MT. KULA KANGRI - 7538 M |
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EXPEDITION DATE
12 SEPTEMBER 2008
13 APRIL 2009
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MT. Kula Kangri located at 90.6 E & 28.2 N towers on the main ridge line of the middle section of the Himalayas. Rising 7536m above sea level, it has 6 neighboring peaks of over 7000 m in Lhozhang of the Tibet region. To it southeast stand Kula Kangri II (7548 m) and Kula Kangri III (7384m) while to the northeast are the 7221 m high Karejiang I and 7045 m Karejiang II. Joining Kula Kangri in west is the giant peaks of 7126 m. Viewed in the distance, the group of peaks stand by each other, just like a gigantic protective screen of wall. Bedrocks and precipices are towering like a wall and rising steeply while four glaciers are across the valley, with two as long as 10 kilometers on the north side. With the harsh climate, low temperature and high range of daily temperature & strong wind. The best time for mountaineering activities is generally between April and May or in the months of September and October.
The route line leading to Kula Kangri: It takes a total of 260 km from Lhasa pass Nakartse to reach the base camp in Moinda (4490 m). It is necessary to obtain permit to climb Mt. Kula (Gulha) Kangri.
The team must sign up at least 70 days prior to expedition departure.
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- EXPEDITION SYNOPSIS - |
Elevation in meter |
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7538 m |
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Range |
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Himalaya |
Sub-range |
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Tibet- himalaya |
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Tibet |
Difficulty |
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Major Expedition |
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April- May /Oct - Nov |
Trailhead |
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Zangmu |
Nearest airport |
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Kathmandu- Nepal |
Optional extension |
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Available |
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- EXPEDITION PROGRAM |
While in Kathmandu our expedition includes 05 nights on twin sharing with breakfast in total (extra nights are subject to extra payment of USD 40 per night.
In Tibet, expedition covers stay in all the hotel as per program on full board basis. If the team desire to spend additional days for better acclimatization it is subject to extra charges directly payable to Liaison officer.
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- BASE CAMP APPROACH |
There are different way to approach to the base camp of Kula Kangri: But we normally do in two different ways:
Our Kula Kangri expedition commence flying in to Lhasa and then concludes the expedition at Kathmandu by exiting Tibet via Zangmu border. |
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, picked from airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Preparation for expedition and Chinese visa
Day 03: Fly to Gongar airport, transfer to Lhasa
Day 04-05 : Lhasa sightseeing + acclimatization
Day 06 : Drive to Nakartsa/Gyantse
Day 07 : Drive to Base Camp
Day 08 -09 : Base camp; side trip for acclimatization
Day 10- 11 : Trek to Advance Base camp
Day 12- 27 : Mt. Kula Kangri climbing period
Day 28 : Clear Base camp.
Day 29 : Drive to Xigaste
Day 30 : Drive to Tingri
Day 31 : Drive to Nayalam
Day 32 : Cross border. Drive to Kathmandu
Day 33 : In Kathmandu Cross border. Drive to Kathmandu
Day 34 : Transfer to airport on schedule flight timeDay 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, pick up from airport |
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Routes & Camps |
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Kula Kangri Base Camp: 4500 m
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Kula Kangri advance base camp: 5260 m
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Camp 1: 5700 m
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Camp 2: 6200 m
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Camp 3: 6790 mp 4: 7250 m (optional)
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Kula Kangri: 7554 m
email at info@lobenexpeditions.com for complete route details. |
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Maximum durations: 35 days |
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- TIER PRICING |
Loben Expedition works best with a small group of people. In order to operate these small groups, our trips are priced according to the number of full-price passengers on the trip. We initially invoice you at the highest tier level price (the smallest group size we can operate). If the price drops due to an increase in group size, you will be refunded the difference. |
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- BASE CAMP SERVICE INCLUDES |
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Mt. Kula Kangri peak permit, registration fee & Travel permit
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Group Chinese visa & visa fee
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Chinese custom and immigration clearances
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One way FLIGHT TICKET to Lhasa
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04 nights in Kathmandu on twin sharing BB basis
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Border transport by private bus/jeep.
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Jeep from border– BC and back
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Truck to carry equipment and expedition supply
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Hotel accommodation in Tibet en route on full board
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Yaks to carry equipment and expedition supply
- Load allowance of 40 kg per team member on yak.
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Experienced Cook and kitchen boys
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Tent for ABC (single occupancy) with mattress
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Group dining tents for BC & ABC
- Comfortable ABC set up
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All meals hygienic & varieties at BC & ABC
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Solar panel with battery for power supply & recharging at BC & ABC.
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Walkie-talkie at BC/ABC, Satellite phone on per call payment basis
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Guidance and arrangement of other requirements
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Celebration meal, sightseeing in Kathmandu.
- Oxygen with mask set for medical purpose at ABC
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Complete first aid box, Insurance of staffs
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Pooja (ritual ceremony) in Kathmandu & Base camp
- All airport/hotel transfer
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- NOT INCLUDES |
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Service above Advance Base Camp
- Exrtra yaks payment, if personal load is above 40 kg.
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Medical and personal high risk insurance,
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Nepal visa/re-entry visa fees
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Personal climbing gears.
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Cost of electronic appliances
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Cost of emergency evacuation
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Tips to local staff & cook
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- OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO LHASA |
If the team wish to conclude the expedition by flying out of Lhasa then the cost of optional extension will be apllied, which will be USD 1000 exta per person including the return flight ticket from Lhasa to Kathmandu.
The expedition can make a side trip to Everest Base camp, Cho-Oyu base camp or Advance Base camp if you wish. |
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- SUPPORT/BC TEAM |
Family, friends & sponsors are welcome to join the our Mt. Cho-Oyu expedition as support members. Support members can reach as far as the foot of North col approx. 300 m above Advance base camp and can make lots of side trip in and around base camp.
The cost of per support member is USD 3000 and includes flight ticket to Lhasa, hotel in Kathmandu, all entry fees, Chinese visa fee, meals, transports & tents at base camp and advance base camp. The cost is based on Ex. Kathmandu & entering and exit Tibet via Zangmu.
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- CHARGES FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE |
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CLIMBING SHERPA - USD 3500 PER SHERPA
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POISK OXYGEN - USD 350 PER BOTTLE
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MASK SET - USD 350 (PURCHASE)
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MASK SET - USD 150 (RENTAL)
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EPI GAS - USD 10 PER CAN
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- For (*.pdf) complete expedition details, inclusion, additional service charges, conditions & equipment list please emaill at loben@lobenexpeditions.com |
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