Kanchenjunga Expedition
GRADE
Tough
TRIP DURATION
63 days
BEST SEASON
April till May, October till November
GROUP SIZE
From 2 person
TRIP Altitude
8586 meters
CUSTOMIZE TRIP
On Request
Trip Highlights
Great mountain which involve Rock and Ice climb, 3rd highest mountain in the world. Apart from this, there are glaciers to trek on; High Mountain passes to challenge you, forests of rhododendron, and the chance to see many of the native Nepali communities such as Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Gurung.
Trip Overview
Kanchanjunga expedition peak is the third highest mountain in the world. This is a huge mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya.
It is massif is complex and culminates in three summits above 8,000m. Yalung Khang 8,505m and main summit 8,586m. Middle summit 8,482 and south summit 8,473m.
Kanchanjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. This is a huge mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya.
It is massif is complex and culminates in three summits above 8,000m. Yalung Khang 8,505m and main summit 8,586m. Middle summit 8,482 and south summit 8,473m.
- Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel for overnight.
- Day 02 Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
- Day 03 Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
- Day 04 Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (direct flight to Taplejung also available sometime) . Overnight Hotel.
- Day 05 Drive from Biratnager to Taplejung (1800m); 7 hrs
- Day 06 Trek to Tambawa (2200)
- Day 07 Trek to Khesuwa (2000m)
- Day 08 Trek to Kade Bhanzang
- Day 09 Trek to Mamakhe (1800m)
- Day 10 Trek to Yamphudin (1700m)
- Day 11 Trek to Omje khola (2350m)
- Day 12 Trek to Toronjin (2990m)
- Day 13 Trek to Tseram (3870m)
- Day 14 Trek to Ramche Oktang (4620m)
- Day 15 Trek to Glacier
- Day 16 Trek to Glacier
- Day 17 South Base Camp
- Day 18-46 Climbing period
- Day 47 Return to Base Camp
- Day 48 Clean up Base Camp
- Day 49-58 Trek to Taplejung
- Day 59 Fly to Kathmandu via Biratnagar
- Day 60-62 Free day in Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel
- Day 63 Drive to Airport for return flight.
Includes
- 6 nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast
- Permit Fee (Royalty) Kanchanjunga
- All land transfer in Nepal
- Full board trekking with lodge & Food for BC Expedition period
- Essential Porters to Kanchanjunga B.C. & while back
- Trekking equipments for BC, 1 tent for 2 persons, dining tent, toilet tent, table, charges & Mattresses
- All kitchen equipment
- Staff allowance, Liaison officer allowances, equipment allowances
- Insurance
- Permit and national park fees
- Base camp guide, cook, and kitchen helper
- All necessary taxes
- Our service charge.
Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Custom clearances in Kathmandu airport
- Personal equipments for climbing
- Personal Insurance
- High Altitude foods, Gas & stove
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation
- Satellite phone
- Oxygen & regulator
- Climbing Sherpa
- Personal expenses etc.