Lhakpa Ri Expedition to the Pinnacle

Following breakfast the following morning, you will go for a full-day sightseeing trip of the Kathmandu Valley. You may see Swyambhunath, a very old temple that is essentially classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the revered Pashupatinath Temple.

Highlights of our guided trip include the largest Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath and the exquisite artwork and old architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square, which showcase the ancient culture of Nepal.

Patan City’s historic architecture and renowned fine arts will charm you on a visit. You will have time to explore the neighborhood, eat supper, and maybe take a leisurely stroll down the well-known streets when you get back to your hotel. A traditional Nepalese dinner at the Nepali Cultural Restaurant rounds off the day.

Although this day is designated for acclimatization, health experts advise us to be active and move around even on the rest day rather than being idle. We have two alternatives today: we may spend the day exploring the town, visiting local businesses, and being acquainted with the local lifestyle, or we can walk up surrounding hills. Stay overnight in Nyalam.

We take a morning stroll around Nyalam to help us acclimate to the high altitude. We leave for Lotingri after lunch. On the route, we’ll stop by Milarapha Cave and Chamda Hot Springs for a delightful afternoon. On our journey, we cross via two beautiful passes: Thong La (5050m) and Lalung La (5082m). Along with the two passes, we get to see spectacular vistas of the high ranges, including Mt. Everest (8848m) and Shishapangma (8,013m). We spent the night in Lotingri.

Today is another day designated for acclimatization. Today we hiked up the hills near Lotingri. After our brief walks, we spent the rest of the day recuperating and/or learning about the rich culture of the Tibetans.

Today, we head to Everest Base Camp, which is also the trip’s ultimate highlight. Reaching the base of the world’s highest mountain is an impressive feat in and of itself. We may document this feat with our cameras while keeping ourselves busy with little walks that will help us acclimate to the high altitude. At the base camp, we take in the breathtaking Himalayan scenery, with Mt. Everest soaring above us. Overnight in Everest Base Camp.

Spending two full days at Everest Base Camp will not only be a fantastic experience, but it will also aid with acclimatization. We may climb and explore gorgeous hills nearby while enjoying the company of lofty Himalayan peaks. Overnight in Everest Base Camp.

We began our walk from Everest Base Camp along the Rongbuk Glacier, an amazing frozen ocean of ice waves. Then, after a brief sprint over gravel terrain, we stroll along the lateral moraine of the Rongbuk glacier, skirting it from the east side. After about an hour, we follow the left trail, which leads steeply up to the Japanese Camp. This campsite is nestled beneath a massive yellow rock. We get a great view of the Pumori Himalaya from here. Overnight at the Japanese Camp.

The Interim Camp is at the terminus of a local glacier. We are accompanied by massive ice pinnacles throughout our journey. As we go through a dusty valley, we are greeted with breathtaking views of the East Rongbuk Glacier and towering mountains like as Pumori (7,161m/23,494ft) and Nuptse (7,861m/25,791ft). Although we may feel the high altitude, the path is actually pretty simple. Overnight at the Interim Camp.

Changtse is located to the north of Everest, hence the name Changtse, which in Tibetan means “north peak.” Today, we leave the Japanese Base Camp and hike to Changtse Base Camp, which offers possibly the best panoramic vista of Mount Everest. The brief trek will also help us acclimatize.

As we proceed down the east side of the Rongbuk Glacier, we draw closer to Everest and Lhakpa Ri (7045m/23114 feet). Walking down the moraine rubble, we arrive at our destination, Everest’s Advanced Base Camp (ABC), which is located near the Changtse Glacier. From here, the Everest summit appears so close that one would be tempted to climb the mountain. In fact, the summit of Everest is just over 2400 meters away from this camp. The Everest Advance Base Camp is also the closest non-climbers can get to the summit of Mount Everest. Overnight at the Everest Advanced Base Camp.

It is critical that we become fully acclimatized before moving north. As a result, we spend an additional three days acclimating to the high altitude, participating in intense training, and organizing supplies. We enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas, including spectacular glaciers and peaks, from the Everest Advanced Base Camp, as well as short walks in the area to allow for proper acclimatization. Furthermore, we may snap numerous photographs in the area to capture the unparalleled grandeur of the Himalayan peaks, including the highest peak in the world, Mt. Everest. Overnight at the Everest Advanced Base Camp.

We leave advanced base camp today after three days of acclimatization and travel to midway camp, which is on the way to Lhakpa Ri peak. This way, we’ll be less weary when we climb Lhakpa Ri. It also provides us more time for acclimatization and unforeseen weather situations.Stay overnight at Halfway Camp.

Today we start earlier than usual because we’re going to summit Lhakpa Ri, which is our ultimate aim for the expedition. All of our previous preparations will be put to the test today. The snow slope goes to the north ridge on the opposite side of the Kharta Glacier. If the weather permits, we can see the 8,000ers, including Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, and many more. After successfully summiting Lhakpa Ri, we descended to Advance Base Camp.

On the road to Zhangmu, we pass through the Lalung La Pass (5,124m), Shung La Pass (5,200m), and Nyalam Pass (3,800m), which provide breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan ranges. We then gently descend from the parched Tibetan Plateau to the lush and abundant vegetation of Zhangmu on the Nepalese side of the border. Stay overnight in Zhangmu.

A few kilometers from Zhangmu to the Friendship Bridge across the Bhote Koshi River takes us to Immigration Control in Kodari, where we are expected to fulfill some customs processes. We then leave with our Tibetan guide and cross the river, where a Nepalese staff member awaits us. After around 4 hours of driving through deep valleys, we arrive in Kathmandu.