Kanchenjungha Expedition-48 Days

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Mountain Background

The third-highest mountain in the world, Kanchenjunga is an enormous mountain mass with many satellite peaks rising from its narrow icy ridges. Located in the Eastern Nepal the border of Nepal and Sikkim, Kanchenjunga is the most easterly of the 8,000 meter Himalayan peaks and consists of four separate summits - Main Summit, Middle Summit, South Summit & Yalung Kang or West Summit. Kanchenjunga was first summitted in 1955 by a British Expedition team. Nepal is also home to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project run by the World Wildlife Fund and the Nepal Government. The Kanchenjunga sanctuary homes both common and rare species such as Red Panda and other montane animals, birds and plants. India also protects its side of Kanchenjunga under the project of the Kanchenjunga National Park.
Three of the five peaks, the main, central, and south, lie on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, India. Other two peaks lie completely in the Taplejung District of Nepal. The west summit also known as Yalung Kang at 8420m itself can qualify as a separate summit according to some mountaineers. Climbing the North Face is considered to be safest, but not the easiest. The expedition to Kanchenjunga begins from the base camp situated in the panoramic meadows at 5,180 m.

Day to Day Expedition Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Preparation day for expedition.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar to Suketar (2300m) of Taplejung
Day 04: Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung.
Day 05: Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa.
Day 06: Trek from Chirwa to Sekhatum.
Day 07: Trek from Sekhatum to Amjilesa.
Day 08: Trek from Amjilesa to Gyabla.
Day 09: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa.
Day 10: Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen.
Day 11: Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak.
Day 12: Trek from Lhonak to Pang Pema.
Day 13: Trek from Pang Pema to Kanchenjunga Base Camp.

Day 14: Rest day at Base Camp for acclimatization
Day 15-34: Climbing period of Kanchenjunga
Day 35: Trek from Base Camp to Pang Pema.
Day 36: Trek from Pang Pema to Lhonak.
Day 37: Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa.
Day 38: Trek from Ghunsa to Selely.
Day 39: Trek from Selely to Mirgin La to Tseram.
Day 40: Trek from Mirgin La -Tseram to Oktang-Torotan.
Day 41: Trek from Oktang -Torotan to Omje Khola.
Day 42: Trek from Omje Khola to Mamanke.
Day 43: Trek from Mamanke to Bhanjyang.
Day 44: Trek from Bhanjyang to Lali Kharka.
Day 45: Trek from Lali Kharka to Suketar.
Day 46: Fly from Suketar to Kathmandu.
Day 47: Rest day in Kathmandu.
Day 48: Fly out from Kathmandu

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What's Included:

Expedition permit fees
Accommodations in Kathmandu/Lhasa
All overnight accommodations while on the trek and climb
Meals in Kathmandu/Lhasa and while trekking and climbing
Group equipment for the climb
Qualified and Experienced guides
Experienced Climbing Sherpas
High Altitude Climbing Sherpas
Airport transfers
Satellite phone service
Oxygen (2 4-litre bottles)

What's Not Included:

International airfare and Nepal Visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)
Personal equipments and extra services
Tips and Bonus for Staff and guide
Insurance and Trip cancellation
Beverages
Airport departure tax

Recommended Previous Experience:

Kanchenjunga is one of most difficult mountains in the world at 8586m high, only 300m lower than Everest. Moreover, getting back from the summit is more important than getting there. ...read more »»

Catering Arrangements:

We provide all camping equipment and gear, including tents, dining, toilet, and Kitchen tents. At base camp we have a large mess tent equipped with all necessary kitchen ...read more »»

Trekking Day

A typical trekking day starts at around 6 or 7 am. Enjoy the hearty breakfast and begin trekking. Carry your pack containing personal items you need for the day. The porters and ...read more »»

Climbing Day

The climbing itinerary may vary according to the climber’s personal experience. A climbing day involves a steady climbing for 3-4 hours in the morning. After taking lunch, rest and ...read more »»

The Climb

Kanchenjunga is technically a difficult mountain to climb, much harder than Everest, which is only 250m higher. Kanchenjunga is probably as hard as Mount K2 which is only 12m higher. ...read more »»

Weather Conditions:

Since Kangchenjunga lies at the eastern extreme of the Himalaya, the mountain is exposed to unfavorable weather conditions, especially the winds 300 mph or more. The springtime from March to May ...read more »»

Leadership:

Our Kanchenjunga expeditions are led by experienced and professional mountaineers and guides who have scaled the mountain several times supported by other crew members and all the necessary logistics for the expedition. Not only in terms of qualification, but we also make it sure that ...read more »»

Team Composition

Team composition is important to ensure safety and comfort of the climbers. We observe high safety standards, therefore, for 2 International Climbers, we assign: HGT Accredited Climbing Leader High Altitudes Assistance Sherpa Cook Base Camp Assistance and other necessary trek crew such Porters, Yaks and Yak man Because of our high safety standards, team members would be added as per the number of international climbers.

Equipments & Check List

While packing for Kanchenjungha Expedition certain equipments are essential. Please Click here for this trip's comprehensive checklist.

Trip Start Dates

We will organize this trip on the dates requested by you. Please contact us for your customized departure date. The spring season of March to May and the autumn season of September to November is considered the best time for Kanchenjunga expedition. The months of April and May and then again October and November are the classic climbing period. The summer months of monsoon rains and the winter months from December to February are considered to be the most unfavorable time climbing.

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684

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