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Kanchenjunga climb

Kanchenjunga climb is interesting to the third highest mountain (28168 ft) in the world that is located Northeastern in Nepal on the border of China, India, and Nepal. The Sikkim’s translates it ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow.’ The five peaks are Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Yalung Kang (8505 m), West Peak (8420 m) and the Twin Peaks (8476 m). The mountain first climbed by the British expedition led by Charlie Evans on 25 May 1955. It lies 128 kilometres east of Mt. Everest.

Kanchenjunga climb is a pilgrimage tour. It believes the holy local deity of Sikkim’s, who rides the white horse with a fluttering flag at the top. This is a part of the Greater Himalaya. The German Expedition had been an attempt to climb since 1929. The first Nepalese Ang Phurba Sherpa climbed it on 14 May 1980. The summit has the north and south base camp. Several expeditions took summit, some of the climbers died. Walk 10 days to reach the base camp with huge glaciers and surrounding peaks.

Kanchenjunga climb lies in far eastern Nepal with a remote area that lacks modern technology. The trip starts at Basantpur after a two-day bus journey from Kathmandu or it takes a 45-minute flight to Suketar. Tea houses are not available there. It is essential all camping gears with the necessary staff for the expedition. The Conservation Area is interesting for plant and wildlife, including snow leopard, red panda, and orchid with rhododendron flowers. The Tibetan types of Nepalese people live with a practice of Buddhism and agriculture. Contact Yeti Trail Adventure for expedition experience. Read the further information below.

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lalikharka (2220 m) via Suketar Airport (2300 m) – 3 hours

Day 02: Lalikharka to Kheshewa (1960 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 03: Kheshewa to Mamanke (1820 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 04: Mamanke to Yamphudin (2080 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 05: Yamphudin to Omja Khola (2900 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 06: Omja Khola to Torontan (3000 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 07: Torontan to Tseram (3870 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 08: Tseram to Ramche (4600 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 09: Ramche to Glacier Camp (4800 m) – 2/3 hours

Day 10: Glacier Camp – Rest day

Day 11: Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga base camp (5143 m) – 3/4 hours

Day 12: Kanchenjunga base camp – rest day

Day 13-43: Climbing Period to Mount Kanchenjunga (28168 ft)

Day 44: Kanchenjunga base camp to Glacier Camp (4800 m) – 3/4 hours

Day 45: Glacier Camp to Ramche (4600 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 46: Ramche to Tseram (3870 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 47: Tseram to Torontan (3000 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 48: Torontan to Omja Khola (2900 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 49: Omja Khola to Yamphudin (2080 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 50: Yamphudin to Mamanke (1820 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 51: Mamanke to Kheshewa (1960 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 52: Kheshewa to Suketar (2400 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 53: Suketar to Kathmandu (1350 m)

Day 54: Kathmandu rest day

Day 55: Airport departure

Day 01: Kathmandu to Lalikharka (2220 m) via Suketar Airport (2300 m) – 3 hours

Day 02: Lalikharka to Kheshewa (1960 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 03: Kheshewa to Mamanke (1820 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 04: Mamanke to Yamphudin (2080 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 05: Yamphudin to Omja Khola (2900 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 06: Omja Khola to Torontan (3000 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 07: Torontan to Tseram (3870 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 08: Tseram to Ramche (4600 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 09: Ramche to Glacier Camp (4800 m) – 2/3 hours

Day 10: Glacier Camp – Rest day

Day 11: Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga base camp (5143 m) – 3/4 hours

Day 12: Kanchenjunga base camp – rest day

Day 13-43: Climbing Period to Mount Kanchenjunga (28168 ft)

Day 44: Kanchenjunga base camp to Glacier Camp (4800 m) – 3/4 hours

Day 45: Glacier Camp to Ramche (4600 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 46: Ramche to Tseram (3870 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 47: Tseram to Torontan (3000 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 48: Torontan to Omja Khola (2900 m) – 5/6 hours

Day 49: Omja Khola to Yamphudin (2080 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 50: Yamphudin to Mamanke (1820 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 51: Mamanke to Kheshewa (1960 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 52: Kheshewa to Suketar (2400 m) – 6/7 hours

Day 53: Suketar to Kathmandu (1350 m)

Day 54: Kathmandu rest day

Day 55: Airport departure

Trip Cost Includes

  • Airports pick up and drop in private car with guide.
  • 52 night’s stay in a tent in twin sharing bed in Mountain.
  • Professional guide, Sherpa & necessary porters during the trip.
  • Lodge, food, salary and insurance for guide, Sherpa and porters.
  • Farewell meal & breakfast in Kathmandu.
  • Climbing permit, TIMS card and Conservation permit.
  • Flight tickets from and to Kathmandu and Suketar with airport tax.
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • Medical Kitbag.

Trip Cost Excludes

  • Nepal visa fee.
  • Travel insurance including helicopter evacuation.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except farewell meal.
  • International airfare and departure tax.
  • Bar bills, laundry, battery charge and personal expenses in the mountain.
  • Tip to guide, Sherpa and porter.
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Trip Facts

  • Duration: 55 days
  • Activities: Hiking/Expedition
  • Maximum Altitude: 8586 m (Mt. Kanchenjunga)
  • Journey Grade: Strenuous
  • Mountain views: Mt. Kanchenjunga and its Sister Peaks
  • Valley & River: Ghunsa Khola Valley
  • Transportation: Private vehicle/flight
  • Journey start and end: Suketar Airport (2300 m)
  • Accommodation: 52 night’s tent in Mountain
  • Meals: Full board & farewell dinner in Kathmandu
  • Best Time: April/May

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