Trip Facts
Duration
21 Days
Max. Altitude:
5142 m
Group size
2-10+
Best Time for Visit
Spring & Autumn
Activity
Trekking/Hiking
Meals
breakfast,lunch and dinner
DIFFICULTY
Moderate and fairly strenuous
LOCATION
Kanchanjunga Base Camp 5220m
Trip Ends
Kathmandu,Nepal
Mt. Kanchanjunga (8,586m), the third highest mountain in the world is situated in the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area, designated as a conservation area in March 1998 and covers an area of 2035 sq km in Taplejung district, in the northeastern corner of Nepal.
The region comprises some of the most stunning scenery in all of Nepal. It is also a global hotspot for plant biodiversity. 23 species of rhododendrons alone have been identified by botanists in the area. Its rich forests support more than 250 species of birds and endangered wildlife like the Snow Leopard and the Red Panda. A trek to the base camps of Kanchanjunga circuits trek is a remarkable and memorable journey. Translated into English Kanchanjunga means clear crystal. The trek centers around the Arun River, the culture of the local people living in this area is as diverse and colorful as the nature here. Sherpa and Gurung communities are predominant in the northern part of the region whilst Rai, Limbu, Magar, Tamang, Brahman and Chhetri dominate the south.
The area is extremely rich in natural beauty, and it provides a habitat to numerous wild animals, birds and exotic plants. Rhododendrons, orchids, lilies, primula are amongst the many species of flowers found here. The region also serves as a habitat to the elusive snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer and red panda and the birdlife includes Impheyan, pheasant, red-billed blue magpie, shy drongo.
The trek is fairly strenuous, so you need to be fit but the rewards speak for themselves. If you are looking for something out of the way rich in flora and fauna with some tremendous views this may well be the trek for you especially if you are into nature.
Itinerary
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
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overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight lodge
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overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Accommodation
overnight at lodge
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off service, by private vehicles.
- Three nights' hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB plan
- Transportation includes
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu with guide plus entry fees
- National Park entry Permit
- All land transportation
- Qualified and experienced climbing guide
- All accommodation in tea houses and tented camps as per the itinerary
- Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek
- Experienced and qualified trekking guide, cook, Sherpa’s and porters services as needed
- Equipment and insurance for all the staff
- Trekking camping equipment (tent, mattress, pillow, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, table with chairs, all kitchen gear/utensils.
- Fixed rope for climbing/if necessary
- Garbage deposit fee
- All the official paper work and all applicable government taxes
- All Airport transfers
- Sleeping bag, down jacket, rucksack if require
Cost Excludes
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Client’s insurance
- Expenses of personal nature and all bar bills
- Expenses other than mentioned in inclusion section above
- Tips
Equipment
General
- Puffy down jacket (We have rental jackets available for rent
- Four-season (zero degree) sleeping bag (We have rental sleeping bags available form an additional cost
- Daypack (35-45 liters recommended) with rain cover
- Sleeping bag liner
Upper Body
- Sun hat or cap
- Knitted hat/Beanie
- Scarf or neck gaiter
- Headlamp
- Sunglasses
Torso
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Technical fabric short (2) and long sleeve (2) shirts
- Waterproof, windproof shell
- Fleece jacket or pullover
Lower Body
- Technical fabric base layer (light for warmer months, heavy for colder months)
- Hiking pants (2)
- Comfortable pants for inside the teahouses
- Waterproof/windproof outer shell pants
- Hiking shorts
Hands
- Wool or technical fabric liner gloves
- Hard-shell outer gloves (insulated for colder months)
Feet
- Wool or technical fabric warm socks
- Hiking socks
- Liner socks (optional such as silk)
- Trekking/hiking boots (waterproof recommended)
- Ice Cleats /Micro Spikes (For trekking from November to March, it's recommended to include Ice Cleats/ Micro Spikes to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces.)
- Casual shoes
- Gaiters (lightweight for dust or heavy for snow in colder months)
Undergarments
- Technical fabric/quick drying is best for underwear (opportunities to launder during the trip)
- Sports bras (women)
- Pajamas or sleeping clothes
Optional
- Power bank or extra batteries
- Cameras and mobile phone
- Cards/book
Peak climbing gear
- Climbing boot
- Crampons and harness
- Hiking boot,slippers
- Carabiners 4 pes (2 lock 2 onlock)
- Ascending device jumar
- Descending device ACT and figure of 8
- Helmet ,ice axe and sleeping bag
- Hiking sucks and warm wool sucks
- Warm expedition gloves and thin treking gloves
- Wind proof pant and jacket
- downsuit,expedition bag 50 ltrs for more then 7000 mt
- expedition down jacket for more then 7000 mt
Customer Reviews
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Nepal
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united kingdom
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Ireland
