Kanchenjunga, the thrilling place of Nepal not found elsewhere just below the looming Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters). This area is declared as the gift of the Earth full of alpine grass lands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate and sub-tropical forests and low river valley. It is situated north in north eastern part of Nepal border by Tibet, China and India. This enchanting area offers the excellent display of flowering glory of rhododendrons, orchids, lilies, primula and many other flowers. The must-see place of this region is Kanchenjunga Conservation Area spread in an area of 2,035 square Kilometers. The area has a rich diversity of wildlife including snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer red panda and others. Impheyan, pheasant, red-billed blue mangpie, shy drongo are the major birds found here.
Kanchenjunga area is the inhabitant of Sherpas who have different culture and tradition from those of Solukhumbu district. Rais, Chhetris, Brahmans are other ethnic group of this region. Monasteries, chhortens, temples, prayer walls are the representation of this area. So Kanchenjunga is the most popular trekking destination which will fire up the imagination of everyone.
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Day 01 : Kathmandu arrival
Day 02 : Sightseeing at Kathmandu
Day 03 : Fly to Biratnagar.
Day 04 : Fly to Sukhetar and trek to Lalikharka
Day 05 : Trek to Khade bhanjang
Day 06 : Trek to Mamankhe
Day 07 : Trek to Yamphudin
Day 08 : Trek to Tortang
Day 09 : Trek to Cheram
Day 10 : Trek to Ramche
Day 11 : Trek to oktan and back to Ramche
Day 12 : Trek to Lumba Samba Kharka
Day 13 : Trek to Ghunsa
Day 14 : Trek to Kambachen
Day 15 : Trek to Lhonak
Day 16 : Trek to Pang Pema
Day 17 : Trek to Ghunsa
Day 18 : Trek to Amjilosa
Day 19 : Trek to Tapethok
Day 20 : Trek to Sinuwa
Day 21 : Trek to Sukhetar
Day 22 : Sukhetar – Biratnagar - Kathmandu fly
Day 23 : Free Day
Day 24 : International departure
Day 01 : Kathmandu arrival (1300m)
Welcome to Kathmandu, the capital. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel, here you will be formally introduced to your Guide and the activities to be enjoyed over the next few days. We will also ask for your passport photographs and any other details required for your trek permits, at this stage.
Day 02 : Kathmandu sightseeing.
After breakfast, you start an interesting tour around Kathmandu. We will arrange a guide of your chosen language to give you a tour and introduction to our rich culture amongst our ancient and fascinating history and religion. In our sightseeing tour you go to Monkey temple Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar square.
Durbar Square: -This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu. There is an intriguing 17th century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar square, protected as an UNESCO world Heritage site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. There are also museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs.250 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.
Swayambhunath, situated on a hillock 6.5 kilometres west of Kathmandu, this 2000 years old Stupa is the world’s most glorious Buddhist shrine and is surrounded by several small pagodas. The main temple is capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt and is painted on the four sides with all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.
Pashupatinath, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the holiest and most famous Nepalese temple. Situated 5 kilometres northeast of Kathmandu on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, it is an impressive pagoda style structure with gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. It has bathing and cremation ghats, which are of absorbing interest to the tourist, particularly in the mornings and on festival days.
Day 03 : Fly to Biratnagar.
After breakfast at the Hotel, we go to the Domestic airport to connect flight to Biratnagar, the second largest city of Nepal famous for lot of big industries. Check in at the Hotel. Overnight stay at the Hotel.
Day 04 : Fly to Sukhetar and trek to Lalikharka
Fly to Suketar and trek to Lali Kharka [2220m] via Suketar which takes about seven hours. The trails you follow is steeply ascent until you reach Suketar passing through farming terraces, local markets and jungles of rhododendron and other natural vegetation. Now you climb up gradually to the Lali Kharka. It is small village surrounded by green hills.
Day 05 : Trek to Khade bhanjang
Trek from Lali Kharka to Keswa [2100m] and it takes about seven hours. From your camp this morning, you can see the entire day's walk in front of you. After traversing the hillside for a short distance, you descend to the village of Pokara on the Phawa Khola and cross a suspension bridge before beginning the steep climb towards Kunjari. Your lunch stop will be somewhere below Kangaroo. The afternoon's walk then takes you up over the crest of the ridge to your campsite at Keswa. From here, you get your first views of Mt Kanchenjunga and you can clearly make out the south and main summits, along with Mt Yalung Kang.
Day 06 : Trek to Mamankhe
Trek from Keswa to Mamanke [2000m] that takes about seven hours. From Khesewa we trek through pleasant terraced fields and traverse a steep mountainside high above the Kabeli Khola. We cross several minor tributaries flowing into the river as the path wends its way around the hillside. We pass through the delightfully named village of FunFun and continue along a shady path to Anpan. These are beautiful villages with exquisitely maintained houses, whitewashed walls and thatch roofs with colourful gardens of marigolds. During today’s trek we get our first distant views of Jannu (7710m), one of the most impressive peaks in the region. Eventually we reach the prosperous village of Mamankhe where we camp in one of the fields. The fermented millet drink of Tungba, which we may have sampled in Suketar, is produced in abundance in Mamankhe so those who developed a taste for this brew earlier on the trek may be able to re-acquaint themselves with it here.
Day 07 : Trek to Yamphudin
Trek from Mamanke to Yamphudin [1650m] and it takes about six hours. Beginning with an easy climb, the walk to Yamphudin is along a trail, which contours the hillside above the Kabeli Khola. You cross the ridges and streambeds that make up the valley sides and the trail eventually becomes level with the river a couple of hours before Yamphudin. Along the way, you can stop to bathe in one of the many clear pools in this beautiful river. It is a truly idyllic spot and after lunch by the river, you complete the day's walk to Yamphudin. Yamphudin is the most remote settlement in this area and the last habitation you will see until you reach Gunsa. It is a charming place tucked away beneath the ridge of the Deorali Danda, which you must cross next.
Day 08 : Trek to Tortang
Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong (3080m.) via Lamite pass [3310m] which takes about eight hours. Beyond Yamphudin, the trail ascends a steep spur before dropping again to cross the Omje Khola. Walking through beautiful and dense forest, you stop for lunch in a meadow atop this spur, which commands fine views of the valley beyond Yamphudin to the south and of the Omje Khola Valley and Deorali Danda to the north. A steep descent to the river brings you to the Lamite forest. Now you ascend steeply for 3 hours through dense forest to the crest of the Deorali Danda. From the top, Mt Jannu is clearly visible and definitely closer! After crossing the pass, you descend across some fairly steep and exposed screw slopes before re-entering the forest, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, a steep descent takes you down into the valley of the Simbua Khola and after crossing the 'interesting' wooden bridge, you arrive at Tortong. This campsite lies amongst the towering fir trees of what is now a mainly coniferous alpine forest.
Day 09 : Trek to Cheram
Trek from Tortong to Tseram [3750m] which takes about six hours. This morning, you follow the right bank of the river, passing through pine and rhododendron forests. The valley climbs steeply and, as the day progresses, the trees become sparser and more stunted, giving you glimpses of the snow-capped giants ahead and of the massive snout of the Yalung Glacier. Just before Tseram, the towering heights of Kabru and Rathong start to peep over the moraine. You camp at Tseram where the nighttime temperature plummets, reminding you that you are really gaining height.
Day 10 : Trek to Ramche
Trek from Tseram to Ramche [4360m) and it takes about seven hours. You have a short walk today to your next camp at Ramche. The scenery is magnificent as you ascend past the snout of the Yalung Glacier and into a series of ablation valleys. A frozen lake, crystal clear streams and views of Kokthan, Rathong and Kabru are the highlights of this walk into Ramche which is situated on a broad, flat ablation zone
Day 11 : Trek to oktan and back to Ramche
Ramche for Exploration and walk approximately for 5 to 6 hours. Leaving your camp set up at Ramche, you take a packed lunch and set off very early for your first close encounter with Kanchenjunga. Following the valley around its sweeping curve, you are suddenly confronted with the vast southern wall of the mountain. The ridge forms a cirque, which is over 15 kms long and never less than 7500 metres high. Along this ridge lie the three main summits of Mt Kanchenjunga at 8420m, 8586m, and 8474m. It is truly breathtaking. Proceeding further on towards Oktang [4630m], you may then descend onto the glacier and cross it to a point below Talu from where you can see all the mountains of the area in panorama. Especially impressive is the east part of Khumbakarna Glacier flowing from the east face of Jannu [Kumbhakarna being the local name for Jannu]. You then return to your camp at Ramche.
Day 12 : Trek to Lumba Samba Kharka
It takes 6 hrs to reach lumba sumba kharka
Day 13 : Trek to Ghunsa
The Mirgin La route actually crosses five passes, the unnamed pass of 4724 meters, Sinion La 4660 meters, the Mirgin La 4663, again unnamed pass 4115 metres and Tamo La 3900 metres.
Day 14 : Trek to Kambachen
The trail makes a gradual ascent along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola, then crosses back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of the river. Then you will reach to Khambachen, a Tibetan settlement of about a dozen houses at 4040 meters. It is again time to stop and acclimatize. There are view of the high peaks near Kanchenjunga , Khabour, Phole, Nango Ma and Jannu. Climb a ridge above the village for more views or take a day hike to the Jannu base camp.
Day 15 : Trek to Lhonak
The trail climbs gradually through open tocky fields to Ramtang, 4240 metres, then across moraines northwest of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Lhonak 4790 metres is near dry lake bed on an open sandy plain. Terrific mountain views abound in all directions
Day 16 : Trek to Pang Pema
You can not see the main Kanchenjunga peak from Lhonak, for a view of this peak you must go on to the base camp at Pang Pema, 5140 meters. The spectacular main peak of Kanchenjunga and a panorama of other peaks that make up one of the largest mountain in the world tower over the single roofless hut at Pang Pema.
Day 17 : Trek to Ghunsa
Trek to Ghunsa (3468m.) which takes about six hours. Your trails pass through jungle. You can see Gunsa river down the trail. The trail passes through few human settlements and it is clearly visible that their life style and culture has been inherited from Tibet. You pass through terrace fields where are grown potato, wheat, barley, buck wheat and so on. The local trader are involved in export-import business in Tibet. The traders go to India for trade activities during the winter season.
Day 18 : Trek to Amjilosa
Trek to Amjilosa ( 2510m.) and it takes about five hours. The first one and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply ascent up to Amjilasa. Amjilassa is small village with few houses and yak herds with local shops where you find minimal supplies. These shops are also called Bhattis and teashops.
Day 19 : Trek to Tapethok
Trek to Tapethok and it takes about 6 hours. The first one and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply ascent up to Tapethok.
Day 20 : Trek to Sinuwa
Trek to and it takes about 5 hours. The first 2 and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply decent up to sinuwa
Day 21 : Trek to Sukhetar
It takes 6 hrs .
Day 22 : Sukhetar – Biratnagar - Kathmandu fly
Early morning fly from Sukethar to Kathmandu Via Biratnagar.
Day 23 : Kathmandu free day of your own.
Enjoy a day exploring some of the quieter streets of Kathmandu, stocking up on souvenirs and presents for those back home. This evening you have a farewell dinner, you will be picked up in good time.
Day 24 : Final Departure.
You will be met at your hotel and taken to the airport in good time to meet your flight home.
# Welcome in Airport by garland
# Airport Pick up & Drop Transportation by private vehicle
# Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu & Biratnagar in 2 stars to 5 star hotels with breakfast
# Kathmandu/Biratnagar Kathmandu flight Fare
# Biratnagar /Taplejung/Biratnagar Flight Fare
# sightseeing in Kathmandu Escorted with English Speaking Guide & Entrance fee
# Tents, mattress, cooking utensils and camping equipments.
# Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
# Accommodation in tea house during trek
# Meals (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) in trekking
# 4 seasonal sleeping bag
# trekking map for group
# All necessary paper work & Permits
# All cost for a Langtang Ri staff (A First Aid and Eco trained & Government licensed holder English Speaking guide) and required porter while on trek)
# Cargo
# Accommodation, meals, salary, equipment, transportation & Insurance of Langtang Ri trekking staffs
# Travel & Rescue arrangement.
# All government taxes.
# Experienced cook, sherpas and kitchen crew.
# Farewell dinner
# International Airfare
# Nepal Visa fee (US$ 40 per person for 30 days)
# Airport Departure taxes/Excess baggage charges.
# Lunch/Dinner in Kathmandu
# Special Permit Cost
# Medical evacuation in case of emergency.
# Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
# Client's insurance, Items of personal nature i.e. Soft/hard drinks, Tips etc.
# Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc. In such case extra will be charged as per actual
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Duration: 24 days
Grade: 2-Moderate
Best Time to go: Sep - May
Price: USD 3749 Per Person
Trekking: Teahouse/ camping
Max. Altitude: 5280
Group Size: Min 4 - 10 pax
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