Kanchanjunga
Adventure Trek 30days |
Program Code : 000 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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Massive Kanchanjunga (8598m) lies on the
border on Nepal and Sikkim. It is a rich
area of Nepal for Musk Deer, Blue Sheep
and possibly YETI, the abominable
snowman. It is inhabited by little
scattered population and is a real
Wilderness terrain of Nepal.
Type : Camping
Full board, enough trekking
Duration :30 Dyas
Activities :
Best time to go :
Departure dates :
by arrangement
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin :
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Program Itinerary |
Days 01 :
Arrival and transfer Hotel |
Days 02 :
Preparation for trekking. |
Days 03 :
Fly to Biratnagar and
o/n at hotel. |
Days 04 : Phurumbu: Fly to Suketar
and trek starts. The trail gently descends about 3
hours and steep descent about an hour to reach
Phurumbu. We will camp near by a school. Mostly
tribe people live in this village. |
Days 05 : Phurumbu to Chiruwa: It
continues up to the Tamor River, sometimes steeply
above the river and sometime by the river banks then
reaches to Chiruwa Bazar (1171m.) for the camp. |
Days 06 : Chiruwa to Sakathum: The
trail continues up the Tamor River passing Thapathok
then climbs over a spur and descends to cross
Simbuwa Khola a river formed by the Yalung Glacier
on the south side of Kanchanjunga which reaches the
headwaters of this river on the 20th day. Then it
climbs over the ridge to join the steep and narrow
Ghunsa Khola valley and reaches to Sakathum (1626 m)
forest. |
Days 07 : Sakathum to Amjilassa:
Today the trail becomes very steep and passes the
hamlets of Zonging and Ghaiya Bari an difficult
climb with several outcroppings. Wonderful views of
Ghunsa Khola flowing below can be seen from the high
sports then, it ends at Amjilassa for rest
overnight. |
Days 08 : Amjilassa to Gyabla
village: It continues along a gentle path towards
Ghunsa Khola and descends to the riverbed ,then
reaches to Kyapra Village (2730 m) for rest after a
steep climb of about 300 meters. |
Days 09 : Gyabla Village to Ghunsa
Village: The trek descends and makes an easy climb
up to the bank of Ghunsa Khola then the trek leaves
the river and climbs a short hill to a broad meadow.
After Phere village the trek inters to rhododendron
forest and climbs a gentle hill before descending
again to Ghunsa Khola then reaches to Ghunsa village
for a night halt. |
Days 10 :
Rest day at Ghunsa:
Explore Ghunsa and surroundings |
Days 11 : Ghunsa village to
Khambachen: The trek descends to the riverbed and
enters into a forest area from where the Jannu
Glacier can be seen ahead. It climbs again steeply
over a hill, then finally gets the view of Mt. Jannu
Himal (7594 m.) or then Mystery Peak of the Terror.
It descends again to Khambachen (4069m) for night
camp. |
Days 12 : Khambachen to Lhonak: The
trek goes ahead to the edge of Kanchanjunga Glacier
and crosses the lateral moraine, then it crosses the
lateral moraine, then it comes to the junction of
Lhonak Glacier and the valley. After crossing the
junction the trek ends for the day at Lhonak(7409m)
and rest overnight |
Days 13 : Lhonak to Pangpema: It is
day trip to Pangpema. The views of Tent Peak (7257
m), Nepal peak (7060 m) Cross peak (6412 m.) Twins
(7238m) and Kanchanjunga are the rewarding views
before reaching to Pangpema. |
Days 14 :
Rest at Pangpema: Explore
Pangpema village |
Days 15 : Pangpema to Khambachen: It
is a trail to same way to return. |
Days 16 : Khambachen to Ghunsa: Same
way to return. |
Days 17 : Ghunsa to Sele le: A
steep ascent to Sele- le takes about 5 hours. We
will take our lunch in water available place. After
lunch it takes about 2 hours to reach our camp site
at Sele-le. |
Days 18 : Sele-le to Tseram: After
breakfast we ascend about 2 and half hours on a hill
from where we can see the beautiful mountain view of
Jannu Himal. After lunch the trail descend to Tseram.
Today we walk about 6 hours. |
Days 19 : Tseram to Ramche: The
trail is gentle ascent to Ramche takes about four
hours. We will have our lunch and camp here. |
Days 20 : Ramche: Explore South
Kanchenjunga Base camp and glacier. |
Days 21 : Ramche to Andhaphedi: We
will be descending through rhododendron forests all
the way. It takes about 6 hours. There is only tea
shops in Andhaphedi. |
Days 22 : Andhahedi to Amjikhola:
First half an hour to descent and trail ascends till
our lunch place. After lunch we walk 2-3 hours to
reach our camp site at Amjikhola. |
Days 23 : Amjikhola to Yamphudin:
Today we will have our lunch and camp at Yamphudin.
We will camp at river side. Take shower and have
rest or explore Yamphudin Village. |
Days 24 : Yamphudin to Ponphe (1652
m): The trek descends to Kabell Khola then ascends
again to Mamankaa Limbu village. Then a steep climb
to Ponphe for rest overnight. |
Days 25 : Ponphe to Karebhanjyang:
The trek climbs to the ridge and ascends again
through a series of side valley then starts to
descend and reaches to Karebhanjyang for night stop. |
Days 26 : Karebhanjyang to
Lalikharka: We ascend three hours and descend three
our to reach our camp site Lalikharka. |
Days 27 : Lalikharka to Suketar: A
steep ascent about two hours and one and half hour
straight trail to Suketar. Wait for next day flight
to Biratnagar and Kathmandu. |
Days 28 :
Fly to Suketar to
Biratnagar and over night at hotel. |
Days 29 :
Fly to Kathmandu and free day at Kathmandu. |
Days 30 :
Departure transfer to the airport for onward
destination. |

Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal expenses
(bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night). |
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