Dome Khang is a stunning mountain peak nestled in Nepal, standing proudly at an impressive height of 7,264 meters (23,832 feet). This magnificent peak can be found at the geographical coordinates of 27° 52' 36" latitude and 88° 09' 00" longitude and is currently open for climbers.
The first successful climb to the summit of Dome Khang took place on April 28, 2009, by a team comprising Emilio Lagunilla, Carlos Soria, Chhang Dawa Sherpa, Karma Gyalzen Sherpa, and Halung Dorchi Sherpa.
Situated within the breathtaking Kanchanjunga mountain range, Dome Khang lies in the Taplejung district of Province 1 in Nepal. The nearest help center from the basecamp along the route is the Tapethok police post, which is approximately 57.2 kilometers away. Additionally, Khangpachen serves as the nearest settlement at just 17.6 kilometers away.
For those looking to climb Dome Khang, royalty fees are set as follows: For Nepalese citizens, fees are NRs 6000 during Spring, NRs 3000 during Autumn, and NRs 1500 during Winter/Summer. As for foreign climbers, the fees amount to USD 500 in Spring, USD 250 in Autumn, and USD 125 during Winter/Summer.
In order to reach Dome Khang and embark on this thrilling journey, one can catch a flight from Kathmandu to either Biratnagar or Bhadrapur before taking a vehicle to Taplejung. The caravan route covers Taplejung-Ghunsa-Pangpema-BC, spanning a total distance of approximately 81.8 kilometers via Ghunsa. The length of the climbing route itself is roughly about 13.4 kilometers long and the entire expedition is expected to last around 50 days.