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

Trip Facts

Destination:Nepal
Duration:31 Days
Arrival on:Kathmandu
Departure:Kathmandu
Max Altitude:5153 m
Difficulty:Strenuous

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