Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition
Mt. Kanchenjunga is 3rd highest peak in the world with the altitude of 8,586 m from sea level. It is located in India-Nepal border in the Himalayas region. Mt. Kanchenjunga is also known with the ”The Five Treasures of Snows“, as it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 m.
The five treasures represents the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Among five peaks, three lies on the border of North Sikkim in India and Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two are completely in Taplejung District.
Mt. Kanchenjunga was assumed to be the world’s highest peak until 1852, but with the various calculation in 1849, Mt. Everest was given the this crown in 1856. Mt Kanchenjunga was first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition in 1955.
Trekking Fact
Destination: Mt. Kanchenjunga
Trip Duration: 64 Days
Season: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Trip Start/End: Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Start Point: Phidim
End Point: Ghopetar
Accommodation: Camping
Transportation: Car/Van/Bus
Grade: Challenging
Outline Itinerary For Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Day 02 – 03: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and official preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Phidim.
Day 05: Rest at Phidim.
Day 06: Trek from Phidim to Panchami
Day 07: Trek from Panchami to Doban
Day 08: Trek from Doban to Khewang
Day 09: Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin
Day 10: Trek from Yamphudin to Amje Khola
Day 11: Trek from Amje Khola to Toronto
Day 12: Trek from Toronto to Tseram
Day 13: Trek from Tseram to Ramje
Day 14: Trek from Ramje to Glacier Camp
Day 15: Trek to Mt. Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Day 16 – 17: Stay at Base Camp for acclimatization and Camp setup.
Day 18 – 55: Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing period
Day 56: Trek to Ramje
Day 57: Trek from Ramje to Amje Khola
Day 58: Trek from Amje Khola to Yamphudin
Day 59: Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang
Day 60: Trek from Khewang to Panchami
Day 61: Trek from Panchami to Ghopetar
Day 62: Drive from Ghopetar to Kathmandu.
Day 63: Rest at Kathmandu, Cultural Program and Farewell dinner in Evening.
Day 64: Transfer to airport for final departure.
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Day 02 – 03: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and official preparation for the expedition.
Day 04: Drive to Phidim.
Day 05: Rest at Phidim.
Day 06: Trek from Phidim to Panchami
Day 07: Trek from Panchami to Doban
Day 08: Trek from Doban to Khewang
Day 09: Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin
Day 10: Trek from Yamphudin to Amje Khola
Day 11: Trek from Amje Khola to Toronto
Day 12: Trek from Toronto to Tseram
Day 13: Trek from Tseram to Ramje
Day 14: Trek from Ramje to Glacier Camp
Day 15: Trek to Mt. Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Day 16 – 17: Stay at Base Camp for acclimatization and Camp setup.
Day 18 – 55: Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing period
Day 56: Trek to Ramje
Day 57: Trek from Ramje to Amje Khola
Day 58: Trek from Amje Khola to Yamphudin
Day 59: Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang
Day 60: Trek from Khewang to Panchami
Day 61: Trek from Panchami to Ghopetar
Day 62: Drive from Ghopetar to Kathmandu.
Day 63: Rest at Kathmandu, Cultural Program and Farewell dinner in Evening.
Day 64: Transfer to airport for final departure.
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