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Kanchenjunga base camp trekking in Nepal

Trekking trip to Mt. Kanchenjunga "Treasures of Snow" (28,198ft) is the third highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga is high endurance trek starting with a pleasant drive to Basantpur all the way to the mountain masses. Kanchenjunga trekking is one of the most remote but most beautiful and least trekked areas in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal.

Kanchenjunga circuit or base camp trek first follows up Tamur valley along one of the oldest trade routes in the Himalayan through Sherpa villages, and lush rhododendron forests you climb on into high alpine terrain beyond the village of Gunsa. A camp established high above this village provides outstanding views of Kachanjunga's South face.

The trail goes further to the edge of the Kanchenjunga Glacier crossing the lateral moraine you will come to the Lhonak Glacier (15,680ft). After a couple of days rest and exploration at Lhonak, including a day trip to Pangpema (16,900ft) to admire the north face of Kangchenjunga, you will continue trek back passing the Lapsang La (16,760ft) and Sinion/Mirgin La (15,300ft) all the way Suketar to catch a flight to Biratnagar and a connecting flight from there to Kathmandu.

Kanchenjunga base camp really is still exploratory trekking and you must be prepared to take the trail as it comes but to look up at Kanchanjunga's towering south and north face is easily reward enough for your efforts.

Important Note

Trip Itinerary

Includes

Arrival/departure transfers
Hotels, sightseeing tours, domestic flight/ground transportation as per the program, airport transfer
Accommodations in tents and all meals during the treks
Down jacket, sleeping bag
Cost for a first Aid and Eco trained English speaking guide, cook, sherpa, assistances, Porters
Emergency rescue arrangements, medical kit bag
All necessary paper works and trekking /entry permits
All government and local taxes where applicable.
Welcome & farewell dinner

Doesn't Include

International airfare and Nepal visa fee
Excess baggage charges with domestic flight
Lunch/dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency rescue and medical expenses
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills personal porters
Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures if required
Tips for the trekking crew
Other optional trips/activities and sightseeing if required

Trip Info

Grade: Strenuous

Trip Duration: 27 days

Trek operation style: Tented camp package

Group Size: Min 2 person and max 14 person

Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during trekking

Transportation: Private coach and flight as per the itinerary

Accommodation: 3 nights at a 2-3 star hotel in Kathmandu and 24 nights in a Tent

Introduction and trip briefing:

On our all tours, trekking, expeditions, and other adventures, we give a short brief about the trip in Kathmandu on the same day of your arrival and introduce your trek guide and team members. In the meantime, we provide an opportunity for individuals to ask questions if any about the trip.

Trek staff:

Believing that every successful trip has been possible because of teamwork, Holiday Mountain Treks employs experienced and trained Nepalese trek guides and other staff.

Guide:

The guide is English-speaking, well-experienced, and knowledgeable holding license from government institutions. He is well trained about the high altitude problem, eco tourism, and social responsibilities and sincerely dedicated to his duty.

Actually, our guide plays an invaluable role in ensuring that our clients have the best opportunity to experience, learn about, and enjoy their trip presenting them whenever you need any help.

Porters:

Normally we use only regular porters working for the company. Our porters are fully equipped and insured having knowledge of walking on snow and high-altitude passes. They are very honest, reliable, strong and of curse get good pay.

They can speak English and will be referred to take the guide training after they are well-experienced and confident.

Cook:

Cooks have got cook training from government and private training institutions and moreover they are well experience to prepare the most delicious and different cuisines in some local way too. They will prepare the best of all combination meals like Nepali, Indian, Tibetan, continental, and other cuisines as per your test requirements.

Transportation:

Deluxe private vehicles are provided while on tour and airport transfers and a local bus from Kathmandu to Basantpur and a flight from Tumlingtar to Kathmandu.

Accommodation:

You will be staying at a comfortable 2-3 star standard category hotel/resort having all modern amenities with breakfast in Kathmandu and good quality two men dom tents during the trek.

A successful trek requirement:

Like another trek, the Kanchenjunga trek also requires previous experience in trekking, sound health & fitness. This trek involves 5-8 hours of high mountain walking crossing Lapsang La (5,108m/16,760ft) and Sinion/Mirgin La (4,663m/15,300ft). You should be prepared for about 10 Kms of walking or jugging exercise every day 3 months before involving the trek as you are walking at high altitudes for long and short days. Likewise, you must need a positive attitude and a strong determination; lots of willpower and of course reasonable fitness, good health, and physical condition are the basic measure of your success. We suggest you consult your doctor for medical requirements as medical and evacuation expenses are your responsibility. To ensure a safe and successful trek; we will provide one trek leader, and one assistant leader on every group trek so that if in case one gets sick, it would not be canceled the trek and run as planned as in the itinerary.

A day on the trek:

Day starts with a warm greeting and bed tea. Then you will be offered a basin of hot water to wash and take breakfast then you are off to trek for more than 3 hours through the forests, hills, mountains, and local villages. You will stop at pleasant surroundings for hot lunch for an hour. You will then walk for 3 or more hours depending on the places and facilities for camping places, stop for the night camp, you will then offer tea or coffee some light snacks then explore the area or relax until dinner is served at the warm dining hall. For most of the evening, you will be encouraged to sing and dance in a traditional way. Sometimes you will spend time playing cards, reading books, and learning Nepali.

Finally, go to bed served with a hot water rubber bag to keep you extra warm in the cold temperature.

Important note:

Our first concern is your safety while traveling with Holiday Mountain Treks. Please be informed that your trek guide has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Our every effort will be made for a safe completion of the planned itinerary, however as this is adventure travel into the remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Other factors like weather conditions and the health of members can be the reason to change the itinerary. In such a case, please be prepared to be flexible. Your leader will accompany you on all scheduled activities and you will have free time to pursue your own interests too. Your trek guide will assist you with information about your options but please be informed that any additional activities you undertake are not part of our itinerary.

Acclimatization:

Kanchenjunga as being a high-altitude trek, and the itinerary is planned with a high level of minimization of awareness of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). Going up too fast causes a medical condition serious enough to be not completed the trek. Walking up to Pangpema 5,151m/16,900ft, the north base camp of Kanchenjungha, crossing the Lapsang La 5,108m/16,760ft and Sinion/Mirgin La 4,663m/15,300ft are the challenging sections of the trek so it requires days of acclimatization, hence your trek itinerary is gradually ascending getting up these heights where you expect less oxygen. It is essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization as your body needs to adapt it. Sensible good planning is therefore required to minimize the risk of AMS. We request you consult a doctor for heart, lung, or blood diseases. Some of the symptoms of AMS are fever, mild headaches, loss of appetite, or a stomach disorder. Travel Insurance

We suggest and t is a condition of traveling with us that you must be fully insured, including air rescue services and all medical expenses. You decide and choose what amount and types of insurance are suitable for your trip nature as some do buy cancellation and only for a certain period of time.

Washing and toilet facilities:

We provide a hot or washing bowl of hot water to freshen up and to bathe. We bring a toilet tent and set it at walking distance from your sleeping tent. No worries! We will cover it with necessary natural preservation after the use of such a facility.

Foods and drinks:

Fresh and hygienic foods at a high level of balance diet on a full board basis will be throughout the trek. An experienced and trained cook will prepare some of the best cousins like Nepali, Tibetan, Italian, Continental, and Indian.

For drinks, you will get boiled water, Tea, coffee, chocolate, soups, squash, and juice in different flavors, etc.

Overview

Important Note

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Half-day guided sightseeing tour. Afternoon, meet the guide and trip briefing and final preparation for the trek.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Bassantpur 1900m and trek preparation.

Day 4: Trek to Chauki 2700m 7hrs a gentle trek through Rhododendron forest.

Day 5: Trek to Gupha Pokhari 2925m 7hrs the trail goes through views of Kanchenjunga and other mountains.

Day 6: Trek to Gurja 1100m 6hrs the trail descends a long way through the forest.

Day 7: Trek to Mitlung 1040m 6hrs trail descends continue until Dovan the climb uphill to Mitlung after crossing the bridge.

Day 8: Trek to Chiruwa 1227m 6 hrs the trail ascends until the Chiruwa village after crossing the river.

Day 9: Trek to Sakathum 1670m 6hrs the trail follows up the Gunsa Khola valley along the riverside and reaches Sakathum.

Day 10: Trek to Amjilasa 2500m 7hrs walk through a beautiful landscape and mountain views.

Day 11: Trek to Kyapra 2710m. A great walk through forests of rhododendron, oak, and bamboo, viewing waterfalls, pastures, and mountains.

Day 12: Trek to Gunsa3590m 6hrs the trails descend steeply to the side of a river until yak pastures then uphill climb to Gunsa.

Day 13: Res a day for acclimatization and an excursion to the Yamatari glacier lake.

Day 14: Trek to Kambachen 4040m 6hrs the trails goes through some of the highlander Tibetan settlement of the region and mountain views.

Day 15: Trek to Lhonak 4780m 6hrs the trail goes through rock and great moraines.

Day 16: Trek to Pang Pema 5140m 4hrs one of the remarkable walking days to base camp viewing the Kanchenjunga.

Day 17: Hike up around the ridge for the most spectacular panoramic mountain views.

Day 18: Trek back to Kambachen 7hrs via the same trail enjoying opposite side scenery along the way.

Day 19: Trek to Gunsa descending 7hrs via the same trail enjoying opposite side scenery along the way

Day 20: Trek to Sinini Bensi 4200m 6hrs just before the pass.

Day 21: Trek to Tseiram 3800m 6hrs passing a difficult section with Sinini la and margin la 4860m two passes.

Day 22: Trek to Ramche 4420m 6hrs with a view of south Kanchenjunga along with Yalung glacier.

Day 23: A rest day to explore higher Yalung Glacier and base bamp

Day 24: Trek to Anda Phedi 3440m 7hrs with views of beautiful mountain surroundings.

Day 25: Trek to Omje Khola 2670m 6hrs a gradual descent bring to Omje Khola.

Day 26: Trek to Emphudin 1700m 6hrs a continuous downhill walk along with a small stream and forest.

Day 27: Trek to Funfe Danda 1860m. 7hrs passing a gentle up and down hills.

Day 28: Trek to Kare Bhnjyang 1924 6hrs through the villages a gentle climb.

Day 29: Trek to Taplejung 1830 7hrs last day walk of the trek brings to Taplejung. Enjoy a successful trek celebration with all crews.

Day 30: Fly back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar and arrive in Kathmandu then transfer to hotel.

Day 31: A free day for your own activities. Evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with a live cultural program hosted by the company. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 32: Departure