Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m)
A journey shaped by the landscapes, people and experiences of Nepal.
Offered by Tintin and Sherpa Adventure Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
NEPAL · TRAVEL EXPERIENCES
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At a mighty elevation of 8,586m/28,169ft, Kanchenjunga is part of the renowned Great Himalayan Range. It is the third highest mountain in the world, located in the eastern part of Nepal, straddling the border between India and Nepal. The appeal of climbing this mountain is enhanced by its lengthy history. The first men to climb it, a British party from 1955, stopped short of the actual summit out of respect for the mountain's gods. Its five peaks are cloaked in folklore and are said to be so sacred. A large portion of our expedition's schedule is dedicated to rest and acclimatization, as well as a lengthy climbing window. The expedition will set off from Kathmandu. You will have a few days to prepare the necessary supplies, tools, and paperwork. After that, you'll drive to Ilam after taking a flight to Bhadrapur. This tour is best suited for people who have summited one or more peaks over 7,000 meters. In order to achieve the best acclimatization, we will frequently rotate through each camp. Camp I is typically located at 5,475 meters (17,963 feet), Camp II at 6,400 meters (20,997 feet), Camp III at 7,100 meters (23,294 feet), Camp IV at 7,570 meters (24770 feet), and the summit is at 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu — Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up by our representative at the airport and taken to the hotel. You will meet your guide, discuss the trek program, and make final preparations for the trek. If you have an early arrival, we will take you for a sightseeing trip in the UNESCO world heritage site in Kathmandu and later, in the evening, you’ll have dinner in the hotel.
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Day 2Welcome brief, Gear check and Official formalities in Kathmandu — On this day, you will go on a sightseeing tour of the city, visiting some of the popular tourist attractions. In the afternoon, you will have a pre-climbing briefing with your guide and do some final preparation.
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Day 3Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Ilam (1,400 meters/4,593 feet) and then, to Taplejung (1,820 meters/5,971 feet) — Kathmandu - Bhadrapur - Ilam - Taplejung
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Day 4Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung (921 meters/3,021 feet) — Taplejung - Handewa - Mitlung
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Day 5Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1,270 meters/4,166 feet) — Mitlung - Sinwa - Tawa - Porke - Chirwa
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Day 6Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum (1,576 meters/5,171 feet) — Chirwa - Gunsa Khola Valley - Sekathum
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Day 7Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2,308 meters/7,572 feet) — Sekathum - Jaubari - Amjilosa
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Day 8Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730 meters/8,957 feet) — Amjilosa - Gyabla
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Day 9Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,595 meters/11,794 feet) — Gyabla - Ghunsa
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Day 10Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,150 meters/13,615 feet) — Ghunsa - Kambachen
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Day 11Rest day in Kambachen for acclimatization — A day of rest and relaxation after a week of trekking. Khambachen is a Tibetan settlement with about a dozen houses nestled in a grassy plain, surrounded by mountains and a very impressive view of the huge north face of Jannu. There is an optional day walk to the high ridge behind the village for impressive views of the surrounding Himalayas.
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Day 12Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 meters/15,682 feet) — Khambachen - Lhonak
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Day 13Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema/Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,388 meters/17,673 feet) — Lhonak - Pangpema
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Day 14Rest day — A rest day in Kanchenjunga Base Camp. You can hike around the area and enjoy the majestic view of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Cross Peak, Twins and Kanchenjunga.
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Day 1542: Climbing Period — Base Camp will already have a route set up with ropes and ladders leading to Camp 1 by the time we first arrive there. Our strong Sherpa team will be hard at work carrying loads of gear up the mountain which will help ease the burden on the climbers.
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Day 43Clean up base camp — After our summit to Nuptse peak, our sherpa team will spare a day to clean up solid wastes that are residing in the mountains and make a fresh environment. Due to the tourism movement in these regions, there were huge chunks of garbage which are now controlled by such actions by climbers and the organizations responsible for clean environment.
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Day 44Trek from Base Camp to Ramche — Dhaulagiri Base Camp - Ramche
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Day 45Trek from Ramche to Tortong — Ramche - Tortong
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Day 46Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin — Tortong to Yamphudin
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Day 47Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang — Yamphudin - Khewang
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Day 48Trek from Khewang to Kandenba — Khewang - Kandenba
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Day 49Drive from Kandenba to Bhadrapur — Kandenba - Bhadrapur
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Day 50Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu — Bhadrapur - Kathmandu
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Day 51Fly to Kathmandu and Afternoon Sightseeing and shopping — It’s a 25 min short flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. If you are seated on the left window, you will see Mt. Dhaulagiri on west, Annapurna ranges followed by Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang on north and your flight time will be over before you even notice. We will settle in the hotel and visit the city for sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
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Day 52Leisure day at Kathmandu — This is a free day in Kathmandu. Visiting Durbar squares, temple and stupas some of which are also listed in UNESCO world heritage sites or strolling around Thamel area for some souvenir shopping are the few activities you can enjoy in Kathmandu. Try various Nepali and newari cuisines if you are a food lover and want to try something new in Nepal. On top of it, people in Nepal are really humble and hospitable. You can try talking to locals and learn a few Nepali words. In the evening, you can go to local bars or pubs if you love live music where local bands perform live every night especially on weekends.
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Day 53Departure from Kathmandu — If your flight is in the evening, we will take you for sightseeing in one of the Buddhist stupa; Boudhanath/Swayambhunath which is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, Our representative will receive you from the hotel and drop you at the airport for your return journey back home.
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What's included in your experience
Included
- All airport transfers
- Accommodation in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast basis
- All accommodation during trek (Lodge/Tea house)
- Domestic flights
- Certified and experienced guide and his expenses
- Potters to carry maximum 10 kg per person on trek
- TIMS permit
- All permits as required as the itinerary
- Oximeters to determine oxygen level in body
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner throughout the trek
- Travel insurance of guides and porters
- Vehicle cost
Not included
- Your international airfare
- Nepal Visa
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal equipment
- Travel insurance (Required)
- Other expenses of a personal nature
Essential trip information
Fitness & eligibility
1
Meeting point
September 1
What to bring
- ESSENTIAL GEARS
- Trekking Backpack 55-60 liters
- Two comfortable walking pants or Trousers
- Rain proof Layer or a Goretex layer to wear outside of down jacket or fleece
- Thermal wear/Base Layers two sets, Preferably Merino or smart wool
- 5 sports underpants and 6 pair socks
- A pair of Winter Gloves and light fleece gloves
- Gore Tex Hiking Shoes and one light pair trekking shoes (HOKA/ALTRA/LA SPORTIVA)
- Trekking Poles
- Cat 3 or 4 Sunglasses that protects from UV rays and Cap and Warm HAT (Topi)
- One Down Jacket
- One Fleece Jacket or Mid Layer
- Full sleeve dry fit t shirts 2
- 1 litre Nalgene water bottle (also to keep us warm at night)
- MEDICINES
- Sunscreen 1 tube + Lip Balm 1 small tube
- Diamox (Acetazolamide) 125 mg 24 tabs
- Advil/Tylenols/Nyquils
- Enough pack of Electrolytes
- Pepto Bismol or other Ant Diarrhoeal Medicine
- Vitamin C tablets and Vitamin B 12 enough for two weeks
- SNACKS
- A pack of Jolly Ranchers and Trail Mix
- Cliff Bars or Protein BAR
- Beef and Turkey Jerky, Salamis, Cheese Sticks etc
- HYGIENE PACKS
- Trekking Towel
- Travel size body wash and shampoo (hotel type)
- Toothbrush and Paste
- Small pack of refreshing face wipe (We will get toilet paper in Nepal)
- Deodrant Stick (not spray) small sick
- Small clothe wash tube to wash socks and underpants
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