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Kanchanjunga Base Camp
The sky high peaks of the Kanchenjunga massif will fill you with awe and inspiration. This area is also famous for its exotic and rare flora and fauna. According to the famous British Explorer Freshfield, who visited this area in the late 19th century, this is heaven for botanists the world over. This trek also provides an opportunity to see some of the most inaccessible monasteries of the world which lies in the shadow of the mighty Kanchenjunga. The original inhabitants of Sikkim were Lepchas, then came Bhotias from Tibet, who were followed by the Nepalese who settled there in large numbers and are now in a majority.
This is an strenuous trek which goes right up to Goecha La Pass at an elevation of 5000 m. giving exceptional view eastern face of Kanchenjunga(8535 m.), the third highest mountain in the world. The journey starts from Yuksom a small settlement within subtropical forests and goes through vast expanse of yak pasture. It finally reaches the alpine region where dwarf shrubs thrive in abundance and the temperature is quite extreme.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu. Trip briefing. Welcome dinner with culture dance.Day 2
Explore KathmanduDay 3
Fly KTM/BIR or BDR – transfer over to Darjeeling. Overnight Hotel.Day 4
Morning drive to Yuksom (1770 m/170 k.m./7 hrs), on reaching overnight at trekkers hut.Day 5
Start trek after breakfast. The trail goes through dense semi tropical forests crossing streams occasionally. After a steep climb we reach Tshoka for the camp-(2745m/5hrs)Day 6
The trail follows a steep climb through fascinating rhododendron forests. The magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Pandim can be seen through out the journey. Camp at Dzongri (4200 m/3hrs).Day 7
Comparatively easy trails with very clear view of Kanchenjunga and its range of mountains. Afterlunch a little climb after crossing a steam. Camp at Thangsing (3930 m./3 hrs).Day 8
The trail fairly evens out towards a small village settlement and then onwards it follows a moraine for about an hour before reaching our next camping site at Samit Pokhari (4500 m./3 hrs)Day 9
Early morning as the trek resumes, the trail climbs an uneven moraine with huge boulders of rocks.We get to see some exceptional views of the eastern face of Kanchenjunga. For Goechala Pass(5002 m.). Descend back to camp at Samiti Pokhari .Day 10
Retrace trail back to Thangsing. Camp for the night.Day 11
Descend to Phedang through steep trail to Bakhim (2684m .3 hrs)Day 12
The last day on the trail, we retrace it back to Yuksom (4 hrs.)at an leisurely pace. If time permits,we get to visit Dubi Monastery and a lake with tranquil surroundings near by. Camp for the night.Day 13
A day for adjustment and acclimatization enroute.Day 14
Transfer to Bhadrapur or Biratnagar for final departure. End of the tour.Day 15
Free day In Kathmandu.Day 16
International Departure.Cost Includes:
- Arrival / Departure by private vehicle
- Welcome dinner with culture dance
- Accommodation in Kathmandu Hotel on BB basis.
- Twin sharing rooms on treks on full board basis –all meals
- City tours with qualified tour officer
- English speaking Tour and Trekking Guide
- Entrance Fees for city tours and National parks
- Domestic airfare
- Sight Seeing
- Sleeping bags
- First-aid medical kit for trekking
- Porters
- Insurance for Porters and Guide
Cost does not include:
- Visas
- International airport taxes
- Transfers outside of the tour program
- All optional additional tours and activities during free time
- Item of personal natures e.g; food and beverages, laundry, souvenirs etc.,
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Destination Kanchanjunga Base Camp Group size Min – 4 Maximum Altitude 5006m Difficulty Streneous Season Spring and Autumn Accommodation Hotels and Tented Camp Duration 16 Days COMING SOON
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