Kangtega Expedition (6782m) , also known as The Snow Saddle, is a major mountain peak of the Himalayas in Nepal. Its summit rises 6,782 meters rising majestically from the Khumbu and Hinku valley next to another prominent mountain of Thamserku to the North. Ever since its first expedition in 1964, the mountain has lured thousands of mountaineers to successfully ascend its peak.
We approach Kangtega from the South side over the Tsetrawala pass, passing through the Hinku glacier. It takes almost a week to reach the base camp situated at the bottom of the Kangtega ice-fall, resembling the famous Khumbu ice-fall of Mt. Everest. The camp to Kangtega is followed up with steep snow slopes, ice-falls and narrow crevasses. However, upon making it through its top, you are rewarded with the amazing mountain views and surrounding valleys’ beauty.
Climbing Kangtega is considered technically challenging due to its steep, icy slopes and unpredictable weather conditions. While it is not as high as some of the other peaks in the region, it requires solid mountaineering skills and experience with high-altitude climbing. Climbing Kangtega requires careful planning, preparation, and adherence to safety protocols. It’s essential to be well-equipped, physically fit, and accompanied by experienced guides and support staff.
Route to Kangtega Expedition
There is a trail you can follow to summit Kangtega Peak. The trail passes from Lukla, Tashing Ongma, Osila Kharka, Thangnak, and to the base camp of Kangtega Peak, this route is 23.6Km and the climbing route is 13.3Km.
The summit push typically involves climbing from Base Camp to Camp 1, Camp 2, and possibly Camp 3 before making the final push to the summit. The ascent to the summit requires navigating steep slopes, crossing glaciers, and overcoming technical challenges. After reaching the summit, you’ll descend back to Base Camp, retracing your steps along the route. Depending on the conditions and team’s schedule, you may spend additional days at higher camps during the descent.
Looking forward
After a rich Himalayan trekking experience, our Kantega Peak trip will end at the Lukla airstrip descending through the traditional trade center Namche Bazaar.
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Nepalgram Adventure is glad to design your Kangtega Peak Climbing trip in Nepal as a complete Nepal travels with our experienced climbing/Trekking guides and expert staff for your satisfaction.
Costs
Spring Season $5600
Autumn $5400
Winter/Summer $5200
Kangtega Peak climbing cost details of Nepalgram Adventure
36 days trekking and climbing programs. Include Lodge, tent accommodations, Breakfasts, Lunch, Dinners, Porters’ High climbing guide & cook.
The price also includes fixed rope, main rope, ice crow, snow bar, ice hammer & all the group gears needed while climbing the peak.
Hotels in Kathmandu as per our itinerary are included. Transport, Climbing permit and insurance is included in the cost for Kangtega peak climbing.
We assure kind hearted and experienced staff who knows how-to trace the route on glacier route, high pass route, and how to fix the rope for ice climbing, and how to climb the Kangtega peak with minimal risk and precisely successful pattern.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1 – Arrival Kathmandu then Transfer to Hotel.
- Day 02-03: Stay in Kathmandu for paper work
- Day 04: Fly to Lukla (2800m), trek to Phakding (2640m).
- Day 05:Trek to Namche Bazaar (3446m). Overnight in lodge
- Day 06:Trek to Khumjung (3790m
- Day 07:Khumjung, acclimatization day.
- Day 08: Kangtega Base Camp.
- Day 09-29: Climbing Period
- Day 30: Cleaning up Base Camp.
- Day 31: Trek to Khumjung. Overnight in lodge
- Day 32: Trek to Phakding. Overnight in lodge
- Day 33: Trek to Lukla. Overnight in lodge.
- Day 34: Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to your Hotel
- Day 35: Free day in Kathmandu for shopping.
- Day 36: Final Departure to your Country.
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