Kanchenjunga is a mountain of sheer beauty. It is great enough to posses its own glaciers radiating from its several summits.
Though surrounded by many peaks, the glaciers which flow far down to the fringes of the tropical forests are the undisputed possession of Kanchenjunga. It is the only mountain that displays its glories to the world at large.
Only those who can afford the time and expenses necessary to penetrate the remote fastness from which they spring can view the glories of Everest, but Kanchenjunga is to be seen easily from anyone in the lower foothills.
Though surrounded by many peaks, the glaciers which flow far down to the fringes of the tropical forests are the undisputed possession of Kanchenjunga. It is the only mountain that displays its glories to the world at large.
Only those who can afford the time and expenses necessary to penetrate the remote fastness from which they spring can view the glories of Everest, but Kanchenjunga is to be seen easily from anyone in the lower foothills.
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Kanchenjunga North and South Trek - 23 Days
Nepal’s second highest peak and the third highest in the world, Kanchenjunga is located in the northeastern corner of the Taplejung district. Its main ridges form a natural boundary between two states, as well as a watershed to several important rivers. Twelve miles north of Kanchenjunga is the Tibetan frontier. This runs along the main watershed of the Himalayas, separating the arid plateau of Tibet to the north and the more fertile and rain washed country to the south.
Kanchenjunga is a mountain of sheer beauty. It is great enough to posses its own glaciers radiating from its several summits. Though surrounded by many peaks, the glaciers which flow far down to the fringes of the tropical forests are the undisputed possession of Kanchenjunga. It is the only mountain that displays its glories to the world at large. Only those who can afford the time and expenses necessary to penetrate the remote fastness from which they spring can view the glories of Everest, but Kanchenjunga is to be seen easily from anyone in the lower foothills.
Kanchenjunga not only breaks the force of the monsoon, but protects the main watershed to the north from its onslaught to a great extent. The result of this is an extra ordinary variation of scenery and climate with in a small area. The dry, almost dusty hill at the head of the Lhonak Valley, The Dodang Nyima range and the plateau of Tibet beyond are in striking contrast to the valley that radiates southward from Kanchenjunga, for here is a dry reddish brown country with a snow level appreciably higher and glaciers considerably smaller than those of Kanchenjunga and its immediate neighbours. There is probably no other mountain where the mountaineer is exposed to greater dangers than he is on Kanchenjunga, for he not only has the ice avalanches to contend with, but general uncertain weather as well.
Roughly speaking, there are four main lines of approach of Kanchenjunga, up the valley of the Tamor river in Nepal, passing Ghunsa and Kangbachen, up the Yalung valley in Nepal, up the valley of the Teesta river in Sikkim, and up the Talung valley also in Sikkim. Between the Yalung and Talung valleys there is also the Rangit river, which has its sources in the glaciers of Kabru, 2400 feet, one of kangchenjunga’s out post peaks to the south. The span of Kanchenjunga area is 55% of the Taplejung district area and 1.40% of the total area of country. Its 65% area is covered by high Himalayas and mountain rocks and ice and remaining 45% is covered by forests, shrub-land, grass-land and agricultural-land. The climate of this area varies from subtropical monsoon at lower elevation to alpine in the higher areas.
This trek is similar to the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp, with the addition of climbing to the North Base Camp
Outline Itinerary
• Day 01:Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu
• Day 02:Sightseeing Kathmandu
• Day 03:Flight to Suketar (Taplejung), or Flight to Bhadrapur (2059m) and bus to Taplejung
• Day 04:Drive from Taplejung to Tapethok by jeep, and trek to sekathum (1640m)
• Day 05:Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2510m)
• Day 06:Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730m)
• Day 07:Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3695m)
• Day 08:Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen (4099m)
• Day 09:Explore Khambachen, rest day (4099m)
• Day 10:Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak (4785m)
• Day 11:Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (5143m)
• Day 12:Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
• Day 13:Trek from Ghunsa to Selele Pass (4043m)
• Day 14:Trek from Selele Pass to Tsaram (3870m)
• Day 15:Trek from Tsaram to Ramche (5225m) - side trip to Yalung Glacier and Oktang
• Day 16:Trek from Ramche to Tsaram (3725m)
• Day 17:Trek from Tsaram to Trongden
• Day 18:Trek from Trongden to Yamphudin (2090m)
• Day 19:Trek from Yamphudin to Khebang
• Day 20:Trek from Khebang to Hapu Khola 6-7 hrs of walking
• Day 21:Local jeep from Hapu Khola to Ilam Bazaar 5-6hrs drive
• Day 22:Ilam or Bhadrapur flight to Kathmandu.
• Day 23:Departure from Nepal (if flight taken)
WHAT'S INCLUDES:
• 19 nights and 20 days of food and accommodation during trek (local lodge)
• Transportation from Kathmandu airport to Taplejung, and Hapu Khola to Ilam by jeep, Ilam to Bhadrapur and back to Kathmandu by flight
• English speaking local expert guide, porters(porter carry maximum 20 k.g and one porter between two person)
• Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees
• Kanchenjunga National Park permit and Kanchenjunga restricted area permit
• Three nights’ accommodation with 3 star Hotel in Kathmandu at bed and breakfast
• Airport transfers and escort
• Farewell dinner with Nepal cultaral dancein in Kathmandu
• Equipment & clothing for porter & staffs
• Equipment (sleeping bag, down jacket, first aid kit, oximeter, map, etc.)
• Tent, mattress, and other supplies in case guest houses are full or there are no guest houses
• Insurance for all staff & porters.
• Certificat of trekking
WHAT'S EXCLUDES:
• Nepal visa - Multiple Entry 30 days - USD 40 (Details in Visa Page)
• International flight
• Insurance for clients (i.e. helicopter evacuation, etc.)
• Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu
• Electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
• Hot shower during trek
• Alcoholic drinks, candies, etc.
• Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary
• Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
• Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking.
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