KANCHUNJUNGHA TREKKANCHANJUNGA TREK

Kang-chen-zod-nga", meaning "Five Great Treasuries Of The Snow", actually, has seven major summits. To the locals, Kanchanjunga (8585 m.), the third highest mountain in the world, is the abode of gods who bestow prosperity and benevolence on the mand their lands. The avalanches that Kanchanjunga throws down are said to be the largest anywhere! The major ethnic group inhabiting the Kanchenjunga region are the Limbus who along with Rais have earned respect as fearless infantry men-the "Gurkhas". Your journey to this remote area begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar in the east of Nepal, followed by a drive to Basantapur (2220 m,) from where you head north to the villages of Chauki (2700 m), Gorja Gaon (2000m), Amjilasa (2490 m), Ghunsa (3340 m), Khambachen (4040 m) and Lhonak (4790 m) to Pangpema (5140 m.) which also serves as the Base Camp for expeditions attempting the North Face of Kanchanjunga and the culmination of the first part of the trek. You then retrace your steps to the village of Ghunsa and back to Taplejung or Tumlingtar for your flight back or you can head east over the Lapsang La (5110 m.) to Tseram and Ramze and then to the Yalung Glacier (4800 m.) towards the south which completes the second part of your journey. From here you start on your return journey heading south through the villages of Torontan, Yamphudin, Mamankhe and Keswa to Taplejung from where you will board and aircraft for Biratnagar and then fly out to Kathmandu.

Program Itinerary (28 Days)
Days 01 : Upon arrival in Kathmandu are preventative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your Hotel.
Days 02 : Free day in Kathmandu to make the final preparations for your trek or do some exploring on your own. We will be happy to arrange sightseeing tours of the valley for you if you desire. O/N Hotel
Days 03 : Early morning transfer to airport for flight to Taplejung. Meet with your sirdar and the rest of the crew.
Days 04 : Trek to Lalikharka.
Days 05 : Trek to Khesawa (2200m).
Days 06 : Trek to Mamamkhe (1790m).
Days 07 : Trek to Yamphudin (2320m).
Days 08 : Trek to Amji Kharka.
Days 09 : Trek to Throng Den.
Days 10 : Trek to Tseram
Days 11 : Trek to Ramjee.
Days 12 : Rest and Acclimatization.
Days 13 : Trek to Tseram.
Days 14 : Trek to Langpa Sarpa (4700m).
Days 15 : Ghungsha (3200m).
Days 16 : Trek to Kyapra.
Days 17 : Trek to Amjilassa.
Days 18 : Trek to Ghaiyabari.
Days 19 : Trek to Chirwa.
Days 20 : Trek to Miltung.
Days 21 : Trek to Dovan.
Days 22 : Trek to Sangu.
Days 23 : Trek to Nundhaki.
Days 24 : Trek to Chainpur.
Days 25 : Trek to Tumlingtar.
Days 26 : Fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to the Hotel. A free afternoon in Kathmandu
Days 27 : In Kathmandu. This is a cushion day that has been built into the itinerary to allow for delays due to flights or other reasons beyond our control. If you are able to complete your trek in time then this day may be used for sight seeing around Kathmandu Valley or free for shopping days. O/N Hotel.
Days 28 : Depart Katmandu

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