Expedition Departure Details
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 05, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 08, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.