‘adventure to world’s 3rd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga visiting both North and South base camps’
Trekking Highlights:
“Scenic and exciting flight and drives to Nepal’s Far Eastern Himalaya region of great scenic beauty
Walking into traditional hill villages of immense culture and traditions of Rai and Sherpa people
From green alpine forest pines-firs-rhododendron trees to remoreless fields of ice and glaciers
Scenic mountain views on daily walk within remote tradtional farm villages with impressive views
Adventure in the heart of world 3rd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga with excpetional panorama
The only adventure in the Himalaya visting both North and South Base Camps in one single journey”
Introduction:
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking a fabulous adventure located Nepal Far Eastern Himalaya region the mountain straddles the border with Nepal and Sikkim (a small North East Indian state), Kanchenjunga in local Tibetan origin spelled as Kanchendonza which means 5 jewels dedicated to its five massive summit top of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Kanchenjunga base camp trekking, an adventure which leads to both south and north base camps of Kanchenjunga massive mountain, perhaps this is the only trek in and around Himalaya and probably in the world, where you can enjoy being in two base camps of the same mountain in one single journey.
Mt. Kanchenjunga stands high as world 3rd highest and high mountains and second highest peak in Nepal with an altitude 8,586 m and 28,169 ft high.
Mt. Kanchenjunga of great beauty and grace first ascent in 1955 from Nepal South base camp by British Expedition led by late Sir George Band, where most expedition at present climbs from North Base Camp around Pangpema.
Kanchenjunga base camp trekking begins with scenic flight towards South East Nepal on Terai belt where an exciting drive leads you at Ilam town famous for its vast tea garden to reach our stating point of the adventure.
From Sukhetar walk leads at first to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at near Ramche around Yalung glacier after trekking past serene and enchanting alpine forest of rhododendron and pine trees within remote rural farm villages, and then our adventure continues towards Kanchenjunga North Base Camp at Pangpema, the highest point of our adventure standing at 5,143 m with stunning panorama of massif Kanchenjunga and adjoining peaks.
After a fabulous and exciting time within Kanchenjunga base camps, our adventure concludes heading back to Sukhetar for the drive towards Ilam town and the toward Nepal’s flat Terai for sweeping panoramic flight back to Kathmandu.
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On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport you will be received by our staff and will escort you to the Hotel, where our staff or a guide will give you a brief orientation of the Hotel, Kathmandu, Trekking / Camping, do's and don't and other related information that you might require while in Nepal.
After your first night in Kathmandu, you will be well informed on arrival about the time for your half day guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu at places of interest. Depending upon your flight arrival if it's late in the night we will do this tour in the afternoon instead of morning to give you a good rest before you set out of the Hotel in our interesting tour.
Flying from Kathmandu towards Biratnagar is one of the most amazing experience, as you see the massive range of Himalayas from Langtang, Jugal, Gaurishanker, Everest, Makalu to Kanchenjunga range of mountains and the great diverse landscape on the 50 minutes flight, Biratnagar is one of the largest Industrial city, located on the south eastern Gangetic plain of Nepal. On arrival our staff in Biratnagar will transfer you to the Hotel in the town peaceful area.
After early breakfast get transferred to the Airport for a short flight to Suketar.
The flight takes about twenty five minutes to Suketar at Taplejung. At Suketar our trekking staff and porters will receive you to commence the trek towards Lali Kharka 2,260m. The first part of the walk is almost flat and undulating and goes down through the lush forest of pine; the mountain path from here follows a pleasant ridge route. After a short while, it enters the mountains to the right leading to a forested area through which it descends to Lalikharka for our overnight camp on the clearing near this small rural village of Lali Kharka with a beautiful view of Kanchenjunga in the distance.On the farside of the valley is Bhanjyang.
The day starts with a walk downhill through the village, the inhabitants of this area are mostly of Hindu origins, a mixture of Brahmins, Chettris and the Kirat tribes of Rai's and Limbus who also practice Hinduism along with their own traditional deities and spirit. After the village of Tembawa we descend towards Phawa khola, crossing Phawa khola coming to Pokora village, the path from here leads through terraced farm fields, and finally crossing Pokora's suspension bridge our route climbs steeply to the village of Kunjari,a mountainside village, from Kunjari our walk passes through a mixed forest and some rural farm villages, then climbing gentle up to our overnight camp at Khesewa, a small farm village with tremendous views of Kanchenjunga and Yalungkang peak.
Today, descend towards the lush terraced rice and millet fields, then through the forests to the headwaters of the Nandeva khola on the left. After crossing the stream our trek continues downhill along the river, entering the mountains to the left, the trek climbs through the forest coming to the village of Loppoding. After Loppoding the trail is more of ups and downs until we reach Fun Fun where there is a resting place. From the ridge top of Fang-fang breathtaking views of Khumbakarna, Yalung and Kanchenjunga can be seen. We descend again through the terraced fields to the mountain village of Yangpang, walking along its upper edge, then climbing on a gentle slope for an hour to Popnpe Dhara at the crest of the ridge, an excellent spot for a break and to catch your breath along with the view of Mt. Jannu in the distance. From here its a winding descent passing through hamlets and terraced farm fields to the Khesewa khola, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail climbs passing another resting area. After a gradual ascent for an hour through terraced fields, finally coming to our overnight camp at Mamankhe village.
Morning walk begins with a gentle climb, skirting around the ridge to a level path that leads to the village of Dekadin. From this village of Dekadin, the path leads along the right bank of Kabeli khola rising from 200-300m from the river bottom towards the mountain path, winding around various ridges and streams. The trail passes to a gentle up and down, crossing number of streams.
This mountain route offers grand view of the Kabeli khola flowing below and the huts and fields on the opposite bank. At last this monotonous path ends, descending via stone steps towards Kabeli khola. Leaving the river our route climbs to a splendid ridge passing through villages and farm fields. After a gradual climb through the fields coming to the remote permanent village at Yamphudin where there is a check post. This is the last permanent settlement till we reach Gunsa. The campsite will be in the fields or in people's yards.
From Yamphudin our trek leads to Chitre, we walk along the left bank of Kabeli khola, crossing the tributary of Omje khola and start climbing steep up to Dhupi Bhangyang for two hours or more through open grassland. From the top of the pass, it is a steady descents through the deciduous forest to Omje Khola.
After this vigorous climb it will be a blessing to see the trees again as the walk follows through the rhododendron thickets, the angle of incline lessens with an easier walk through a forested area and emerging to an open ridge and finally to Chitre for the overnight camp. Chitre consists of one small hut. During dry season water is scarce here, sometime we have to continue our climb for another hour to the small pond just below Ramite Bhanjyang, Our guide and cook will get the information about the water availability at Chitre before leaving Yamphudin. Overnight camp at Chitre on a clearing in the middle of the forest
From Chitre, head towards Ramite Bhanjyang (3,430m.), on the steep uphill for two hours, through magnolias, rhododendron and bamboo forest, reaching Ramite which consists of a single hut, from here the path climbs to a rhododendron covered ridge, and passing towards a small pond on the right as we reach Ramite Bhanjyang at 3,430m high. Mt.Jannu appears atop the ridge before you, from here the track leads to 150m ascend, though this area is thickly forested with rhododendron trees, you can still see Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt.Khumbhakarna and Kabru peaks from between the trees. Final leg of today's walk is an easy descend on the gentle sloping path which continues almost to the riverbed of the Simbua Khola for the overnight camp, some time depending upon the hours of walk, availability of good campsite and the fitness of the people we continue with a short climb for a while along the left bank and then cross over to the right via wooden bridge, arriving at the level ground of Tortontan at 3,080m where there are several bivouacs caves with excellent campsites.
The walk today follows the riverbank passing the bivouac caves. The path along the right bank of the Simbua Khola is not very high, so we head along the mountain flank somewhat higher. Both walls of this valley are thickly, forested with pine and rhododendron as the path reaches at the single hut of Wahta. From here we cross a stream in front of this lonely hut along the path on the right bank, due to the thick forest the view of the mountains is not visible from this place, as our walk progress then coming to a gravel ground, walking past this area leads to a shrine with a huge boulder shaped like serpent. After this forested place our route heads towards the riverbed, then ascending from riverbed path to the terrace on the left coming to our overnight camp at Tseram where there are roofless bivouac caves. Ahead you can see the terminal moraine of Yalung glacier and behind it are Kabru 7,353m and Talung peak 7,349m.
From Tseram the way out is blocked by a steep slope that descends from the left, so we take a temporarily descent to the riverbed of Simbua Khola and by crossing the base of this slope, our path climbs back up the terraced hills arriving at the single stone hut of Yalung Bara. This hut marks the end of the of the forest line. From this mountain track we head to the right bank towards the zone of Yalung Glacier ablation.
The day starts with climbing up for fourtyfive minutes. Then rest part of the walk is gentle. The tree line stops at Yalungbar with the magnificent view of mountains. The valley opens up from Lobsang La, with more views of Kabru, Rathong and Kokthang.
Rest day, for exploring towards Kanchenjunga South Base Camp to get the clear view of Yalung Glacier and south wall of Kanchenjunga. The hike goes for 2 hrs unto a delightful meadow on the way to South Base Camp at the height of 4,600 m. The route by which Mt. Kanchenjunga was first climbed in 1955 is clearly seen with giant mountains Talung Peak and Kabru.
The walk will be on the downhill most of the way to Tseram for the overnight camp.
Today, we descend via Yalung Bar with fifteen minutes of steep up, crossing the river and then the trail goes gradually through the forest for half hour. From here, we climb steep up for hour and half towards the two small ponds. From here, we cross three passes, Miring La, Tamo La and Sinion La. The first part of the trail is uphill climb for 1 hour to the top of the pass with the great view of Kabru and Kanchenjunga. From Miring La, the trail goes gently down and then up to Sinion La (4,500 m.). From the top of the pass we can see magnificent views of Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang. From Simion La, the trail descends gently to Tamo La (4,500 m.) and from here we get superb view of Khumbhakarna, from here the trail heads down hill to our overnight camp.
The first part of the walk is gentle down with a steep descend for an hour through the forest of rhododendron and pines as the downhill walk levels near the Ghunsa river, the walk is fairly gradual towards the Ghunsa village. Ghunsa a large Bhotia (of Tibetan descended) community of stone houses and tidy small farm. Overnight camp near or above the village of Ghunsa.
Today's walk leads to a fairly strenuous trail that climbs up alongside the river. Several magnificent waterfalls are encountered along the way. Yak herders may be met along the trail depending upon the time of the grazing season. The trail goes from the right bank of the river Ghunsa, through the rhododendron and pine forest, gradually ascending to Rambuk Kharkas crossing a small glacier landslide. The trek continues with excellent views of Khumbukarna and Janu and other high snow capped peaks. Leaving the tree lines behind, the countryside onwards is more barren with scrub juniper. After Rambuk Kharka, we climb through a small forest to cross a large landslide area with a spectacular view of Khumbakarna's north face. The trail goes gentle down to Kangbachen after crossing the landslide. The valley is dominated by Sharphu (7,070m.) just in the opposite, is a huge north face of Mt.Janu and Wedge peak.
The trail follows above the river for about an hour and heading east, route drops down to the river, then climbs through the boulder path which leads to the terminal moraine of the Kanchenjunga glacier, after leaving Ramtang Kharka ( a Sheppard place) the trail meets Kanchenjunga glacier here we cross the junction at Lhonak and the Kanchenjunga glacier before Lhonak. A great view awaits you of Mera, Nepal Peak and Wedge Peak from Lhonak.
The trail climbs up gently above the river with impressive views of Kirat Chuli, Nepal Peak, Taple Sikhar, and Givegela Chuli. The first part of the climbs is gentle and goes through a boulder trail. Now, we walk the trail between grassy slopes and glacier path up to the North base Camp. Herds of blue sheep's can be seen around this area.
We have a choice here with an optional trek and either rests at Base Camp or ascend to Pang Pema Peak (5,800m.) for panoramic views of mountains. The trail to the Peak is a mixture of boulders, moraine and grassland. From the summit, we get an outstanding, memorable view of Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna, Makalu, Cholotse, Sharpu, Drohma, Nepal Peak and other snow capped peaks.
Retrace the journey back by the same way and camp at Kambachen.
We retrace down our way to Ghunsa. After crossing Ghunsa Khola the walk is pleasant through the pine forest to a very interesting Sherpa village of Phole.
Continue the descend; from here the trail goes through the mixed forest of bamboo and rhododendron. Before Gybala the walk is 1/2 hour steep up. After lunch on the bank of river Ghunsa, the trail goes gentle up and own for 1 hour and changes into steep up and down for another 2 hrs through the forest. Finally, walking on a open grassland, we reach to a small Sherpa village of Amjilassa.
Today, first part of the walk is gentle then we descend steeply through an open grassland to the village of Ghaiya Bari and of Sekathum. After Sekathum we cross two rivers Ghunsa and Simbhu. Now, we follows, the trail on the left bank of Tamur river. Finally, we reach at Tapethok, a Limbu village and the camp is alongside of river Tamur.
We continue walking on the left bank of river Tamur to the village of Chiruwa. Walking for about an hour, we turn left and walk through the village. After this village, the walk goes gentle up through the mixed forest. Leaving the forest the walk is pleasant, enjoying the fairly large and clean village at the camp.
From Mitlung, the trail is mixed of village and forest walk. First part is steep up to two hours and goes gradual up unto Suketar.
A morning scenic flight to Biratnagar that connects the flight back to Kathmandu.
The flight time to Kathmandu, are schedule for morning normally, because of the wind in the afternoon, sometime the flight time can be delayed due to bad weather and other reason beyond our command. As we get hold of the boarding pass depending upon our flight time we make our way to the terminal for security check, this scenic flight from Suketar takes about an hour to Kathmandu; a panoramic view of the snow capped peaks can be seen from window of the plane.
Arriving at Kathmandu domestic terminal, our staff will receive and escort you back to the Hotel.
A free day in Kathmandu, please inform our staff if you would like to go on another short tour in and around Kathmandu Valley or for scenic mountain flight.
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Today as per your international flight time, keep your confirmed air ticket, departure tax (in local currency) and your passport handy. Our Tour Officer will take you to the airport for your final departure from this amazing country, Nepal.
Cost Includes
- Required Trekking Permit & government tax
- Trekking Equipments, Trekking Map
- Full Board Plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner, accommodation, tea or coffee) during trek,
- An experienced licensed holder Guide and required Porters
- Food, drinks, salary, insurance, equipment, transportation, accommodation, Medical kit box and local tax for guide & porters,
- Transportation by flight, Tourist Bus and car, All necessary transportation while sightseeing
- TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management Systems)
- All guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and entry fees
- Airport pick up and drop with an escort
cost excludes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Your travel insurance
- International flight fare
- Any expense of personal nature
- Nepal entry visa fee US $40 for 30 days
- Any kinds of Bar bills
- Laundry service in Kathmandu and mountain
- Battery charge, hot shower while you are in trekking
