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Abi Peak, also called Cholo & Kangchung, a Nepal Mountainering Association climbing peak

  
Abi Peak, previously called Cholo and Kangchung has been recently opened for climbing. Abi sister peaks can be reached by Kangchung La. They can be considered as technical and utmost suitable as an intensive training ground for future major 8000m peaks. The itinerary guarantees proper acclimatization and improves considerably your chances of success.
Mount Abi Peak, previously called Cholo & Kangchung, a Nepal Mountaineering Association Climbing Peak
6.097m - 20.005ft
 
Key Information:
Trip Duration: 15 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 12
 
Best Climbing Months
SPRING Mar > May
AUTUMN Sept > Nov
 
Location
Mahalangur-Solukhumbu
27°44'27"
86°58'18"
 
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Abi Peak, previously called Mount Cholo, a Nepal Mountaineering Association climbing peak
   
Abi Peak, previously called Moung Kangchung, a Nepal Mountaineering Association climbing peak
   
Gokyo ri gives one of the best views of Mount Everest Gokyo Lake seen from Gokyo Ri
   
Glacier seen from Ngozumba Tso with view on Abi Peaks (Cholo & Kangchung), Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest Thangnak (Dragnag) your starting point for Chola Pass and Abi Peak base camp
   
Mount Cho Oyu seen from Ngozumpa Glacier when crossing to Thangnak on the Cho La trail Mount Cholatse on the way down from Cho La after sumitting Abi Peak
   
Mount Ama Dablam and Pheriche valley seen after passing Dzongla on the crossing with Mt. Everest base camp trail Mount Kangtega, another Nepal Mountaineering Association climbing peak
   
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From Kathmandu, you enjoy an exciting flight to Lukla (2860m, 9384ft). Trek  to Phakding. (2622m, 8603ft). Overnight in lodge.
2

Trek to Namche Bazar (3340m, 10959ft).  Sagarmatha National Park has its entrance here and you will have to show your permit. Namche Bazar is the largest village and the administrative center of the Khumbu region. Overnight in lodge.
3

Trek to Khumjung (3790m, 12435ft),  called the green valley. Visit the local Khumjung Gompa, the school, hike to Kunde and visit the hospital and the Gompa. Overnight in lodge.
4

Trek to Dole (4040m, 13255ft). Leaving Khumjung you have a choice of two trails up to Mong La.  After steep down to Phortse Tanga. From Phortse Tanga on the trail to Dole is a gradual ascent up the valley passing through patches of birch and rhododendron forest where the elusive musk deer can sometimes be seen. Overnight in tented camp.
5 Trek to Machermo (4410m, 14469ft). Walking along the alpine meadow with yaks and alpine high land birds and flowers, with view of Cho Oyu (8153m, 26750ft) in the North.
6 Trek to Gokyo Lakes (4750m, 15585ft). The path emerges at a small bridge over the Dudh Kosi, now only a clear stream and marks the first of the Gokyo Lakes, populated with its amazing high altitude ducks. The second Gokyo Lake is a lot larger.S Just before Gokyo, there is a chautara covered with prayer flags. From here you can see Gokyo village. Overnight in tented camp.
7

Hiking to Gokyo Ri (5,333m, 17498ft) and back to Gokyo Lake. There are stunning views of the upper Gokyo valley, the massive Ngozumpa Glacier and an incredible panoramic view of the whole Khumbu Himalayas, such as giants as Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu and Mt. Gychung Kang can be seen. After breakfast, trek  to Tagnag (4661m, 15293ft). Cross the crevassed glacier and reach the lateral moraine on the far side, and you'll have the earth under your feet again. The village is just below a small cliff. Overnight in tented camp.
8 Trek to Abi Peak Base Camp (5350m - 17553ft). Overnight in tented camp.
9 High Camp (5600m - 18374ft). Overnight in tented camp.
10

Summit Mt. Abi Peak (6097m - 20005ft) and return to Base Camp. Overnight in tented camp.
11 Reserve day. Overnight in tented camp.
12

Trek to Pheriche (4280m, 140439ft). Crossing Chola Pass (5368m -17612ft). Overnight in lodge.
13 Trek to Namche Bazar. Overnight in lodge.
14 Trek to Lukla. Overnight in lodge.
15 Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
 
 Costs:
2-3 Pax 4-6 Pax 7-10 Pax 11-12 Pax
       
€  per person €  per person €  per person €  per person
 Extra Costs:

Sagarmatha National Park Fee

 € 11 per person
Scheduled flight: KTM-Lukla-KTM

€ 161 per person (rate subject to change)

Climbing allowance of high altitude sherpa (HAS)

 € 174 per climbing Sherpa to be divided equally between climbers.

Climbing permit fee for Abi Peak as per the following group size:

1 - 4 persons                                           

 € 243 only

5 - 8 persons                                              

€ 243 plus € 28 per person
9 - 12 persons                                                 € 355 plus € 17 per person

Note: Maximum number of members in a team 12 persons.
 Costs include:
Costs does not include:
  • Accommodation at local lodges with local food as per itinerary
  • All inclusive full board tented trek with food, foam mattresses, sleeping tent, toilet tent
  • Transportation from/to Kathmandu of all equipment, food, staff and porters
  • Service of guide
  •  Service of porters while on trek (15kg personal equipment maximum per member)
  • Local taxes, guide/porters insurance
  • Domestic airport departure taxes

  • Transfers hotel - domestic airport- hotel
  • International flights
  • Entry visa to Nepal
  • Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport
  • International Airport Departure Tax
  • Accommodation and food in Kathmandu
  • Alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks, mineral water, laundry, postage, telephone calls, and all other expenses of personal nature.
  • Personal travel, medical and rescue insurance.
  • Personal high altitude climbing gear (boots, harness, jumar, crampons, ice axe, etc)
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