Kwangde Ri is hidden at the northern end up the Lumding Drangka, a high and remote valley bounded to the west by the tumbling glaciers of Karyolung, Khartang and Numbur. Rising south-west of Namche Bazaar above the Bhote Koshi, the mountain's northern flank forms an impressive barrier that throws down several steep ridges to the north. Its glaciated southern flank is more aloof. All of the routes that can be climbed on the Kwangde Peaks are difficult. 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 committing and difficult, although the climbing is more traditional in character.

Day 1: Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Overnight stay in Lukla.

Day 2: Trek from Lukla to Ghat Pari. Overnight stay in Ghat Pari.

Day 3: Trek from Ghat Pari to Yak Kharka. Overnight stay in Yak Kharka.

Day 4: Trek from Yak Kharka to Lumding Kharka. Overnight stay in Lumding Kharka.

Day 5: Trek from Lumding Kharka to Kwangde Ri Base Camp. Overnight stay in Kwangde Ri Base Camp.

Day 6: Trek from Kwangde Ri Base Camp to Kwangde Ri High Camp. Then trek back to Kwangde Ri Base Camp.

Day 7: Trek from Kwangde Ri Base Camp to Kwangde Ri High Camp. Overnight stay in Kwangde Ri High Camp.

Day 8: Trek from Kwangde Ri High Camp to summit Kwangde Ri peak (6011 m). Trek to Kwangde Ri High Camp. Overnight stay in Kwangde Ri High Camp.

Day 9: Day of rest in Kwangde Ri High Camp.

Day 10: Trek from Kwangde Ri High Camp to Yak Kharka. Overnight stay in Yak Kharka.

Day 11: Trek from Yak Kharka to Lukla. Overnight stay in Lukla.

Day 12: Flight from Lukla back to Kathmandu.