Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur River and in the east by the Tessta River. Kangchenjunga is located on the boundary between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks, and has always been worshipped by the people of Darjeeling and Sikkim. As it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 m (27,720 ft). The treasures represent the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. The huge massif of Kangchenjunga is buttressed by great ridges running roughly due east to west and north to south, forming a giant ‘X’. These ridges contain a host of peaks between 6,000 and 8,000 m. Kangchenjunga was first climbed on May 25, 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition. The best seasons to expedition in Kanchenjunga is considered to be April-May and September-October.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival to Kathamandu
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Preparation day for expedition
Day 04: Kathmandu to Biratnagar (Flight)
Day 05: Biratnagar to Suketar (Flight)
Day 06: Suketar to Phurumbu
Day 07: Phurumbu to Chirwa
Day 08 : Chirwa to Serkathum
Day 09: Serkathum to Amjilosa
Day 10: Amjilosa to Gyabla
Day 11: Gyabla to Gunsa
Day 12: Gunsa to Khambachen
Day 13: Khambachen to Lhonak
Day 14: Lhonak to Pang Pema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp)
Day 15-46: Climbing period for Kanchenjunga
Day 47: Cleaning Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Day 48: Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Lhonak
Day 49: Lhonak to Khambachen
Day 50: Khambachen to Gunsa
Day 51: Gunsa to Amjilosa
Day 52: Amjilosa to Chirwa
Day 53: Chirwa to Suketar
Day 54: Suketar /Biratnagar/ Kathmandu (Flight)
Day 55: Rest at Kathmandu
Day 56: Free day at Kathmandu
Day 57: Departure to your onwards destination
Alternative Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Preparation day for Expedition
Day 04: Kathmandu to Biratnagar (Flight)
Day 05: Biratnagar to Deurali Via Suketar (Flight)
Day 06: Deurali to Khesewa
Day 07: Khesewa to Mamangkhe
Day 08: Mamangkhe to Yamphudin
Day 09: Yamphudin to Chitre
Day 10: Chitre to Tortong
Day 12: Tortong to Tseram
Day 13: Tseram to Ramche
Day 14: Ramche to Glacier
Day 15: Glacier to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp
Day 16-42: Climbing period for Kanchenjunga
Day 43: Cleaning Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Day 44: Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Ramche
Day 45: Ramche to Tortong
Day 46: Tortong to Khebang
Day 47: Khebang to Panchami
Day 48: Panchami to Gopetar
Day 49: Gopetar to Biratnagar
Day 50: Biratnagar to Kathmandu (Flight)
Day 51: Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 52: Free day at Kathmandu
Day 53: Departure to your onwards destination
Price Information:
The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote and for special offer.
COST INCLUDES:
1) Airport pick up and transfer to hotel
2) 3 nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast
3) Welcome & Farewell dinner in Kathmandu at one of the typical Nepalese local restaurant
4) A day guided city tour of Kathmandu valley
5) Required private transport at Kathmandu
6) National Park Permit/ trekking & TIMS Card
7) Special Peak Climbing Permit
8) One experienced Climbing guide for climbing section & One trekking guide for trekking Section (both leaders are English speaking, first aid trained, climbing leader is trained & licensed from Nepal Mountaineering Association- Rock climbing and mountaineering trained), the cost of camping and trekkers crew/ insurance
9) All necessary Government Taxes and service charges
10) Transfer to the airport for the final departure by private vehicle
11) Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staff ( Sirdar, cook, kitchen boy and liaison officer )
COST EXCLUDES:
1) Nepal Visa fees, intl. airfare in/out Nepal
2) Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu except welcome dinner
3) Personal Climbing equipment (Ice Axe, Crampons, Harness, Zoomer, Descender, Carbines & climbing boots etc.)
4) Personal nature expenses- phone calls, laundry, hot shower, bar bills, cold beverages etc.
5) Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation
6) Personal tipping and Cost of any extending trips
7) Entire cold and alcoholic beverages on the trip
