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Kanchanjungha Base Camp Trek

Kanchanjungha trekking

"Kang-chen-zod-nga", meaning "Five Great Treasuries of the Snow", actually it has seven major summits. To the locals Kanchenjunga which stands at a height of 8585meters the third highest mountain in the world, is the abode of gods who bestow prosperity and goodwill on them and their lands, while to the climbers of this mountain the phrase "Five Great Treasuries of the Snow" takes on a slightly more ominous tone. The avalanches that Kanchenjunga region throws down are said to be the largest anywhere!

Since the locals worship the mountain, there is a tradition among mountaineers not to stand on the actual summit. All "successful" assaults have stopped just short of the summit honouring an old promise made by the leader of the first successful attempt in 1955 to the maharaja of Sikkim.

Kanchenjunga lies on the eastern border of Nepal providing a great chance to experience remoteness, spectacular mountain scenery, diverse flora and fauna and rich local culture, quite different to those found further west.

We begin the journey to Kanchenjunga with a flight from Kathmandu to Taplejung (Suketar). From Suketar the trek leads to Chauki through the villages of Mitlung, Ghunsa, Khambachen and Lhonak to Pangpema (5140 meters) which is also the Base Camp for expeditions attempting the North Face of Kanchenjunga 2 and the culmination of the first part of the trek.


I T I N E R A R Y
Day 01
Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport and be met by a member of our crew. We will be driven to our hotel and later go on a familiarization walk with one of our guides..
Day 02
Kathmandu
Spend the early part of the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries. Later we will take a flight to Biratnagar where we will spend the evening relaxing before our trek begins the following day.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 03
Lali Kharka (2,250m/7,402ft)
Fly to Taplejung on the early morning flight and trek 5km (3 hrs) to Lali Kharka past picturesque multi-ethnic villages.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 04
Mamankhe (1,920m/6,317ft)
Trek 11.5km (5 hrs) to Mamankhe, a Rai and Limbu village where the houses are surrounded by barley, millet and corn fields.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 05
Langtang (3,500m/11,515ft)
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and later reaches Ghoratabela. Following, there is a short ½ hour climb that will bring us to a pass to the right of where the Langtang Valley begins. Total trekking for the day is 13.5km/7hrs.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 06
Yamptudin (1,635m/5,379ft)
Today we trek 7km (3 hrs) to Yamptudin. It is most probably the only Gurung village this far east, and unlike their Rai and Limbu neighbours, the Gurung speak Nepali.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 07
Lamite Bhanjyang (2,900m/9,541ft)
Trek 8.5km (4 hrs) to Lamite Bhanjyang, which is surrounded by a thick forest of tall trees. Beyond this point one comes across only herders and shepherds taking their livestock to high pastures.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 08
Tseram (3,770m/12,403ft)
Trek 16km (7 hrs) to Tseram, located at the junction where the trail branches off to the Yalung Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 09
Ramche (4,800m/16,055ft)
Trek 9km (3 hrs) to Ramche, a yak shelter 2.5 hours away from the Kangchenjunga South Base Camp. Further up there is a broad glacier field at Oktang, which is a great place to camp barring any altitude symptoms.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 10
Tseram (3,770m/12,403ft)
Today we trek a total of 18.5km (7 hrs). The day begins with an ascent to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp and finishes with a quick descent to Tseram.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 11
Rapka Kharka (4,000m/13,160ft)
Today is a long day's trek (11.5km/7 hrs), crossing two 4,800 m passes. From the exotically named Sinion La there is a most spectacular view. Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,248ft) and Mt. Junnu dominate the eastern horizon, to the west is the jagged ridge of Jaljale Himal which separates the Tamur and Arun watersheds, and far in the distance are Mt. Makalu (8,485m/27,916ft) and Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,110ft). On a clear day, you can see down to the Indian plains in the south.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 12
Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
A 9km (4.5 hrs) trek down to the valley takes us to the site of a Tibetan Refugee Camp, where we will halt for the night.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 13
Rampuk Kharka (3,720m/12.239ft)
Trek 11.5km (7 hrs) through forest and moraine country with narrow trails and rock falls.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 14
Lhonak (4,780m/15,726ft)
After trekking 13.5 km (6 hrs) we arrive in Lhonak. From here the north face of Kangchenjunga is visible with its three stacked glacier shelves from which seracs break off from time to time and tumble down in billowing clouds of ice. At the head of the valley there are views of Mt. Kirat Chuli (7,365m/24,231ft), Nepal Peak (7,168m/23,583ft) and The Twins (7,350m/24,182ft), with the valley itself seeming to go on and on.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 15
Pang Pema (5,200m/17,060ft)
Trek 10.5km (4 hrs) to Pang Pema where you can get even better views of the north face. It is a wonderful place to relax, and soak up the silence and tranquility.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 16
Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs) to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt. Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 17 Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs) to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt. Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 18
Chirwa (1,500m/4,935ft)
Trek 23.5km (7 hrs) to Chirwa. From Amjillasa the trail climbs steeply above the Ghunsa Khola, providing a wonderful view of the valley below. After passing Sakathum Village we will arrive at the confluence of the Tamur and Ghunsa Khola. The trail later crosses the Simbuwa Khola (formed by the Yalung Glacier) as it follows the Tamur to Chirwa.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 19
Taplejung
Today is another long day (31km/9 hrs) as we climb up to the ridge to get back to Taplejung for the return flight.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 20
Kathmandu
We will fly back to Biratnagar on the early morning flight and make our connection to Kathmandu.
Check into Hotel
Day 21 Kathmandu
Spend the day sightseeing and shopping, or take a free day and rest.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 22

Kathmadu
Depature from kathmandu.


Price Includes

1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2. Standard twin sharing accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (4 nights)
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus.
4. Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
5. Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent etc.)
6. A government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek. A cook and the required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine.
7. Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek.
8. All special trekking permits & fees.
9. Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
10. Flight cost from Kathmandu – Taplejung – Kathmandu including airport departure taxes in both airport.
11. Down Jacket and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
12. Ace the Himalaya T-shirt.
13. All our government taxes.
14. Tourist service charge, vat.
15. Official expense.

Please Note: US$80 per person per night for Single room and US$ 65 per person per night for Double (twin sharing) room if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast.

Price Excludes

1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa, you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency is required to obtain Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 15 days. Likewise, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entry for 100 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. You will also require 2 passport size photos.)
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipment.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.)
8. Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees.
9. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.


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