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Kanchenjunga Expedition

Kanchenjunga ExpeditionKanchenjunga is the third-tallest mountain in the world after Mt. Everest and Mt. K2. Kanchenjunga is situated in eastern part of Nepal at 8598m. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. It is an enormous mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya. The peak consists of four summits.The west summit, Yalung Kang, is 8420m high and some people classify it as a separate 8000m peak. Three first Westerner to explore Kanchenjunga was the British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the Skim, side of the peak continued with both British and pundit explorers mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchenjunga and produced what is still one of the most authoritative maps of the region.

The Japanese now took up the challenge and mounted expeditions in 1973, 1974 and 1976 during which they climbed Yalung Kang. A German Expedition climbed Yalung Kang in 1975, and in 1977 an Indian army team mounted the second successful expedition to the main peak of Kanchenjunga. The route (North Face) is definitely the safest, although not the easiest. Climb of Kanchenjunga begin from a charming base camp in the meadows of Panorama at 5,180 m. First challenge is to fix lines up 900 m of intricate mixed climbing to the North col. This provides the most challenging climbing of the expedition. Once creating a lifeline to and from the North Col you can begin the long process of establishing three camps up the long and complicated North ridge. Using Sherpa support and oxygen, you can move at a systematically slow velocity higher and higher up the mountain. This is a highly satisfying climb for the expert Climbers.

 

Facts fo This Trip

Trip Duration:
60 Days
Trip Grade:
Expedition
Best Season:
Sept to Nov /Mar to june
Maximum Altitude:
Kanchenjunga 8598m
Trip Cost:
Us $ 00
Trip Start/ End in:
Kathmandu

Location Map

Trip Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel

Day 02:  Kathmandu Briefing, and shopping

Day 03:  Kathmandu. Last minute preparation

Day 4-5: Drive to Medibung.

Day 06:  Trek to Dandagaon.

Day 07:  Trek to Khewang.

Day 08:  Trek to Yanphudin.

Day 09:  Trek to Omje Khola.

Day 10:  Trek to Torontan.

Day 11:  Trek to Tseram.

Day 12:  Trek to Oktang.

Day 13:  Trek to Glacier Camp..

Day 14:  Glacier Camp.

Day 15:  Glacier Camp.

Day 16:  Base Camp. (South)

Day 17-51: Climbing Period.

Day 52: Cleaning up Base Camp.

Day 53-61: Trek back to Medibung.

Day 62:  Drive back to Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel.

Day 60: Transfer to international airport

Note: Itinerary Can be Customize as your Requirement. If this above itinerary is not suffice or have any questions, you can ask one of our expert team member for help.

Cost Includes

  • Airport picks up & drops.
  • Hotels at Kathmandu as per itinerary.
  • All meals & accommodation during the trekking period.
  • All Entrance fee and Trekking permit(TIMS).
  • Domestic airfare and airport tax.
  • Highly experienced guide and staffs.
  • Staffs food, clothing, salary and insurance.
  • All necessary grounded transportation.
  • Travel & Rescue arrangements.
  • 1 tent for 1 person for Expedition north face brand V-25 or Similar tent
  • Liaison officer's allowances equipment for Expedition, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages sharing with other group
  • Peak permit for Everest South Face spring
  • Gamo Bag (life saving device incase of altitude sickness) sharing with group member
  • Company service charges
  • Welcome & farewell dinner in Kathmandu at typical Nepali restaurant.

Cost Excludes

  • Visa fees
  • Int'l air fare
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills or extra porters)
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Rescue & Evacuation
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas
  • Expedition personal climbing gears
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving into Nepal
  • Sherpa non summit bonus
  • Sherpa summit bonus climbing bonus
  • Personal Satellite phone with e-mail & internet permit
  • Waki takies permit
  • Oxygen and Mask regulator for member and Sherpa
  • Garbage Deposit (Sharing with other member)
  • Tips for guides and porters (for staff)

Weather Information

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    Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
    GPO No : 6427
  • Tel : +977 14700302, 4701768
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    Email:info@trip2himalaya.com
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