Kanchenjunga Expedition, Kanchenjunga Climbing, Kanchenjunga Climbing Package, Mt. Kanchenjunga Main Expedition

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Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m. Expedition

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Expedition Departure Details

Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 05, 2024
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 08, 2024

Mt. Kanchanjunga standing at 8586m./28,169ft. and it is the third highest peak in the world and the second-highest in Nepal. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit, Yalung Kang, 8420m. high, and some people classify it as a separate 8000 meter peak. Kanchanjunga (8586m.) range lies in the extreme north-west of Nepal. which is aligned north to south along the Nepal-Sikkim border. The old hill resort of Darjeeling made it one of the better-known mountains during the initial phase of Himalayan exploration.

In May 1955, Joe Brown and George Band made the first ascent on May 25, followed by Norman Hardie and Tony Streather on May 26. The full team also included John Clegg (team doctor), Charles Evans (team leader), John Angelo Jackson, Neil Mather, and Tom Mackinnon. 1986. On January 11, Krzysztof Wielicki and Jerzy Kukuczka, Polish climbers make the first winter ascent on Kanchenjunga I. The name “Kanchenjunga” is delivered from the Tibetan word 'Kanchen' and 'Dzonga' translated means "The Five Treasures of the Great Snows", as it contains five peaks, Kanchenjunga I (8586m.), Kanchenjunga West (8505m.), Kanchenjunga South (8494m.) and Kangbachen (7903m.). The treasures represent the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain and holy books. The trekking route of Kanchenjunga is drained by Tamur River that meets Arun below Mulghat. The river is fed by numerous glaciers. The north glaciers of the main peaks are clockwise Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid, Kanchenjunga and Ramtang. West and south of the main peak are Kumbhakarna (Jannu Himal), Yamatari and Yalung glaciers. The Kanchenjunga area has a profusion of high summits of which three are above 8,000m. and 11 above 7,000

Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing Route: There are 4 different routes to the mountain peak with both its south and east side providing opportunities for new routes. It is believed that the east flank of the South Summit is by far the most difficult face route. Our trip starts from Taplejung to Base Camp through Dandagaon and Mitlung. Our trek path back through another trekking route called Selele, Milgin-La (4,654m.) pass, Tseram (3,770m.) and end at Taplejung from where we will fly back or, drive back to Kathmandu.

Note:

If you have your own private group or team, please e-mail us to know the price and details of expedition.

If you are alone and looking for a group to join then visit our fix-departure expedition information.

Outline Expedition Itinerary: A

25 August - Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 August - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition or, free.
27 August - Day 03: Official work and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
28 August - Day 04: Drive to Taplejung Bazar (1,442m.) O/N at tented Camp.
29 August - Day 05: Taplejung rest for porter arrangement and preparation.
30 August - Day 06: Taplejung – Lali Kharka (2,200m.).
31 August - Day 07: Lali Kharka – Khesewa (1,666m.).
01 September - Day 08: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,584m.).
02 September - Day 09: Mamankhe – Yamphudin (1,670m.).
03 September - Day 10: Yamphudin – Chittre or, Omje Khola Camp (2,340m.).
04 September - Day 11: Chittre/Omje Khola Camp – Torontang (2,995m.)
05 September - Day 12: Torontang – Tseram (3,870m.).
06 September - Day 13: Tseram – Ramche (4,620m.) or, Ramze Glacier Camp.
07 September - Day 14: Ramche to Middle Camp (4,900m.) 7 Hrs. Tented Camp.
08 September - Day 15: Glacier – Kanchenjunga Advance Base Camp (5,475m.). 7hrs.).
09 Sept./02 Oct. Day 16/40: Climbing period for Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m.) South Face summit.
03 October - Day 41: Backpack, Clean Base Camp and trek back to Ramche.
04 October - Day 42: Ramche – Omje Khola Camp (2340m.).
05 October - Day 43: Omje Khola Camp – Yamphudin. (1670m.).
06 October - Day 44: Yamphudin – Khewang (1,915m.).
07 October - Day 45: Khewang – Panchami Bazar (1,422m.).
08 October - Day 46: Panchami – Ghopetar/Phidim Bazar (1,157m.)- drive to Bhadrapur. O/N at Hotel.
09 October - Day 47: Bhadrapur (91m.) to Kathmandu by flight then transfer to Hotel.
10 October - Day 48: Kathmandu free.
11 October - Day 49: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
12 October - Day 50: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Optional: Outline Expedition Itinerary: B

25 August - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
26 August - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition or, free.
27 August - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
28 August - Day 04: Fly to Bhadrapur (91m.) and drive to Ilam Bazar (1,206m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
29 August - Day 05: Drive to Jorpul (9/10hrs.) via Phidim Bazar (1,157m.) O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
30 August - Day 06: Trek to Khewang or, Khebang (1,740m.) 5hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
31 August - Day 07: Trek to Yamphudin (2,070m.) 7hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
01 September - Day 08: Trek to Torontong (2,995m.) 11hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
02 September - Day 09: Trek to Tseram (3,870m.) 4hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
03 September - Day 10: Rest and Acclimatization in Tseram. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
04 September - Day 11: Trek to Ramche (4,620m.) 5hrs. Tented Camp.
05 September - Day 12: Trek to Middle Camp (4,900m.) 7 Hrs. Tented Camp.
06 September - Day 13: Trek Kanchenjunga BC and set up Advance Base Camp (5,475m.).
07 Sept./09 Oct. Days 14/46: Climbing period for Mt. Kanchenjunga main (8,586m.) South Face Summit.
10 October - Day 47: Backpack for return to Kathmandu, Clean up the Base Camp.
11 October - Day 48: Trek to Ramche or Ramze (4,620m.) 9hrs. Lodge/Camping.
12 October - Day 49: Trek to Torontong (2,995m.) 7hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
13 October - Day 50: Trek to Yamphudin (2,070m.) 9hrs. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
14 October - Day 51: Drive to Jorpul 9/10hrs. via Khebang. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
17 October - Day 52: Drive to Bhadrapur then transfer to Hotel/Lodge.
16 October - Day 53: Bhadrapur to Kathmandu by flight/drive then transfer to Hotel.
17 October - Day 54: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
18 October - Day 55: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.

Service Includes up to Base Camp

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace or, local jeep/Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition). Itinerary A
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition). Itinerary B
Air Ticket: Bhadrapur/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs as per Itinerary A.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs as per Itinerary B.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, BC staffs and Liaison officer.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Equipments allowance, daily wages of cook, kitchen boys and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Kanchenjunga Conservation Park entrance fee.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or Barrel for each member.
Generator or Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and Regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Expedition service up to Summit

All land transportation by Car, Van, Toyota Hiace or, local jeep/Bus (Airport/Hotel/Airport, expedition pick up and drop).
6 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition). Itinerary A
5 Nights Hotel accommodations in Kathmandu at 3 star Hotel on Bed & Breakfast plan (before and after expedition). Itinerary B
Air Ticket: Bhadrapur/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs as per Itinerary A.
Air Ticket: Kathmandu/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu for member, Liaison officer and Expedition staffs as per Itinerary B.
Transport of food supply and expedition equipments to Base Camp and back.
Full board in lodges during trekking to base camp and back.
All kitchen tent, store tent, dining tents, toilet tent, table, chairs and cooking utensils for BC.
Base Camp single sleeping tent & Mattress for each member, Base Camp staffs and Liaison officer.
Food and fuel at Base Camp.
Service of cook and kitchen boy at Base Camp.
Service of Government Liaison officer.
Equipments allowance, wages of cook, kitchen boy and Liaison officer.
Insurance of cook, kitchen boy, Liaison officer and porters.
Peak Permit fee of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Kanchenjunga Conservation Park entrance fee.
One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt.
Common climbing equipment such as ropes, ice screws, ice bar, pitons, etc.
High altitude food.
High altitude fuel.
High altitude tents.
Per Person 50 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels allowed for expedition till Base Camp.
Per Person 40 KG. Expedition equipment’s luggage or, barrels is allowed for returned to Kathmandu.
2 Expedition duffel bag or Barrel for each member.
Generator or, Solar panel at Base Camp for light and charging.
Sat Phone available at Base Camp, but nominal charge for use.
Emergency medical Oxygen bottle with Mask and Regulator at Base Camp.
Visa extension fee.
Garbage deposit fees.
Official tax and agency service charge.

Expedition service does not include

International airfare from/to your country.
Nepal entry visa fee (can be obtained at the airport at upon arrival).
Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu.
Hotel after 6 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary A
Hotel after 5 night stay in Kathmandu. Itinerary B
Personal climbing gear and equipment above Base Camp.
High Tents above Base Camp.
High altitude food and fuel above Base Camp.
Oxygen bottle with Mask and regulator (will be provided as per request).
Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage.
Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, Walkie Talkies communication equipment and commercial filming.
International airport departure tax at Kathmandu Airport.
Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, laundry, postage, telephone etc.
Tips and summit bonus.

Hiring High Altitude Climbing Sherpa (Guide): USD 3000 Per Sherpa (If required by Member)

Note:
We will provide you the expedition cost as per your size of group or, as per your requirement for the expedition service. We request you to e-mail us or, use "Book Expedition" form for send us your message.

Above given cost does not include the climbing Sherpa’s food and fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.

Hiring a high altitude Sherpa does cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance and sleeping tents at BC etc.

Summit Bonus: Camp 8000m. = USD 500 and over 8000m. to summit= USD 500 = 1000 USD extra payable for climbing Sherpa on the spot.

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International Kanchenjunga Main Expedition

Trip Highlights

Location
Asia, Nepal (Nepal-India Border)
Himalayan Range
Kanchenjunga Himal
Height
8,586m. (28,169 ft)
Latitude
27º 42’ 09” N
Longitude
88º 08’ 48” E
Trip Days
50, 55 Days
Normal Ascent Route
South West Face
First Ascent
May 25, 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band - First winter ascent 11 January 1986 Jerzy Kukuczka and Krzysztof Wielicki
Easiest Route
Glacier/Snow/Ice climb
Grade
Mountaineering
Group Size
Group Joining Basis/Separate
Lodging Level
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
Accommodation
5 Nights Kathmandu, 49 Nights in Tea-house Lodge/Camping
Food
B/L/D, Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Best Seasons
Spring/Autumn & Winter
Caravan Route
Kathmandu - Taplejung - Mamanke - Yamphudin - Tseram - Kanchenjunga Base Camp - Taplejung - Kathmandu