Kanchanjunga Base
Camp Trek |
Program Code : CH04 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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The Kanchenjunga trekking region
arguably offers some of the grandest
mountain vistas of the Himalaya . The
main approach along the eastern side of
the Himal (range) to the northern base
camp takes us among an avenue of peaks
that frequently appear in adventure
catalogues and brochures. Exotic name
such as Wedge peak, Pyramid peak, Janu
Himal, White Wave , the Twins and, of
course, Kanchenjunga provide the
inspiration to make the challenging trek
to base camp. Our approach takes us up
through terraced hillsides of the
remoter ethnic group of Rai and Limbu
and then among well preserved forest of
rhododendron , birch oak and spruce. The
return journey will follow a high yak
herders route over the snowy pass of the
Mirgin La in to the remote valley of
Simbuwa Khola. The Kanchenjunga region
is restricted to organised expedition
group only and therefore sees few if any
trekking parties..
Grade : Camping
These treks will involve some high
altitude activity and the occasional
pass-crossing with walks of up to 9
hours per day and altitudes not
exceeding 6000 metres. Be aware of the
physical and mental needs of this type
of trek. You will need to be fit and the
preparations for the moderate trek apply
here too. Level of fitness is unrelated
to altitude sickness and you cannot be
sure that you will not suffer some mild
symptoms. Slow and steady is the key to
enjoyment.
Type : Camping
Full board, enough trekking crew, tents
Duration : 26
days (22 days trek)
Activities :
Trekking, camping, sightseeing
Best time to go :
September through April
Departure dates :
by arrangement
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
10
Trek Begin : by arrangement |
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Program Itinerary (Short) |
Days 01 :
Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and
formalities (1336m) |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley |
Days 03 :
Biratnagar by air - overnight stay in hotel (375m) |
Days 04 :
Suketar (2300m) by air then trek to Phurumba (1950m) |
Days 05 :
Chirwa (1190m) |
Days 06 :
Sakyathum (1648m) |
Days 07 :
Amjilasha (2490m) |
Days 08 :
Gyabla (2730m) |
Days 09 :
Ghunsa (3430m) |
Days 10 :
Rest day at Ghunsa |
Days 11 :
Lonak (4700m) |
Days 12 :
Pangpema - North Base Camp (5100m) |
Days 13 :
Ghunsa (3430m) |
Days 14 :
Sele-le Cross - camp at Sele-le. |
Days 15 :
Tcheram (3870m) |
Days 16 :
Ramche (4620m) |
Days 17 :
Andaphedi (3000m) |
Days 18 :
Amjikhola (2340m) |
Days 19 :
Amphudin (1690m) |
Days 20 :
Phumphe (1850m) |
Days 21 :
Karebhanjaga (2250m) |
Days 22 :
Lalikharka (2220m) |
Days 23 :
Suketar (2340m) |
Days 24 :
Biratnagar by air then on to Kathmandu by air |
Days 25 :
Day in Kathmandu - optional sightseeing/shopping |
Days 26 :
Trip concludes in Kathmandu |
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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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