Mt. Kanchanjunga Expedition (8,586 m.)

Entry & Exit: PHIDIM
Duration: 61 days

Mt. Kanchanjunga Expedition Kanchanjunga situated at 8598m, is the third-highest peak in the world and the second-highest in Nepal. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit, Yalung Kang, is 8420m high and some people classify it as a separate 8000m peak.

Thee first Westerner to explore Kanchanjunga was the British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the Sikkim, side of the peak continued with both British and pundit explorers mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchanjunga and produced what is still one of the most authoritative maps of the region.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02 - 05: Official Preparation day in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Drive to Phidim (3158m). Overnight camp.

Day 07: Stay in Phidim for arrangement of porters.

Day 08: Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.

Day 09: Trek to Doban. Overnight in Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.

Day 12: Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.

Day 13: Trek to Toronto. Overnight in Camp.

Day 14: Trek to Tseram. Overnight in Camp.

Day 15: Trek to Ramje. Overnight in Camp.

Day 16: Trek to Glacier Camp. Overnight in Camp.

Day 17: Trek to Kanchenjunga BC.

Day 18 - 20: Leisure at BC for acclimatization.

Day 21 - 51: Climbing.

Day 52: Return treks to Ramje. Overnight in Camp.

Day 53: Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp.

Day 54: Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp.

Day 55: Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp.

Day 56: Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp.

Day 57: Trek to Ghopetar. Overnight in Camp.

Day 58: Drive from Gopetar to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Day 59 - 60: Stay in Kathmandu.

Day 61: Departure to your next destination.

Cost includes:

5 nights maximum hotel in Kathmandu with bed & Breakfast
Permit fee of Kanchanjunga Expedition
Food & Fuel during the trek and base camp during the expedition period
Staff: Base camp Guide, Cook, Cook helper
Porters to and from base
Kathmandu – Beni land transfer & Jomsom – Pokhara & Kathmandi flight
Equipment allowance, daily allowance for officer, expedition staff
Expedition insurance for Nepalese staff
Tent, Mat, dining tent, Toilet tent, Mess tent, Store tent, Table and chairs trekking and expedition duration.
Local transportation in Kathmandu (Airport-hotel-airport)
Agency Service Charge

Cost does not includes:

PERSONAL equipment for climbing
Personal Insurance of climber
Climbing food, Gas & stove.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter
Walki Takie permit, Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit,
Oxygen & regulator,
Climbing Sherpa,
Personal expenses
Bar Bills
Tips etc.

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