Friday, December 24, 2010

Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga is the world's third highest mountain.
Kanchenjunga, is also called as "Treasures of Snow" (28,198ft).In1956 AD the british team climbed this mountain for the first time.It is also considered as most challanging trek in Nepal. The high altitude of this trek will leave an impact on you forever. Kanchenjunga, although a restricted area, perhaps one of the most remote trekking regions, is situated in Eastern Nepal bordering the Indian state of Sikkim.It maybe also  the legendary of Yeti.Only few tourists have traveled to this remote area.
This high endurance trek starts with a pleasant drive to Basantpur after which an easy walk for three days through Sherpa and Chhetri villages will reach you to a place called Suketar.


Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley.

Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu (1300m)- Taplejung (Suketar Airport, 2320m).

Day 04: Trek to Khesewa (2120m / 5 hrs)


Day 05: Trek to Mamankhe (1920m / 5 hrs)

Day 06: Trek to Yamphudin (2080m / 6 hrs)

Day 07: Trek to Chitre (2962 / 5 hrs)

Day 08 Trek to Tortongn (3010m / 6 to 7 hrs)

Day 09 Trek to Tseram (3870m / 6 hrs)

Day 10: Trek to Ramche (4580m / 3 hrs)

Day 11: Explore around Ramche (4580m). Yalung Ri Glacier. Trek to Oktang (4730m / 4 hrs)

Day 12: Trek to Yalung Ri Base Camp (5400m). Explore around the Yalung Base Camp

Day 13: Trek back to Ramche (4580m / 5 hrs)

Day 14: Trek to Sallerle over the Mirgin La (4480m / 6 to 7 hrs)

Day 15: Trek to Ghunsa (3475m / 4 to 6 hrs)

Day 16: Trek to Kambachen (4040m / 6 hrs)

Day 17: Exploration / Rest day at Kambachen


Day 18: Trek to Lhonak (4790m / 6 hrs)

Day 19: Trek to Pang Pema (5140m / 4 hrs)

Day 20: Explore around Kanchenjungha Base Camp / Retrace your steps to Kambachen


Day 21: Retrace your steps to Ghunsa.

Day 22: Trek to Amjilosa (2460m / 4 hrs)

Day 23: Trek to Sakathum (1600m / 5 hrs)

Day 24:Trek to Chhiruwa (Chirwa) (1200m / 4 hrs)

Day 25: Trek to Suketar (2420m / 6 hrs) - End of Trek


Day 26: Fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Enjoy on your own.




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