Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Nepal Package (142817),Holiday Packages to Kathmandu, Biratnagar

Package Overview

Mount Kanchenjunga is one of the world’s most spectacular mountains and the third highest mountain on the planet, reaching 8586 metres. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek boasts a wide range of wonderful scenery from lush, tropical jungle through to rhododendron, chestnut and oak forests and high up into the glacial wilderness.

Spectacular views of the Kanchenjunga range from the summer retreat town of Darjeeling (in India) first raised the curiosity of early British explorers. Then due to a porous border, easy access to eastern Nepal from bordering Sikkim made adventures to the area possible as early as 1848 (whilst the rest of Nepal was closed to foreign visitors for another 100 years until the 1950s). For many years Kanchenjunga was considered the highest mountain in the world, until 1856, when Peak XV, (Mount Everest) was discovered. Kanchenjunga literally translates to "Five Great Treasures in the Snow." There are five peaks within the Kanchenjunga range, and local people believe that each of the five peaks is a repository of different treasures: gold, silver, gems, grains and sacred texts. Kanchenjunga is a sacred mountain, therefore the first summiteers stopped a few meters short of the summit in 1955.

This is a long and challenging trek going deep into the remote mountain ranges on Nepal’s border with Sikkim and Tibet. Experience a wide range of Nepalese culture and life-style from Rai and Limbus to Tibetan Buddhist villages, and the wonderful opportunity of seeing the impressive Kanchenjunga Glacier; the most famous attraction of Kanchenjunga. The trek is fully supported, staying in lodges part of the way and also camping.

The Kanchenjunga trek is moderately strenuous, the terrain can be rough and involves steep hills to climb, so good physical condition and trrekking experience is advisable.

We have been running treks to Nepal since 1996 and this wonderful Kanchenjunga trek takes a total of 26 days. The average group size is three to four and you will have guides and a team of porters to assist you all the way there.

Accommodation is in lodges which provide a wide range of western and Nepalese food and sometimes camping when our chefs will cater for you. The facilities for visitors are of a high standard, as is the food but in some areas we will also camp. The staff are very attentive and friendly, taking care of all the logistics so you can concentrate on immersing yourself in a slow and easy daily routine, with only the elements, the mountains and the quiet character of the people to accompany you.

From your first enquiry you will have experienced people to talk to in the UK office who will give you an honest appraisal of the trek. This personal service and warm welcome will also await you in Kathmandu where you meet Pasang Tendi Sherpa who runs Adventure Alternative Nepal. He has made nine expeditions to Mt Everest and also guides on Aconcagua. With a flight east from the capital, the start of the Kanchenjunga trek is the start of a great journey into the remote Himalayas.

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Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 : Sightseeing

Rest day and acclimatisation to jetlag, sightseeing plus trek briefing
Day 3 : Kathmandu - Biratnagar

Kathmandu – Biratnagar
Flight to Biratnagar which takes around 1hour and 30 minutes.
Day 4 : Biratnagar - Suketar - Mitlung (5 – 6 hours) 921m

Flight from Biratnagar to Suketar (airfield above Taplejung). It is possible to fly direct to Taplejung, however, at times flights to Biratnagar can be delayed due to bad weather. After the flight, it is quite an easy day of trekking to Mitlung along the Surke Danda ridge.
Day 5 : Mitlung - Chirwa (5 hours) 1270m

Quite a challenging day beginning on rough paths high above the river. The route passes through the villages of Sinwa, Tawa and Porke and the valley narrows while passing over old landslide debris. The trail then descends across the Thiwa Khola River on a wooden bridge and follows a few more ups and downs before arriving at Chirwa. The village of Chirwa, set among huge boulders and houses made from bamboo, has a bazaar and a few shops where you can buy souvenirs.
Day 6 : Chirwa - Sekathum (5 – 6 Hours) 1660m

The day begins by follwing the Tamur River and climbing steeply before descending to the Simbua Khola (the river that comes from the Yalung Glacier on the south of Kanchenjunga). The trail then crosses a ridge and joins the steep and narrow Ghunsa Khola Valley and on to the Tibetan village of Sekathum, for an overnight stay. From here you will have incredible views of the high Himalayas, including Jannu.
Day 7 : Sekathum - Amjilossa (5 - 6 hours) 2510m

Another day of following a steep and narrow trail, up the north bank of the Ghunsa Khola to the Tibetan village of Amjilossa.
Day 8 : Amjilossa - Gybala (5 Hours) 2730m

On leaving Amjilossa, there is a short ascent through oak, bamboo and rhododendron forests offering a great view of the south western side of Kanchenjunga. The route makes numerous steep climbs and short descents and passes a beautiful large waterfall before the final steep climb up to Gybala.
Day 9 : Gybala - Ghunsa (4 – 5hours) 3595m

From Gybala, the trail carries on to the village of Kyapra and then climbs easily up the right bank of the river. The trail crosses a large meadow past few villages and ascends a gentle hill before descending across the river into beautiful village of Ghunsa. This Tibetan village has several lodges, gompas and shops where you can buy a few souvenirs.
Day 10 : Ghunsa - Khambachen

Ghunsa – Khambachen (5 – 6 hours) 4100m The route climbs gradually along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola, through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests, passing many mani walls, colourful prayer flags and chortens along the way. The trail climbs steeply up scree slopes to reach the Tibetan settlement of Khambachen, providing wonderful views of the huge north face of Jannu.
Day 11 : Rest Day At Khambachen.

A day of rest and relaxation after a week of trekking. There is an optional day walk to the high ridge behind the village for impressive views of the surrounding Himalayas.
Day 12 : Khambachen - Lhonak (5 Hours) 4785m

From Khambachen the trail climbs up through exposed rocky fields to the village of Ramtang and then crosses North West of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and past large stone huts to the village of Lhonak. From Lhonak there are impressive views of the Himalayas, including Wedge Peak (6750m), Mera Peak (6344m), Nepal Peak (6910m) and Twins (7351m).
Day 13 : Lhonak - Pangpema ( Kanchenjunga North Side Base Camp) (5 Hours) 5143m

An early start for the trek the Kanchenjunga north side base camp at Pangpema (5143m), for majestic views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Cross Peak, the Twins and the impressive Kanchenjunga, and returning to Lhonak for an overnight stay.
Day 14 : Lhonak - Ghunsa (5 – 6 Hours) 3595m

Return to Ghunsa, following back along the same path for around 5 hours.
Day 15 : Ghunsa - High Camp (5 Hours) 4100m

From Ghunsa, the trail climbs a steep 500m to a high camp, for an overnight stay in preparation for the trek to Mirgin La Pass.
Day 16 : High Camp - Mirgin La Pass 4663m - Tseram (5 – 6 Hours) 3870m

For impressive views of the Himlayas the route crosses five passes, first Tamo La (3900m), an unnamed pass (4115m), Mirgin La (4663m), Sinion La (4660m) and another unnamed pass at 4724m. From this last pass there is a steep descent of 1000m to the small settlement of Tseram, high above the Simbua Khola.
Day 17 : Tseram - Ramche (5 – 6 Hours) 4580m

The route passes the nose of the glacier into an ablation valley, offering magnificent scenery and views of all the peaks to the east along the India-Nepal border, such as Koktang (6147m), Rathong (6679m) and many more above 7000m. It then follows along a lake, meadow and stone houses to reach Ramche, for an overnight stay.
Day 18 : Day Trek to Oktang (4 - 5 Hours) 4730m

Leave early in the morning and follow the ablation valley to Oktang for a view of the south face of the magnificent Kanchenjunga and the climbing route to the summit, first climbed in 1953. From Oktang, the views of the surrounding Himalayas are incredible; the whole cirque is above 7500m. After spending some time in Oktang, we trek back to Ramche to rest for the evening and stay overnight.
Day 19 : Ramche - Lamite Bhanjyang (5 – 6 Hours) 3310m

The trail descends steeply through rhododendron forest to Torontan, and then climbs up through mossy forest to reach the pass at Lamite Bhanjyang after around 5hours. From here, there are fantastic views of Kanchenjunga and Jannu.
Day 20 : Lamite Bhanjyang - Yamphudin (5 Hours) 2080m

The trek descends over 1000 metres today, beginning with a steep descent to Imja Khola, and then crosses along the Dubi Pass. From here there is a further descent for a couple of hours until reaching the village of Yamphudin.
Day 21 : Rest Day At Yamphudin.

Take a day’s rest and some time to explore this beautiful village, home to a mixed community of Sherpas, Gurungs, Rais and Limbus.
Day 22 : Yamphudin - Ponphe (5 Hours) 1900m

From Yamphudin, the trail descends steeply to the Kabeli Khola River and crosses a log bridge before reaching the village of Mamanke. From here, the trail then enters a side canyon and crosses a stream over a long suspension bridge, then climbs up steeply to Ponphe village for an overnight rest.
Day 23 : Ponphe - Khunjari (5 – 6 Hours) 1928m

The trail climbs high to two tea shops on the ridge above the village, and then crosses through a series of valleys and past numerous villages. The route continues down to Bhanjyang and crosses a ridge to descend steeply to the Limbu village of Khunjari, where you will spend the night.
Day 24 : Khunjari - Suketar (4 – 5 Hours) 2300m

The route descends to the Pha Khola and then climbs steeply through Pokhara and Shimu villages to Thenbewa. The trail continues through forest to Lali Kharka and on to a ridge, then follows a gradual descent to Suketar for an overnight stay and to prepare for the early flight to Kathmandu in the morning.
Day 25 : Suketar to Biratnagar

Flight from Suketar to Biratnagar, then another flight to Kathmandu
Day 26 : Depart Kathmandu

Depart Kathmandu. If you leave in the morning it is possible to arrive in London the same day, or arrive home on day 27.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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