Mount Kula Kangri Expedition
(Entry Zhangmu/Exit Lhasa)
Kula Kangri Expedition Fixed Departure
September 19, 2012 April 10, 2012
Mount Kula Kangri is one of the famous mountain opened for the climbing expedition by “Tibet-China mountaineering Association”. The route fallows from Kathmandu’ via Zhangmu, Nyalm, Tingri, Ghantse to reach the Kula Khanri Base camp. Kula Kangri is the highest mountain range stretching along the border between Bhutan and Tibet.
Many sources cite it as the highest mountain in Bhutan, but it is situated exactly in between the boarder of Bhutan and Tibet.
Kula Kangri is a beautiful big peak with three summits, the west summit is the highest. The north face is an intimidating wall of rock and ices over 2000m high that is almost entirely capped by sera’s. The south face is equally big and steep. The eastern and western ends are significantly easier for the climbing reason, but both are long and difficult routes.
Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides for expedition with all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, advice and assistance during the climbing in Kula Kangri.
Kula Kangri Expedition Itinerary |
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu- Preparing Expedition
Day 03: Kathmandu - Preparation Expedition
Day 04: Drive to Kathmadu - Zangmu (2300m), O/N at hotel
Day 05: Drive Nyalam
Day 06: Drive Tingri (4250m), O/N at hotel
Day 07: Tingri acclimatization
Day 08: Tingri - Xigatse (3900m), O/N at hotel.
Day 09: Xigatse - Gyanste
Day 10: Gyanste - Base camp
Day 11: Base camp - acclimatization
Day 12: Middle camp - Advance Base Camp
Day 13-33: Climbing period for summit Kula Kangri
Day 34: Base Camp - Gyanse (3600m). O/N at hotel
Day 35: Gyanse - Lhasa. O/N at hotel
Day 36: Lhasa - Hotel
Day 37: Fly to Lhasa - Kathmandu
Day 38: Kathmandu
Day 39: Departure from Kathmandu.
| Price For International Kula Kangri Expedition: The cost for Mt. Kula Kangri expedition will depend on several different factors. The types of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and during the trek to Kula Kangri base camp will make a difference to the overall cost (Budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your climbing Mt. Kula Kangri trip, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van. The size of climbing team as well number of climbing guide and porters required will also affect the total cost of the expedition. For these reasons on the same mount Kula Kangri expedition can vary in price quite substantially. |
Cost: (Minimum 06 persons) Per Person Euro 5000.00
Climbing Sherpa, Per Sherpa is Euro 3,000.00 (If required)
Expedition Cost includes:
- 5 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast.
- Expedition Nepalese crews: Professional Expedition Cook, Kitchen boy, at Base Camp- Advance Base Camp. Equipment) allowances, daily ways, insurance, Tibet visa
- Full board hotel in route Tibet side (bed & breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
- Chinese Base Camp - Advance Base Camp 1 tent for 1 person
- Dining tent, Table and Chairs, toilet tent, Mess tent, Kitchen tent, expedition crew tent
- Per person (50 KG) Load Base Camp to Advanced Base Camp.
- Per person (40 KG) Load Advanced Base Camp to Base Camp.
- Kathmandu - Zhangmu - BC & back all transfer by Bus Nepal side & Jeep & Truck in Tibet side. [ Coaster / Land Cruiser ].
- Peak climbing permit
- Tibet Visa & Travel permit
- Oxygen, Satellite phone (pay call) and Gamow Bag.
- Liaison officer & Interpreter
- Nepalese crew' insurance
Cost does not include:
- Air travel to and from Kathmandu .
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu .
- Laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other items of personal nature.
- Entry visa into Nepal. This can be obtained at the airport upon arrival
- Re-entry visa for Nepal .
- Departure tax at Kathmandu airport for international flight.
- Personal Expenses
- Medical and rescue insurance.
- Climbing equipment & Personal gear.
- Bar bills & Beverage
- Rescue Jeep.
- Medicine and first aid for expedition.
- Garbage Deposit USD 500 (Sharing of the total person)
- Walkie-Talkie
