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Kangchenjunga,
the third highest mountain in the world, is located in the easternmost
part of Nepal. The Milke Danda Range in eastern Nepal and north
of Taplejung is a sanctuary for Nepal's National flower, the
rhododendron. The foothills of these mountains get upwards of
3,500 mm of rain per year, triple the amount of annual rainfall
of western Nepal. The effect is most visible in the thick, verdant
forests and heavy undergrowth. Even at the height of the dry
season, the jungle trails are lush and green. The entire trek
through the humid forests of the Tamur River basin is an orchid
enthusiast's delight!
This trek
entails flying to Taplejung and trekking the ridge route to
Kangchenjunga south base camp, then backtracking to Tseram
to cross over to the northern side. |
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| I T I N E R A R Y |
| Day
01 |
Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport and be met
by a member of our crew. We will be driven to our hotel and
later go on a familiarization walk with one of our guides.. |
| Day 02 |
Kathmandu
Spend the early part of the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan
stupas and monasteries. Later we will take a flight to Biratnagar
where we will spend the evening relaxing before our trek begins
the following day.
Overnight in Hotel |
| Day 03 |
Lali
Kharka (2,250m/7,402ft)
Fly to Taplejung on the early morning flight and trek 5km (3
hrs) to Lali Kharka past picturesque multi-ethnic villages.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 04 |
Mamankhe
(1,920m/6,317ft)
Trek 11.5km (5 hrs) to Mamankhe, a Rai and Limbu village where
the houses are surrounded by barley, millet and corn fields.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 05 |
Langtang
(3,500m/11,515ft)
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and later
reaches Ghoratabela. Following, there is a short ½
hour climb that will bring us to a pass to the right of where
the Langtang Valley begins. Total trekking for the day is 13.5km/7hrs.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 06 |
Yamptudin
(1,635m/5,379ft)
Today we trek 7km (3 hrs) to Yamptudin. It is most probably
the only Gurung village this far east, and unlike their Rai
and Limbu neighbours, the Gurung speak Nepali.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 07 |
Lamite
Bhanjyang (2,900m/9,541ft)
Trek 8.5km (4 hrs) to Lamite Bhanjyang, which is surrounded
by a thick forest of tall trees. Beyond this point one comes
across only herders and shepherds taking their livestock to
high pastures.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 08 |
Tseram
(3,770m/12,403ft)
Trek 16km (7 hrs) to Tseram, located at the junction where the
trail branches off to the Yalung Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 09 |
Ramche
(4,800m/16,055ft)
Trek 9km (3 hrs) to Ramche, a yak shelter 2.5 hours away from
the Kangchenjunga South Base Camp. Further up there is a broad
glacier field at Oktang, which is a great place to camp barring
any altitude symptoms.
Overnight stay in tents. |
| Day 10 |
Tseram
(3,770m/12,403ft)
Today we trek a total of 18.5km (7 hrs). The day begins with
an ascent to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp and finishes with
a quick descent to Tseram.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 11 |
Rapka
Kharka (4,000m/13,160ft)
Today is a long day's trek (11.5km/7 hrs), crossing two 4,800
m passes. From the exotically named Sinion La there is a most
spectacular view. Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,248ft) and Mt.
Junnu dominate the eastern horizon, to the west is the jagged
ridge of Jaljale Himal which separates the Tamur and Arun watersheds,
and far in the distance are Mt. Makalu (8,485m/27,916ft) and
Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,110ft). On a clear day, you can see down
to the Indian plains in the south.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 12 |
Ghunsa
(3,550m/11,670ft)
A 9km (4.5 hrs) trek down to the valley takes us to the site
of a Tibetan Refugee Camp, where we will halt for the night.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 13 |
Rampuk
Kharka (3,720m/12.239ft)
Trek 11.5km (7 hrs) through forest and moraine country with
narrow trails and rock falls.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 14 |
Lhonak
(4,780m/15,726ft)
After trekking 13.5 km (6 hrs) we arrive in Lhonak. From here
the north face of Kangchenjunga is visible with its three stacked
glacier shelves from which seracs break off from time to time
and tumble down in billowing clouds of ice. At the head of the
valley there are views of Mt. Kirat Chuli (7,365m/24,231ft),
Nepal Peak (7,168m/23,583ft) and The Twins (7,350m/24,182ft),
with the valley itself seeming to go on and on.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 15 |
Pang
Pema (5,200m/17,060ft)
Trek 10.5km (4 hrs) to Pang Pema where you can get even better
views of the north face. It is a wonderful place to relax, and
soak up the silence and tranquility.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 16 |
Ghunsa
(3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs)
to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt.
Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view
of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 17 |
Ghunsa
(3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs)
to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt.
Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view
of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 18 |
Chirwa
(1,500m/4,935ft)
Trek 23.5km (7 hrs) to Chirwa. From Amjillasa the trail climbs
steeply above the Ghunsa Khola, providing a wonderful view of
the valley below. After passing Sakathum Village we will arrive
at the confluence of the Tamur and Ghunsa Khola. The trail later
crosses the Simbuwa Khola (formed by the Yalung Glacier) as
it follows the Tamur to Chirwa.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 19 |
Taplejung
Today is another long day (31km/9 hrs) as we climb up to the
ridge to get back to Taplejung for the return flight.
Overnight stay in tents |
| Day 20 |
Kathmandu
We will fly back to Biratnagar on the early morning flight and
make our connection to Kathmandu.
Check into Hotel |
| Day 21 |
Kathmandu
Spend the day sightseeing and shopping, or take a free day and
rest.
Overnight in Hotel |
| Day 22 |
Kathmadu
Depature from kathmandu. |
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Cost per person:
US $3,365 based on a 4-person group,
US $2,865 based on a 6-person group. Prices are subject to change.
Contact us to confirm quotes, or to inquire about a private
trek quote. |
Price Includes:
Roundtrip ground transportation
from Kathmandu, accommodations (based on double occupancy) and
breakfasts while in Kathmandu; and equipment such as: two-person
tents, dining tent, foam mats, stools and all cooking and kitchen
gear; all trekking expenses, support crew and sightseeing within
the tour program; professional guides and escorts throughout
the trip; all admissions and special service charges, as per
itinerary. |
Price Excludes
:
international flight and
airport taxes; visa and passport fees; medical and trip cancellation
insurance; accommodation while in Kathmandu; any personal expenses
such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, gratuity
for our crew and any personal medical expenses. Personal camping
gear such as: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, etc., are not included. |
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