Gyachung Kang Expedition Nepal

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Short info:

Lying in between two 8,000-metre peaks: Cho Oyu & Mt Everest, Gyachung Kang is the fifteenth highest peak in the world (7,952 m). Passing via several Himalayan villages and crossing the longest Ngozumpa glacier, we make a most memorable journey.

Cho Oyu Expedition

Overview:

The fifteenth highest peak in the world with an altitude of 7,952 m, Gyachung Kang lies between Cho Oyu and Mount Everest. It was first climbed in 1964 by Y. Kato, K. Sekizawa and Pasang Photo of a Japanese expedition where as the north face of the mountain was first climbed in 1999 by a Slovene expedition and was repeated by Yasushi Yamanoi in 2002.

Mt. Gyachung Kang expedition commence from Lukla after a spectacular mountain flight from Kathmandu. After landing at Lukla, we trek to Phakding. Next day we continue the classical route to Namche Bazaar where we will spend two nights at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization. Namche Bazaar is the gateway to the Everest and the main trading center for the Khumbu region. The town has a number of lodgings and stores catering to the needs of visitors as well as a number of internet cafés.

From Namche we take through Khumjung, Dole, Machhermo and Gokyo. Gokyo is a small village at the foot of Gokyo Ri and on the eastern shore of Gokyo Cho (Dudh Pokhari). The Gokyo village consisting of several huts is located at an elevation of 4,750 m making it one of the highest settlements in Nepal and in the world. From Gokyo Ri (5,357 m) we can have a breathtaking view of four 8,000-metre peaks: Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu.

Crossing the Ngozumpa glacier which is the longest glacier in the world, we head towards Gyachung Kang Base Camp (5,350 m). We spend a couple of days at the base camp for climbing training and acclimatization. Generally, three camps are set in the approach above the Gyachung Kang Base Camp to the summit. After the successful attempt, we retrace our path back to Lukla.

Itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
• Day 02: Preparation and official formalities.
• Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding. 
• Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar.
• Day 05: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar.
• Day 06: Trek to Khumjung.
• Day 07: Trek to Dole.
• Day 08: Trek to Macchermo.
• Day 09: Trek to Gokyo.
• Day 10: Ascent Gokyo Ri and back.
• Day 11: Trek to Ngozumba Tso.
• Day 12: Trek to Gyachung Kang Base Camp.
• Day 13-42: Climbing Period.
• Day 43: Base Camp cleaning.
• Day 44: Trek to Gokyo.
• Day 45: Trek to Khumjung. 
• Day 46: Trek to Phakding. 
• Day 47: Trek to Lukla.
• Day 48: Fly to Kathmandu.
• Day 49: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing.
• Day 50: Final Departure. Transfer to the airport.

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