Tukuche Peak Expedition
- 28 Days
Adult
Description
Duration
28 Days
Group Size
1-10+
Tukuche Peak Expedition Overview
Included
- To ensure your safety and provide a smooth arrival experience, Asian Adventures offers complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off services for both international and domestic arrivals and departures.
- Representatives of Asian Adventures will be waiting for you at the airport with an Asian Adventures banner and your name placard for easy identification. The representative will also carry an official company ID card for verification.
- According to the trekking package itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges three nights of accommodation in Kathmandu in your selected hotel category, ranging from tourist-standard to five-star hotels.
- Asian Adventures provides experienced, government-authorized (licensed) high-altitude trekking guides throughout the trekking period.
- Surface transportation required during the trek and in major cities, as specified in the itinerary, is included.
- As per the itinerary, Asian Adventures arranges regular domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu for trekking members and guides.
- During the trek, Asian Adventures provides comfortable accommodation in carefully selected tea houses (excluding chain hotels).
- Most lunches are taken along the trekking route, while breakfast and dinner are served at the tea house where you stay overnight. Asian Adventures provides clean and freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with tea or coffee, from the tea house menu throughout the trek.
- To ensure your comfort and protection from cold weather, we provide clean and warm down jackets and sleeping bags during the trek.
- Asian Adventures allows up to 15 kg of personal trekking equipment per person, carried by porters, yaks, or mules during the trekking period.
- Since Everest Base Camp lies within the Sagarmatha National Park area, Asian Adventures provides all required national park permits.
- The Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) permit is mandatory for trekking in the Everest region. Asian Adventures arranges this permit for all trekkers.
- First-aid medical kits are provided for both trekkers and staff to ensure health and safety during the journey.
- Communication is an important safety factor in remote Himalayan regions. Therefore, Asian Adventures equips trekking guides with satellite phones for emergency situations.
- During your trek, Asian Adventures ensures clean, nutritious, and freshly prepared meals at tea houses.
- The quoted package price includes all official service charges, government fees, taxes, and VAT. There are no hidden costs beyond the stated price.
- Before departing Kathmandu, we invite you to join us for a farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural performance. This provides a wonderful opportunity to experience Nepali culture and traditions.
- As a souvenir of your Himalayan adventure, Asian Adventures will present you with an Asian Adventures T-shirt, Pashmina, and company brochure before your departure.
Excluded
- Kathmandu offers a wide variety of high-quality restaurants serving Nepali and international cuisine. Therefore, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except the farewell dinner provided by Asian Adventures) are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the client.
- Personal expenses such as snacks, packed foods, chocolates, energy bars, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcoholic beverages, and cigarettes during the trek are not included. These items can be purchased individually according to personal preference.
- Expenses related to personal trekking equipment, laundry services, gratuities (tips), telephone calls, mobile services, internet usage, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and other personal communication services are not included in the package.
- Trekking in the Himalayas is an adventurous activity conducted in remote mountain regions. For your safety, all participants must obtain comprehensive travel insurance before arriving in Nepal. The insurance policy should cover emergency helicopter evacuation, medical treatment, hospitalization, and other related expenses.
- International airfare to and from Nepal and the Nepal tourist visa fee are not included in the package cost and must be arranged by the traveler.
- Any additional expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, including natural disasters, adverse weather conditions, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, flight delays or cancellations, and changes in government regulations, are not included in the package cost.
- Costs associated with additional staff or services requested beyond those specified in the package are not included and will be charged separately.
- Any services not specifically listed under the "Package Includes" section will be considered additional services and will incur extra charges.
- Tipping is not included in the package price. Tipping guides, porters, and support staff is a customary practice in Nepal's trekking industry and is greatly appreciated as recognition of their hard work and service. The amount is entirely at the discretion of the client.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu
On your arrival day, we'll greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and drop you off at the hotel. We advise resting and preparing for your journey for a half-day. We will meet at our office in Thamel and help you with the final preparations for the trek.
Day 2-3 - Rest and preparation day and briefing
Rest and preparation day for assignment & briefing before departure from Kathmandu.
Day 4 - Drive from Kathmandu to Syprubeshi (1460m/4790ft, 7hrs)
After having breakfast early in the morning, you drive from Kathmandu to Syprubeshi (1460m/4790ft) overnight at tea house accommodation .
Day 5 - Drive from Syprubeshi to Kerung height (3200m/10499ft, 7hrs)
Early in the morning drive from Syprubeshi to Kerung border (2000m/6562ft) after immigration formalities at the border crossing, you drive to Kerung height (3200m/10499ft)-02hrs drive jeep. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 6 - Drive from Kerung to Tingri (4300m/ 14108ft, 3hrs)
After breakfast drive from Kerung to Tingri (4,300m) which takes three hours. Overnight in hotel.
Day 7 - Rest day at Tingri for acclimatization and hike (5000m/ 16404ft, 6hrs)
Rest day at Tingri for acclimatization. Our guide will lead team up a local hill to 5,000m with great views of Cho Oyu.
Day 8 - Drive from Tingri to Chinese Base Camp (5150m/ 16896ft)
Trek from Manang to Khangsar (3734m) 5 hrs.Lodge accommodation.
Day 9-11 - Rest and Acclimatization at Chinese Base Camp
Rest and acclimatization at Chinese Base Camp (5,150m). Prepare and arrange yaks to go to Advance Base Camp via middle camp.
Day 12 - Trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5700m/ 18700ft, 6hrs)
After breakfast, trek from Chinese Base Camp to Middle Camp (5,700m) which takes five to six house hours. Overnight in camp.
Day 13 - Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp (6485m/ 21273ft, 6hrs)
Trek from Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp of Everest (6,485m.) Prepare camp overnight in camp
Day 14-28 - Climbing period (summit of Lakpa-Ri Expedition) (7045m/23,113ft)
Climbing period (summit of Lakpa-Ri Expedition) (7045m/23,113ft)
Day 29 - Clean advance base camp and trek to Chinese Base Camp (5150m/ 16896ft, 7hrs)
Preparation for returning (clean advance base camp) and trek to Chinese Base Camp. Bring down all equipment by Yak.
Day 30 - Clean BC, trek to Middle camp and drive to Tingri (4348m/14268ft, 6hrs)
Preparation to returning (Clean Base Camp) and trek to Middle camp (5200m/17125ft.) and then drive to Tingri (4,348m/14,268 ft).
Day 31 - Drive from Tingri to Kerung border (2000m/ 6562ft, 8hrs)
Early in the morning drive from Tingri (4348m/14268ft) to Kerung border (2000m/6562ft) overnight at hotel accommodation.
Day 32 - Drive to Kathmandu via Kerung Border (3200m/10499ft, 8-9hrs)
Early in the morning drive via Kerung border, finish immigration formalities to cross the border and then drive to Kathmandu,transfer to hotel..
Day 33 - Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Free day at Kathmandu and farewell dinner in the evening
Day 34 - Final Departure
Drop at the airport for final departure. (service: Airport drop service )
Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
A mountain cannot be labeled as entirely “safe” or “unsafe” on its own. However, in general terms, the Lakpa Ri expedition is considered less risky than some of the other peaks because it features an established route and fewer objective dangers, such as rock-fall or avalanche risk. Lakpa Ri is relatively safe peak. Altitude can pose challenges on all of these mountains.
Helicopter evacuation is not possible in Tibet in emergencies but is possible in Nepal, though the ease of evacuation varies, with some peaks being more accessible than others.
We have already outlined general fitness and other requirements for Lakpa Ri climbing above. Climbing a 7,000 m peak in the Himalayas is for those who have climbed peaks earlier, and has good exposure on using an ice axe, climbing on fixed ropes, and using crampons on snow and ice terrain.
If you are considering climbing Lakpa Ri, ask yourself a few important questions: Am I physically fit enough to withstand high-altitude and some technical climbing in the Himalayas? Am I technically capable of handling expected terrain and conditions?
Lakpa Ri Base Camp at 5,150 m (16,896 ft) can be reached on a drive, making this climb the most accessible. The trail to the Interim Camp at 6,100m (20,300 ft) is along the valley below the East Rongbuk Glacier. You follow the ‘magic highway’ and reach to the western side moraine of the glacier to the Advanced Base Camp is set at 6,485m (21,276 ft). From Advance Base Camp you climb across the glacier and then climb Lakpa Ri from south-west face and return to ABC.
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