Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek – 25 Days

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Trip Duration

25 Days

Trip Grade

Moderate

Highest Altitude

5,388 meter

Meals

1 - 12

Price

USD 4550

Trip Highlights

  • Splendid view of River valley and isolated village
  • High altitude passes along with hospitable Far Eastern Tibetan culture
  • Hike in the remote Eastern Nepal on blood rushing trail admire magnificent Mt. Kanchenjunga

Trip Overview

Kanchenjunga Trekking is located in the Far Eastern part of Nepal that is listed as the third highest mountain in the world. This trek begins through the Tamor River, by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by Testa River. Moreover, this trek is situated in the eastern Himalayan border of Sikkim State in Northeastern India. The Kanchenjunga also Name as Kumbhkaran Langur Which brought from the Tibetan word Kanchen Dzonga, it means the five treasures of the Great Snows such as Kanchenjunga Peak, Kanchenjunga West, Kanchenjunga south, and Knagbachen.

The Five different treasures represent God with Gold, Silver, Gems, Grian, and Holy Book. However, this trekking trail also restricted areas of Nepal only listed travelers are allowed to explore. Journey to Kanchenjunga provides the cultural diversity of eastern Nepal as well as the natural beauty of landscapes. If you are aiming to visit the beautiful remote areas of Nepal, this trek will be your best destination with less crowded. Kanchenjunga is not only famous for its adventure tourism and more of course for the production of orthodox tea and origins of natural herbal medicine such as cardamom and many others natural herbal medicine. If you prefer trekking in remote areas with natural diversity this is the right of your bucket list.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive to Kathmandu (1300m/4428ft)

Day 2 Kathmandu Valley Sight Seen

Day 3 Fly to Bhadrapur (2,420m/7938ft), Drive to Taplejung, 45m Flight and 5 hours Drive

Day 4 Taplejung to Lalikharka (2,265m/7,431ft), 4to 5 hours

Day 5 Lalikahrka to Kasewa (2120m/6955ft), 5 to 6 hours

Day 6 Kasewa to Mamankhe (1785m/5856ft) 5 to 6 hours

Day 7 Mamankhe to Yamphudin (2080m/6824ft), 4 to 5 hours

Day 8 Yamphudin to Tortang (2995m/5856ft,) 5 to 6 hours

Day 9 Tortang to Cheram (38, 70m/12,696ft), 2 to 3 hours

Day 10 Acclamitazation at Cheram

Day 11 Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche), (4,580m/15,026ft) 3 to 4 hours

Day 12 Ramchaur (Ramche), to Yalung Base Camp (4500m) Back to Cheram-3 to 4 Hours

Day 13 Cheram to Sele La (4290m/14074ft) 6 to 7 hours

Day 14 Sele La to Ghunsa (3595m/11,794ft), 2 to 3 hours

Day 15 Ghunsa to Kambachean (4,050m/13,287ft)5 to 6 hours

Day 16 Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780m/15,682ft):5 to 6 hours

Day 17 Kanchenjunga Base Camp, over night at Pangpema (5,143m/16,873ft), 6 to 7 hours

Day 18 Pangepema to Lhonak: 3 to 4 hours

Day 19 Lhonak to Ghunsa (3475m/11,400ft); 6 to 7 hours

Day 20 Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2,308m/7,572ft); 5 to 6 hours

Day 21 Amjilosa to Chirwa (12, 70m/4,166ft) 6 to 7 hours

Day 22 Chirwa to Taplejung through Mitlung (921m/3020ft) :-8 to 9 Hours

Day 23 Drive to Bhadrapur : 9 Hours

Day 24 Fly to Kathmandu

Day 25 Departure

What is included

  • All ground Transportation
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and During Trekking
  • Professional Guide and Assistant Guide/Trainee Guide
  • All meals during your trip (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
  • Well come and farewell Dinner
  • Staff cost including food accommodation, salary, insurance
  • National park permit and all paper works
  • Medical Kits

What is Excluded

  • Trip cancelations cost
  • International flight
  • Food outside of included in package
  • Travel and Rescue insurance
  • Tip for Guide and other staff
  • Snacks during trekking

Trip Departure

We book solo and group to your holiday lifetime memorable with people from all over the world. As far as when your trip has been confirmed we garnetted for all group departures dates even there is only a single person sign for trekking. We want to note that before departure we always conform that how many members are recently in your group before final sign up.

Difficulty Level

This trekking required person with average physical fitness no need to have specially training therefore beginner’s hikers also can complete this trek. This trekking leads you to the high altitude gradually with in the short period there will significant change in weather due to the altitude variation.

Important Notes

Your safety is our top priority while traveling with Ama Adventure. We request flexibility if needed due to various circumstances:

Itinerary Changes: Your trip leader has the authority to change all itineraries based on local conditions and their judgment.

Medical and Weather Considerations: We reserve the right to modify the itinerary in case of medical considerations, unexpected weather conditions, natural disasters, etc.

Comfort and Safety: Our leader and crew always strive to make your trip comfortable and ensure that it runs according to plan, but we request you to be prepared to be flexible if needed.

Gear List For Trekking

1. Clean cloth for Kathmandu
2. High Medium down jacket (-20 degree )
3. Fleece jacket or vest
4. Rain jacket and paint
5. Long under wear top and Bottom
6. Synthetic pants
7. Synthetic T – Shirt
8. Synthetic long sleeve shirt
9. Wool and synthetic hat
10 .Gloves
11. Waterproof hiking boots
12. Nylon-wool blend shocks 2 to 3 pairs
13. Sneakers for walking around the Tea house and Bathroom14. Day Bag (30 to 40l)
15. Water Bottle
16. Headlamp
17. Sunglass
18. Sun cream 50 SPF
19. Quick Dry towel
20. Personal toiletries and medicine
21. Sleeping bag -20 degree rating
22. Zip lock bag
23. Extra Zip lock bag for waste on the trail to support leave no trace concept
24. Hand sanitizer
25. Bandana
26. Yak Track

Other Optional Items for Trekking

1. Guides Books
2. Reading materials
3. Trekking poles
4. Camera (Movie camera not allow to carry)
5. Yak track
6. Outlet Adapter

Documents and Logistics1. International Flight Information

1. International Flight Information
2. Photocopy of Passport (original passport also needed to make special permit)
3. Passport size photo for Tims and permit (4)
4. Medical Insurance Card
5. Valid Passport
6. Cash for souvenirs, Incidental cost and tipping for staffpping for staff

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