Mt. Nojin Kangsang

About Mt. Nojin Kangsang
Trip Overview

Mt. Nojin Kangsang is not famous as other expedition in Tibet. It rises to 7,252m high avove sea leavel. It is located near to the large, scenic Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, one of the main Tibetan holy lakes. Noijin Kangsang was first climbed on 28 April 1986 by Chinese-Tibetan team from the South. Currently, most expeditions ascend it via the East ridge, which does not presents important technical difficulties and objective dangers. Recently, it has gained more attention with a few commercial expeditions attempting its summit each year.

This highest mountain lies at position of: Latitude: 28.94800°N & Longitude: 90.17800°E

Convenient Center(s): Lhasa

Entry: Zhangmu Exit: Lhasa

Normal Ascent Route: East Ridge

Caravan Route: Ktm-Zangmu-Tingri-Xigatse-BC

Noijin Kangsang is the closest major Himalayan peak to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. It belongs to the Lhagoi Kangri belt, a heteroclite juxtaposition of sub-ranges squeezed between the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) river to the north and the High Himalaya to the south, the mountain stands for a malevolent spirit living on the noble snowy mountain.The approach to Noijin Kangsang offers very fine view to the mountain from both the Northeast (approach via Gampa La) and Southwest (approach via Gyantse), but the mountain can also be spotted very briefly from the main road Shigatse-Lhasa along Brahmaputra River near Ringbuk.

Brief Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m.) airport, meet our staff, then transfer to Hotel..
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 04: Preparation for expedition and official trip briefing.
Day 05: Drive to Kodari and transfer to Zhangmu 2300m. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06: Zangmu – Tingri (4250m), by drive then transfer to Hotel.
Day 07: Tingri – Xigatse (3900m). by drive then transfer to Hotel.
Day 08: Xigatse – Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 09: At the Base Camp. Tented Camp
Day 10: Base Camp to ABC. Tented Camp
Day 11 – 27: Climbing period of Nojin Kangsang. Tented Camp
Day 28: BC – Gyanse (3600m). by drive then transfer to Hotel.
Day 30: Gyanse – Lhasa. by drive then transfer to Hotel.
Day 31: Lhasa – City Sightseeing by vehicle and over night at Hotel.
Day 32: Lhasa – City Sightseeing by vehicle and over night at Hotel.
Day 33: Drive to Gonger airport for Fly to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel Manang.
Day 34: Kathmandu Free.
Day 35: Last minute transfer to airport for onward journey

Cost Includes
Cost Excludes

All land transportation by private vehicle, (Airport /Hotel/Airport & trekking pick up & drop).
Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast basis at (3 Star Hotel) Hotel Manang.
Experience, professional Nepalese expedition crews; Advance Base Camp guide, Cook, Kitchen boys, and mountaineering gears till to the ABC.
Crews equipment charge, daily wages, expedition insurance and other facility will provided by our agency itself.
Tibet visa & Travel Permit for the expedition crews.
3 Major meals B/L/D (Full board basis) and Hotel accommodation while on the way to expedition as per programs Zhangmu, Nyalam & Tingri and Lhasa.
3 Major meals B/L/D during your stay in Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
Each person will get one North Face brand Tent and Mattress for Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
We provide Dining Tent, Tables, Chairs, Toilet Tent, Mess Tent, Shower Tent and Kitchen Tent at Chinese Base Camp and Advance Base Camp.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipments luggage or barrels allowed for expedition till to and from Base Camp and Advance Base Camp
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipments luggage or barrels is allowed on the way back to Advance Base Camp to Chinese Base Camp. (Expedition equipments luggage or barrels carried by Yak).
Kathmandu/ Zhangmu/ Chinese Base Camp/ Lhasa by tourist Mini Bus/Jeep/ Land Cruiser for members, Nepalese crews and Truck for the whole expedition gears.
Nojin Kangsang Expedition permit, Tibet group Visa and Travel Permit.
Liaison Officer and Interpreter for expedition till Chinese Base Camp.
Air Ticket: Lhasa/ Kathmandu.
Emergency Oxygen, Mask & regulator for Advance Base Camp.
Satellite Phone (Pay call service till ABC).
Gammo Bag for the life saving device, incase of altitude sickness for Member during the expedition.
Expedition T-shirts for each member with expedition label.
Medical Kit Box for Nepalese crews and simple medical service for members till ABC.

Airfare: To & from your country.
International airport departure tax.
Nepal entry visa and Re-entry visa fees.
Personal expedition climbing gears.
Major meals: Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Personal local transportation in Kathmandu and Tibet except above mentioned programs.
Personal travel medical and rescue insurance.
Emergency evacuation: Rescue Jeep US $ 700 to Zhangmu/Nepal border.
Personal medicines and First-Aid expenses.
Personal nature expenses.
All Drinks except tea and coffee.
Postage letter, Laundry service, Telephone calls and all other items of personal nature.
Walkie-Talkie.
Extra Yakman.
Garbage Deposit and Deposit fee will be not refunded if the climber don’t take back their garbage to BC.
Tips for Nepalese crews, etc.