Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m. Expedition
Autumn - Spring
Entry/Exit: Taplejung – Suketar
Kanchenjunga Expedition Fixed Departure:
Spring 2013 Autumn 2012
Height: Mt. Kanchenjunga 8,586m.
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.
Mt. Kanchenjunga is rising to 8,586m. high and it is the
third highest mountain in earth, which is located on south-east of Nepal and
north-west of Darjeeling (India). The expedition trip begins almost 2/3 days of
drive from Kathmandu to Taplejung and another possibility to shorten the route
by directly flying to Taplejung or Helicopter Charter to Tseram.
The first ascent of thismountain was by British team in 1956. Since then it is
became popular both trekkers and climbers. Mt. Kanchenjunga is a grand
collection of shapely summits. It is unique in as much as it is buttressed
north and south as well as east and west by mountains of equal hight stature.
This multi topped massif comprises of four summits. The main summit, middle
summit, south summit and west Summit or Yalung Kang. All of those are measuring
over eight thousand meters.
To make succesful summit on this third world highest peak, Himalayan Yetiland
Treks provide for expedition with 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, all needed advice and
assistance.
Kanchenjunga Expedition Itinerary |
Expedition Itinerary: A
- Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
- 44 Days Trek/Climbing
- Grade: Mountaineering
- Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
- Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 43 Nights Camping
- Recommended Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition or, free.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Taplejung Bazaar 1442m. and Over night.
Day 05: Taplejung rest for porter arrangement and preparation.
Day 05: Taplejung – Danda Gaon.
Day 06: Danda Gaon – Khesewa.
Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe.
Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin 1721m.
Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola) 2400m.
Day 10: Chittre – Torontan 3070m.
Day 11: Torontan – Tseram 3700m.
Day 12: Tseram – Ramze Glacier Camp.
Day 13: Ramze – Glacier.
Day 14: Glacier – Kanchanjunga Base Camp ‘South).
Day 15 –40: Climbing period for Kanchanjunga summit.
Day 41: Clean Base Camp and back to – Ramje.
Day 42: Ramje – Amije Khole.
Day 43: Amije – Yamphudin.
Day 44: Yamphuding – Khewang.
Day 45: Khewang – Panchami.
Day 46: Panchami – Ghopetar.
Day 47: Ghopetar drive to Biratnagar and fly back Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 48: Kathmandu free.
Day 49: Kathmandu free.
Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Kanchenjunga Expedition Itinerary: B
- Hotel/ Lodges/ Camping
- 45 Days Trek/Climbing
- Grade: Mountaineering
- Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
- Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 44 Nights Camping
- Recommended Season: Winter, Spring & Autumn
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: KTM – Biratnagar – Taplejung (Suketar) by flight then transfer to Tented Camp.
Day 05: Taplejung – Mitlung.
Day 06: Mitlung – Chirwa.
Day 07: Chirwa – Sokathom.
Day 08: Sokathom – Amjilessa.
Day 09: Amjilessa – Gepla.
Day 10: Gepla – Ghunsa.
Day 11: Ghunsa – Kambachen.
Day 12: Kambachen – Lhonak.
Day 13: Lhonak – Pangpema.
Day 14: Pangpema – Kanchanjunga Base Camp.
Day 15: Expedition Puja and Base Camp Preparation.
Day 16 – 36: Climbing period of Kanchanjunga 8,586m.
Day 37: Kanchanjunga Base Camp – Pangpema.
Day 38: Pangpema – Lhonak.
Day 39: Lhonak – Ghunsa.
Day 40: Ghunsa – Selele.
Day 41: Selele – Milgin-La 4654m.–Tseram 3770m.
Day 42: Tseram – Oktang – Torontan.
Day 43: Torontan – Omje Khola.
Day 44: Omje Khola – Mamankhe.
Day 45: Mamankhe – Khesewa Bhanjyang.
Day 46: Khesewa Bhasnjyang – Lali Kharka.
Day 47: Lali Kharka – Taplejung (Suketar) and transfer to Tented Camp near airport.
Day 48: Suketar – Kathmandu by early flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 49: Kathmandu free.
Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Expedition Cost in group joining basis;
US $ / Euro Per Person
Climbing Sherpa: Per Sherpa US $ 1800 (if required by climber)
| Expenses For Climb Kanchenjunga: The cost for Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m. Expedition will depend on several different factors. The types of accommodation you prefer in Kathmandu and during the trek to Kanchenjunga base camp will make a difference to the overall cost (Budget to 5 star accommodations). The mode of transport you prefer will also affect the cost of your package trip, for example prices vary greatly between flying versus private car/van. The size of climbing team as well number of Climbing guide and porters required will also affect the total cost of the expedition. For these reasons on the same expedition in Kanchenjunga can vary in price quite substantially. |
Service includes:
- 6 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary A.
- All land transportation: Airport /Hotel/Airport, trekking, expedition pick up & drop.
- 5 Nights Accommodation in Kathmandu at a tourist class Hotel on bed & breakfast plan as per given itinerary B.
- 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, Itinerary A.
- 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 includes:
- 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 5/6 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.
