Duration: | 26 Day(s) - 25 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Trekking |
The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in tehe eastern himalaya comprises some of the most stunning scenery in all of Nepal. Not only does this region host the third highest peak in hte world (Mt. Kangchenjunga), but it is also a global hotspot for plant biodiversity. Botanists have identified twenty-three species of rhododendrons growing in the area. In this eastern Himalaya setting, glacial streams cut through high ridges creating remote & steep valleys where traditional farming practices are a way of life. Tucked within these hidden valleys, one can encounter rich forests that support more than 250 species of birds and endangered wildlife. A few days of walking will lead you to high-elevation pastures where yaks graze languidly and colorful alpine flowers bloom. This trek offers the cultural diversity of Rai, Limbu, Chhetri and Brahmin villagers, with the higher regions inhabited by a people of Tibeto-Mongoloid ancestry. This trek includes exploration of extreme far eastern part of Nepal and should be taken for experienced trekkers who seek complete escape into the wildest, richest part of the Himalayas. This trek is also great for those explorers who are having interest in natural history, with ecological zones from the subtropics to glacial wilderness. Expect close-up views of Kanchenjunga. The trek starts by heading towards the Tamur River past Ghunsa for the north Kanchenjunga Base Camp after flying into Taplejung in a chartered aircraft.
There will be optional mountaineering opportunities and is the best option for hikers seeking extended challenge. In this region especially to the Sikkim another side of Mt. Kanchenjunga, there is an annual festival of ritual and dance dedicated to the Worship of the snow range of Khang-Chen-Dzog-Nga, during the early part of autumn. As in the classical days of Greek Gods who danced atop Mount Olympus, Lamas dressed in the impressive masks and brocades of the God, prance and whirl against the backdrop of the mountain itself.
We pride to inform you that we operate festival trekking tours in this region at autumn as well. The main peak of Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world (8,586 m). Several other peaks in the Kanchenjunga range are over 8,000m. It is located at Latitude 27° 42' 9'' Longitude 88° 9' 1'.
TRIP FACTS:
Country: Nepal
Duration: 26 days
Area: Kanchenjungha Region
Activities: Trekking
Type: Camping
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous
Max. Altitude: 5,400 M.
Best Seasons: March - May, Septmber - November
DETAIL ITINERARY:
DAY 01: KATHMANDU FLY TO BIRATNAGAR & DRIVE TO BASANTAPUR
Departed from Kathmandu to Biratnagar in the morning "11:00 AM" flight with Buddha Air. Tourist bus service is not operated to the area we are heading to and it will be different kind of experience.
DAY 02: ARRIVE AT BASANTAPUR at Basantpur 2200m
It is our trekking starting point of the Kanchenjunga Trek. Long journey by bus may make you tired, in order to get back everything order you may rest at Basantapur in remaining time.
DAY 03: TREK FROM BASANTAPUR TO GUPHA POKHARA 2930 m:
From Basantpur to Gupha Pokhari situated at the height of 2930m with the view of Chhamlang, Mera, Everest, Makalu, Lhotse and Kanchenjunga. It's about 6 hours of walk depending on style and speed of walking. Over night at Gupha Pokhari. Remaining things will be explained by our well experienced guide.
DAY 04: GUPHA POKHARA TREK TO DOVAN 750 m:
Make your morning wake up and see around the location, be fresh and have breakfast with tea or coffee and start walking t through rhododendron and chestnut forest, cultivated field along the rivers
DAY 05: DOBAN TREK TO MITLUNG 800 m:
It is about 5 hours of walking after daily activities in the last night hotel along the river and villages. Pass smile to villagers and say Namaste!! to receive innocent smile with no selfishness.
DAY 06: MITLUNG TREK TO CHIRWA 1200 m:
Be fresh, have breakfast and start trekking up to Chirwa situated at the altitude of 1200 m below than the height of Kathmandu valley. You will be encountering with the innocent nature and smile of the villagers throughout the way.
DAY 07: CHIRWA TREK TO SOKATHAM 1640 m:
We have to get ready to walk up about 5 hours. Today we are walking up and up climbing from Tamor valley to Gunsa valley. Ultimately arrive at Sokathim situated at the altitude of 1640 m. Dinner and Hotel/camp at Sokathim.
DAY 08: SOKATHAM TREK TO AMJILESSA 2490 m
Today we are walking about 5-6 hours after having fresh in Sokatham following a nice waterfall in Ghaiya Bari. We have to arrive in Amjilessa grounded at the altitude of 2490 m.
DAY 09: AMJILESSA 2490 m TREK TO KYAPRA 2680 m:
It is easy going because we are hiking with the rate of 200-250 m of difference every day which makes easy to acclimatize. We are trekking for 5 hours and we have to arrive at Kyapra situated 2680.
DAY 10: KYAPRA TREK TO GHUNSA 3330 m:
Our guide will remind you about today's trekking and have to walk about 5 hours through Tibetan racing village and rhododendrons forest.
DAY 11: TREK TO RAMBUK KHARKA 3950 m:
After getting fresh, our guide will explain about today's information. We should walk about 6hours to get today's destination along the Ghunsa Khola ascending.
DAY 12: TREK TO LHONAK 4790 m:
It is our end of the second week trek hiking up and up every day. We walk about 8 hours enjoying views of Jannu arrive at Lhonak situated at the height of 4790 m. And back to the Rambuk Kharka 3950 m
DAY 13: LHONAK TO KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP 5140 m:
It's our goal achieving day of the trip because we go to see Kanchenjunga Base Camp. It's about 4-5 hours of walk.
DAY 14: REST DAY:
It is better to explore around the Base Camp with rest. In the morning enjoy sun rise from the top of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world.
DAY 15: TREK BACK TO RAMBUK KHARKA 3950m:
Same way back to Rambuk Kharka. It is easy to come back. So it will be possible to arrive back to Rambuck Kharka.
DAY 16: RAMBUK KHARKA TREK TO GHUNSA:
It is sixteen day of our trekking and we will be changing our destination from the next day. A bit of difficult way but adventurous and new style in comparing the days that we passed in this trek. Preparation for the Lapang pass
DAY 17: GHUNSA TREK TO NAYA KHARKA:
Some porters leave to Tseram via 5 passes Sinion La 4660m and Leaving for Lapsang through rhododendron forest to the Yamotari glacier and climbing from left bank to Naya Kharka 4080m
DAY 18: CLIMBING ROCKY MOUNTAIN TO LAPSAGA LA PHEDI:
Climbing Rocky Mountain to Lapsaga La Phedi Lapsang La 5110m and camp Lapsang 4300m about its our long day trek.
DAY 19: DAY EXCURSION TO YALUNG & OKTANG SOUTH FACES BASE CAMP TO KANCHENJUNGA:
Excursion to Yalung and Oktang south face base camp of Kanchenjunga
DAY 20: TREK DOWN TO TSERAM 3870 m:
Trek next day to Tseram after excursion to yalung and Oktang south face of Kanchenjungha Base camp.
DAY 21: TSERAM TREK TO OMJI KHOLA:
River, it means we are walking down hill of the area. Our Guide will explain everything about village, people, culture and other factor of the life factor.
DAY 22: OMJI KHOLA TREK TO PHUMPHE:
It is about 8 hour of walking through Rhododendron forest, village, people and rivers.
DAY 23: PHUMPHE TREK TO KESWA 1960 m:
It is about 5 hour walking day. It is very nice terrace fields, rivers jungle and so on.
DAY 24: DESWA TREK TO TAPLEJUNG 2300 m:
Today 4-5 hours of walking and we will arrive today to Taplejung bus station to come forward to Kathmandu.
DAY 25: DRIVE BACK TO BIRATNAGAR:
Bus to Biratnagar Next day bus station.
DAY 26: FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU:
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to the same hotel we lived before.
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