Mt Kanchenjunga Expedition (8,586m)
Trip Facts
Trip Introduction:
Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition to the world’s 3rd highest mountain and 2nd highest in Nepal standing tall at 8,586m / 28,169 ft is a dream of many avid adventurers. Situated on the Nepal-Sikkim ( India) border, in Eastern Nepal, Mt. Kanchenjunga lures expert climbers every year.
Both on the Nepal side and the India (Sikkim) side of Mt. Kanchenjunga, conservation areas and national parks have been established. On the Nepal side, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area run by the World Wildlife Fund in association with the government of Nepal has a protective sanctuary for Red Panda and many species of birds and plants whereas the India side of Kanchenjunga has a protected park area called Khangchendzonga National Park.
Climbing Mt. Kanchenjunga
Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition is organized through Nepal due to availability of logistic supports and accessibility. Whereas, restrictions have been placed to climb from Sikkim (India) side. Mount Kanchenjunga is a huge massif, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. There are five distinct peaks among the Mt. Kanchenjunga massif. Four of which viz., Main Summit, Middle Summit, South Summit, and West Summit (Yalung Khang), are over 8,540m. The highest among these summits is the West Summit standing at an altitude of 8,420m. Some experts even go further to categorize it as a separate 8000m peak.
Mt Kanchenjunga Expedition begins by taking a flight to Bhadrapur. We then, drive to the trek starting point passing through beautiful remote hill villages, where few visitors trek. The trek then leads us to Mount Kanchenjunga’s classic southern Base Camp. From the base camp, we start to ascent the summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is a technical climb, even along the normal route. It is an extremely adventurous climb with technical and intricately mixed rock and ice to the South Col. The entire climb provides stunning views of the mountains and its surroundings. After the successful summit, we climb down and trek back safely to reach Khandenba where we head to Bhadrapur and the next day fly back to Kathmandu.
Trip Highlights
- Great Mountain that involves Rock and Ice climb
- Insightful Buddhism Sherpa Monasteries and their cultures/traditions
- Cross High Mountain passes and glaciers
- Walk through forests of rhododendron
- Opportunity to see many of the native Nepali communities during the trek
Day 01 Arrive at Kathmandu airport & transfer to hotel
Day 02 Pre-trip Meeting and Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 Official formalities Briefing in Ministry of Tourism
Day 04 Fly to Bhadrapur (700m, 50 min) & drive to Phidim
Day 05 Drive from Phidim to Khandenba by local Jeep
Day 06 Trek from Khandenba to Khewang (1,740m)
Day 07 Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin (2,080m)
Day 08 Rest and Acclimatization in Yamphudin
Day 09 Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong (2,995m)
Day 10 Trek from Tortong to Tseram (3,870m)
Day 11 Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4,580m)
Day 12 Rest and Acclimatization in Ramche
Day 13 Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp (4,890m)
Day 14 Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Base Camp ( South) 5,475m
Day 15 - 45 Climbing Period (Base camp – Kanchenjunga Summit (8,586m) – Base camp)
Day 46 Trek back from Base Bamp to Ramche
Day 47 Trek back from Ramche to Tortong
Day 48 Trek back from Tortong to Yamphudin
Day 49 Trek back from Yamphudin to Khewang
Day 50 Trek back from Khewang to Khandenba
Day 51 Drive back from Khandenba to Bhadrapur & Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim
Day 52 Fly back from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel
Day 53 Leisure day in Kathmandu
Day 54 Transfer to the International Airport for final departure
- International Arrival/Departure Transfers
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
- Domestic flight tickets Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu with air cargo & airport tax
- Domestic Arrival/ Departure Transfers
- Conversational Area Entry Fee
- Heater for base camp in each Dining and other necessary camps
- Kanchenjunga Royalty Fee
- Full board Tea House/ Lodge trek till Tseram (night at Tea House/Lodge) & Full board camping throughout (night at tents)
- Full board meals during the trekking and expedition period, if you have any specific dietary requirement please let us know, we will provide accordingly
- High altitude climbing food, fuel, Gas above base camp & Tent
- Professional Expedition Guide
- One to one Climbing Sherpa on summit day
- High Altitude Climbing Sherpa equipment & allowance
- Oxygen (4 cylinders of 4 liters per member and 3 cylinders per Sherpa) and Mask regulator
- Personal luggage allowed 100 Kg
- Porter from Khandenba to Base Camp & back to Khandenba
- 1 tent for 1 member for Expedition North Face or Similar brand
- All camping gear that includes a dining tent, cooking stove, gas, ropes, toilet tent, shower tent, table and chairs, mattresses sharing with other members
- Liaison officer's allowances, equipment for the expedition, flight ticket, insurance, daily wages sharing with other group members
- High altitude staff allowances, flight tickets, food, accommodation, insurance, daily wages
- High Altitude Nepali staff accidental/ medical/emergency and evacuation insurance
- Emergency oxygen mask and regulator
- The team of experienced Sherpas will fix the route In Kanchenjunga (no extra charge will be applied to members)
- Radio communication set (walkie-talkie)
- Solar panel for light and charges batteries
- Garbage Deposit USD 2,000 (Sharing with other members)
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Kanchenjunga climbing certificate issued by MoCTCA (after climbing Mt. Kanchenjunga successfully).
- All liable government of Nepal administration fees for climbing permits processing
- International flight fares
- International airport departure tax
- Nepal entry visa fee (See Trip Note for Details)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Single supplement during the entire trip
- Note: Additional cost applies for single supplement
- Personal climbing gears–clothing, sleeping bags, climbing equipment. Please click ‘equipment checklist’
- Personal Travel/Medical/Accident/Emergency evacuation insurance
- International cargo customs clearance fee
- Alcoholic beverage & bottle drinks
- Climbing Sherpa summit bonus
- Personal Satellite phone permit
- Filming & Videography
- Extra personal expenses
- Tips for Nepali staff
- All expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fee, transport, extra hotel night, food etc.)
- If a scheduled flight gets cancelled due to bad weather from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu on return. In such a situation, we need to send chartered helicopter which costs the US $ 450 per person. Helicopter cost has to be borne by the clients to get an outbound flight on scheduled time.
- Any charges incurred as a result of delay beyond the control of our company
- Personal communication (phone, fax, e-mail, internet between Nepal and your home country)
- The medical evacuation insurance policy is mandatory
- Any other services not specified in the ‘Cost Includes’
