CLIMBING KANCHANJUNGA
(8596m)
Kanchanjunga (8596m) range in the extreme north-west of
Nepal is aligned north to south along the Nepal-Sikkim border.
Thus, Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak is the
most southerly of the major Himalayan peaks. And its proximity
to the old hill resort of Darjeeling made it one of the
better known mountains during the initial phase of Himalayan
exploration.
Trekking route of Kanchenjunga is drained
by Tamur River that meets Arun below Mulghat. The river
is fed by numerous glaciers. The glaciers north of the main
peak are clockwise Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid,
Kanchenjunga and Ramtang. West and south of the main peak
are Kumbhakarna (Jannu), Yamatari and Yalung glaciers. The
Kanchangunga area has a profusion of high summits of which
three are above 8,000m. & 11 above 7,000m.
Kangbachen (4038) in Ghunsa valley and
Walungchung (3,200m) in Tamur valley are the highest settlements
in the area. The latter was an important trading centre
between Darjeeling and across Tipta La in Tibet. Access
to Kanchenjunga area is road link to Basantapur or through
Taplejung bazaar that has direct air link with Biratnagar.
There is also a fair weather road from Ilam and traverses
Milke Danda. The area is rich with vegetation, particularly
variety of rhododendrons.
Itinerary outline:
Day 01: Arrival in Katmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02 - 04: Climbing Preparation days in Kathmandu.
Day 05: Drive to Phidim (3158m). Overnight in camp.
Day 06: Stay in Phidim for arrangement of porters.
Day 07: Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.
Day 08: Trek to Doban. Overnight in Camp.
Day 09: Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.
Day 12: Trek to Toronto. Overnight in Camp.
Day 13: Trek to Tseram. Overnight in Camp.
Day 14: Trek to Ramje. Overnight in Camp.
Day 15: Trek to Glacier Camp. Overnight in Camp.
Day 16: Trek to Kanchenjunga B.C.
Day 17 - 19: Free times at B.C. for acclimatization.
Day 20 - 50: Climbing Period
Day 51: Return treks to Ramje. Overnight in Camp.
Day 52: Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.
Day 53: Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.
Day 54: Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.
Day 55: Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.
Day 56: Trek to Ghopetar. Overnight in Camp.
Day 57: Drive from Gopetar to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.
Day 58: Stay in Kathmandu.
Day 59: Final Departure to the Airport
Cost US: Contact Us
Cost includes:
- Two nights accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast
basis.
- Trek permit
- Three times meal during the trekking (breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
- Guide, Cook, Kitchen staff, and necessary porters.
- Flight fare from Tumlingtar- Biratnagar – Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes:
- Nepal entry visa and airport tax.
- All the bottled drinks and snacks.
- All the personal gears i.e. Trekking booth, warm cloths,
sleeping bag, raincoat, suns cream etc.
For
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