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Kwangde Ri is also called Kongde Ri and Kwande on various maps. This difficult mountain forms an impressive multi-summited
ridge on the eastern end of the Lumding Himal, which in turn can be regarded as part of the Rolwaling Himal. Rising south-west
of Namche Bazaar above the Bhote Kosi river, the mountain's northern flank forms an impressive barrier that throws down evera
steep ridges to the north. On the south side of Kwongde Ri above Bhote
Koshi River, our plan is to built an Eco friendly Resort which will
carry on by the next following years.
It's glaciated southern
flank is more aloof. It is hidden at the northern end of the Lumding
Drangka, a high and remote valley bounded to the west by the tumbling
glaciers of Karyolung (6,511m), Khartang (6,853m) and Numbur (6,959m).
The Lumdring valley is rarely visited by trekkers or expeditions. At
the northern end of the valley the stream cascades down a natural rocky
barrier above which is a moraine-bound lake, the Tsho Og, at the snout
of the Limding Glacier. North of the Tsho Og, itself hidden in a huge
rocky cwm, is the massive Lumding Tsho Teng (5,151m). The routes on the
North Face are particularly difficult and reflect recent developments
in lightweight Himalayan climbing, with an emphasis on technical difficulty and a high degree of
commitment.
They have invariably been made by two climbers without support camps or
fixed ropes, although in at least one case a subsequent ascent has seen
a return to traditional siege style tactics with masses of fixed rope
and camps. Even the routes on the South Face are commiting and
difficult, although the climbing is more traditional in character.
Experienced climbers who are looking for rarely climbed and
challenging small peak in the Himalayas will find this peak very
attractive. Further Information to arrange a climb to this peak will be
provided on request.
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Baluwatar-4, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
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