Ngojumba Khang, often referred to as NGOK, is a notable mountain peak situated in the Mahalangur range of the Nepalese Himalayas. Towering at an impressive height of 7,743 meters or 25,403 feet, this peak has become a sought-after destination for mountaineers around the globe. You can find Ngojumba Khang in Eastern Nepal's Solukhumbu district, specifically within the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality.
The peak's geographical coordinates are 28° 06' 23" latitude and 86° 42' 31" longitude. The first successful ascent of Ngojumba Khang took place on April 24, 1965, achieved by Naomi Uemura and Pemba Tenzing Sherpa - a monumental event in mountaineering history.
For those looking to conquer Ngojumba Khang, the journey begins in Kathmandu with a flight to Lukla. From there, adventurers follow the caravan route through Namche, Khumjung, Machharmo, and Gokyo before reaching base camp. This route covers roughly 39 kilometers while the climbing route stretches around 19.1 kilometers. The entire expedition usually lasts about 42 days.
Nearby support centers along the caravan route can be found in Namche located approximately 21.8 kilometers from the base camp. Facilities include a police post, an army post, a health center, and a tourist police post. The closest settlement is Gokyo.
Climbing Ngojumba Khang is permitted by the Nepalese government; however, climbers must pay specific royalty fees depending on their nationality and climbing season. For Nepalese climbers, fees are NRs 8,000 in Spring, NRs 4,000 in Autumn, and NRs 2,000 in Winter/Summer. Foreign climbers' fees are USD 600 in Spring, USD 300 in Autumn, and USD 150 in Winter/Summer.
For further information on Ngojumba Khang and other peaks, visit the Nepal Himal Peak Profile website. The site offers extensive details about Nepal's mountains, including location, elevation, first ascent history, and more.