Kanchenjunga base camp trek-28Days
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Churen Himal Treks & Expedition
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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Kanchenjunga base camp is one of the most famous treks in Nepal. Every year thousands of trekkers hike to Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. The trek begins from the tropical lowlands and passes through thick rhododendron forests, stops at picturesque villages of eastern north Nepal and is going all of the manners up to the glacier supplying overwhelming views all alongside the journey. the trails climb from 1200m to 5180m. additionally, you'll get extraordinary perspectives of Mt Yalung Kang, Dromo top and Yalung Ri. you'll also be able to see a face of Mt Everest as you trek to the south face of Mt Kanchenjunga. Few high passes are encountered even as trailing to each the elevation. Kanchenjunga base camp trek North and south base camp. The trek to the south face of Kanchanjunga also takes you via lovely, easy villages of Rai and Limbu ethnic companies. Trekking is Kanchenjunga is a restricted area so you need at least 2 trekker and local guide to for a permit The Kanchenjunga words come from the Tibetan phrase referring to “five first-rate treasures inside the snow”. This symbolizes its five peaks as gold, silver, treasured stones, grain and holy scriptures. The hiking region lies inside the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area. Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is less popular than Everest Base Camp Trek or Annapurna Base Camp Trek. which means it isn't crowded and nonetheless faraway. And, you may enjoy far off Nepali cultures, meals, and way of life in its traditional form in the course of this trek. Kanchenjunga trek is a tea-house trek. Tea-house treks have small lodges with least kind of food and motels along the trek path. Trekking in Kanchenjunga is a restricted area so you need at least 2 tourists and 1 guide for trekking agency for the permit. Kanchenjunga south trekking begins at Suketar of Taplejung which is obtainable through air or Illam or Basantapur, available by way of the street. For individuals who need to make the whole trek inside the Kanchenjunga region, going to South base camp and crossing many other high passes. as the trek commences, you may witness the sluggish change in the panorama And a version in flora and flora and fauna. This path encompasses Himalayan coniferous forests, alpine shrub, meadows, and grasslands. This hard journey offers you lots of adventurous and awesome memory in a lifetime. This is a moderately demanding trek which requires physical fitness, technical knowledge, and determination. We climb with proper rest and acclimatization to reach the high altitude destinations. As we need to camp some of the day's, proper camping tool will also be carried. Highlights Spectacular Mountains views including Kanchenjunga, Yalung glacier and other high passes Pass by beautiful Monasteries, Chorten temples and prayer walls Learn about traditional Sherpa villages with unique cultures first hand Catch glimpse of Himalayan Black Beer, Assamese Macaque, Musk deer, Red Panda, snow leopards and other animals Pass by rhododendrons, orchids, lilies, primula, and other flowers. Benefits Private transport to and from our hotel in Kathmandu to Kathmandu international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Provide pulse oximeter for blood oxygen saturation level monitor to high altitude. It is an important indicator to recognize early signs of impending altitude sickness and other potential health risks. Medical Kit. Arrangement of sleeping bags and down jackets if you do not have your own.
Journey at a glance
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m) and transfer to the hotel — Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, one of our representatives will greet you and will transfer you to the hotel. Welcome Evening dinner at authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural performance. Airport pickup by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal. Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and preparation day — Today we are going to visit four of the UNESCO world heritage listed sites in Kathmandu Valley. After breakfast, we start for Kathmandu valley city tour which includes the UNESCO heritage site in the City valley. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrims’ sites for Hindus all over the world and It is the temple of Lord Shiva, the temple where the dead bodies are criminated on the Bagmati River. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Asia and holiest Buddhist Pilgrims and famous tourist destination in City Valley and It is also famous for over 50 Tibetan gompas or monasteries. Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the places of the ancient king palace who ruled over the Kathmandu Kingdom. Swayambhunath(Monkey Temple) is located in the heart of the City valley and It is another famous tourist destination and holiest Buddhist pilgrims in Kathmandu Valley. Day 03: Fly(35mins) to Suketar(2320 m) and trek(3 hours) to Lali Kharka(2276 m). Stay overnight at Lodge. — We take a morning flight to Suketar. This morning we leave early and drive passing through tea and cardamom plantations. During our drive, we stop at the top of a pass of which we get our first magnificent views of Mount Kanchenjunga and Mount Jannu in the far distance. We drive onto Taplejung where on arrival we meet our trekking crew. After lunch, we start the trek by making a steep descent to the Tamur river to reach the village of Mitlung. Today and for the next couple of days, the path is often wet, muddy and slippery so two trekking poles are definitely required. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 04: Trek(5 hrs) to Khesewa (2120m) and Stay overnight at lodge. — We trek through the hills and descend to the village of Pakora along the Phewa Khola, we cross the Phewa Khola by a suspension bridge then climb up towards Kunjuri where we stop to have lunch then we go on a short walk over the ridge to our campsite at Khesewa. From here we get our first views of Kanchanjunga’s main summit and Yalung Kang. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 05: Trek(5 hrs) to Mamankhe (1920m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We trek down to Kabbeli khola through steep hillside and terraced fields, Its a winfing route but we will pass many open spaces where we can rest and stop for lunch. We continue and pass Anpan village and cross the Khaswa stream and then climb through terraces field to Mamankhe. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 06: Trek(6 hrs) to Yamphudin (2080m) and stay overnight at lodge — After breakfast, we leave the Village of Mamankhe and take the contouring path high along the Kabeli Khola to Yamphudin. Its a remote settlement and the last village we will pass until we reach Gunsa. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 07: Trek(5 hrs) to Chitre (2965m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Beyond Yamphudin the trail ascends a steeply, We leave the villages behind us trekking through a pleasant forest, We stop for lunch in a meadow then continue. We make a steep descend to Omje Khola go across it on a bridge to our campsite in Chitre. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 08: Trek(6 hrs) to Tortongn (3010m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We ascent to the crest of Deurali Danda through dense forest. From the 3230m Pass, we will be able to see Jannu much closer. We descend to all the way through beautiful forest to the valley of the Simjua Khola. Then we go across a wooden bridge is to Tortongn, where we rest at our camping place with numerous rock shelters amid towering conifers. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 09: Trek(6 hrs) to Tseram (3870m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Today we will cross several passes. We take a good trail which ascends to our first pass Sinion La (4,440m). From here the trail goes around the hillside and a short steep climb brings us to the Mirgin La Pass (4,480m). We descend briefly before making a final short steep climb to Sinelapche La Pass at 4,840m. Enjoy the mesmerizing views of the eastern Himalayas from the top of these passes. From Sinelapche La Pass we descent 1,000m to a small trail past a small lake to Tseram, a small settlement located above the Simbua Khola. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 10: Trek(5 hrs) to Ramche(4580m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Today we embark on a short 600 m walk to Ramche. The view as we ascend past Yalung Glaciers is stunning.we will walk past frozen lake, clear streams. All the peaks to the east straddle the India-Nepal border like Koktang (6,147m), Rathong (6,679m) and some of the Kabrus which are all over 7,000m. We will set up camp once we reach Ramche. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 11: First part of the trek is spent exploring around Ramche(4580m) then Trek(5 hrs) to Oktang(4730m). Stay overnight at lodge. — The first half of the day we explore Ramche. There are a lake and a meadow along with two stone houses at Ramche and often we can see blue sheeps grazing on the grassy slopes above. In the afternoon we follow the ablation valley to Oktang we will be able to see and the three main summits all over 8,400m. The climbing route to the summit of Kanchenjunga first climbed in 1955 can be seen from Oktang. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 12: Trek(5 hrs) to Yalung Ri Base Camp (5400m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Today we trek up to Yagling Ri Base camp to let our body get used to the high altitudes. Today's trek will require good determination and also some luck we can only cross the high passes if the weather is good. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 13: Trek(5 hrs) back to Ramche (4580m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We trek back to Ramche. We will see magnificent views as we pass Yalung Glaciers and a series of valleys, frozen lake, clear streams Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 14: Trek(6 hrs) to Salleri over the Mirgin La (4480m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We trek down the valley to the north side of Kanchanjunga to Mirgin la. This route first requires steep climb and we cross several false summits before finally reaching Mirgin La. We can use amazing sights of the magnificent Jannu, Makalu, Gyakung Kang, Everest, Lhotse and Chamalang. We then trek to our campsite which will be a little beyond the pass. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 15: Trek(5 hrs) to Ghunsa (3475m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We descent to Lamba Sumba Kharka, where we can see the south-west face of Jannu. From Kharka it's a pleasant stroll on the forested trail to the village of Ghunsa, where we stay at a lodge in the village. This is a picturesque Tibetan village with wooden houses covered in colourful prayer flags. There are several lodges and shops in the village and a small Kanchenjunga Conservation Area office along with a couple of gompas. Here you can try the local speciality 'Tongba', an alcoholic drink. served on a jug or large bamboo cup which is filled with fermented millet seed and has boiling water poured over. The flavour and alcohol seep and you drink it with a special straw. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 16: Trek(6 hrs) to Khambachen (4040m) and stay overnight at lodge — From Ghunsa we make a gradual ascent through the rhododendron and pine forest along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola with several mani walls and chortens. Today as we gain altitude the scenery of the mountains and surroundings becomes ever more spectacular we will also be able to see the dramatic north face of Jannu. After crossing various slopes and glacial moraines, we finally reach Khambachen. Khambuchen is a Tibetan settlement with about a dozen houses huddled together in a grassy plain surrounded by mountain views. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 17: Exploration day at Khambachen(4040m). Stay overnight at lodge. — We spend 2 nights here at Khambachen to help you get acclimatised before ascending over 750m to Lhonak. You can join a short walk .organised by our guides up to Nupchu Khola from Khambachen from where you can see impressive views of Mount Jannu, then you can spend the rest of the day resting and relaxing around camp. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 18: Trek(6 hrs) to Lhonak(4790m) and stay overnight at lodge. — From Khambachen we trek through azalea and rhododendron along a lateral moraine , then pass through a seasonal yak herder’s camp at Ramtang (4,370m). After an hour or so of trekking we reac a rockier trail as we pass under a landslide area. We climb through the open rocky fields and then cross moraines North West of the Kanchenjunga Glacier to Lhonak. From our campsite at Lhonak we can see incredible views of Wedge Peak (6,750m), Mera (6,344m), Nepal Peak (6,910m), Twins (7,351m) and others. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 19: Trek(4 hrs) to Pang pema(5140m) and stay overnight at lodge. — From Lhonak we ascend the lateral moraine from KanchenjungaGlacier passing through several sections of loose rock and landslide area for around 2 hours. The trails steepness decreases as we reach the stone huts in a grassy area at Pang Pema. We will see impressive views of the vast north face of Kanchenjunga from Pang Pema. Overnight on a tented camp included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 20: Trek(5 hrs) to Kanchenjunga Base Camp(5100m) and Khambachen and stay overnight at lodge. — We have an optional hike up a ridge, north of Pang Pema for those who are interested. It's a 200 or 300 meters climb and provides great views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, the Twins and Tent Peak. From there we can descend to Khambachen. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 21: Trek(6 hrs) to Ghunsa and stay overnight at lodge. — We return to Ghunsa retracing our trail. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 22: Trek(4 hrs) to Amjillassa (2460m) and stay overnight at lodge — We pass through picturesque forest and grassy hillside.the the trail becomes steeper and slippery. We will soon arrive at Amijilasa where we set up our camp Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 23: Trek(5 hrs) to Syakathum (1600m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We make a steep descend to the junction of the Ghunsa Khola and Tamur River. We set up our tent near at the bank of the River. Overnight on a tented camp Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 24: Trek(5 hrs) to Chirwa (1200m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We cross the Simbu Khola, the same river that we followed up from Torontan. Since we are at lower altitude the weather will be pleasantly warm at these low altitudes and you cans ee cardamom growing freely in the moist shaded forest. After crossing numerous small tributary streams we reach Chirwa, a village set among large boulders. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 25: Trek(5 hrs) to Suketar (2420m) and stay overnight at lodge. — To day we traverse in an out of minor valleys and pass through a succession of picturesque villages on our way to Suketar, we will reach reaching around late afternoon. Overnight at a lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 26: Fly(35mins) back to Kathmandu and stay overnight at your selected hotel — Head back to Kathmandu, we take a 35-minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Suketar (Taplejung). Day 27: Freeday in Kathmndu — Free Day in Kathmandu for other activities (Optional day for bad weather & flight delay) and shopping for your family. Day 28: Final departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours. Airport drop by private Car, Van or Bus (According to group size) Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 10Trek(5 hrs) to Ramche(4580m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Today we embark on a short 600 m walk to Ramche. The view as we ascend past Yalung Glaciers is stunning.we will walk past frozen lake, clear streams. All the peaks to the east straddle the India-Nepal border like Koktang (6,147m), Rathong (6,679m) and some of the Kabrus which are all over 7,000m. We will set up camp once we reach Ramche.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 11First part of the trek is spent exploring around Ramche(4580m) then Trek(5 hrs) to Oktang(4730m). Stay overnight at lodge. — The first half of the day we explore Ramche. There are a lake and a meadow along with two stone houses at Ramche and often we can see blue sheeps grazing on the grassy slopes above. In the afternoon we follow the ablation valley to Oktang we will be able to see and the three main summits all over 8,400m. The climbing route to the summit of Kanchenjunga first climbed in 1955 can be seen from Oktang.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 12Trek(5 hrs) to Yalung Ri Base Camp (5400m) and stay overnight at lodge. — Today we trek up to Yagling Ri Base camp to let our body get used to the high altitudes. Today's trek will require good determination and also some luck we can only cross the high passes if the weather is good.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 13Trek(5 hrs) back to Ramche (4580m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We trek back to Ramche. We will see magnificent views as we pass Yalung Glaciers and a series of valleys, frozen lake, clear streams
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 14Trek(6 hrs) to Salleri over the Mirgin La (4480m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We trek down the valley to the north side of Kanchanjunga to Mirgin la. This route first requires steep climb and we cross several false summits before finally reaching Mirgin La. We can use amazing sights of the magnificent Jannu, Makalu, Gyakung Kang, Everest, Lhotse and Chamalang. We then trek to our campsite which will be a little beyond the pass.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 15Trek(5 hrs) to Ghunsa (3475m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We descent to Lamba Sumba Kharka, where we can see the south-west face of Jannu. From Kharka it's a pleasant stroll on the forested trail to the village of Ghunsa, where we stay at a lodge in the village. This is a picturesque Tibetan village with wooden houses covered in colourful prayer flags. There are several lodges and shops in the village and a small Kanchenjunga Conservation Area office along with a couple of gompas. Here you can try the local speciality 'Tongba', an alcoholic drink. served on a jug or large bamboo cup which is filled with fermented millet seed and has boiling water poured over. The flavour and alcohol seep and you drink it with a special straw.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 16Trek(6 hrs) to Khambachen (4040m) and stay overnight at lodge — From Ghunsa we make a gradual ascent through the rhododendron and pine forest along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola with several mani walls and chortens. Today as we gain altitude the scenery of the mountains and surroundings becomes ever more spectacular we will also be able to see the dramatic north face of Jannu. After crossing various slopes and glacial moraines, we finally reach Khambachen. Khambuchen is a Tibetan settlement with about a dozen houses huddled together in a grassy plain surrounded by mountain views.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 17Exploration day at Khambachen(4040m). Stay overnight at lodge. — We spend 2 nights here at Khambachen to help you get acclimatised before ascending over 750m to Lhonak. You can join a short walk .organised by our guides up to Nupchu Khola from Khambachen from where you can see impressive views of Mount Jannu, then you can spend the rest of the day resting and relaxing around camp.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 18Trek(6 hrs) to Lhonak(4790m) and stay overnight at lodge. — From Khambachen we trek through azalea and rhododendron along a lateral moraine , then pass through a seasonal yak herder’s camp at Ramtang (4,370m). After an hour or so of trekking we reac a rockier trail as we pass under a landslide area. We climb through the open rocky fields and then cross moraines North West of the Kanchenjunga Glacier to Lhonak. From our campsite at Lhonak we can see incredible views of Wedge Peak (6,750m), Mera (6,344m), Nepal Peak (6,910m), Twins (7,351m) and others.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 19Trek(4 hrs) to Pang pema(5140m) and stay overnight at lodge. — From Lhonak we ascend the lateral moraine from KanchenjungaGlacier passing through several sections of loose rock and landslide area for around 2 hours. The trails steepness decreases as we reach the stone huts in a grassy area at Pang Pema. We will see impressive views of the vast north face of Kanchenjunga from Pang Pema.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 20Trek(5 hrs) to Kanchenjunga Base Camp(5100m) and Khambachen and stay overnight at lodge. — We have an optional hike up a ridge, north of Pang Pema for those who are interested. It's a 200 or 300 meters climb and provides great views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, the Twins and Tent Peak. From there we can descend to Khambachen.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 21Trek(6 hrs) to Ghunsa and stay overnight at lodge. — We return to Ghunsa retracing our trail.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 22Trek(4 hrs) to Amjillassa (2460m) and stay overnight at lodge — We pass through picturesque forest and grassy hillside.the the trail becomes steeper and slippery. We will soon arrive at Amijilasa where we set up our camp
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 23Trek(5 hrs) to Syakathum (1600m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We make a steep descend to the junction of the Ghunsa Khola and Tamur River. We set up our tent near at the bank of the River.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 24Trek(5 hrs) to Chirwa (1200m) and stay overnight at lodge. — We cross the Simbu Khola, the same river that we followed up from Torontan. Since we are at lower altitude the weather will be pleasantly warm at these low altitudes and you cans ee cardamom growing freely in the moist shaded forest. After crossing numerous small tributary streams we reach Chirwa, a village set among large boulders.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 25Trek(5 hrs) to Suketar (2420m) and stay overnight at lodge. — To day we traverse in an out of minor valleys and pass through a succession of picturesque villages on our way to Suketar, we will reach reaching around late afternoon.
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 26Fly(35mins) back to Kathmandu and stay overnight at your selected hotel — Head back to Kathmandu, we take a 35-minute Scenic flight back to Kathmandu from Suketar (Taplejung).
Confirm daily arrangements with the provider.
Day 27Freeday in Kathmndu — Free Day in Kathmandu for other activities (Optional day for bad weather & flight delay) and shopping for your family.
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Day 28Final departure — Our representative transfers you to the Kathmandu airport to catch your returning flight back home. Thank you for Travelling with Churen Himal Treks and Tours.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- Price Includes:
- 1. Airport pick up and drop (both international and domestic)
- 2. 4-night hotel in Kathmandu with BB
- 3: Fresh Meals on full board ( Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner) with hot drinks and Tea/ Coffee
- 4: Trekking Information Management System ( TIMS) Card and Kanchanjunga NP Fee.
- 5: Transportation cost for our trekking crew
- 6: Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
- 7: Domestic flight with the airport tax
- 8: All wages, equipment, food, medical and accident insurances for all involved staff in trekking
- 9: An English speaking Local Expert trekking guide, assistant guide, cook & necessary porters
- 10: Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
- 11: Churen Himal Treks baggage or T-shirt
- 12: First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
- 13: Kanchanjunga region trekking Map
- 14: Welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural program in Kathmandu
- 15.Camping equipment such as tents, kitchen tents, dining tent toilet tent and other required
- 16.Camping crew such as kitchen boy, cook, helpers etc
- 17.Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service which will be paid by your Travel insurance company.
Not included
- Price Excludes:
- 1: Nepal entry visa fee
- 2: International airfare3: Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per the itinerary
- 4: Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except welcome dinner)
- 5: Travel insurance which has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation compulsory
- 6: Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boil bottled water, hot and cold drinks, hot shower, Alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee), extra porters etc
- 7: Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek.
- 8: Clothing packing items or bags, personal medical kit
- 9: Personal trekking gear ( Down Jacket and Sleeping Bags)
- 10: Any additional staff other than specified
- 11: Tips for guide and porters (Recommended by the Culture)
- 12: In case of natural calamities i.e. change of government policies, strikes, cancellation of flight due to weather, illness, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, landslides etc the extra charge should be born by themselves.
- 13: Any other items not mentioned in “The Service Package Excludes” Section.
Essential trip information
Before you go
Equipment lists for the trek It is recommended to carry the basic clothing and accessories needed for the trek. The followings belongings are suggested that should be brought, although we understand that our clients have their own preference for clothing, we have listed some useful clothing during the trek. Porters will be carrying the main luggage, which should not exceed more than 20kg (one porter will carry two people's luggage, 10 kg for each). Equipment can be bought in Kathmandu at a reasonable price. Head Sun hat or scarf Winter hat or insulating hat or a wide-brimmed hat Headlight with extra batteries Face Sunscreen Sunglasses with UV protection Face/body wipes Hands Lightweight gloves Heavyweight winter gloves Body Hiking shirts Long-sleeved shirt Hooded rain jacket Fleece jacket Lightweight cotton pants T-Shirt (bring lightweight wool) Polypropylene underwear Down jacket (available for rent in Kathmandu) Sweater Waterproof jacket and pants Footwear Hiking Boots Thick wool socks (Take an extra pair of thick light socks) Essential gear Backpack or daypack (Size depends on whether you take porter or not) Thermal bottle Water purification Trekking pole Sleeping bag (-15 degree bag is best in the high altitude trekking) Toiletries Medium size drying towel Toothbrush Toothpaste Deodorant floss Biodegradable bar soap Nail clippers Small mirror Personal accessories Money Watch Cell phone Camera Extra items First aid kit Extra passport photos and photocopies of passport Notebook and pen Binoculars Trip Information Getting there You will arrive in Nepal, Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport as that is the only international airport. An overnight stay in a hotel in Kathmandu is required upon the arrival. The next day we will be travelling to our destination via bus or a local jeep. Free Transfer We provide free airport pick up and drop by private vehicle. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by our Churen Himal Treks crew with a traditional offering of Khada or marigolds garland (symbolizing purity, goodwill, auspiciousness and compassion), then directly transfer you to your hotel. To make use of this service please submit full flight details of arrival and departure in advance by mail. Accommodation The Kanchanjunga Trek 28 days some night we spend at mountain local lodges that provide basic facility and will make you feel homely with the warm hospitality of the local people. Two nights in Kathmandu is required as you would want to rest before and after the trek and is not included in the package. There is an excellent range of hotels for all kind of budgets. The accommodation is almost twin sharing basis- bed with mattresses, blanket and pillows. Hot showers will be available at an extra cost. Churen Himal Treks has good public relation with local service providers in the Himalaya region. During camping, you will be assigned a tent, very high quality like Mountain Hardwear or similar that you will share with one other member. Each tent will have thick down filled mattress for extra comfort and warmth. We will also have dinner, kitchen tent with table and chairs, a tent for staff and Toilet tent with commode at the base camps. Meals The meal package in this trek is very convenient. The meals will be the best selected from the menu of the lodge which will be fresh, hygienic, tasty and nutritious. The menu is a combination of traditional local, Asian and western cuisine. We highly recommend liquids green tea, lemon tea, hot lemon, ginger tea and garlic soup(must) etc. at high altitude for health benefit. While camping cooks will prepare high altitude food, you will be served with a variety of Nepalese and western cuisines such as Italian pizza and pasta, French fries and sandwich, Indian and Nepalese veg. curry rice, noodles and steamed dumplings, Tibetan stew and Tibetan bread and desserts Meals in Kathmandu are not included in the packages, although there is a variety of Nepalese and international cuisine readily available for you to choose according to our taste. Best Time to Trek The weather is one of the most important factors to look at when deciding to trek to The Ganesh Himal Trek. It is best suited to trek during the spring, summer and autumn. During the winters and monsoon, it becomes difficult to trek due to strong winds, storms and slippery trails. January – February This time is the coldest, especially from early January to early February. The temperature can be extremely cold. Though the day may be warm and admirable with clear skies, the night time would be extremely cold. It would not be suggested to trek during this time. March – April This is the best time of the season to trek in the Ganesh Himal Trek. The weather is very favourable through the trek. Stunning views of the central Himalayan range will be seen. Temperatures may start increasing from the mid of March and with clear skies, snow mountains will be seen at their best. Many trekkers often succeed their expedition at this time. On the journey, the rhododendron flowers will be blooming at its best with a variety of colours. May – June This is also the perfect time for trekking right before the rainfall. Nepal starts its rainfall from the end of June till mid-August. The season of spring and summer makes the trek much more enjoyable. July – August The rainfall hits at its peak during this time. Due to rainfall, it would not be advisable to trek during this season as the difficulty would arise. The trails would be very slippery. Having to trek by ridges and descending down the trails would make it risky. September – October As winter slowly begins, snow falls begin in the Ganesh Himal Region and it eventually tough to trek. Nights will start to get colder. November is the busy season as it is the clearest month with sparkling days. The day time temperatures are very stable and constant and due to this, the view of the clear blue sky and the mountain is phenomenal. From December, the temperature starts to get cold and begins to snow. The weather in the Himalaya is so unpredictable and the temperature may change quickly from day tonight. Acclimatization The trek consists few days at over 3500m for acclimatization, where there is a significant risk of being affected by altitude sickness, also called acute mountain sickness. Altitude sickness is preventable but can be fatal if the symptoms are ignored. Our trip itinerary is designed for slow and steady ascending so the body can adapt to the new altitude. All our trekking leader and guide have extensive first aid training and well-experienced in the Himalaya. We urge you to inform your group leader and guide at first signs of the symptoms. We guarantee that your health will be at reliable hands. Your trek leader or guide will suggest precautions. The best way is to take your time and drink plenty of water, at least 4 litres a day. If it is severe the only cure for altitude sickness is to descend immediately. Please note that your group leader has the ultimate responsibility to decide or stop your ascent based on your overall condition. It is essential to keep in mind that some are more vulnerable than others. Also, your group leader has the definitive response to determine whether you can proceed the trek based on your health conditions. Trip Grade: Fitness level, Medical, and Health The trails around the Ganesh Himal is challenging yet rewarding. On average, the walk per day will be around 4 to 7 hours, depending on the destination and the number of breaks we take. The trail is mostly uphill or steep descents, with rocky and stone-paved paths. It is not impossible to go to these treks for a regular person, but remaining fit and exercising well will make the trek more comfortable and enjoyable. Former trek experience or regular exercises and doing yoga is an advantage for the trekker. Besides, if you love trekking, you can make it happen anyways and conquer your dreams. This trek, however, is not recommended for individuals with sensitive medical conditions like heart or lung disease. Since the majority of the trek involves moderate to strenuous climbing, it may prove to be dangerous for the health of such people. We recommend you to consult with your doctor before attempting to attain this trek. Also, we make sure to provide you with all the necessary medical kit supplies you may need in the trek. Trekking group/single The group for the trek usually consists from 2 to 12 people. A leader, assistant guide, and porters will accompany a group of 8 throughout the trek. It is a great time to enjoy your hike with various trekkers from around the world. You may choose to trek with a random group or limit it to your own. We will also be glad to organize a private trek with your friends and family only. We generally recommend travelling in a group rather than an individual due to safety concerns. Also, it is always good when you can share your happiness and experience once you conquer your trek. A typical day on the trek Every day will be rewarded with a unique experience of trekking, climbing enjoying the scenery, taking photos and exploring the local villages. During the expedition, experienced friendly and qualified expert Sherpa will share information and historical facts about the places as they accompany us throughout the trek. The porters who carry our luggage will also accompany us. However, we will be carrying our own small backpack with the necessary items. The day starts with an early morning hot cup of tea/coffee. After packing our bags and gorging on a wholesome breakfast, we set off on the days walk around 7 AM to 8 AM, depending on the duration and nature of the days walk. After trekking for three to four hours, we will have lunch around midday on the route to the next destination, and we continue after about an hour of rest. The afternoon walk is generally shorter: about two to three hours. Once we reach our overnight lodge/tea house/tent, we snack on the extra dietary food. We will also have free time to explore nearby places. Dinner is served around 6 PM to 7 PM. Before going to bed, we will spend some quality time in friendly conversations and discuss the experience of that day. The expedition leader/guide will brief us about the next day’s plan. After this briefing, we enjoy onboard games like monopoly, cards and watch available mountaineering documentaries. Most of the foreigners indulge in light and fun learning of Nepalese language from our crew or read books before heading off to bed for a well-deserved sleep. Communication on trek There is mobile phone coverage on most of the routes, But this service may not be reliable, depending on which network you use. Upon your request, we can provide you with a separate local SIM card with good access for talking to family and friends through your cell phone. although Some days at high altitude, there is no mobile network facility. We'll communicate with all our valuable clients through our leader at least once a day to make sure you're alright and satisfied with our service. Also, depending on the kind of network you use, the signal might fluctuate as you climb uphill. On your request, we can provide you with a separate local sim-card for communication. Extra personal expenses on trekking Churen Himal Treks tries to provide all extra expenses excluded from the package. Meals and accommodations in Kathmandu are up to our clients themselves as all kinds of hotels/lodges (both luxury & budget) can be booked easily online or even we can do it for on request. All our valuable clients will have to bring personal spending money with them to cover the costs of accommodations in Kathmandu, visa process, travel insurance policy purchase, beverages, snacks for the trek, hot and cold drinks, tips to the trekking crew members, souvenirs etc. We recommend bringing cash (dollars) that can be changed to rupees here cause during the trek as only Nepalese currency is accepted. Electricity and battery recharge, water on the trek Throughout the lodges at the Ganesh Himal trek, electricity for the camera and mobile battery recharge is available by paying a price at all lodges. Most lodges have hydroelectricity and some of them have used the solar panels. Water during the trek, you can buy either packed mineral water from local lodges and en route shop or filling boiled water with an extra cost. A water purification pill is suggested in drinking water. You shouldn't drink water from the river, tap, well up there cause it might not be drinkable as it seems. Travel insurance Trekking in the Ganesh Himal Trek requires slightly proactive and reactive preparedness. The high mountains are not a place to visit casually as serious sickness and other casualties are supposed to unexpectedly happen. Make sure you have insured against this incident before starting the trek. Travel insurance is also a part of the booking condition for an adventure trek in Nepal. To join in the Ganesh Himal trek, at a minimum, a comprehensive travel insurance policy is a must to cover medical and emergency repatriation with inclusively helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses for trekkers at high altitude. We can recommend insurance companies to help you but we don’t directly get involved in the sale of an insurance policy. Members can be refused to be included in the trekking based on insufficient, improper or absence of travel insurance policy. Trekking members are kindly requested to send their detailed insurance information once they book for trekking. In case of emergency situations, we will be using the insurance policy and informational documents you sent us. This will help us arrange a quick and effective rescue operation, transfer for emergency medical help etc. You are requested to send the details insurance information after you have booked the trek. Make sure your insurance company accepts the cost incurred for mountain rescue service even at the highest elevation of the trek. Please ensure that the insurance company includes the cost incurred for mountain rescue service at the highest elevation of the trekking. Passport and visa All foreigners except Indian nationals must have a valid visa to enter into Nepal. Visa is available on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport upon entry in Kathmandu, Nepal and at Nepal borders of India and Tibet. Visa can be easily extended at the central immigration office. www.immigration.gov.np; Visa application requires a passport with at least 6 months until expiration and one passport -size photo. The current cost of a visa for 30 days is US$40(to be paid in cash) for 30 days that is required to make in cash. Other currencies are also accepted although rates may differ. Other nationalities should check entry requirements. visitors are requested to specify return flight tickets, time intended to stay in Nepal. we recommended you schedule at least 1-2 day extra at the end of the trip just in case there is a delay. If no delay occurs we can arrange an additional activity for your time in Nepal To help calculate the exact dates of these crossings we have found the website www.timeanddate.com to be very useful. The children under the age of 10 will get a free visa. Please be advised to check the current regulation. Visa regulation can change without prior notice. Citizens of China, as well as citizens of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation(SAARC) countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), get the free visa. countries not entitled to get a visa upon arrival are Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan If you are a citizen of one of these countries, please contact your local Nepalese embassy. Money exchange Nepali Rupees (NPR) is the local currency. (1 USD = ~ Rs.100 NPR). We can exchange most of the foreign currencies through local banks and legitimate money exchanges in Kathmandu and all over Thamel. Small amounts of cash can also be exchanged at the hotel. The ongoing rate of exchange is visibly displayed. The government of Nepal has banned the import, export and use of 500 and 1000 Indian Rupee note in Nepal. You should ensure that you are not carrying these notes on arrival in Nepal as they will be confiscated and you may also be fined. Despite having security advantage of traveller's cheques, we prefer cash exchange to avoid hassles like a lengthy process and high rate of commission at the banks. You can withdraw cash (in Rupees only) from one of the many ATMs in Kathmandu and Thamel itself. There are quite a several ATMs that are open around the clock. The maximum withdrawal amount is 35,000 Rupees for a 500 Rupees processing fee if you are using your foreign card. If you use the money exchange facility at banks and financial institutions the service fee charge imposed is about 4% or more depending upon the bank. During the trek, there are no banks and money exchange services so you should exchange your money in Kathmandu only, depending on how much personal expense you require as in Himalayan region people only accept Nepalese Currency Most of the established banks in Asia will not accept foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded. Please ensure that you have new, clean notes How Much Luggage Can I take during the Trek? The weight limit for your luggage is 10 kg per trekker, Porters will be assigned to carry your luggage, two people will be assigned with one porter, and combined luggage should not exceed more than 20kg. We never overload our porters. But you should carry your own knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what are essentials, you can leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at the Churen Himal Treks store for free and it'll be completely safe. We'll recheck everything (Luggage, equipment, etc.) in our briefing before we start our journey from our Office. Ganesh Himal Trek Safety Churen Himal Treks guarantees our valuable clients safety, security, and satisfaction. Safety is the utmost important concern for us. For the trek, we will be carrying all the necessary gear, equipment, and first aid kits. Our leaders and guides have vast knowledge and have extensive first aid training. If a trekker falls sick due to the altitude, it is entirely up to the trekker to decide if he/she will further continue, as health is very important. In case of emergency, the rescue helicopter will always be ready to bring you back from the higher elevation. During the trek, every group will be together so that everyone is safe and won't wander off alone. Responsible Travel " Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time." We strongly believe that our environment has to be protected as tourism may bring negative effects on it. We highlight the positive aspects of tourism on the environment. Furthermore, Churen Himal Treks works together with the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organizes eco-friendly trips about most environmentally sensitive and culturally rewarding that meet the expectation of both travellers and communities. Churen Himal Treks Crews During the trek, you will be accompanied by our local best-trained and well-experienced guides / Sherpa to make your journey even more comfortable and memorable. All guides are well trained licensed with a prior experience they have spent years trekking / climbing the peak all over the world. Porters will also be assigned to carry your luggage. Two people will be assigned to one porter. Combined luggage should not exceed more than 20 kg. We never overload our porters. We divide a proportion of one porter for two members and one assistant guide with 8 members. If required we can also have one porter per person. Our crew members are the local people of high Himalaya remote areas and their physical endurance and heredity nature can live easily and comfortably at high altitude without being affected. All our staffs are very valuable to us, they are well paid and we take care of their insurance, clothing, food and lodging throughout the expedition. All our Guides and Porters receive Medical care when ill or injured. We always make sure that they are happy as we believe that only happy people can make others happy The local expert trek leader to guide you is specialized under the following subject. We provide basic accommodation for our guides and porters or tent with the sleeping gear and we also provided them with food and warm drinks. Intensive Wilderness First Aid Authorized certificate of Trekking Guide Training Fluency speaking English and other major Languages Conservation and biodiversity Rock climbing Climbing Mountain Tipping Most importantly, tipping is at traveller’s discretion and should be relied on good service that does not form the part of wages for your Guides, porters and crew although they are very much appreciated. In Nepalese culture, a tip is an accepted and honoured way to say thank you (Dhanyabada) for good service. Normally the tips are offered at the end of the trek and this is best done as a group. Most groups will give the trips in farewell dinner on the last evening or last day of the trek, to mark the end of the trip. The amount of the trip is entirely a personal preference that may be more or less depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget and appreciation of their work. It is important to Churen Himal Treks crews who professionally take care of you all the time during the trekking, inspire excellent service and offer enriching journey- a trip of once in a lifetime experience. We ensure that all of our crews including guides and porters are paid well and treated fairly with respect. Booking and Payment Process Churen Himal Treks is a government authorized, registered, licensed and bonded as trekking and expedition operator in Nepal. The company-registered number is 12915/056/067. We are a member of Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Therefore, book Churen Himal Treks trip with confidence as we are reliable.10% of payment in advance and other necessary documentation like passport copy, passport size photos, travel insurance policy, arrival and departure flight detailed can be made later but must not exceed within two weeks’ period from the booking date. The number of domestic flights for Lukla is limited but being very busy during the trekking seasons. Payment is to be made by bank transfer, western union and online payment directly from our website. The remaining trip cost can be paid whether in cash or by bank transfer and credit card when your arrival in Nepal. Furthermore, we put forward the necessary modes of payment details as per your convenient by mail. Last-minute booking It is best to book in advance but for those who aren't able to for any reason, Churen Himal Treks has a special provision for last-minute bookings. In the case of a last-minute booking with 100% trip payment within 24 hours is accepted. We do our best to operate a trek at any time but in case of a last-minute booking, we can not be responsible for delays due to changes beyond our control such as the weather, availability of lodging. Contact us for more information at 977- 9860204721 (Ranbir Gurung) or email us at churen@mos.com.np. Trip Extensions After the completion of the trek, you may want to stay a couple of days extra in Nepal. With the free time, exploring, visiting a tour of Kathmandu, sightseeing, Nagarkot view trip, Chitwan jungle safari, paragliding, rafting, canoeing are such activities that can be done. Feedback After completing the trek, there will be a farewell dinner held where Churen Himal Treks will give you a company t-shirt, digitally printed certificate of trek achievement along with a key ring. We expect nothing in return but suggestions (positive or negative) about our services and team performance. As a service provider, we will make amendments based on your feedback on our overall performance. Your feedback helps us to execute future plans by improving weaknesses as well as continuing strength aspects. We encourage you to share your real feelings and experience through the popular social networking sites and on trip advisor.
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