Kanchenjunga Trekking

Overview

Kanchenjunga Trekking program takes you to the northern and southern base camp of the third highest peak in the world Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586 m.). This peak lies in the eastern border of Nepal and towers over the Indian state of Sikkim. Another great trekking destination in Nepal which provides an excellent panoramic view of the Himalayas including four highest mountain in the world: Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga, different landscape and interesting cultures.

This region was opened to trekkers only in 1989 although people have trekked in the area in connection with mountaineering expeditions since the turn of the century. Kanchenjunga Trekking starts from southeastern corner of Nepal which is at an altitude of 70 m. and ends up to the base camp of the Kanchenjunga 5150 m. which is one of the greatest mountain masses in the world. The foothill of Kanchenjunga is home to Rai and Limbus where as Tibetans and Sherpas graze herds of Yak in the higher area. Kanchenjunga Trekking is one of Nepal’s least trekked areas and one of the bests as well.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• AREA: Kanchengjunga Region
• DURATION: 31 Days
• TREKKING DAYS: 27 Days
• GRADE: Strenuous
• MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 5153 m
• STYLE OF TREKKING: Camp Trekking

Itinerary

Day	Events	Altitude	Walking Hours	Accommodation & Food
		1375m		Hotel Breakfast
		70m	55mins	Hotel Breakfast
		2200m	8hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2700m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2930m	6 - 7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2013m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		640m	5 to 6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		800m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1190m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1640m	6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2490m	6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2730m	6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3430m	6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
				Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4040m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4790m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		5140m	4hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4040m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3430m	4hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4550m	4 - 5hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3870m	6hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		4620m, 5153m	4hrs, 3hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		3000m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		2080m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1740m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		800m	7hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1500m	5hrs	Camp Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
			9hrs	Lodge Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
		1375m	55mins	Hotel Breakfast
				Hotel Breakfast
				Breakfast