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Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 02, 2025 Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2025 Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 04, 2025
Mt. Jannu Himal now officially known as Kumbhakarna Himal lies 11km to the West of the summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Though lower, it is a very difficult peak, with a summit pyramid that is steep on all sides. The first ascent and and standard route is a complex and difficult, though not extreme, route up the Southeast Ridge, from the Yamatari Glacier. Neighboring peak Jannu East 7,468 meter, was unclimbed as of 1997. On the climbing side, no experience is necessary; however you must be familiar with alpine environments and must understand the risks that camping and climbing above the snowline pose. Kumbhakarna is a large and steep peak in its own right, and has numerous challenging climbing routes. Previous trekking experience or long route hiking experience is desirable. Jannu Himal is called Phoktanglungma, literally "mountain with shoulders" (Phoktang means shoulder and lungma means mountain), in the Limbu language, and is sacred in the Kirant religion.
Climbing History:
Kumbhakarna Jannu was first reconnoitered in 1957 by Guido Magnone, and first attempted in 1959 by a French team led by Jean Franco. It was first climbed in 1962 by a team led by the French alpinist Lionel Terray. Those reaching the summit were René Desmaison, Paul Keller, Robert Paragot and Gyalzen Mitchung Sherpa on April 27, 1962 and Lionel Terray, André Bertraud, Jean Bouvier, Pierre Leroux, Yves Pollet-Villard, Jean Ravier and Wangdi Sherpa on April 28, 1962. Their route started from the Yamatari Glacier south of the peak and followed a circuitous route to the large plateau known as the Throne (a hanging glacier south of the summit), continuing to the summit via the southeast ridge.
Our trip starts from Ilam Bazar, Kabeli Khola and our trail back from same trekking route and end at Suketar then we will take flight 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.
02 April - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
03 April - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
04 April - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 April - Day 04: Fly to Bhadrapur (80m.) then drive to Ilam Bazar (370m. Kabeli Khola).
06 April - Day 05: Trek from Kabeli Khola – Sikaicha.
07 April - Day 06: Sikaicha – Khesewa (1,666m.).
08 April - Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,584m.).
09 April - Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin (2,995m.).
10 April - Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola - 2,340m.).
11 April - Day 10: Chittre – Torontang. (2,995m.)
12 April - Day 11: Torontang – Tseram (3,870m.).
13 April - Day 12: Tseram – Ramze (4,620m.).
14 April - Day 13: Ramze – Kumbhakarna Base Camp (4,900m.).
15 April - Day 14: Advanced Base Camp (5,475m.).
16 April/02 May - Day 15/31: Climbing period Mt. Jannu Himal (Kumbhakarna -7,710m.)
03 May - Day 32: Trek back to Yellung.
04 May - Day 33: Yallung – Lamite Bhanjhyang.
05 May - Day 34: Lamite Bhanjyang – Yamphudin (2,070m.).
06 May - Day 35: Yamphuding – Phonpe Dhara.
07 May - Day 36: Phonpe Dhara – Khunjar.
08 May - Day 37: Khunjar – Suketar and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
09 May - Day 38: Fly Suketar – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
10 May - Day 39: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
11 May - Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
01 October - Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 October - Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
03 October - Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 October - Day 04: Fly to Bhadrapur (80m.) then drive to Ilam Bazar (370m. Kabeli Khola).
05 October - Day 05: Trek from Kabeli Khola – Sikaicha.
06 October - Day 06: Sikaicha – Khesewa (1,666m.).
07 October - Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,584m.).
08 October - Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin (2,995m.).
09 October - Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola - 2,340m.)..
10 October - Day 10: Chittre – Torontang. (2,995m.)
11 October - Day 11: Torontang – Tseram (3,870m.).
12 October - 12: Tseram – Ramze (4,620m.).
13 October - Day 13: Ramze – Kumbhakarna Base Camp (4,900m.).
14 October - Day 14: Advanced Base Camp (5,475m.).
15/31 October - Day 15/31: Climbing period Mt. Jannu Himal (Kumbhakarna -7,710m.)
01 November - Day 32: Trek back to Yellung.
02 November - Day 33: Yallung – Lamite Bhanjhyang.
03 November - Day 34: Lamite Bhanjyang – Yamphudin (2,070m.).
04 November - Day 35: Yamphuding – Phonpe Dhara.
05 November - Day 36: Phonpe Dhara – Khunjar.
06 November - Day 37: Khunjar – Suketar and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
07 November - Day 38: Fly Suketar – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
08 November - Day 39: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
09 November - Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)
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 & fuel, tents, climbing gears and summit bonus above advance base camp.
- Hiring a high altitude Sherpa cost includes equipment allowances, daily wages, food and fuel up to base camp, insurance, flight from Kathmandu/Biratnagar/Suketar/Kathmandu and sleeping tents at BC etc.
Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 400 = 900 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.
