Kyajo Ri Peak

Overview

Trip Facts

Difficulty

Moderate

Country

Nepal

Duration

23 Days

Altitude

6,186m (20,290 ft) M

Accommodation

Hotel/Lodge/Tent

Trip Start From

Kathmandu

Trip Ends At

Kathmandu

Climbing Route

Southwest Ridge

Kyajo Ri Peak is the perfect mountain for:

Scenic Approach Route culminating in a summit that offers breathtaking 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape.
Acclimatization trek through beautiful Thame Valley.
Cross Renjo La Pass (5,340m) for breathtaking Himalayan panoramas.
Visit traditional Gokyo village (4,790m).

Peak Overview

Kyajo Ri Peak The Hidden Gem of the Khumbu
Elevation: 6,186m (20,290 ft)
Location: Between Thame and Gokyo valleys, Khumbu region
Status: One of Nepal’s least explored trekking peaks
First Ascent: 2002 by Franco-British team
Climbing Grade: Semi-technical mixed climb
Authentic Adventure: Experience a seldom-climbed peak away from crowded routes
Technical Challenge: Mixed rock, snow and ice climbing comparable to Ama Dablam
Spectacular Approach: Acclimatization trek via Gokyo Valley and Renjo La Pass (5,340m)
Safe Route: Southwest ridge offers fewer objective hazards than other 6,000m peaks

Summit Day

Climbing Route – Southwest Ridge
Base Camp to Camp 1 (5,350m): Long non-technical walk on rough terrain
Camp 1 to Camp 2 (5,700m): Short but challenging scramble over scree and boulders
Camp 2 to Summit: 12 pitches of snow and ice climbing
Summit Push: Features 2 steep pitches at 60° gradient just below summit

Brief Itinerary

Day 01:

Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02:

In Kathmandu for official procedures and preparations.
Day 03:

Drive to Ramechap airport ( 5 hrs ) for a scheduled flight to Lukla (2840m). Meet with your crew and we start a moderate ascent to Phakding where we spend our first night. (2610m). O/N Lodge.
Day 04:

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) O/N Lodge.
Day 05:

At Namche Bazar exploration hike. Visit the Tourist Visitor Center and museum, or the Everest View Hotel . O/N Lodge.
Day 06:

Trek to Dole (4000m) O/N Lodge.
Day 07:

Trek to Machhermo (4470m) O/N Lodge.
Day 08:

Trek to Gokyo (4790m) O/N Lodge.
Day 09:

At Gokyo : Hike up to Gokyo Ri (5360m) for spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas. O/N Lodge.
Day 10:

Trek to Lungden via Renjo pass (5340m) O/N Lodge.
Day 11:

Trek to Thame (3820m). O/N Lodge.
Day 12:

Trek to Mende (3740m). O/N Camp.
Day 13:

Trek to Kyajo ri BC (4550m) O/N Camp.
Day 14:

Rest day and preparations for the climb.
Day 15:

Move to high camp (5300m).
Day 16:

Move to camp I (5700m).
Day 17:

Summit Kyajo ri (6186m) and descend to high camp.
Day 18:

Descend to Base camp.
Day 19:

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m) O/N Lodge.
Day 20:

Trek to Lukla. O/N Lodge.
Day 21:

Schedule flight: Lukla-Ramechap airport and drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 22:

Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 23:

International Departure.

Challenges

Perfect For: Climbers seeking to advance from basic peaks to more technical objectives.
Comparison: Often described as “Ama Dablam’s little brother” for its mixed climbing nature.
Experience Required: Basic mountaineering skills; ideal step before attempting major Himalayan peaks.

Package Details

Cost Includes:

Transfers airport-hotel-airport for Int. and domestic flights.
Hotel accommodation on room sharing and breakfast in Kathmandu as per itinerary.
Airfare Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu.
Standard lodge accommodation on room sharing basis with fixed meals during the trek. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Services of climbing/trekking guide, cook and porters.
Required climbing equipment, high tents, food and fuel, dining and kitchen tents, toilet tents.
Applicable government and local taxes, climbing permit, insurance for guides and porters.

Cost Excludes:

Expenses of personal nature, personal tips, alcoholic beverages, cold/soft drinks/mineral water, hot showers during the trek.
Meals in Kathmandu.
Travel insurance, personal medical expenses and rescue evacuation.
Personal trekking and climbing gears.
Any cost arising due to landslides, political disturbance, strikes, cancellation of flights, and deviation in program.
Tourist visa for Nepal and international flight to/from Kathmandu.