MDM Peak Climbing

Today we will drive after breakfast head towards the Mitlung/Sinuwa by crossing the small river over the suspension bridge. Then our trail descends down to Tamor Riverwalk through villages and terraced fields. Some irregular villages give us an opportunity to meet local people. Upon arriving at Tamor River, we follow some narrow trails close to the river. Then a gradual uphill trail through the terraced fields and a few houses take to the village of Ranipul.

After breakfast, we head to a series of impressive suspension bridges that leads us back and forth across the Ghunsa Khola to Jaubari, then across another bridge to the narrow trail leading up the steeply-sided slopes to Amjilosa.

After breakfast, we start our trek along the thickly forested region of dense rhododendron and venerable oak trees, past myriad waterfalls and the scattered villages lying quietly below the mountains in their peaceful valley. Eagles soar lazily above us, yaks graze solemnly in green pastures, and occasional signs of wildlife come into view among the trees or high on the slopes.

After breakfast, we head towards the Tibetan refugee village of Phalle, and then we explore to tiny Tibetan refugee village and monastery along with lunchtime, making the steady climb to the picturesque town of Ghunsa and its superb view of the surrounding countryside.

After breakfast, we explore tiny Ghunsa village and make a local hand made carpet and supports for local people economic rise, designated rest day to help the body acclimate to the high altitude, and Ghunsa is perfectly suited to the task by virtue of its scenic alpine surroundings and points of cultural interest, including the local gompa.

After Breakfast, we heading to Khambachen along the green forests concede to the frost-browned vegetation of the alpine regions of the Kanchenjunga region as we climb steadily to the upper glacial valleys on our path, with mighty Jannu standing before us in all its glory as we trek through the scenic landscape towards Khambachen.

Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We will trek through rocky fields and large boulders on the hillside along the riverbank and arrive at a waterfall. We will then cross a bridge to Ramtang monastery. After that we will cross a landslide section which we must pass through at a steady pace before descending to the river and finally arriving at Lhonak. We will stay overnight in Lhonak.

MDM Peak Base Camp, our trail climbs up on top of a rocky ridge and from there we will gradually climb to reach a good camping site at 5500 meters. During our climbing trek, we will have glorious views of the Kanchenjunga Himalaya Range and surrounding high Himalaya valleys. Once we reach our campsite, our climbing sherpa team crew will set up the camp and make necessary checks on our health conditions and climbing gears needed for climbing the summit of MDM base camp peak.

Early in the morning, we all were desperately waiting for Fully acclimatized and properly equipped we started early with the aim to reach the top of the summit as the strong winds after midday can create obstacles in reaching the summit. Following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts, we will overcome several technical sections and head towards the peak summit. Our tiring climb to the summit of Lhonak Peak is rewarded with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna, Dhormo Peak, Nupchu, Mount Jannu, Nepal, ten Peak, Weds Peak, Makalu, Everest Lhotse, and some other snow-capped Himalaya range. We will spend a short quality time at the summit and then descend following the same route back to the Lhonak.

From Lhonak, we will descend to Ghunsa via Tibetan refugee village Phalle. It is the same route we took when we were climbing up.

You will continue trekking further from Ghunsa village passing by several Mani walls and monasteries. You will then trek down via Phale and cross the Chhundatangka River. On the way, you will be accompanied by beautiful waterfalls and river streams. After that you will cross the Sumbung River and reach Amjilosa. You will stay overnight in Amjilosa.

Today is the last day of trekking in the remote area of eastern Nepal. You will trek through the village of Solima and cross the Ghunsa river to the village of Sukathum. You will continue trekking through the terraced farm fields and scattered settlements and reach Ranipul. You will stay overnight in Ranipul.

Today we will drive through the Taplejung Bazaar with a private jeep/car then we will drive and see Nepali culture and lifestyle and a beautiful cardamom garden with a beautiful rice paddy field. After approx 6 hours of driving, we will reach Illam Bazaar and stay overnight in Illam. After reaching Illam we will do the sightseeing of Illam Bazaar Illam Bazar is one of the most popular business hubs between India and Nepal. Illam is very famous for its local products like Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Ghee, chilly, and many other household products.

We will drive from Illam to Bhadrapur by private jeep through the tea garden with small towns of Kanyam, we can see many scenes of the tea garden and Nepali lifestyle and we can buy varieties of tea and local products from Fickal Bazaar/ Kanya. Then we will drive to Bhadrapur airport for our flights and we will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day.