Mt. Kanchenjunga at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) is the third highest mountain in the world. Located east of Everest, it sits just inside of Nepal next to Sikkim of India. It's summit overlooks deep valleys and wide rivers that sweep past its base. The Tamur River passes to the west while the Teesta River forms its eastern boundary.
Mt. Kanchenjunga actually has three peaks. All three sit on the border with India (Sikkim), Kanchanjanga is the most northern of the peaks. Its two sisters, Kanchanjanga (Center) is 8,473 m/27,798 ft) and is the shortest of the three peaks. Just to the south is Kanchanjanga (South) that beats out its middle sister by 3 meters (8,476 m/27,808 ft.)
A fourth peak, Yalung Kang (elev. 8,505/27,903 ft.) is considered the fourth peak of Kanchanjanga range, which sits entirely in Nepal to the east. The region is surrounded by high mountain glaciers.
Mt. Kanchenjunga was first climbed in 1955. It is a popular climb with its proximity to Sikkim and northeastern India. It offers great views in all directions as the various peaks of the Kanchanjanga Himal (mountain range) highlight the raw beauty of the Himalayas.
Itinerary
Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel (1,350m)
Day 02 and 03: Documentation, briefing and Preparation for Expedition
Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim
Day 05: Drive from Phidim to Khandenba by Jeep
Day 06: Trek from Khandenba to Khewang (1,740m) - Camping
Day 07: Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin (2,080m) - Camping
Day 08: Acclimatization in Yamphudin (rest day) - Camping
Day 09: Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong (2,995m) - Camping
Day 10: Trek from Tortong to Tseram (3,870m) - Camping
Day 11: Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4,580m) - Camping
Day 12: Acclimatization in Ramche - Camping
Day 13: Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day) - Camping
Day 14: Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp (4,890m) - Camping
Day 15: Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Basecamp (5,475m) - Camping
Day 16 to 46: Climbing Period [Basecamp – Kanchenjung Summit (8,586m) – Basecamp]
Day 47: Trek from Basecamp to Ramche - Camping
Day 48: Trek from Ramche to Tortong - Camping
Day 49: Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin - Camping
Day 50: Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang - Camping
Day 51: Trek from Khewang to Khandenba
Day 52: Drive from Khandenba to Bhadrapur & Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim
Day 53: Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel
Day 54: Spare day in Kathmandu/ Shopping
Day 55: Final Departure
Inclusion
- 4 Nights hotel in Kathmandu with bed & breakfast – Tourist standard
- Kanchanjenga climbing permit
- Fly to Bhadrapur & drive to Ilam & Kabeli Khola & while fly back Kathmandu.
- Trekking food & Base Camp food Expedition period
- Porter Kabeli to Kanchanjenga Base & BC to Kabeli Khola
- Equipment: trekking equipment for trekking and Base Camp, 1 tent for 2 persons for trekking and 1 member 1 tent in base camp, dining tent, toilet tent, table and chairs, Mattresses, shower tent, store tent
- Staff and expedition food, equipments goes by bus Kathmandu-Kabeli & while back
- Staff allowance, Liaison office allowances, equipment allowances, flight ticket,
- Life, Medical & rescue insurance for staff & Liaison officer
- Trekking & BC guide, Expedition cook, necessary porters for carrying expedition goods
- 1 member 1 porter for climbing equipments carry till to base camp
- Pick up & Drop for transfer in Kathmandu airport-hotel-airport
- Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Kitchen helper
- Welcome dinner with typical Nepali restaurant with song & dance
- Agency service charge
Exclusions
- PERSONAL equipment for trekking & climbing
- Personal Life & medical Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Bar Bills & beverage
- summit tips (Bonus)
- Tips for Base camp staff
