Kanchenjunga Expedition

Duration : 59 Nights / 60 Days
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Trip Facts

Group Size 1-8 Persons
Trip Grade Challenging
Accommodation Hotel-Camping
Max Height 8586 Metres
Start From Kathmandu
End At Kathmandu
Transportation Flight-Car-Bus
Duration 60 Days
Meals included Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner Days

Best season: Spring

Trip Highlights

  • Climbing Mount Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, is part of the difficult Kanchenjunga Expedition in Nepal.
  • Kanchenjunga, which is situated in Nepal's east on the country's border with the Indian is an impressive 8,586 meters high.
  • Climbers must obtain climbing permits from the Nepalese government before beginning any mountaineering expedition there.
  • The expedition typically lasts 60 to 70 days, which includes the actual climb, acclimatization, and the trek to the base camp.
  • Depending on the weather, the team's progress with acclimatization, and other factors, the expedition's length may change.
  • Walking through remote and beautiful landscapes,through charming villages and lush forests, is required to reach the base camp.

Kanchenjunga Expedition in Nepal is a challenging mountaineering adventure that involves climbing Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain. The expedition is characterized by remoteness, unpredictable weather conditions, technical challenges, and high altitude, requiring significant mountaineering experience, physical fitness, and mental toughness. Climbers must obtain permits from the Nepalese government, which can take 60–70 days. The journey to the base camp involves walking through remote landscapes and forests. The ascent usually involves setting up several high-altitude camps, with the standard route being the northeast ridge. Sherpa's support is crucial for ensuring safety and success. The expedition faces inherent risks like altitude sickness, avalanches, and extreme weather. Responsible and sustainable mountaineering practices are essential to preserving delicate mountain ecosystems.

Mountaineers must undergo rigorous physical training and acclimatization before attempting the climb. They also need to carry specialized equipment, such as oxygen tanks and crampons, to navigate the treacherous terrain. Additionally, proper waste management is crucial to minimizing environmental impact and maintaining the pristine beauty of the mountains. 

Trip Itinerary

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  • 1
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Car
  • 1400 m
  • Arrive in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
  • Meet with the expedition team, complete necessary paperwork, and discuss the itinerary and preparations.

  • Arrive in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal.
  • Meet with the expedition team, complete necessary paperwork, and discuss the itinerary and preparations.

  • 6
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Flight-Jeep-Bus
  • 1800 m
  • Take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Taplejung, or if not available, drive to Taplejung from Kathmandu.
  • Prepare for the trek and check equipment.

  • 3-10
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Hotel-Lodge
  • Trekking
  • 4500 m
  • Start the trek from Taplejung, passing through various picturesque villages and beautiful landscapes.
  • Trek through places like Chirwa, Sekathum, Amjilosa, Ghunsa, and Kambachen, gradually gaining altitude.
  • Acclimatize to the increasing elevation.

  • 11-16
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Camping
  • Climbing
  • 5160 m
  • Arrive at Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
  • Set up the base camp and acclimatize.
  • Prepare gear and provisions for the ascent.

  • 17-40
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Camping
  • Trekking-Climbing
  • 8586 m
  • Begin the ascent of Kanchenjunga, establishing higher camps along the route.
  • Advance up the mountain, making progress based on the expedition's pace and weather conditions.
  • Reach Camp 1, Camp 2, and possibly Camp 3 or higher, depending on the chosen route and the team's acclimatization status.
  • Plan summit attempts based on the weather window.

  • 41-45
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Camping
  • Climbing-Walking-Trekking
  • 8586 m
  • Make summit attempts if weather conditions permit.
  • Summit day! Reach the peak of Kanchenjunga if successful.
  • Descend carefully, making the journey back to lower camps and eventually to Base Camp.

  • 46-53
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Camping
  • Climbing-Trekking
  • 5160 m
  • Trek back through the same route taken during the approach.
  • Take it slow to allow for adequate rest and recuperation.

  • 54-57
  • Breakfast-Lunch -Dinner
  • Hotel
  • Flight-Car
  • 1400 m
  • Arrive back in Taplejung or nearby village.
  • Fly or drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Rest, celebrate the expedition's success, and debrief with the expedition team.

  • 6
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel
  • Car
  • 1345 m

Reserve a contingency day to account for possible delays due to bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

  • 1
  • Brekfast
  • Hotel
  • Car-Flight
  • 1400 m

Depart from Kathmandu and head back home or to your next destination.

Cost Includes

  • All arrival and departure transfer to and from the International airport with other necessary surface transport as per itinerary.
  • Assistance at the Kathmandu international airport by Mount Adventure Holidays during your arriving and departing flights.
  • Experienced and government-licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide during the trekking and climbing period.
  • The appropriate number of porters during the trekking period.
  • Land transportation during the trip for all clients, Sherpa guide, liaison officer, and kitchen staff.
  • All kitchen tents, storage tents, dining tents, client tents, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils at base camp.
  • Standard climbing equipment like rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bars.
  • 3 meals a day: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea and coffee.
  • Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during trekking.
  • All camping accommodations for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member.
  • All food and fuel for base camp during the climbing period.
  • 50kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. will be carried by porter/mules.
  • Daily weather report services.
  • Services of chef and kitchen assistant at advanced base camp.
  • Trekking permit (Kanchenjunga Conservation Park entry fee).
  • TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System).
  • Kanchenjunga restricted area trekking permit during the period of expedition.
  • Expedition royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Manaslu.
  • Nepalese government royalty.
  • All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved staff during the trekking and climbing period.
  • Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff.
  • Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at the base camp.
  • Equipment allowances and wages for chefs, kitchen assistants, and government liaison officers.
  • First aid medical kits for the group and the staff.
  • A satellite phone carried by the guide for communication is available upon request for clients at the cost of $ 4 USD per minute.
  • A heater will be provided at the base camp for the dining tent.
  • Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided for clients if needed. An appropriate charge will apply.
  • Each expedition member will have an individual tent available in the Manaslu advanced base camp.
  • Solar panel for light and electronics charging.
  • Gamow Bags (Portable hyperbolic chambers) for high altitude sickness.
  • We provide Sherpa's tents, food for climbing, and insurance.
  • Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties.
  • Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp by porter/mules.
  • Our service charge and government taxes are levied in Nepal.
  • Complete pre-departure information.
  • Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services.
  • Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show in Kathmandu before departure.

Cost Excludes

  • unch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner).
  • Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, and nutrient bars.
  • Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips.
  • Expenses incurred from usage of landlines, mobile devices, walkie-talkies, satellite phones, and Internet.
  • Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear.
  • Any extra services, products, offers, or activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, and changes in government regulations.
  • Any additional staff other than the specified.
  • Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses.
  • Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Travel insurance and helicopter rescue.
  • Airfare for international flights.
  • Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival).
  • Ice fall garbage deposit fees (Sharing with another member) if applicable.
  • Walkies talkies &filming permit.
  • Ice falls charges.
  • All tents for camps 1, 2, 3
  • Personal climbing gear.
  • Personal climbing Sherpa Guide(s).
  • Emergency oxygen and mask regulator.
  • Our services will not be involved in any capacity above the advanced base camp. This means we do not allow any staff or equipment from Mount Adventure above ABC.
  • High altitude food for Sherpa and clients.
  • Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment.
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs.
  • Any other item not included in the “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.

Trip Map

Trip Video

Trip Equipments

General Equipments

  • Rucksack - Kit Bag - Boots
  • Gaiters - Sleeping Bag - Roll Mat
  • Water Bottles + Flask - Camera + Spare Films - Sun Glasses + Spare pair
  • Trekking Poles - Goggles - Bivvi Bag
  • Mug + Plate + Spoon - Pen Knife / Multi-Tool -Lighters+Matches
  • Tent - Stove + Fuel Bottle - Pans + Grabber
  • Group Shelter - Compass + Maps

TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

  • Ice Axe - Ice Hammer - Walking Axe
  • Harness - Crampons - Ice Screws
  • Belay Plate - Jumar and Ropeman - Prussicks
  • Rack - Tat + Maillons - Abalokov Threader
  • Head Torch * 2 - Spare Batteries + bulb - Rope
  • Helmet - Radio + Batteries - Spare Pick
  • Repair Kit (tape, superglue, string, cable ties, strap, needle + thread, leatherman with pliers)

CLOTHING REQUIRED DURING MANASLU EXPEDITION

  • Waterproof Jacket - Sallopettes - Down Jacket
  • Thermal Top * 2 - Fleece Sallopettes - Thin Fleece
  • Body Warmer - Thick Fleece -Schoeller Trousers
  • Pertex Top - Thick Socks * 2 - Thin Socks * 2
  • Shorts - Casual Trousers + Shirt - Boxers
  • Wooly Hat - Fleece Balaclava - Mitts * 2
  • Thick Gloves * 2 - Thin Gloves * 3 - Approach Shoes
  • Sandals - Towel - Sun Hat

Legal Documents

  • Passport - Insurance Documents - Flight Tickets
  • Cash - Credit Cards - PP Photos * 4
  • PP Photocopy - Notebook + pens/pencils - Books
  • Itinerary - Maps + Route descriptions - Client Details
  • Kit Check Lists - Company Contact Details -Local Agents Details

WASH BAG

  • Soap - Toothbrush + Paste - Razors
  • Nail Clippers - Moisturiser

MEDICAL

  • Wet Wipes - Sun Cream + Lip Cream - First Aid Kit
  • Vitamin Tablets - Glasse

EXTRA FOOD / DRINK

  • Isotonic and or Carbohydrate powdered drinks
  • Sweets
  • Fruit Tea Bags

FAQ's Before Travel

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, located on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.

The best time for the expedition is typically during the pre-monsoon (spring) and post-monsoon (autumn) seasons. Spring falls between March and May, while autumn is from September to November.

The expedition usually takes around 60 to 70 days, including trekking to the base camp, acclimatization, and the actual climb.

Yes, previous high-altitude mountaineering experience is essential for climbers attempting Kanchenjunga. It's recommended to have experience climbing other 8,000-meter peaks or similar challenging mountains.

The cost of the expedition can vary depending on the expedition operator, services provided, and group size. It can range from tens of thousands to over a hundred thousand dollars.

Yes, climbers need to obtain several permits, including a climbing permit and other permits for restricted areas. These permits are issued by the Nepalese government and require proper documentation and payment of fees.

The trek to the Kanchenjunga base camp usually starts from the village of Taplejung in eastern Nepal. It involves several days of trekking through beautiful landscapes and remote villages.

The standard route for the Kanchenjunga climb is the northeast ridge. Climbers typically establish camps at various points along the route, including Camp 1, Camp 2, Camp 3, and Camp 4.

While some climbers may use supplemental oxygen during the summit push, it is generally considered a non-oxygen route, and many climbers attempt it without using supplemental oxygen.

The Kanchenjunga Expedition is one of the most physically demanding climbs due to its high altitude, technical challenges, and long duration. Climbers need to be in excellent physical condition and have strong mental endurance.

Yes, most climbing teams hire experienced Sherpa climbers to assist in setting up camps, fixing ropes, and supporting the expedition.

Climbing Kanchenjunga comes with inherent risks, including altitude sickness, avalanches, extreme weather, and crevasse falls. Safety measures and experienced leadership are essential to minimize these risks.

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