.
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The Kongde Peak Climbing trek provided a wonderful opportunity to immerse ourselves in the local culture. The warmth and hospitality of the Sherpa people were heartwarming.
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