Kanchenjunga North and South Base Camps
Kanchenjunga, at 8598m is the world's third highest mountain and lies on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim; this classic Nepal trek visits both the North and South Base Camps of this incredible mountain.
The trek starts in the tropical lowlands at Suketar, from where we head north through lush forests and neatly terraced hillsides towards the mighty Himalaya. The views become more spectacular the higher we go and as we trek onto the glacial moraines the huge bulk of Kanchenjunga towers high above.
Only opened to trekking groups in 1988, the Kanchenjunga region offers the keen walker a unique opportunity to visit an pristine mountain wilderness, passing through seldom visited villages en route and ending with some of the most impressive high mountain scenery on earth.
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Moderate |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 - Depart London.
Day 2 - Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3 - Fly to Biratnagar.
Day 4 - Fly to the mountain airstrip at Suketar; trek to Lali Kharka.
Day 5 - Descend to Phawa Khola then steep climb towads Kunjari. Camp on ridge with great views of Kanchenjunga.
Day 6/7 - Trek through terraced hillsides past the villages of Mamankhe and Yamphudin.
Day 8 - Tough day walk; long, steep climb to Deorali Danda (3230m) then descend to Torontan.
Day 9/10 - Trek towards Tseram (3865m) following the valley through rhododendron and fir forests.
Day 11 - To Ramze, Kanchejunga's south base camp, passing the Yalung Glacier with spectacular views of Kabru, Rathong
and Koktang.
Day 12/13 - Two strenuous days crossing three passes - the stunning views are well worth the effort.
Day 14 - Descend to Ghunsa. Afternoon free to explore.
Day 15/17 - From Ghunsa trek towards Pang Pema, spectacular views en route of Mera Peak, White Wave and Nepal Peak.
Day 18 - Full day at Pang Pema to explore and enjoy this incredible spot, the north base camp for Kanchenjunga.
Day 19/20 - Return to Ghunsa; trek further down the valley to Phole.
Day 21 - Steep descent following the Ghunsa River to Amjilassa.
Day 22 - Continue to camp at Chirwa.
Day 23/24 - Return to Suketar via Taplejung bazaar.
Day 25 - Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 26 - Morning free for last minute sightseeing, afternoon depart.
Day 27 - Arrive London. |
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3 nights hotels, 21 nights camping.
In Kathmandu we use the Royal Singi, a 4 star hotel. Accommodation is on a twin share basis, but single rooms are usually available at an additional cost of £10 per night. Please let us know as early as possible if you would like a single room.
The Royal Singi is situated in central Kathmandu, just off Durbar Marg, where many shops and airline offices are, and is in a good location for visiting the main shopping and restaurant area of Thamel and the old
centre around Durbar Square.
On trek we provide two-person tents with sewn-in groundsheets and separate flysheets; we also have dining and toilet tents, camp stools and tables. All this is backed up by full camp staff, who take care of all the kitchen arrangements. |
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section of extra travel needs that you may need
and to make life easier for our customers. We aim
to provide all the extras you would need; flights,
hotels, insurance, car hire and airport parking.
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