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Kanchenjunga Expedition

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US $ 18,499 per person
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Duration
48 days
Max. Elevation
8586m
Group size
Min 1
Level
ADVANCE
Transportation
Ktm - Biratnagar - Suketar - Ktm by Flight
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accommodation during Expedition
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route
{ Kathmandu - Biratnagar - Taplejung - Mitlung - Chirwa - Sekhatum - Amjilesa - Gyabla - Ghunsa - Khambachen - Lhonak - Pang Pema - Kanchenjunga Base Camp - Climbing Period - Base Camp - Pang Pema - Lhonak - Ghunsa - Seley - Tseram - Oktan - Ramche - Torontan - Omje Khola - Mamanke - Bhanjyang - Lali Kharka - Suketar - Kathmandu }

Highlights

    • Kanchenjunga (8586m.), the third-tallest mountain in the world
    • Kanchenjunga Base Camp at 5143m.
    • Yalung Kang (8420m.), the west summit
    • A highly satisfying climb for the expert climbers

Overview

Kanchenjunga at 8586m. is the third-tallest mountain in the world after Mt. Everest and Mt. K2. Kanchenjunga is situated in eastern part of Nepal. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. It is an enormous mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit is called Yalung Kang, which is 8420m high and which some people classify as a separate 8000m peak. 
 
Three first Westerners to explore Kanchenjunga were the British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the side of the peak continued with both British and veteran explorers mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchenjunga and produced what is still one of the most authoritative maps of the region. 
 
The Japanese then took up the challenge and mounted expeditions in 1976, 1973 and 1974 during which they climbed Yalung Kang. A German Expedition climbed Yalung Kang in 1975. 
 
The route (North Face) is definitely the safest, although not the easiest climb. Climb of Kanchenjunga begin from a charming base camp, the meadows of Panorama at 5,180 m. First challenge is to fix lines up 900 m of intricate mixed climbing to the North col. This provides the most challenging climbing of the expedition. Once creating a lifeline to and from the North Col you can begin the long process of establishing three camps up the long and complicated North ridge. Using Sherpa support and oxygen, you can move at a systematically slow velocity higher and higher up the mountain. This is a highly satisfying climb for the expert climbers. 

Important Note

Note: There are different categories of Hotels in Kathmandu ranging from budget to 5 star hotels. We are happy to arrange your hotel accommodation in Kathmandu as per your interest and budget. Please inform us in advance about the type or category or price range of hotel that you would like to stay in. 

Trip Itinerary

Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Preparation day for expedition. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar to Taplejung, Suketar (2300m). This morning you fly to Biratnagar in the eastern Terai. It is Nepal's second largest city and an energetic, bustling place. You take the short 30 to 40 minute flight to Sukhetar/Taplejung, where the trek crew will be waiting for your arrival. After landing, you take a little time for refreshments and for the porters to prepare their loads before beginning your walk along the ridge line above Taplejung village.

Max. altitude

2300m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

921m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

1270m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

1576m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

2308m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

2730m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

3595m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

4050m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

4780m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

5100m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

5143m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

5143m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

8586m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

5100m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

4780m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

3595m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

4200m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

3870m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

4730m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

2445m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

1810m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

2160m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

2250m

Accomodation

Camp

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BLD


Max. altitude

2300m

Accomodation

Camp

Meals

BLD


Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast


Max. altitude

1400m

Accomodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast


Max. altitude

1400m

Meals

Breakfast
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Includes

    • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or van
    • 5 Star hotel accommodation for 5 nights in Kathmandu (Bed and Breakfast basis)
    • 4 star accommodation in Pokhara (Bed and Breakfast)
    • Experienced expedition leaders, guides and porters.
    • Porter (One porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • All Tents, kitchen equipment
    • Food and accommodation in lodges along the trekking route
    • Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffle bags and trekking sticks if required
    • Conservation Area, national park fees and Royalties for Kanchenjunga expedition
    • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
    • Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Biratnagar to Suketar
    • Flight ticket from Suketar to Kathmandu
    • Wages, Insurance and equipment for all trekking staffs
    • Facility of Satellite phone, internet
    • Oxygen cylinders, Gamow bags ropes, ice axes etc.
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)
    • One farewell dinner with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Vehicle transfers between hotel and airport
    • Souvenir

Doesn't Include

    • Lunch and Dinner during your stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
    • Expenses of personal nature such as laundries, beverages, cigarettes, etc.
    • Expenses related to the use of satellite phone and Internet
    • Medical, Rescue and evacuation insurance
    • Personal climbing gears and equipment
    • Tips for staffs
    • Airfare for international flights from your country to Nepal and back.
    • Visa fees and custom clearances


    Equipment Required:


    • Personal Gear: Backpack, Day pack, Two Sleeping bags, Compression stuff sacks, Sleeping pad, Foam pad, Water bottles, Lightweight steel thermal bottle, Pee bottle, Pee Funnel for Women, Pack towel, Trekking poles, Swiss army knife/multitool, large mug, plastic bowl, fork and spoon.
    • Climbing Items: Ice axe, Crampons, Harness, Carabiners, Webbing, Perlon cord, Ascenders, Rappel device etc.

Equipment List

Mountaineering Equipment
Crampons, Ice axe, Helmet, Harness, Lock and unlock Carabineers, Shovel, Climbing pack, Rope, Ski poles, Desender/abseil device, Jummer (Asender), Tapes, Prusik Loops, Rappel device, Hand Warmer (if possible)

Clothing and Wears
Trekking shoes with spare laces, Mountaineering Boots, Plastic or leather for mountaineering boots, Gore-Tex pants, Long shorts, Insulated Parka, Jumper, Waterproof Jackets, Down Jacket, Fleece Vest, Wool cap, Neck Gaiter, Gloves, Climbing Socks, Thermal Underwear, Sandals, Snow Goggle

Essential Gears
Backpack, Duffle bag, Sleeping Bag, sleeping pad, Tents

Gadgets
Map, Compass, Camera, GPS, Two way radios, Binoculars, Head Lamp, Flashlight

Sun Protection Items
Sun glasses, sun scream, Lip balm,

Medical
First aid Kit (Brufen / Ibuprofens, Antibiotic, Diamox, Paracetamol, Handy Plaster, Crack Bandage, Tincture Iodine, etc.)

Other Essentials
Energy Bars, Water bottle, Water Purification Tablets, Toiletries, Trekking poles, Pocket knife, raincoat, Satellite Phone, Altimeter

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