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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 18 Days 17 Night

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Overview

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is the Eastern part of the Taplejung District of Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga. North-base-camp-trek. Also, Mount Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world scaling 8,586 m. The park is still enjoying its wilderness, untouched by the change of time. The trek will go through diverse land topography, forests, and villages. Local Culture there Limbu, Sherpa, and Tibet Culture. And there two base Camp North and South Naturally beautiful. Trekking to the Kanchenjunga is wonderful since it is still remaining a virgin area in the northeastern part of Nepal. It offers the unique beauty of nature with beautiful mountains as well as various types of vegetation. This part of Nepal serves you multi-ethnic faces while you are en route to the 8586 m. high superb mountain. You can meet the farmers cultivating rice and Milt in Kanchenjunga Area. Everest Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Trek begins once you reach Taplejung via flight from Badarpur. From Taplejung we trek to Mitlung, Sukhathum and reach to Sherpa village of Ghunsa. The trails at the lower sections pass through fertile valleys with beautiful pastures, villages of Limbu people, cardamom fields, and dense forests. After a day of acclimatization at Ghunsa, we trek further north along the riverbank of our magnificent mountain scenery. We pass through meadows full of wildflowers, rhododendron, and pine forest and reach to Nuphchu River valley area. We go further up towards Lhonak and along the Kanchenjunga Glacier to Pangpema, Kanchenjunga Base Camp on the north side. Here we can enjoy the spendor of Jannu, Kanchenjunga and Chang Himal. Then we retrace back to Kambachen, Ghunsa.

You can meet the farmers cultivating rice Cardamom, which are supplied on their back to the houses, and the yak herder sleeping in the tents made of yak wool. You walk through small villages and it is very exciting to cross the rivers, over the suspension bridges, which you can experience only in this area. Lower Dolpo Trek

You can also visit the site which may change your mind to do this trek Kanchenjunga circuit trek

Itinerary Outline

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Our Sange Sherpa Adventure Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Adventure Guide/Staff Transfer to the hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon stroll Tourist colorful market Thamel downtown. Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast.

Day 2:  Fly to Biratnagar (262m).

Day 3: Fly to Suketar & trek to Mitlung (2,245m).

Day 4: Mitlung to Taplethook (1,380m).

Day 5: Tailhook to Amjilosha (2,308m).

Day 6: Amjilosha to Gyapla (2,730m).

Day 7: Gyapla to Ghunsa (3,595m).

Day 8: Acclimatize and Explore around Ghunsa (3,595m).

Day 9: Ghunsa to Kambachen (4m).

Day 10: Kambachen to Lhonak (4m).

Day 11: Trek to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp) and Back to Lhonak (5105m).

Day 12: Trek to Ghunsa (3m).

Day 13: Back to Amjolosha (2m).

Day 14: Amjilosha to Chhirua (1m).

Day 15: Chhirua to Suketar (2m).

Day 16: Fly to Kathmandu via Biratnagar (1,300m).

Day 17: Free Day at Kathmandu (1,300m).

Day 18: Final Departure to your home.

One of our representatives from Sange Sherpa Adventure Guide/Staff will drive you off to Tribhuwan International Airport, from where you will board your plan for another destination or your home country.

Nepal has many other natural and cultural beauties waiting to be explored. We will be always ready to help you travel around this amazing country. We will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements so that you can explore other parts.

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Itinerary

Day 01:
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)

Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) Our Sange Sherpa Adventure Company Airport Representative will meet you outside the Terminal Hall. Please, look for our Adventure Guide/Staff Transfer to the hotel, introduce your trekking guide and check the necessities. Afternoon strolls Tourist colorful market Thamel downtown. Overnight in Kathmandu at Hotel with breakfast.

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Equipment List

Nepal Trekking Equipment List

This piece info is creating data on consumer goods and equipment needs, For those that would love an extra detailed discussion for equipment for Nepalese Himalayan Trek.
The following equipment list is required for Nepal Trekking and climbing and a list, you have to have suggested equipment just have with you, however, that you just might have your own personal first choice equipment which can be equally as appropriate

Footwear

  1. Walking boots with suitable ankle support that have been worn-in prior to the trek, and which are waterproof.
  2. Trainer or casual shoes, for trekking and/or for travelling.
  3. Warm socks for colder areas.
  4. Gaiters, in case of rain or snow

Legwear

  1. Loose, casual trousers for trekking.
  2. Thermal leggings for colder areas.
  3. Long skirt for women as an alternative to trousers.
  4. Waterproof trousers

Body

  1. Selection of T-shirts, and long sleeved shirts, preferably not cotton.
  2. Thermal shirt for colder areas.
  3. Warm shirt, possibly fleeces, for colder areas.
  4. Fleece jacket or warm wool jumper.
  5. Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment for higher altitudes.
  6. Down jacket (optional for cold nights & mornings; can be hired in Kathmandu cheaply)

Head/Hands

  1. Wool or fleece hat, or balaclava.
  2. Hat or cap for sun protection while trekking.
  3. Sunglasses or goggles.
  4. Warm gloves

Other items

  1. Strong rucksack or large hold all to be carried by porters.
  2. Daysack to be carried personally.
  3. Plastic bags or stuff sacks to store/separate trekking gear inside your main bag.
  4. One litre water bottle.
  5. Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
  6. Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
  7. Torch, ideally head torch.
  8. Digital Camera and spare battery and battery charger! – For those not to be forgotten shots of the Himalaya.
  9. Toilet items and towel.
  10. Large handkerchief/bandana for neck

Optional items

  1. Binoculars
  2. Books (see Recommended Reading)
  3. Altimeter
  4. Compass
  5. Playing cards / backgammon / chess set

Recommended Mountaineering Kit

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialist items which are required for the trekking peaks.
Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.

Peak Climbing

  1. fleece trousers
  2. Additional mitts and gloves suitable for climbing
  3. Ice axe, and ski poles (note – ice axe can be hired in Kathmandu)
  4. Climbing harness
  5. 2 x tape slings
  6. 2 x screw gate karabiners
  7. Descended/abseil device
  8. Ascender

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What is Included

  • Airport picks up and Drops by private car/van/bus.
  • Domestic flights (Grounded transportation and Flight from KTM to Bhadrapur and skater to KTM.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu with a bed and breakfast basis.
  • Kathmandu Sightseeing by Private guide and private transportation.
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek and Camping. All meals and accommodation during the Kanchenjunga trekking period.
  • All necessary paper works and conservation entry permits.
  • Special Trekking Permit US$ 100 per person for 10 days (the above price includes 10 days valid.
  • All governmental procedure permits fees and local taxes. Trekking permit for Kanchenjunga. If you would wish to stay more than 10 days in a restricted area, you are subjected to an extra charge for extra days (US$ 10 per day / per person).
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park, TIMS).
  • Trekking Information Management System Fee (TIMS Fee).
  • Lodge trek with all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and accommodation in tea house lodge during the Trek.
  • Services of English speaking trekking guide and porter (one porter for two people and the maximum weight carry by one porter is a total of 25kg)
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Accommodation, meals, insurance, equipment, and allowance of guide and porter.
  • All applicable government taxes and service charges.
  • Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
  • Farewell dinner with typical Nepali restaurant.
  • Travel and rescue arrangements.
  • All government taxes.

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What is Excluded

 International airfare to and from Kathmandu.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation.

Hot and cold shower, battery recharge during Kanchenjunga trek.

Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, extra porters etc.

Personal Kanchenjunga base camp trekking equipment’s / gears.

Tips for guides, porters, and driver.

All other expenses not mentioned on price include section.

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