Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m. Expedition

Joint Kanchenjunga Expedition
fixed Depature Date: April 02, 2013

Height: 8586m.
Latitude: 27º 42’ 09”
Longitude: 88º 09 25”
Trip Duration: 56 Days
Normal Ascent Route: South West Face
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: KTM - Taplejung -Yamphuding - Tseram - Kanchenjunga BC.

The world's third highest peak is Mt. Kanchenjunga, rising to 8586 meters high. Kanchenjungha is located on the border of Nepal and India (Sikkim), only a few miles from Tibet. In keeping with its name "five treasure houses of the great snows" the Kanchenjunga Himal is a grand collection of shapely spires. It is unique in as much as it is buttressed north and south as well as east and west by mountains of equal stature. This multi-topped massif comprises of four summits. Main Summit, Middle Summit, South Summit & Yalung Kang or West Summit , each one measuring over eight thousand meters. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. Since then it is became popular both trekkers and climbers.

The route (along the North Face) is definitely the safest, although not the easiest climb. The climb of Kanchenjunga begins from a charming base camp with meadows and a Panoramic view at 5,180 m. First challenge is to fix lines up 900m. 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.

For the expedition, Himalayan Yetiland Treks provides all necessary infrastructures to assist you in your summit attempt. We will do the necessary paperwork for expedition permit organize all accommodation before and after expedition. We organize camp facilities, transport loads, stock and set up high camps, fix ropes, provide food, high altitude food, high quality tents, porters, professional Climbing Sherpas, oxygen, satellite telephone, Wake Talkie set, as well advice and assistance as per needed during the expedition.

Kanchenjunga Expedition Itinerary:

Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
51 Days Trek/Climbing
Grade: Mountaineering
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 51 Nights Camping
Season: Kanchenjunga Expedition 2012 Spring

02 April 2012 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
03 April 2012 Day 02: Preparation for Expedition or, free.
04 April 2012 Day 03: Briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
05 April 2012 Day 04: Drive to Taplejung Bazaar 1442m. and Over night.
06 April 2012 Day 05: Taplejung rest for porter arrangement and preparation.
07 April 2012 Day 05: Taplejung – Danda Gaon.
08 April 2012 Day 06: Danda Gaon – Khesewa.
09 April 2012 Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe.
10 April 2012 Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin 1721m.
11 April 2012 Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola) 2400m.
12 April 2012 Day 10: Chittre – Torontan 3070m.
13 April 2012 Day 11: Torontan – Tseram 3700m.
14 April 2012 Day 12: Tseram – Ramze Glacier Camp.
15 April 2012 Day 13: Ramze – Glacier.
16 April 2012 Day 14: Glacier – Kanchanjunga Base Camp ‘South).
17 April – 18 May 2012 Day 15 –46: Climbing period Kanchanjunga 8586m.
19 May 2012 Day 47: Clean Base Camp and back to – Ramje.
20 May 2012 Day 48: Ramje – Amije Khole.
21 May 2012 Day 49: Amije – Yamphudin.
22 May 2012 Day 50: Yamphuding – Khewang.
23 May 2012 Day 51: Khewang – Panchami.
24 May 2012 Day 52: Panchami – Ghopetar.
25 May 2012 Day 53: Ghopetar drive to Biratnagar and fly back Kathmandu
26 May 2012 Day 54: Kathmandu free.
27 May 2012 Day 56: Transfer to airport for onward journey.

Kanchenjunga Expedition Cost:

Service up to Base Camp on group joining basis: USD 8,200 Per Person.

Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 2800 (if required by climber)

Service includes:

5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan.
All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
Transport as per itinerary for members, staff and Liaison Officer.
Transportation of all food and climbing equipments to base camp and back.
Peak permit fee.
Full board basis during the trekking.
All kitchen equipments; kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, shower tent, chairs and tables at the base camp.
Cook and Kitchen boys at the base camp.
Base camp tents for members and staff.
Per Person 50 KG. Equipment’s luggage / barrels allowed till to Base Camp.
Equipment allowance, wages and insurance for base camp staff and Liaison Officer.
Reserve Bus drive to Taplejung Bazaar & back to Biratnagar & fly back to KTM
Air fare: KTM/Biratnagar/Suketar/Biratnagar/KTM, Cargo fees & airport tax.
National Park Conservation Fee.
Visa extension.
Satellite phone (Pay calls).
Emergency Oxygen -Mask and regulator.
Helicopter rescue insurance for Nepalese staff.
Agency service charges.

Service does not include:

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Airfare from / to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee. (Can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Service above Base Camp.
Drinks except tea and coffee.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above base camp.
Walki -Takie permit & Satellite phone permit.
Oxygen & Mask -regulator for climbing.
Climbing guide (Sherpa).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods arriving to Nepal by air or road.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone, etc.
International airport departure tax & tourist tax.
Tips and climbing bonus.
Garbage deposit US $ 3000.00 for a team. After expedition deposit will be refundable.

Expedition Cost: Service up to summit: USD 15,500 Per Person.

Expedition service up to Summit:

All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition).
Schedule flight Biratnagar/KTM for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp & back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp & back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison Officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy & Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entrance fee.
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb & summit attempt.
4 oxygen bottles (4 lts) per member with mask and regulator (for use only) " Poisk oxygen system".
Common climbing equipment (necessary rope, ice bars, ice screws, etc).
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
Walkie-talkies for each member base unit at Base Camp.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical oxygen at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 5 nights stay in Kathmandu.
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges and commercial filming.
Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and bonuses.
Garbage deposit fee.

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