Kyajo Ri Expedition 17 Days

The Kyajo Ri Expedition is an important mountaineering endeavor aimed at summiting Kyajo Ri, a prominent peak in the Khumbu region of Nepal, located to the east of Mount Everest. At 6,186 meters (20,297 feet), Kyajo Ri is a challenging but less-climbed peak compared to the iconic giants of the region, offering a mix of technical difficulty and remote alpine conditions.

Here's a general itinerary for a Kyajo Ri Expedition:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu – Lukla (2,860 meters)

Day 3: Lukla – Namche Bazaar (3,440 meters)

Day 4: Acclimatization Day in Namche Bazaar

Day 5: Namche Bazaar – Thame (3,820 meters)

Day 6: Thame – Kyajo Ri Base Camp (4,900 meters)

Day 7-9: Acclimatization and Preparation at Base Camp

Day 10-12: Kyajo Ri Summit Push (6,186 meters)

• Weather permitting, begin the summit attempt.

• The climb will typically follow the northwest ridge or another established route.

• Start early (2 AM or 3 AM) to make the summit by late morning.

• The summit day will involve technical climbing, requiring ice axes, crampons, and roping techniques.

• Reach the summit of Kyajo Ri (6,186 meters).

• After summiting, descend back to Base Camp for rest.

• Total duration for summit push: 2-3 days (depending on acclimatization and weather).

Day 13-15: Return Trek to Thame/Namche Bazaar

Day 16: Namche Bazaar – Lukla

Day 17: Lukla – Kathmandu

Trip Outline