Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m ) Expedition

Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m ) Expedition

Kanchenjunga lies in the border between eastern Nepal and north-eastern India. A part of this mountain lies in Nepal and a part in India. Thus, we can say that it lies in both the countries. Gaining an altitude of 8586m above the sea level, the mountain is the third highest peak in the world after Everest and K2 Mountain. 

Trip Duration:

51 days

Trekking area:

Nepal/Sikkim border; Kanchenjunga

Cost of trekking:

as per actual adventure rate.

Group Size:

2-above

Maximum altitude:

8586m (28,169ft)

Best Season:

Late spring (traditionally less hazardous) and autumn

Transportation:

Car, Jeep, Mini Bus

Trekking grade:

Alpine PD+/AD

Trek Start from:

kathmandu

Trek End at:

Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, Kanchanjunga South

Mode of Trek:

Camping

Overview of Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m ) Expedition

Kanchenjunga lies in the border between eastern Nepal and north-eastern India. A part of this mountain lies in Nepal and a part in India. Thus, we can say that it lies in both the countries. Gaining an altitude of 8586m above the sea level, the mountain is the third highest peak in the world after Everest and K2 Mountain. 

Mt.Kanchenjunga lies about 125km east-south-east of Mount Everest. Mt. Kanchenjunga is also a part of great Himalayan range. The name ‘Kanchenjunga’ means the five treasures of snow in Tibet language which symbolizes the five major peaks of the region but according to the local people the five treasures represents salt, gold, turquoise and special stone , scared scriptures, grain and medicine and many more. 

The first successful ascent of the mountain was done in 25 May 1955 by George Brand and Joe Brown. Krzysztof Wielicki and Jerzy Kukuczka in January 11, 1986 did the first winter ascent. Till now 40 people have lost their lives attempting to summit Kanchenjunga. The death rate before 1990 was 37% which has been decreased to 4.4% according to a study of 1990-2003. Mt.Kanchenjunga has four climbing routes three (South West, North West and North East) from Nepal and one (North East Sikkim) from India. The North East climbing routes has been banned by Indian government since 2000 and it has only three successful summits. The west climbing routes are more popular than the east ones. 

Along with its majestic beauty, Kanchenjunga is a home for more than 250 species of birds and wildlife with high mountain lakes in Olangchunggola. It has rich variations of flora and Fauna. 30 variations of Rhododendron and 69 variations of Orchids can be found in this region with nations 20 indigenous gymnosperms and 15 endemic flowering plants. Though, because of its remote location from Nepal and difficulty in accessing from India, this region is not so popular among the trekkers. One can explore the pristine beauty of the nature visiting the Kanchenjunga region with the expedition of worlds 3rd highest summit.  

Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m ) Expedition Itinerary

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After arrival at Tribhuwan international airport Kathmandu, The representative of Actual Adventure Pvt. Ltd. will help you to take you and check at the hotel and will brief you about your daily activities. Night at desire hotel in Katmandu

In this day we will prepare for our expedition.

In this day you will be briefed by our guide about expedition in ministry

In this day we will fly to Badrapur and then drive to ilam and then walk to kabeli khola and camp there.

Then we have to have our first trek. We will start a trek from kabeli khola to sikaicha and camp there.

We will trek from sikaicha to Khesewa and camp there

We will trek from Khesewa to Mamankhe and camp there

We will trek from Mamankhe to Yamphudin (1670m) and camp there

We will trek from Yamphudin (1670m) to Chittre (Omje Khola) and camp there

 We will trek from Chittre (Omje Khola) to Torontan and camp ther.

We will trek from Torontan to Tseram and camp there

We will trek from Tseram to Ramze and camp there.

We will trek from Ramze to glacier and camp there.

We will trek from glacier to Kanchanjunga Base camp and camp there.

This period is climbing period where we climb world third highest mountain.

Elevation
8586

We will trek back from Base camp to Ramze and camp there

We will trek back from Ramze to Amije khola and camp there

We will trek back from Amije khola to Yamphudin and camp there

We will trek back from Yamphudin to Khewang and camp there

We will trek back from Khewang to panchami and camp there

We will trek back from panchami to Ghopetar and camp there

Then we will drive from Ghoptetar to Bhadrapur and finally fly to Kathmandu; Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast we will transfer you to Tribhuvan International airport (TIA) three hour before your flight you have to reach there

Kanchenjunga ( 8586 m ) Expedition Include / Exclude

Cost Includes

  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer facilities in a private vehicle in Kathmandu
  • Stay in three star hotel or similar in Kathmandu.
  • Welcome Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • All permits cost including Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal Government to climb Mt. Kanchenjunga.
  • One Government Liaison officer with full equipment ($2,500), salary and accommodation. 
  • Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit fees.
  • Insurance for all involved Nepalese staffs including all their expenses during the trek and expedition.
  • Trekking and Climbing map.
  • Airport-Hotel-Airport transfer in a private vehicle.
  • Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs .Luggage Up to 70 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porters or Yaks.
  • 3 meals per day include breakfast, Lunch and Dinner including tea and coffee.
  • Experienced and well-trained Base Camp Cook & kitchen staffs.
  • All Nepalese staffs & porter’s daily wages, salary, equipment, insurances and other expenses.
  • Tent for each individual during the stay at Base Camp and sleeping and dining equipment.
  • Government Licensed High Altitude Climbing Guide with all his expenses.
  • Summit Oxygen cylinder: 5 oxygen bottles (4 liters.) for each member and 3-oxygen bottle for each high-altitude Sherpa. 
  • 1 Set of Summit Oxygen mask for each member and high-altitude Sherpa. 
  • Back up Oxygen Cylinder, mask and regulator (with appropriate charge).
  • 1 Rescue sled (Gamow bag) for emergency.
  • High Altitude Tent, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot for member, High food for member, Sherpa, all climbing and cooking crew. (C1) (C2) (C3) (C4). Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as per requirement.
  • The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Kanchenjunga (no extra charge will be applied to members).
  • Satellite Phone for emergency communication carrying by Sherpa, also available for members with appropriate charge.
  • Walkie-Talkie: Walkie –Talkie for communicating from Base Camp to Mountain and Mountain to Base Camp.
  • Satellite Phone / walkie-talkie permits for all the expedition members and staffs.
  • Weather forecast report from Meteotest, Bern (Switzerland) during the entire expedition. 
  • Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staffs.
  • Kanchenjunga climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Kanchenjunga successfully).

Cost Excludes

Altitude Graph

Additional Information

Trip Facts

Highest access:8586m (28,169ft)

First Ascent:Mr. Joe Brown and George Band, British Expedition, May 25, 1955

Duration:60 (typically) Days

Group Size:02-10 People per group

Co-ordinates:27°42'10''N / 88°09'00''E

Location:Nepal/Sikkim border; Kanchenjunga

Country:Nepal

Airport:Kathmandu (KTM)

Departure From:Kathmandu (KTM)

Grade:Alpine PD+/AD

Accommodation:Five star hotel in Kathmandu

Meals:B/B plan in Kathmandu & B, L, D in during trekking and climbing

Transportation:Car, Jeep, Mini Bus

Best season:Late spring (traditionally less hazardous) and autumn

Major Activity:Trekking/Mountaineering

Include Activity:Trekking/climbing

Culture:Sherpa, Rai and Limbu

Mode of Travel:Camping

Climbing route:Southeast Ridge

Himalayan sights:Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, Kanchanjunga South

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