Kanchenjunga Trekking

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Duration: 22 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate

In the worlds 03rd highest mountain, in remote isolated area, perfect wilderness,
stunning panorama scenery of rolling hills, valleys and towering mountains,
rich rhododendron, oaks, magnolia and pine forest, friendly locals, traditional villages with varied culture and religion.

Kanchenjunga stands at the height of 8,586 meters (28,169 ft) world’s 3rd highest mountain situated in far north eastern corner of Nepal bordering Sikkim. Mt. Kanchenjunga is technically challenging mountain and could be the best preparation for Everest. Mt. Kanchenjunga is the second highest mountain within Nepal after Everest and located in a remote undeveloped region of Nepal in comparison to other trekking destinations in Nepal. This region lies as Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which was established in 1997 A.D and covers the area of 2,035 kms.

This trekking region is also supposed to be the home of mysterious and disreputable ‘Yeti’. The Yeti is also known as Abominable Snowman that looks like an ape and incomprehensible taller than average human being which are said to be the inhabitant of Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The native people of this region still talks about Yeti (especially the older folks) like a part of their history, mythology and folklore. Kanchenjunga is the major attraction of this region with new trekking trails like Pathibhara and Limbu cultural trail and offers supplementary options and a glance at the Himalayan lifestyle and culture. Limbus are the predominant inhabitants in the Kanchenjunga region with the upper region settled by Tibetans, Sherpas, Rais, Gurungs, Magars, Newars, Sunwars and Tamangs of Tibet-Mongolian origin. Hence you can have a grand opportunity to explore the lifestyle and tradition of the mountain people of Kanchenjunga region.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 2 : In Kathmandu with half day sightseeing tour.

Day 3 : Fly to Biratnagar 81 m/266 ft. 45 mins flight.

Day 4 : : Fly to Suketar 2,420 m/7,938 ft and trek to Mitlung 921 m/3,021 ft. 05 hrs.

Day 5 : Trekking to Chirwa 1,270 m/4166 ft. 06 hrs

Day 6 : Trekking to Sukathum 1,576 m/ 5,169 ft. 06 hrs

Day 7 : Trekking to Amjilosa 2,308 m / 7,570 ft) 06 hrs

Day 8 : Trekking to Gyabla 2,730 m / 8,954 ft 06 hrs

Day 9 : Trekking to Ghunsa 3,595 m/11,792 ft) 05 hrs

Day 10 : Trekking to Kambachen 4,050 m/13,284 ft 05 hrs

Day 11 : Acclimatization day at Kambachen

Day 12 : Trekking to Lhonak 4,780 m/15,678 ft 06 hrs

Day 13 : Trekking to Pang Pema/Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5,388 m/17,673 ft 06 hrs

Day 14 : Trekking back to Kambachen 4,050 m/13,284 ft 06 hrs

Day 15 : Trekking to Phole 3,180 m 05 hrs

Day 16 : Trekking to Amjilosha 06 hrs

Day 17 : Trekking to Tapethowk 1,396 m/4,580 ft 05 hrs

Day 18 : Trekking to Phurumba at 1,769m / 5,803 ft 06 hrs

Day 19 : Trekking to Taplejung , Suketar 2,420 m/7,938 ft 04hrs

Day 20 : Fly to Kathmandu via Biratnagar

Day 21 : Free day in Kathmandu

Day 22 : International departure

Trekking Mode:                 Hotel and Camping on trekking.
Trek grade:                Hard and Challenging (due to high altitude)
Trekking:                   16 / 17 days
Highest elevation:     5,388 m/17,673 ft (at Kanchenjunga North BC)
Total Treks:                  21 / 22 days ( Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Best Season:                Mid March to June, September to November.

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Duration: 22 Days
Trip Grade: Moderate

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