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.
Cost
per person:
US $3,965 based on a 4-person group, US $3,365
based on a 6-person group. Prices are subject
to change. Contact us to confirm quotes, or to
inquire about a private trek quote.
Price Includes:
Roundtrip ground transportation from Kathmandu,
accommodations (based on double occupancy) and
breakfasts while in Kathmandu; and equipment such
as: two-person tents, dining tent, foam mats,
stools and all cooking and kitchen gear; all trekking
expenses, support crew and sightseeing within
the tour program; professional guides and escorts
throughout the trip; all admissions and special
service charges, as per itinerary.
Price Excludes :
international flight and airport taxes; visa and
passport fees; medical and trip cancellation insurance;
accommodation while in Kathmandu; any personal
expenses such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic
beverages, gratuity for our crew and any personal
medical expenses. Personal camping gear such as:
sleeping bags, sleeping pads, etc., are not included.
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Kanchanjanga
is third highest peak of the world, one of the most remote
and beautiful areas in Nepal which, unused to foreign visitors,
still lies shrouded in mystery. The feature of the walk are
pleasant villages then in the high regions, glorious mountains
and abundant wild life. It is located in the extreme northeast
corner of Nepal bordering Sikkim(an Indian state) to the east
and China to the North.This includes musk deer, blue sheep
and for the believer, the Yeti! This trek begins at Tumlingtar
or Taplejung accessible by air, or Ilam or Basantpur accessible
by road. Soaring peaks, the Yalung Glacier and a wide variety
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