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Kanchanjungha Expedition

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Kanchanjungha Expedition

Kanchanjunga Himal

Height: 8586m.

Latitude: 27º 42’ 09”. N

Longitude: 88º 09’ 25”. E

Trip Duration: 50 Days

Normal Ascent Route: South West Face

Grade: Mountaineering

Caravan Route: Ktm. – Taplejung-Mamanke-Yamphudin – Tseram – Kanchenjunga BC

Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. From 1838 until 1849, it was believed to be the highest. 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 (India). It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya. In keeping with its name "five treasure houses of the great snows" the Kanchenjunga Mountain 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. Each one measuring over eight thousand meter called Kanchenjunga Main (Main 8,586m.), Kanchenjunga (South 8,476m.,) Kanchenjunga (8,476m.) West face Summit and Yalung-Kang 8,505m.

In May 1955, Joe Brown and George Band made the first ascent on May 25, followed by Norman Hardie and Tony Streather on May 26. The full team also included John Clegg (team doctor), Charles Evans (team leader), John Angelo Jackson, Neil Mather, and Tom Mackinnon. 1986. On January 11, Krzysztof Wielicki and Jerzy Kukuczka, Polish climbers make the first winter ascent on Kanchenjunga.

Climbing Route: There are four different routes to the mountain peak with both its south and east side providing opportunities for new routes. It is believed that the east flank of the South Summit is by far the most difficult face route. Our trip starts from Taplejung to Base Camp through Dandagaon and Mitlung. And our trail back via another trekking route Selele, Milgin-La 4654m., Tseram 3770m. and end at Taplejung then we will take plane back to Kathmandu.

1.If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the cost of your trip or details of expedition.

2.If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

 


Expedition Itinerary: A


•Hotel/Lodges/Camping
•44 Days Trek/Climbing
•Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
•Accommodation: 6 Nights Kathmandu, 43 Nights Camping
•Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition or, free.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Drive to Taplejung Bazaar 1442m. O/N at tented Camp.
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 – Kanchenjunga Base Camp ‘South).
Day 15 –40: Climbing period Kanchenjunga 8586m.
Day 41: Clean Base Camp and trek 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: Drive to Biratnagar & fly back KTM then transfer to Hotel.
Day 48: Kathmandu free.
Day 49: Kathmandu free.
Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

 

Optional - Expedition Itinerary: B
•Hotel/Lodges/Camping
•45 Days Trek/Climbing
•Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
•Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu, 44 Nights Camping
•Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter

 

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
Day 04: Fly to Biratnagar – Taplejung (Suketar) then transfer to 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 – Kanchenjunga BC set up camp.
Day 15: Expedition Puja and Base Camp Reserve day.
Day 16 – 36: Climbing period of Kanchenjunga 8,586m.
Day 37: Trek Back to 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) & transfer to Camp near airport.
Day 48: Suketar – Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
Day 49: Kathmandu free.
Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.


 


 


Expedition Cost:

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

  • We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to mail us or, use  book expedition  form for send us your message.
  • Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
  • Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost USD 2800. This cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight to and from Kathmandu, sleeping tents at BC etc…

 

Service Includes up to Base Camp

  • All land transportation by Car, Van, Hiace or, tourist Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up & drop).
  • 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition). Itinerary A
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition). Itinerary B
  • Schedule flight Biratnagar/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs. Itinerary A
  • Schedule flight KTM/Biratnagar/Suketar/KTM for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs. Itinerary B
  • Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
  • Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
  • Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs & Liaison Officer.
  • All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs & cooking utensils for BC.
  • Food and fuel at Base Camp.
  • Service of Government Liaison Officer.
  • Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
  • Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys & Liaison officer.
  • Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison Officer and porters.
  • Peak Permit fee of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entrance fee.
  • 2 Expedition duffel bag for each member.
  • Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light & 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 at upon arrival).
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
  • Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
  • Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
  • High Tents above Base Camp.
  • High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
  • Oxygen & Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
  • Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation & lost luggage.
  • Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment & commercial filming.
  • International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
  • Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
  • Tips and bonuses.
  • Garbage deposit.

 

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).
  • 6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition). Itinerary A
  • 5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before & after expedition). Itinerary B
  • Schedule flight Biratnagar/KTM for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs. Itinerary A
  • Schedule flight KTM/Biratnagar/Suketar/KTM for member, Liaison officer & Expedition staffs. Itinerary B
  • 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 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
  • Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
  • 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.