Kwangde peak climbing 6011m is a popular trekking peak in Khumbu Valley region. It is also known as Kwangde Ri and Kongde Ri. Its position dominates the Southwest area of Namche village the gateway to Everest. Kwangde peak is stands above the Bhote Koshi River a famous river in this region. The northern part of the mountain forms an impressive barrier having several steep ridges to the North. Kwangde peak is a technical and challenging trekking peak in the Everest region. It can be scaled via its South or North faces, with the North side offering very technical routes and the South face being largely unexplored and challenging as well.
The summit panorama extends across the Khumbu, from Ama Dablam and Makalu in the East, to Everest and Cho Oyu and includes the spectacular Rolwaling peaks, to the northwest. Since Kwangde peak has been open for climbing, numerous mountaineers successfully climbed this peak.
The caravan route to Kongde Peak starts after you take a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport. You then start trekking toward Phakding. This trekking trail takes you all the way through the Khumbu Region passing through beautiful rhododendron forests, famous monasteries, yak pasture lands, beautiful mountains, and rugged topography towards the Namche Bazaar. Kongde Peak is situated just above this famous Sherpa village Namche which is known as the gateway to the Khumbu region. The northern part of the Peak forms an impressive barrier having several steep ridges to the North. From Namche bazaar you start ascending up to Kongde base camp at an altitude of 4700m. From the Kongde Peak base camp you climb up through some glaciers and steep rocky faces to approach the summit of the peak.
Satori Adventures main objective is to provide quality service from an experienced climbing staff. With Satori you will have maximum enjoyment and an unforgettable trip in the Dhaulagiri region. Our first priority is always safety, we make all of our decisions around this priority. With our background in climbing and mountaineering logistics services we understand the requirements of independent climbers and employ climbing guides and base camp managers who are either Everest Summiteers or are certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Our staff will always have certifications in mountain skills such as: First aid, altitude/mountain sickness prevention and search and rescue training. We pride ourselves with our previous achievements and high customer satisfaction. Our services are on par with the best climbing service providers in Nepal and we are always striving to be even better. We have developed safe and smart systems in the mountains, working with many climbers and safety experts and from Europe and North America. We request that climbers have previous experience in rock/ice climbing techniques and know how to use ice axe, crampons and ascend and descend on fixed lines.
Satori requests that the client has good physical fitness, a list of experience on British hill hikes, several base camp treks and some knowledge of rock & Ice climbing.
Highest access: 6,011m / 19,721ft
First Ascent: First summitted in 1975
Duration: 16 Days
Group Size: 01-10 Person
Co-ordinates: 27°48'01''N, 86°38'02''E
Location: Khumbu Region
Country: Nepal
Airport: Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure From: Kathmandu (KTM)
Grade: AD. Assez Difficile
Accommodation: Tourist standard to Five star as request
Meals: B/B plan in Kathmandu and Full board accommodation during the climbing
Transportation: Car, Jeep, Flight
Best season: Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November)
Major Activity: Trekking/Mountaineering
Include Activity: Scenic mountain flight to Lukla
Culture: Sherpa, Tamang
Mode of Travel: Teahouse/Camping
Climbing route: Southeast, Northwest
Himalayan sights: Everest, Lhotse, Thamserku