Climbing Kanchenjunga Mountain in the Himalayas
Reach the summit of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, in this 50-day expedition with an IFMGA local mountain guide.
Private
50 Days
Mar - May
Very high
Advanced
Description
Join me in this 50-day expedition to Kanchenjunga Mountain, one of the highest peaks in the world, in a remote area of the Himalayas.
In the border of Nepal and the state of Sikkim in India, lies Kanchenjunga Mountain. At 8586 m, it is the third highest mountain in the world, behind Mount Everest and K2.
It is also the most easterly of the 8000-meter peaks in the Himalayas, at 46 miles from the Indian city of Darjeeling. This town is actually famous for its wonderful views of Kanchenjunga, which is considered a sacred mountain.
Kanchenjunga Mountain has five important peaks rising from its ice ridges, as well as other satellite minor peaks. Because of that, it receives the name of ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’.
The first ascent to this mountain was in 1955. Nevertheless, it is not among the most explored by climbers, due to its remote location and difficult access.
For this trip, our starting point will be Kathmandu. Then we’ll fly to Bhadrapur, in southeastern Nepal. After that, we will continue our way up for eleven days, until we reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
The climbing period will take place from days 15 to 43.
For further information regarding the itinerary, you can look at the complete program below.
Are you planning to climb the isolated and challenging Kanchenjunga Mountain? Please contact me. I am a certified and experienced local guide and be glad to share this unforgettable trip with you.
Also, you can join me on expeditions to Manaslu Peak and Annapurna in the Himalayas.
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
- Luggage transfer
- Flight to the start
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu. Transfer to a hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu
Prepare for the expedition.
Day 3: Kathmandu
Expedition Briefing in Ministry of Tourism.
Day 4: Kabeli Khola
Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur.
Drive to Ilam and Kabeli Khola. Camping.
Day 5: Sikaicha
Kabeli Khola – Sikaicha – Camping
Day 6: Khesewa
Sikaicha – Khesewa – Camping
Day 7: Mamankhe
Khesewa – Mamankhe – Camping
Day 8: Yamphudin
Mamakhe – Yamphudin (1670m) – Camping
Day 9: Chittre
Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola) Camping
Day 10: Torontan
Chittre – Torontan – Camping
Day 11: Tseram
Torontan – Tseram – Camping
Day 12: Ramze
Tseram – Ramze – Camping
Day 13: Glacier
Ramze – Glacier – Camping
Day 14: Kanchanjunga Base Camp
Glacier – Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
Day 15: to 43
Climbing period Kanchenjunga 8586 m.
Day 44: Ramje
Base Camp – Ramje – Camp
Day 45: Amije Khole
Ramje – Amije Khole – Camp
Day 46: Yamphudin
Amije – Yamphudin – Camp
Day 47: Khewang
Yamphuding – Khewang – Camp
Day 48: Ghopetar
Khewang – Panchami – Panchami – Ghopetar
Day 49: Kathamandu
Drive from Ghopetar to Bhadrapur. Flight to Kathmandu.
Day 50: Kathmandu
Final departure.
Details
More info
These things are not included in the price: -Climbing food, gas and stove. -Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Meeting point
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About the guide
Pemba
Mountain Leader
Pemba Ongchhu Sherpa, high altitude mountain guide comes with an extensive mountain guiding background and is certified by the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA/UIAGM) since 2011. Pemba has successfully guided Everest (five times), Lhotse (twice), Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Ama Dablam, Pisang Peak, Chulu East, Mera Peak, all in the Himalaya. He is a super friendly guy, with great patience and leadership skills.
Languages
Italian | English
Certificates
NNMGA
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