Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition

Trip Duration

28 Days

Trip Grade

Hard

Highest Altitude

6,966m

Accommodation

Lodge/Tea House

Transportation

Flight/Private Vehicle

Group Size

2-9 max

Best Season

Spring/Autumn

Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition Overview

Mount Dorje Lakpa lies at the elevation of 6988m and is east of Langtang valley and south of Shishapangma (Tibet). Dorje Lakpa is one of the challenging yet very popular destinations in the Langtang region which was off-limits to the climbers until 1981. Mount Dorje is visible from Kathmandu and also from Nagarkot when the weather is very clear and it is very well known for its elegant pyramid shape. The trail passes through Nepalese villages, Rhododendron forests, pines, bamboo, and other floras.

The first successful climb was made by a Japanese expedition in the late 1960s through the west ridge. Again in 1992, Carlos Buhler made a solo climb of Dorje Lakpa. Having known for its high avalanche risk, this mountain receives challenges in seeking the climber’s attention. The route to Dorje Lakpa begins from Kyanjin Gompa, heading towards Dorje Lakpa base camp. This peak climbing is definitely for experienced and skilled mountaineers. Gears like ice ax, harness, ropes, and crampons are used to Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition.

This trek/climb takes 30 days including climbing days and with proper rest. Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition cost around 6000-6,500$Including permits, travel insurance, transportation, food and accommodation, gears, clothing etc.

Highlights of Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition

  • Explore the elegant pyramid-shaped mountain peak
  • Wonderful views of Langtang Himalayan ranges, jugal Himal, Nayakang peak, and many more.
  • Experience the ancient Tibetan and Bon Po culture.
  • Explore cultural and traditional Langtang valley and hospitality of Tamang people.

Outline Itinerary

Trip Map

Best season to visit

The season and weather are very important parts of this climb. Dorje Lakpa is very well known for its unpredictable avalanche. The best season to climb Dorje Lakpa is spring, (March to May) and autumn (September to December) which offers you beautiful views of Rhododendrons forest and views of mountains. The roads are in the best condition and the days are warmer. These 2 season comes with fewer challenges. Monsoon season (July and August) also known as summer receives a lot of rainfall and the trails are slippery and muddy also with low chances of landslides. It is extremely cold and windy in the winter season but with necessary precaution, you can still climb Dorje Lakpa.

Other requirements

Travel insurance- you can always purchase your travel insurance. It usually costs around 150$(15000 NRS) good for 30 days. It is important to mention or cover high altitudes since trekkers sometimes really need to be evacuated from a helicopter. You need to know travel Insurance depends on the details you have provided that’s why it’s important to notify them earlier about the altitudes you will be reaching.

Visas/ passports – foreigners other than Indians need to have valid visas and passports before visiting Nepal. The passport must hold a minimum of 6 months of visa validity from their date of arrival. They can have the Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport.

Packing List

Clothing and equipment

Travel wallet Climbing shocks
Backpack Thermals tops/bottoms
Duffel bag Synthetic underwear
Trekking boots Synthetic climbing/trekking pants
Trekking shocks Insulated pants
Light weight sneakers Shell pants(water proof)
Medium weight Gaiters(water proof) Medium weight long john tops
Foot powder Synthetic pile jacket
Down booties Down jacket
Double insulated climbing boots Shell jacket (light weight waterproof)
Heavy gaiters  Down parka
Buff neck gaiters Face mask
Fleece gloves Winter/summer hat
Climbing gloves Glacier glasses 
Chemical hand warmers and foot warmers Dark goggles
Climbing pack Double length and single length sling
Lightweight harness Climbing ascender 
Locking/non-locking carabiners Prusik cord
Helmet Alpine ice axe
Point crampons Figure 8 and Rappel device
Trekking poles Backpack cover
Down sleeping bag Sleeping pads
Batteries Headlamps
Water bottles Camera
Thermos Charger/adapter 
Water purification tablets  Power banks
Travel towel Safety kit 
Hand sanitizer Suns cream and lip balm
Altitude sickness medicine  Wash kit
Cup, bowl, spoon  Trash bags and tissue papers

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Group Discount Prices

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2 Persons
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6-9 Persons
10-14 Persons
15-17 Persons
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Frequently Asked Questions

Temperature and weather
The weather when you are in Langtang village itself or lower altitudes is quite warmer. The average temperature in the spring season can be around 10-20 degrees Celsius. Similarly, the temperature in autumn can be around 10-20 degrees Celsius but fall to 5 degrees Celsius at night. Summer being the hottest season the temperature rises over 30 degrees Celsius in the daytime. It slightly drops when there is rainfall. The temperature in the winter season ranges from 6-9 degrees Celsius in the daytime while it can fall to zero or below zero at night. The lowest temperature in the winter season is -3 degrees Celsius, especially in January. You can expect very cold weather in higher altitudes and Dorje Lakpa base camp. The spring season can still receive light snowfall in higher areas. Even though colder, the autumn season has a very clear atmosphere and has the best views of mountain ranges from higher altitudes. Winter is the coldest of all but we can still climb Dorje Lakpa with necessary precautions.
Food and accommodation
There are some nice teahouses available in Langtang village which offer you warm comfortable rooms to spend your night in. They have fireplaces, comfortable beds, a hot shower (optional), and warm blankets. Some teahouses also have attached bathrooms. You can also get a private room easily. The price for tea houses is cheap and normally costs 2-3$ (200-300 NRS) per night. Once you cross Kyanjin Gompa, you have to do camping for the rest of your journey. Camping stuff like tents, sleeping bags, mats, liners is recommended. If you are traveling through any travel agency they will manage it for you. Foods- you will have more than enough options for food in this place especially up to Kyanjin Gompa. The most common food served is definitely our traditional food Dal, Bhat, Lentils, and fresh vegetables. Besides this, you will also get tea, coffee, juice, pancakes, eggs, potatoes, bread, momos, fried rice, hot soup, and many more. The basic price for lunch and dinner is 4-5$ (400-500NRS). Water, tea, and coffee might cost you 1-3$ (100-300 NRS). Again, once you cross Langtang village, it gets difficult to get food since you will be doing camping. You have to prepare food by yourself or if you belong to any travel agency they will hire a cook for you.
Transportation
Bus- the starting point of this trek is Shyabrubesi. There is a bus available from Kathmandu to Shyabrubesi which takes around 7-8 hours and costs you around 1200 NRS (12$). Once you reach Shyabru, you need to walk along the Langtang Khola to Kyanjin Gompa and further to reach the Dorje Lakpa base camp and summit. The roadway is the only option to reach Dorje Lakpa.
Guide and porters
Guides and porters are a very important part of this trek because they have proper knowledge about the directions, camping sites, accommodations, and many more. Guides usually charge you around 30-35$ per day. You need porters to carry all your belongings. Especially when you are carrying all the gears and camping stuff. They charge you around 20-25$ per day. Travel agencies also manage well-educated, English-speaking guides for you.
Permits and fees
TIMS- this permit costs 1000 NRS (10$) per person and is mandatory for everyone Langtang National Park Permit- this permit costs 3000 NRS to every trekker besides SAARC countries. It only cost 1500 NRS (15$) to SAARC countries. Dorje Lakpa climbing permit- the cost of this permit depends on the season. Spring (March-May)- 400$ Autumn (September-November)- 200$ Winter (December-February)- 100$ Summer (June-August)- 100$
Electricity and communication
All the facilities like internet, electricity, and telephones are available in the teahouses up to Kyanjin Gompa. However, once you cross Kyanjin Gompa, mostly satellite phones are used in higher altitudes for communication. Since you will be camping in those days electricity and internet become difficult. Extra batteries and power banks are highly recommended.
Safety and fitness
Mt Dorje Lakpa is certainly among the most technical and difficult peaks. You need to be well experienced and have mountaineering skills to climb this peak. Anyone with no previous experience is not recommended to do this climb. A big deal of fitness, physical and mental stability, concentration, and focus is a really important part of this trek. You need to start running, jogging, light exercise to build your muscle strength. The maximum altitude here is 6988m, there is a high chance of altitude sickness from base camp. if you feel any difficulties in breathing, tiredness, fast heartbeat, weakness, etc which are all symptoms of mountain sickness you need to immediately talk to your guide or your friends. You need to be very careful throughout the way, hydrated, have nutritional food, and avoid meat and alcoholic items.

Booking Details


Full board service

  • Transportation:-
    Includes pickups and drop-offs from and to the airport along with the jeep rides.
  • Food and accommodation:-
    Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
    A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients.
    Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffees.
  • Permits and fees
    The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
    The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from the Nepalese government
    Permits and fees to enter Langtang National Park will be managed
    Permits for Walkie talkie will also be provided
    Fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage
  • Insurance
    The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
  • Equipment
    All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters. In case of unfavourable circumstances, it may also be done through land or helicopters.
  • Liaison Officer, sherpas and porters
    Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
    Also, a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
  • Base camp staffs and equipment
    The base camp will be fully equipped with a separate kitchen tent, dining tent, communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
    Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
    Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
  • Communication
    Walkie talkie will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
  • Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
    Every member will be given required bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
    More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sledge.
  • Certificate
    The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.

Base camp service

  • Transportation:-
    Includes pickups and drop-offs from and to the airport along with jeep rides.
    Food and accommodation:-
    Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
    A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients.
    Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffee.
  • Permits and fees
    The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
    The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from the Nepalese government
    Permits and fees to enter Langtang National Park will be managed
    Permits for Walkie talkie will also be provided for staff members
    Fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage
  • Insurance
    The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
  • Equipment
    All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters. In case of unfavorable circumstances, it may also be done through land or helicopters.
  • Liaison Officer, Sherpas and porters
    Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
    Also, a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
    Base camp staffs and equipment
    The base camp will be fully equipped with a separate kitchen tent, dining tent, communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
    Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
    Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
  • Communication
    Walkie talkie will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain.
    Internet access will also be granted.
  • Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
    Every member will be given required bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
    More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sledge.
  • Certificate
    The members will be honored with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.

  • International flights
    The clients have to bear their flights fees while arriving and leaving Nepal.
  • Visa and insurance
    The clients are responsible for their VISA while arriving in Nepal.
    You have to pay for your insurance in case of any accidents
  • Personal belongings and interests
    The clients are requested to arrange their own clothing and required gears while joining the expedition.
    They also have to arrange the items required to maintain their personal hygiene. They have to bear the additional charges for services like phone calls, hot bath, laundry etc.
    They have to pay an extra charge in case they want to shoot videos or capture pictures.
  • Tips and bonuses
    It will be highly appreciated if the clients can make some tips and bonuses to the hardworking Sherpas and the base camp workers.
  • Extra services
    Extra permit charge has to be paid if you wish to use a satellite phone and an extra $300 if you have to travel with an extra yak. Also, in case you have to return to Kathmandu and can’t wait for the trip to end then you have to bear all the travelling costs to Kathmandu yourself and also have to pay for extra days that you will spend in Kathmandu. In case you want any other services that are not mentioned above then you have to pay extra from your pocket.
Price: US$4400 per person

Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition

$4,400.00 $4,400.00,

Category:



    Price W/O Addons: US$ 4400 per person

    Full board service

    • Transportation:-
      Includes pickups and drop-offs from and to the airport along with the jeep rides.
    • Food and accommodation:-
      Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
      A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients.
      Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffees.
    • Permits and fees
      The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
      The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from the Nepalese government
      Permits and fees to enter Langtang National Park will be managed
      Permits for Walkie talkie will also be provided
      Fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage
    • Insurance
      The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
    • Equipment
      All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters. In case of unfavourable circumstances, it may also be done through land or helicopters.
    • Liaison Officer, sherpas and porters
      Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
      Also, a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
    • Base camp staffs and equipment
      The base camp will be fully equipped with a separate kitchen tent, dining tent, communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
      Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
      Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
    • Communication
      Walkie talkie will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
    • Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
      Every member will be given required bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
      More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sledge.
    • Certificate
      The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.

    Base camp service

    • Transportation:-
      Includes pickups and drop-offs from and to the airport along with jeep rides.
      Food and accommodation:-
      Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
      A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients.
      Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffee.
    • Permits and fees
      The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
      The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from the Nepalese government
      Permits and fees to enter Langtang National Park will be managed
      Permits for Walkie talkie will also be provided for staff members
      Fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage
    • Insurance
      The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
    • Equipment
      All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters. In case of unfavorable circumstances, it may also be done through land or helicopters.
    • Liaison Officer, Sherpas and porters
      Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
      Also, a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
      Base camp staffs and equipment
      The base camp will be fully equipped with a separate kitchen tent, dining tent, communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
      Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
      Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
    • Communication
      Walkie talkie will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain.
      Internet access will also be granted.
    • Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
      Every member will be given required bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
      More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sledge.
    • Certificate
      The members will be honored with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.

    • International flights
      The clients have to bear their flights fees while arriving and leaving Nepal.
    • Visa and insurance
      The clients are responsible for their VISA while arriving in Nepal.
      You have to pay for your insurance in case of any accidents
    • Personal belongings and interests
      The clients are requested to arrange their own clothing and required gears while joining the expedition.
      They also have to arrange the items required to maintain their personal hygiene. They have to bear the additional charges for services like phone calls, hot bath, laundry etc.
      They have to pay an extra charge in case they want to shoot videos or capture pictures.
    • Tips and bonuses
      It will be highly appreciated if the clients can make some tips and bonuses to the hardworking Sherpas and the base camp workers.
    • Extra services
      Extra permit charge has to be paid if you wish to use a satellite phone and an extra $300 if you have to travel with an extra yak. Also, in case you have to return to Kathmandu and can’t wait for the trip to end then you have to bear all the travelling costs to Kathmandu yourself and also have to pay for extra days that you will spend in Kathmandu. In case you want any other services that are not mentioned above then you have to pay extra from your pocket.

    Mount Dorje Lakpa Expedition

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