Kanchanjunga
Adventure Trek 33days |
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 :33 Days
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 to Hotel |
Days 02 :
Preparation for trekking. |
Days 03 :
Kathmandu to Basantapur: Take 45-minute flight to
Biratnagar and take a bus ride to Basantapur via
Dharan and Dhankuta. Overnight at Camp (1790 m). |
Days 04 :
Basantapur to Chawki: After breakfast trail goes
gradually a bit up and down through beautiful
villages and rhododendron forests. |
Days 05 :
Chowki to Gupha Pokhari: On this day the trail heads
upward to a mountain ridge to Ram Pokhari then
continues to further passing rhododendron forest and
Chow Village, afterwards reaches to Gupha Pokhari
(2940 m.) for rest overnight. |
Days 06 :
Gupha Pokhari to Nesum: The trail skirts around the
ridge and enters into the mountain range, then
crosses the pass at 2980m, then descends to Nesum
(1591 m.) via Gurja Gaun for rest overnight. |
Days 07 :
Nesum to Taplejung: The trek descends again to Dovan
through the paddy fields and ascends again to
Taplejung (1772 m.) for rest. |
Days 08 :
Taplejung to Chiruwa: It continues up to the Tamor
River, sometimes steeply above the river and
sometimes by the river banks then reaches to
Chirurwa Bazaar (1171 m.) for rest. |
Days 09 :
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
whichreaches 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 10 :
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 11 :
Amjilassa to Kyapra 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 12 :
Kyapra 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 13 :
Rest day at Ghunsa. Explore Ghunsa Village. |
Days 14 :
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 15 :
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 16 :
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 17 :
Rest at Pangpema: Explore Pangpema village |
Days 18 :
Pangpema to Khambachen: It is a trail to same way to
return. |
Days 19 :
Khambachen to Ghunsa: Same way to return. |
Days 20 :
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 21 :
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 22 :
Tseram to Ramche: The trail is gentle ascent to
Ramche takes about four hours. We will have our
lunch and camp here. |
Days 23 :
Ramche: Explore South Kanchenjunga Base camp and
glacier. |
Days 24 :
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 25 :
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 26 :
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 27 :
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 28 :
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 29 :
Karebhanjyang to Lalikharka: We ascend three hours
and descend three our to reach our camp site
Lalikharka. |
Days 30 :
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 31 :
Fly to Suketar to Biratnagar and over night at
hotel. |
Days 32 :
Fly to Kathmandu and free day at Kathmandu. |
Days 33 :
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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