Lhakpa Ri is remarkably positioned just across the glacier from Everest Base camp from Tibet side. Climbing Lhakpa Ri involves a similar itinerary to the initial phase of an expedition to the North Ridge of Everest. From Kathmandu, either drive directly to Ronphu Glacier or travel via Lhasa. We spend time acclimatizing at base camp before making the two-day hike to advance base camp (ABC), at about 6,300m.The ascent follows a shallow, snow-filled depression on the southwest flank, ascending low-angled snow for 600m, which steepens at mid-height to around 30-35°. After gaining the crest of the ridge close to the Lhakpa La, we turn south and follow the snow ridge to the summit.After returning to base camp, we complete the remainder of the Friendship Highway, driving along the northern side of the Himalaya range, again with views of Everest, Cho Oyu and numerous other peaks. The road eventually descends to the Friendship Bridge, where we cross into Nepal or to forbidden city to Lhasa.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 3: Preparation day in Kathmandu
Day 4: Drive to Kodari - Cross border & Zhangmu
Day 5: Zhangmu - Nyalam
Day 6: Nyalam - Tingri
Day 7: Tingri Acclimatized
Day 8: Tingri – Lhakpa Ri Base Camp
Day 9: Acclimatized day in Lhakpa Ri Base Camp
Day 10: Lhakpa Ri Base Camp to Middle Camp
Day 11: Middle Camp to Advance Base Camp
Day 12-26: Advance Base Camp (ABC). Climbing Period and returned back to Advance Base Camp
Day 27: Back to Tingri
Day 28-32: to Lhasa or back to Kathmandu.
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