Kanchenjunga Trek 26 Days
Facts of the trip
| Trip Code: | KJG10 |
| Trip Duration: | 24 days |
| Max. Altitude: | 5160 |
| Grade: | Strenuous |
| Program Type: | Camping Trek |
| Trek Start Point: | Hile |
| Trek End Point: | Suketar |
| Accommodation: | Camping |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch , Dinner with tea/coffee |
| Mode of Travel: | Adventures |
| Transportation: | Air/Bus/Car |
| Minimum Pax: | 5 |
| Best season: | September to November and March to May |
Kanchenjunga trek 26 days Overview
Kanchenjunga trek:-Kanchenjunga Region is a restricted area so we have to need special trek permit and minimum 2 pax if you want to do the Kanchenjunga trek. Only Everest and K2 are taller than Kanchenjunga (8586m), the massive block of rock and ice that straddles the border between Nepal and Sikkim in India. There have been relatively few attempts to climb this mighty mountain, partly because Kanchenjunga is worshiped as a tutelary spirit by the Sikkim’s. The first serious attempt to conquer the peak was the 1905 expedition led by the occultist Aleister Crawly, but a British team finally gained the summit in 1955. Even today, most expeditions stop just below the summit as a gesture of respect.
The foothills of Kanchenjunga have been open to Trekkers since 1988, but permit restrictions mean that it is only possible to walk here as part of an organized camping trek arranged through an agency. This is an inconvenience, but it does mean that trails are blissfully free from the crowd found around Everest and Annapurna. There are two possible approach routes to Kanchenjunga. The trek to south base camp starts from the airstrip at suketar (near Taplejung), taking two weeks to climb to the Yalung glacier and return. The difficult three-week trek to north base camp can be started from Basantapur (near Hile) or from Suketar. It is possible to combine these two treks by crossing the 4663m margin la or the 5160m Lapsang la.
Kanchenjunga Trek trail has more exciting and challenging daredevil and popular organizing trip to situated in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which is spread over 2,035m sq km from enrich in wildlife diversities also many threatened species of birds such as Impedance Pheasant, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Shy Dragon, Amphibian and Mammals are found in this region and preserved including Snow-leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Red Panda etc.
The Kanchenjunga area is the homeland of the Limbu people, who speak a language related to Tibetan and follow a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu.
Day 01:- Drive from kathmandu to Hile by bus.
Day 02:-Hile to Seduwa
Day 03:- Seduwan to Dorpani
Day 04:- Dorpani to Guphapokhari
Day 05:- Guphapokhari to Nesum
Day 06:- Nesum to Taplejung
Day 07:- Taplejung to Chiruwa
Day 08: Chiruwa to Shakathum
Day 09:- Shekathum to Amajalassa
Day 10:- Shekathum to Kyapra
Day 11:- Kyapra to Ghunsa
Day 12: Ghunsa village to Khambachen
Day 13: Khambachen to Lhonak (15680ft)
Day 14: it is a day trip to pangpoma (16900ft)
Day 15:- Rest day for acclimatization.
Day 16: Khamachen to Lhonak:
Day 17: Rest day at the high camp.
Day 19: It is a day trip to Yalung Glacier to view the south face of Mt. Kanchanjunga
Day 20: Tseram to Yamphudin:
Day 21: Yamphudin to Ponphel.
Day 22: Ponphel to Pha Khola (4350ft)
Day 23: Pha- Khola to Taplejung (7450ft)
Day 24:- Fly back to Kathmandu from Suketar.
25: Fly back to Kathmandu and rest at Hotel.
26.: Final departure from Kathmandu to your own destination
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuban international airport (1,300m/4,264ft): then pick you up and take a short drive from the airport to the hotel check-in the hotel and rest for few hrs then we meet again with guide and barging about the trek what we need the equipment for then trek and what time we live from Kathmandu details
Day 02: Kathmandu to Hille;
Take 45 minutes flight to Biratnagar and take a bus ride to Hille via Itahari and Dharan and rest at Hille (1822m.)
Day 03: Hille to Shidua :
The trail goes up to Gurante Danda and follows a ridge top towards Tamor River then it reaches to Shidua (2237m.) via Jorbhatti village.
Day 04: Dhidua to Door Pani:
The trail follows to Chitre through a forest from where panoramic views of Mt. Makalu (8463m.), Mt Chamlang (7,207m.) can be seen and ends at Doorpani for rest overnight.
Day 05: Doorpani to Gupha Pokhari:
On this day the trail heads upward to a mountain ridge and descends down to Tinjure Phedi then continues to further pass rhododendron forest and Chauki village afterward reaches to Gupha Pokhari (2940m.) for rest overnight.
Day 06: Gupha Pokhari to Nesum :
The trail skirts around the ridge and enters into the mountain range then crosses the pass 2980m., then descends to Nesum (1591m.), via Gurja Gaun for rest overnight.
Day 07: Nesum to Taplejung :
The trek descends again to Dobhan through the paddy fields and ascends again to Taplejung (1722m.) for rest.
Day 08: Taplejung to Chiruwa:
It continues up to the Tamor River, sometimes steeply above the river and sometimes by the river banks, then reaches to Chiruwa Bazaar (1171m.) for rest.
Day 09: Chiruwa to Shakathum:
The trail continues up and passes the village Tapethok, then climbs up for a while again descends to Simbuwa Khola; after crossing this river the trek climbs over a ridge to join the steep narrow Ghunsa Khola valley: the camping will be by the bank of the river at Shakathum (5415 ft).
Day 10: Shakathum to Amjilassa;
The trek follows a steep and narrow trail up the river along the Right Bank of the Ghunsa Khola. The trail then becomes very steep while passing the hamlets of Zongling and Ghaiyabari. It is a difficult climb with several outcroppings. The path descends steeply and arrives at Amjilassa for camping.
Day 11: Amjilassa to Kyapra village:
The trek continues along a gentle path towards Ghunsa Khola The winding trail descends to the river bed which follows for a while before climbing up a trail to reach to Kyapra village
(9090ft) for camp overnight.
Day 12: Kyapra to Ghunsa village (114000ft)
The trail descends from Kyapra and makes an easy climb up the right bank of Ghimsa Khola and enters the rhododendron forest and climbs a hill then descends to Ghunsa Khola and crosses it to reach the village Ghinsa for camping.
Day 13: Ghunsa village to Khambachen:
The trail descends towards the river be entering a forested area Jannu glacier lies ahead. Then, climbs a steep hill to a rocky area where it traverses along the mountainside and finally gets a view of the Jannu (25289ft) also called “The Mystery Peak” or “The Terror” it descends again to Khambachen for rest.
Day 14: Khambachen to Lhonak (15680ft)
The trek goes ahead to the edge of Kanchanjunga Glacier and crosses the lateral moraine, then comes to the junction of Lhonak Glacier and cuts across at this the view of Morra peak (20808ft) comes into sight from here.
Day 15: it is a day trip to pangpoma (16900ft)
The fine views of the towering Peaks of the Tent Peak (24167ft) Nepal peak (23511ft), cross peak (21353ft) and the Mt. Kanchanjunga are the rewarding sight of the trail then it returns back to Khambachen.
Day 16: Rest for acclimatization and surrounding the Mountain area go little high place and back to the camp.
Day 17: Khamachen to Lhonak:
The group decides to cross two passes between Ghunsa and Simbuwa Khola (15000 – 17000ft) the higher lapsing La or the lower Mirgin La into the Simbuwa Khola valley.
Day 18: Rest day at the high camp.
Day 19: Today the trek crosses the pass and descends to Simbuwa Khola valley. The route enters the valley at Tseram (12190ft) if Mirgin La crossed; otherwise, it reaches to camp Ramche (14000ft) after crossing the Lapsang-La
pass.
Day 20: It is a day trip to Yalung Glacier to view the south face of Mt. Kanchanjunga from a Chorten at about (15000ft) the trek turns backs to Ramche for lunch and descends Tseram (12190ft) for camping at Night.
Day 21: Tseram to Yamphudin:
The trail descends through the Rhododendron forest to Torantan at 9800ft. Then climbs again to cross Dubi Bhanjuang at 7850ft and descends to Yamphudun 5360ft the first village after Ghunsa inhabited by the mixed community of Sherpa, Limbues, Rais and Gurungs.
Day 22: Yamphudin to Ponphel:
On this days the trail descends to Khola and ascend to Momenka Village at 5630ft.
Day 23: Ponphel to Pha Khola (4350ft)
The trails climb to the ridge at 5750ft.then begins to ascend through slide valleys and passes Phun-Phun village to keswa (6120ft) then continues to ascend to cross a Gurung settlement of Bhamjyang at (6640ft). And traverse a ridge to descend to Khunjari (5250ft) a Limbu village near Pha -Khola, rests overnight.
Day 24: Pha- Khola to Taplejung (7450ft)
The trail makes a steep climb through Shimu village to Thembewa (5830ft) and continues to climb to Lali Kharka (6960ft) then crosses a Pass at (8100ft) the trail descends towards
Teplejung Airport for camping overnight.
Day 25: Fly back to Kathmandu and rest at Hotel. After an hour visit in Thamel area and check souvenir item for shopping and come back to the Hotel and rest.
Day 26:- From hotel to Tribhuvan international airport:- today is free or last minute you have few hour special shopping for your relatives. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing then We will drop you to the International airport to catch your flight back to your home and wish for your Safe journey.
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Your Program Duration = 24 days Days
All the Prices are in GBP (£) Per Person.
Cost Include
- 2-night accommodation in Kathmandu with a B/B basis plan
• Bus ticket from Kathmandu-Terathum
• All airport and hotel transfers
• National permit & TIMS permit (Trekking Information Management System)
• Accommodation, food and tea/coffee during the trek
•All the camping equipment. - Porter: – including salary, insurance, equipment.
- For guest:-Down jacket, Good sleeping bag (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
• All government and local taxes
Cost Exclude
- Food in Kathmandu ( Lunch & Dinner)
- Flight ticket from Suketar to Biratnagar-Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa fee
- International airfare from your country to Kathmandu and from Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu
- Travel and rescue insurance if guest get mountain sickness and need to rescue helicopter.
- Personal expenses example (phone calls, laundry service , bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for guide and porters
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and…
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years. My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern. The second trek I did with Dammaru two years…
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Dear Dammaru I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I…
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769…
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon…
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Dammaru Niraula was our guide and confidant for our recent visit to Nepal. We went on a humanitarian visit to build a hothouse in the village of Phortse in the Khumbu region of Nepal but also included some trekking on a personal level before and after our project. Dammaru was a vital link in getting the project off the ground and then as a support person in Nepal before, during and after. He completed the following tasks with the utmost professionalism and patience. Arranged transfer of a large number of funds from Australian bank account to Nepalese bank account. Communications with the village before we arrived to ensure the walls were built. Organized our itinerary and necessary bookings for the trekking part of our journey for 8 adults. Once we arrived in Nepal he then assisted us in purchasing all the gear we needed for the finishing of the hothouse. e.g. Polycarbonate roof sheeting and the many other bits of hardware necessary. Transport of the roofing etc to Phortse village via helicopter, plane, yak, and porter. As well as being a part of the project Dammaru also was our trekking guide for the duration of our trip of 5 weeks. He organized everything for us from the hotel, in Kathmandu and everything in between our trek to base camp. He is honest, reliable and always puts the customer first. I would have no hesitation in recommending Dammaru to anyone who is considering a trip to Nepal.
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Dammaru Niraula Trekking Guide Trip Leader
I have had an association with Dammaru over the last three years.
My first trek with Dammaru was to the Solu Khumbu region where he tailored a trek to suit our request to climb some remote passes and stay off the main tourist routes where possible. His knowledge of the area was very impressive and his attention to our safety was always his major concern.
The second trek I did with Dammaru two years later. This trip was the culmination of a long term project to build hothouses in a village deep into the Solu Khumbu region.
www.himalyanhothouse.org To complete this project Dammaru had a pivotal role in developing contacts, sourcing materials helping to manage the project finances. During the preparations for the Hothouse project, we found Dammaru to be honest, prompt and very hardworking. He also showed a great understanding of our requests and needs for the project to be successful. During the trek, itself Dammaru co-ordinated seven of our group and six porters as well as an extra climbing guide. He also acted as a very effective interpreter and liaison with the people of the village of Phortse.
On a personal level, Dammaru is the most genuine man with a big heart. He shared the passion for our project and its humanitarian ideals. Once again our safety during the whole trek was his main concern. A phrase often used by Dammaru sums up his professional work ethic. Service is most important.
I would not hesitate to recommend the services of Dammaru Niraula if you plan to undertake a trek or similar activity in Nepal.
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Dear Dammaru
I have been trekking to Ghorepani poon hill on Jan 07 for 6 days with Mr. Dammaru. Poonhill is so beautiful, so all I can do is just taking pictures on poon hill. If you were planning to trek in Nepal, I would recommend you as one choice. His personality and professional guide skill makes me fun of Trekking and Nepal. so I am planning to go to Nepal again this August. He may meet all demand of you request on your trekking trip even though you join in the big group. Because he has more over 10 years experience of trekking guide for Many English and Japanese speaker. Actually, I have never met such a good Japanese speaker guide and I had no chance to speak in English with him.
I can recommend him to all people who need great experience guide with English or Japanese.
so you can get satisfaction for a great guide.
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I was a member of a group of nine friends from Northamptonshire in 204 from the UK, on a trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. Apart from one member, we were all approaching or over the age of 60 and were all well aware of the difficulties we could encounter at Thorong La which sits at an altitude of 5,416 meters (17,769 feet).
Our group was led by Dammaru Niraula and we were most impressed by his leadership qualities. He introduced us gently to the lower altitudes and gradually encouraged us on longer and more arduous days of trekking. At Manang, he encouraged us to take a day trek up the lower slopes of Gangapurna and Annapurna III (see my photo below) and afterward to attend an altitude safety lecture in Manang. We are all convinced that, without his careful attention to altitude safety, we would not all have completed the trek over Thorong La and some of us at least would have joined the many trekkers who are forced to descend suffering from altitude sickness. We will always be eternally grateful to Dammaru and his team of Sherpas.
Like many Nepalese, Dammaru has a very quiet and gentle nature with a keen sense of humor and fun. At first, he appears to be shy and reserved but is constantly attending to the needs of his guests, assessing their temperaments and abilities and adjusting the itinerary accordingly. After a few days in his care, you come to realize that you are in the hands of an experienced, competent and understanding mountain guide.
I can recommend him too highly and know that he will continue to offer excellent trekking facilities in the Himalayas.
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My husband and I embarked on a trip to Nepal in October 2006. We were hoping to avoid the large tour groups and were referred to Himalayan Holidays based in Kathmandu as a provider of customized tours. We had looked on the net to determine the tour we wanted to undertake and spoke to many people and eventually decided 6-day on Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. We live in a plain and therefore training for the trek was a challenge in itself. We spent our weekends climbing up and down a 700metre high hill that was regarded as sufficiently steep for our training needs. However, we were unsure of what to expect in Nepal and were concerned about our levels of fitness for the trek that we had in mind. We were introduced to our guide, Dammaru at the hotel we were staying in Kathmandu and our anxieties were quickly alleviated. This diminutive gentleman exuded confidence and assured us that he was able to accommodate our individual fitness levels and ensure that our time in his country was hassle free. And indeed he did! Without it being particularly noticeable, Dammaru controlled the tempo of our daily treks in order that the enjoyment factor always exceeded any physical discomfort. His relationship with the locals was both real & genuine which meant we never felt like intruders or uncomfortable in their presence. Dammaru's keen negotiation skills with the local tea house proprietors' meant the delay between arriving & unwinding from the challenges of our daily treks was minimal with the accommodation always being appropriate to our needs. His professionalism was faultless. He provided us with a wealth of information on all aspects of the history, culture, flora, and fauna of this remarkable country. Not only was he a fantastic guide, but his cheeky grin and sense of humor ensured Dammaru to be a fantastic traveling companion. Our dealings with Dammaru exceeded all expectations and we hope to make a return visit to this stunningly beautiful country.
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