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Trip Length : 15 Days
Grade : Strenuous - (Peak
Climbing)
Start in : Kathmandu
Ends in : Kathmandu
Group Size : Maximum 12
Accommodation : Hotel &
Camping
Transportation : Bus
Maximum Altitude : 5825m
Price Includes :
• Full board camping trek,
• English speaking local expert
guide, porters
• National Park Fees, Peak permit,
• 3 nights’ accommodation at 3 star
hotel in Kathmandu on double room
sharing with breakfast.
• All guided sightseeing tour in
Kathmandu and entry fees.
• Airport transfers and escort
• Equipment clothing for porter &
staffs, Local climbing Sherpas,
• Insurance for all staff & porters,
Rope, Ices crow, Snow bar and Gammov
bag (altitude
chamber).
Price Excludes :
• International flight & departure
tax
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
• Personal climbing gears &
clothing, (available on hire).
• Tips, any expenses of personal
nature, client's insurance
INFORMATION
On the way from Langtang to Kyangjin,
you will see a perfectly shaped
snowy peak, which is situated
slightly south of Naya Kanga
(5,844m). seen from the southwest,
Urkema peak almost looks like Ama
Dablam, which is situated in the
Everest region. However, from the
southeast – the side we approached
the 5,800m peak – the summit appears
like a snowy cone, with a perfect
ridge to be climbed on its southeast
side.
The best base for the climb is the
village of Kyangjin (3,900m), which
is a good place to acclimatize.
Surrounded by majestic peaks such as
Langtang Lirung, Naya Kangga and
Dorje Lakpa, Kyangjing is about
2.5–hours walk from Langtang village
(3,480m). Once you get there it is
best to take it easy, drink plenty
of fluids and rest. You can visit
Nepal’s first cheese factory, which
was set up with Swiss technical
assistance in 1965, and is now
government-run.
A good peak to acclimatize for the
climb is Tserko Ri (4,984M). It is
situated like an island just north
of Kyangjin and is regarded as one
of the most rewarding day trips.
From Kyangjin, it takes about 3-4
hours. Just follow the upper trail
out of the village, cross the river
and climb up the ridge to your left.
From the top, which is awash with
color due to the prayer flags, you
can see Kyangjin Peak and Kyimoshung,
with Langtang Lirung towering above
them. To the northeast, you’ll see
the Yala Glacier and Yala Peak.
Across the main valley, Naya Kanga
dominates the scenery, with Urkema
Peak peeping up behind its southwest
ridge.
Route description to Urkema Peak
High Camp – about 7 hours from
Kyanjing – ascent 1,270 metres
Leave Kyangjin towards Langtang
village. After about 200 metres
(Latitude: 28’1245.6/ Longitude:
85’3406.4) the path splits. Take the
left path that leads past a big
boulder, which the Nepal
Mountaineering Association equipped
with five rock climbing routes in
2001. Follow the stream meandering
through the meadows to your left
until you get to a metal bridge.
Cross the bridge and turn right
following another little stream. You
will see a few abandoned stone
houses to your right. Cross the
stream and head towards an ancient
forest and make your way through
beautiful rhododendrons and fir
trees, following a small yak trail.
Follow the trail on mixed ground
until you get to a small wooden
bridge. After the bridge, the path
contours around the hillside. Ascend
through a thick rhododendron forest
up to a ridge, where you will find
six nomad houses (Latitude:
28’1207.2/Longitude: 85’3246.7). On
the Schneider map these houses are
marked as Pangame Long at 3,940
metres.
Just above the houses, the yak trail
continues to the east leading
through the rhododendrons. Cross
another little stream and head
towards the ridge to the left of the
slope. There are several yak trails,
but you might end up cutting through
the shrubs. Continue up the ridge
through dense shrubbery until you
get to two big cairns at 4,135
metres (Latitude:
28’1125.4/Longitude: 85’3249.2).
From the cairns continue straight up
heading towards the big, black
triangular peak until you get to the
top of the ridge at 4,430 metres
(Latitude: 85’3244.4).
Keep to the left of the rocky peak –
the path follows a dried river bed,
leading over rocky terrain up to
another ridge (Latitude: 28’1111.9)
Longitude: 85’3240.5).
From here, you will get the first
good glimpse of the beautiful
mushroom-shaped snowy peak peeping
up behind a rocky ridge. Ascend the
steep, snowy ridge on your right
side, which will require cutting
steps. Once on top, you will get to
an open space, which is a perfect
spot to set up high camp at about
4,900 metres (Latitude:
28’1045.7/Longitude: 25’3228.3).
To the north, you have a magnificent
view of Langtang Lirung, Langshisa
Ri and Xixapangma in Tibet. To the
south, the impressive south face of
Naya Kanga (5,844 metres) is
towering above you.
The Climb ( High Camp to summit
takes about 7 hours). Ascent about
1,000 mertres
From high camp, cross the rocky
field and climb up about 50 meters
until you get to a rocky slab on the
right. From there, ascend the snowy
30 degree slop (crampons are
recommended) that leads to a
glacier, which soon becomes a large
glacial bowl. Zigag your way up,
always keeping to the right. Aim
towards the rock face to the west.
From here, the slope gets a little
bit steeper – about 40 degrees. A
fixed rope is recommended for
groups. Stay on the ice and climb
around the rocks until you get to
the top of the ridge at about 5,500
meteres. From here, traverse east
until you reach the southeast ridge
of the mountain. Ascend the ridge at
about 50 degrees until you get to
the top. Descend by the same route.
Summit: Beden Powell Peak (5, 825
metres)
Principal Camps: High Camp (4, 900
m) – about 7.5 hours from kyanjing
Grade: Alpine Grade PD
GRADE & FITNESS (Trek Portion)
These treks are considered moderate
and safe. On the Trek that goes to
Base Camp of the Baden Powell Peak
the detour to High Camp could be
little bit strenuous since it covers
a long day and reaches the height of
3940 m. Participants should be
little more conscious about Acute
Mountain Sickness on this Trek, You
can expect to be walking for around
4 – 6 hours a day. These Treks are a
perfect introduction to trekking in
Nepal. The activity level is fairly
easy but don't expect it to be all
easy going, there will still be some
big hills to climb as well as the
well-known 'Nepali flat' – a little
bit up and a little bit down.
TREK STYLE & SUPPORT
These Treks are organized in ‘Tea
House Style’, using local Tea Houses
& Lodges for food and accommodation.
The Baden Powell Trek is based on
local ‘Home Stay Program’ as
developed by Nepal Tourism Board. On
both Treks, Your Breakfast and
Dinner shall be served by the
Lodges/Homes that you stay whereas,
Lunch shall be served at restaurants
on the trail. Your meals shall be as
simple, ‘South Asian, style
consisting of Rice, Dal, Curries,
Noodles, Chapatis, etc.
For the climbing Section, there
shall be a Team of Sherpas who would
fix the Camps previously and help in
every aspect to cater full course of
meals during the stay at Base Camp
and High Camp. So, you could assume
that the Climbing Part above
Kyanjing is on a full service basis
supported by our Sherpa Staffs.
SUPPORT CREW
There will be a Guide assigned by
Nepal Scouts who would be leading
your Trek as well as organizing
Accommodation and Food. He shall be
helping you with information
regarding the area or any other
assistance that is required. Porters
are hired to carry your main
baggage. There will be number of
Sherpas on the Climbig part waiting
with a ‘ready made’ Camp Site who
would provide you all necessary
supports.
A TYPICAL DAY ON A TREK
A typical day begins with a hot cup
of tea served at about 7 am. After
packing our bags and having a good
breakfast, we set off on the
morning's walk. you need to carry
the day pack on your own whereas;
porters shall be carrying the main
bags. Please make sure the water
bottle is filled before leaving. The
afternoon's walk is generally
shorter and we arrive at camp in
time for afternoon tea. The
remainder of the afternoon can be
spent exploring the nearby villages,
doing a bit of washing or simply
relaxing with a good book. On some
days, we will arrive at camp by
lunchtime and the entire afternoon
will be free.
Dinner is usually served between 6
and 7pm. After dinner, the evening
will often be spent playing cards
and talking with the local crew, or
perhaps even joining in some singing
and dancing, before heading off to
the room for a well-earned sleep. |