Nepal Travel Info:

Nepal Trekking:

Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga Trek is on of the most remote challenging trek wilderness village route in Nepal and meaning of Kanchenjunga ("Treasures of Snow") (28,198ft) is the third highest mountain in the world and was first climbed by British in 1956, and is a magnificent peak striding the border between Nepal and India. Trekking in Kanchenjunga trail begins along the Tamur River through Pipal trees and villages where traditional life is little touched by the modern world. This includes those of the Limbu people, famous for inventing Tongba (the highland concoction made from fermented millet) and as the mainstays in the British Gorkha Regiments. Passing through some of the country's most pristine oak and rhododendron forests brings you to harsher high terrain. Crossing the Mirgin-La pass at 4725 meters gives you views of Makalu, Chamlang and Everest. Next you will pass the Kanchanjunga glacier, and finally you are rewarded with an incredible, close-up view of Kanchanjunga peak as you approach the Kanchenjunga base camp at Pang Pema. while exploring the surrounding area you will also see a panorama of Wedg Peak, The Twins, Pyramid Peak and Tent Peak.

Trip Facts:

Detail Itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu & transfer to the Hotel
• Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
  Full day sighrseeing around kathmandu valley including Pashupathinath, syambhunath(The Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square & Patan Durbar Square. O/n at Kathmandu Hotel.
  
• Day 03 : Fly to Biratnager / Taplejung to Phurumba
  After arriving at the Taplejung airport and meeting all the trekking staff , trek together towards to Phurumba which will take about two hours
• Day 04 : Phurumba to Chirwa
  To day you have trek through forest, villages( via Rinkim, Tiwa) and crossing river to reach to Chirwa which will take about 6hours.
• Day 05 : Chirwa to Sekathum
  Trail continue along the Tamour river you will reach to WalunchungGola . here is the entry point to Kanchanjunga conservation Area. Where you will start to see sherpa settlement. After crossing Gunsa khola you will reach to Sekathum.
• Day 06 : Sekathum to Amjilassa(2400m)
  A step and long climb up a reasonably good trail for 5 hours .good views of valley and river below and Himalayan peaks in the distance , several open yaks grazing pastures exist here and clear side streams provide good water supply.
• Day 07 : Amjilassa to Kyapra (2820m)
  It is a hike along the river banks through densely forested hillside( bamboo, fir and scattered rhododendron). The river drops steeply with many waterfalls and crystal clear pools. Climb up to green pastures just beyond a group of Buddhist stone houses at Kyapra.
• Day 08 : Kyapra to Ghunsa( 3480m)
  The trail gently undulates with a few steep uphill portions.Passing through the village of Phale and visit a Buddhist Gompa near to village- much Tibetan art is evident as are the villagers weaving of rugs. Ghunsa is a large Bhotia community of stone houses and tidy small farm.
• Day 09 : Gunsa to Kangbachen(4000m)
  A fairly difficult trail that climbs up along the river. Several magnificent waterfalls are encountered along the way. Excellent views of Kumbhakarna and other high peaks. The country side here is more barren with scrub juniper.
• Day 10 : Kangbachen
  A rest day is taken here to enable time to relax, bath or take a day walk.
• Day 11 : Kangbachen to Lhonak (4700m)
  Trail climbs gradually through open rocky fields to Ramtang(4350m)Walking from here is on large boulders which leads to the terminal moraine of the Kanchanjunga glacier. Terrific mountain views abound in all direction.
• Day 12 : Lhonak to Pangpema(5065m)
  The trail continues along the Kanchanjunga glacier with a moderate to slow ascent with excellent views.
• Day 13 : Pangpema
  Wonderful day hikes around or explore in the glacier .Incredible views of Kanchanjunga and Yalung kang. Blue sheep and musk deer may be seen together with lamergiers tremendous bird(span).
• Day 14: Pangpema to Kangbachen; Descent 6hrs back to Kangbachen
• Day 15: Kangbachen to Gunsa descent 750m for 5hours
• Day 16 : Gunsa to Mirgin la(4300m)
  Camp slightly before Mirgin La Pass. After a steep ascent through Rhododendron forest, reach to Tamo La pass, a ridge festooned with prayers flags. As we go towards another ridge crest, rising at 4115m, nice picture of Ghunsa river, snaking along the north Kanchanjunga glacier. Continue to scramble up enjoying the sight of Kanchanjunga west.
• Day 17: Mirgin La to Tseram(3870m)
  After crossing the Mirgin La ascent to Sinon La (4660m) and another pass at 4700m. trail descends towards to Simbhu Khola valley. It is an excellent place to organized two days extra excursion. Visit to Ramche village4620m and in to the Yalung glacier, towards its south base camp.
• Day 18: Tseram to Omje khola
  Trail passes through clearings across streams and plunges in a dense pine and rhododendron forest. After Toronton , cross the Simbu Khola on a cantilevered bridge and steeply climb up through bamboo forest reach to Lamite Bhanjyang and head down through pastures and rhododendron forests.
• Day 19: Omje Khola to Mamamkhe;
  Trail continues through bamboo forest, pine forest and crossing streams to Mamamkhe.
• Day 20: Mamamkhe to Phonpe
  Trail descent through forest and villages.
• Day 21: Phonpe to Kunjari
  You have to 940m ascent from Phonpe than 930m descent to Kunjari
• Day 22: Kunjari to Suketar airport
  It will take about 7hours to reach to Suketar airport
• Day 23: Suketar to Biratnagar to Kathmandu.
• Day 24: Depart Kathmandu
  You will be transferred to the airport for your final departure from Kathmandu.