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Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition


66 Days 65 Night


Trip Introduction

Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition is the third highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga is the third highest is Part of the Eastern Taplejung District Nepal. The date was on May 25, 1955, that two British mountaineers George Band and Joe Brown had successfully ascended up to Mt. Kanchenjunga and the third highest mountain in the world (after Mount Everest and K2), with an elevation of (8,586 meters) Kanchenjunga translated means. The Five Treasures of Snows”, as it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 meters). The treasures represent the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Kanchenjunga is called in the local Sherpa and Limbu language, translates as ‘Mountain that we offer Greetings to Kanchenjunga or Sewalungma is considered sacred in the Kirant religion. The ‘Five Treasures refer to the five peaks” Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m), Central (8482m) and Kangbachen (7902m). Three of the five peaks that make up Kanchenjunga Himal, Kanchenjunga 1, Central (8482m) and South (8494m) are on the border, while the West (8505m) and Kangbachen (7902m) are in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is also India’s highest peak and is close to the eastern border of Nepal and situated in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Makalu Expedition.

The five treasures of God referred to are salt, gold, turquoise and precious stones, sacred scriptures, invincible armour or ammunition, grain, and medicine. Sherpa guides will do everything within their power to lead you safely to the summit. Our guides are government certified and experienced climbers. We take no chances with your well-being and hence have allowed several days to make up for unforeseen circumstances, such as adjusting to higher altitudes and the possibility of altitude sickness. Everest Base Camp trek.


Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.

Day 02/04: Stay in Kathmandu for paperwork and some other necessary preparation.

Day 05: Fly to Bhadrapur early morning & Drive to Phidim. Overnight in Lodge.

Day 06: Trek to Tharpu / Panchami. Overnight at Camp.

Day 07: Trek to Doban. Overnight at Camp.

Day 08: Trek to Khewang. Overnight at Camp.

Day 09: Trek to Yamphudin Bhote Gaun. Overnight at Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Toronto forest camp. Overnight at Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Tseram. Overnight at Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Ramje. Overnight at Camp.

Day 13: Rest /acclimatization day at Ramje. Overnight at Camp.

Day 14: Trek too (Moraine) glacier camp. Overnight at Camp.

Day 15: Trek too. Kuna Camp Overnight in camp.

Day 16: Trek to Kanchenjunga BC. Overnight in camp.

Day 17-20: Leisure at for acclimatization, blessing ceremony & climbing preparation.

Day 21/55: BCE. Kanchenjunga climbing period.

Day 56 : Return trek to Ramje. Overnight at Camp.

Day 57: Trek down to Toronto forest camp. Overnight at Camp.

Day 58 :Trek to Yamphudin Bhote Gaun. Overnight at Camp.

Day 59: Trek to Khewang, Overnight in Camp.

Day 60: Trek to Panchami. Overnight at Camp.

Day 61 : Trek to Tharpu. Overnight at Camp.

Day 62: Drive from Tharpu to Bhadrapur.

Day 63: Fly Back to Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel.

Day 64/65: Leisure in Kathmandu.

Day 66: Departure to your home destination.


Trip Highlights

Trip Details:
Total Duration: 66 Days.
Group Size: Min-1, Max 20.
Trekking Region: Mount Kanchenjunga.
Trip Type Name: Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition.
Highest Altitude of the trek: 8,586 m.
Highest Point: Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition (8,586 m)
Grade: Challenging.
Transportation: Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight.
Accommodation: Semi Lodge/ or fully Camping.
Type of Tour: Trekking, Hiking, Walking, Culture
Trekking Hour: Approximately 6-7 hours each day.
Best Season: Autumn (Sep-Nov) and Spring (Mar-May).
Starting from: Kathmandu.
Ending at: Kathmandu.

Three of the five peaks (main, central, and south) are on the border of North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India and Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two are completely in Taplejung District. Nepal is home to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project run by the World Wildlife Fund in association with Government of Nepal. The sanctuary is home to the Red Panda and other montage animals, birds, and plants. India’s side of Kanchenjunga also has a protected park area called the Kanchenjunga National Park.

Until 1852, Kanchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations made by the British Great Trigonometric Survey in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest was the highest and Kanchenjunga the third-highest. Kanchenjunga was first climbed on May 25, 1955, by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition.


Cost Details

Cost Includes:

  • Mt.Kanchenjunga Climbing Permit from South Route.
  • Hight Altitude food.
  • Private tent at Base camp with mattress, Toilet & Shower tents at BC.
  • All necessary camping and kitchen gear.
  • All necessary climbing hardware gear with fixed ropes.
  • Climbing Sherpa (1:2 ratio), personal climbing Sherpa is available on request for additional cost.
  • Well trained Cook and kitchen boys at BC and en route.
  • experience head Sardar.
  • Base camp manager.
  • Liaison officer Fee.
  • A necessary number of porter to carry the Expedition loads.
  • Truck transportation for the equipment supplies.
  • Transportation private bus/car from Bhadrapur-Phidim-Bhadrapur.
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in a 5-star category hotel on twin sharing.
  • breakfast is included. Four nights before and two nights after the expedition.

Cost Excludes:

  • Visa Fee $100.00 Valid for 90 days.
  • International & home country domestic airfares, transfers en route & excess baggage.
  • Your personal insurance, Medical, mountain rescue & repatriation cover is necessary.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • Meal in Kathmandu.
  • Cost of electronic appliances Laptops,iPod, Cell Phone with global roaming Network SIM.
  • Cost of an emergency evacuation.

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Maximum Altitude
8,586 M
Best Season
March/AprilMay/june/ Sept/ Oct
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  • NTB
  • TAAN
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