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Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition

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Country: Nepal
Duration: 55 days
Area: Kanchanjungha Region
Activities: Expedition
Max. Group Size: 22  Person
Min. Group Size: 4 Person
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Max. Altitude: 8,586  M.
Seasons: March,May - September,November
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Kanchanjungha is situating at the height of 28,198'(8,586m). Kanchanjungha is the third highest mountain in the world and second highest in Nepal. It was first climbed by the British in 1956 .Lying on the Nepal-Sikkim Border. The lush, rich landscape of the Kanchanjungha area is an Ideal environment for mosk deer, blue sheep and the infamous yeti. Few westerners have traveled to this remote area. Kanchanjunga, at 8,586m, is the third-highest peak in the world and the second-highest in Nepal. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit, Yalung Kang; 8420m high and some people classify it as a separate 8000m Peak. Expedition in Nepal is very famous and expedition in Kanchanjungha is also famous. Kanchenjunga expedition is loved by adventurous expedition team because of its toughness and technicality. Trekking is equally famous for international trekkers. As we have to trek up to Kanchanjungha Base camp for the expedition as well, people who come here only for trekking without keeping anything about expedition in their mind will be tempted for the expedition for its unique structure.

We will fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and then on over the trail plain and mountains to the airfield at Taplejung. From here we will begin our trek, following a route along a ridge top towards the Tamor River where we will enjoy panoramic views of Mt. Makalu (8463m), and Chamlang (24,000') peaks. We will continue through forests and rhododendron thickets and soon the Kanchanjungha range will appear. Before approaching Kanchenjunga Himal itself, we will not be bored because you will be enjoying with the views of Mt. Makalu which one of the highest Mt in Nepal and it is also very famous for expedition and Mt. Makalu Expedition is another famous spot in Nepal. Similarly, chamlang peak is another attraction of the trip while trekking to Kanchanjungha Base Camp for its expedition.

Our route will continue up the Tamor river through Limbu villages to the terraced mountain side village of Amjilessa and the legendary Sherpa village of Ghunsa (11,400'). We will visit the monastery there and soon have our first glimpse of a sea of unclimed peaks including Jannu (25,289'), Known as "Mystery peak" or "Terror". We will trek to the edge of Kanchanjungha Glacier and, after crossing the lateral moraine, will come to the junction of the Lhonak Glacier (15,680') and the vally.we will cut across at this junction and arrive at our campsite at Lhonak. After a couple of days of rest and exploration at Lhonak. Including a day trip to Pangphema (16,900') to see the north face of Kanchanjungha, we will head south to Yalung Glacier. We will cross one of two passes, the Lapsang La (16,760') or Margin La (15,300'), depending on which is the safest to cross, into the Simbua Khola valley and camp at Ramcher (14,000'). We will rest and explore the stunningly beautiful area of the Yalung Glacier and the Southern face of Kanchanjungha, and then begin our trek back.

Day by day Itinerary [Click here for detailed Itineray]
Day 01 - Arrive In Kathmandu International Airport. 1350 m
Day 02 - Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley.
Day 03 - In Kathmandu for collecting papers for expedition.
Day 04 - Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive at Basantpur 2200m
Day 05 - From Basantpur to Gupha Pokhari situated at the height of 2930m
Day 06 - From Gupha Pokhari to Dovan 750m
Day 07 - Doban to Mitlung 800m
Day 08 - Departure from Mitlung to Chirwa 1200m
Day 09 - Chirwa to Sokathim 1640m
Day 10 - Sokatham to Amjilessa 2490m
Day 11 - Amjilessa to Kyapra: 2680m
Day 12 - Kyapra to Ghunsa 3330m:
Day 13 - Leaving Ghunsa to Rambuk Khaka 3950m
Day 14 - Trekking from Rambuk Kharka to Lhonak 4790m
Day 15 - Leaving Lhonak to Pang Pema/Kanchenjunga Base Camp 5140 m.
Day 16 - Rest day in Kanchanjungha Base Camp
Day 17-42 - climbing period on Mt. Kanchanjungha 8586 M.
Day 43 - back to Rambuk Kharka 3950m.
Day 44 - Rambuk Kharka to Ghunsa
Day 45 - Ghunsa to Naya Kharka.
Day 46 - Climbing Rocky Mountain to Lapsaga La Phedi.
Day 47 - excursion to Yalung and Oktang south face base camp of Kanchenjunga
Day 48 - Trek down to Tseram 3870m.
Day 49 - Tseram to Omji Khola camp
Day 50 - Omji Khola camp to Phumphe
Day 51 - Phumphe to Keswa 1960m
Day 52 - Deswa to Taplejung 2300m
Day 53 - Bus to Birtanagar.
Day 54 - Fly to Kathmandu from Biratnager.
Day 55 - Final Departure or join other program with Adventure Zone Trekking & Expedition (p) LTD.


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