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Kanchanjunga 8586m
(3rd highest peak in the world)
Departure dates 2010/2011
:: 10 April - 04 May :: 10 October - 08 November ::
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Kanchanjunga, at 8,586m, is the third-highest peak in the world and the second-highest in Nepal. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit, Yalung Kang, is 8420m high and some people classify it as a separate 8000m. peak.
The first Westerner to explore Kanchanjunga was the British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the Sikkim, side of the peak continued with both British and pundit explorers mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchanjunga and produced what is still one of the most authoritative maps of the region.
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Exploration continued, mostly from the Sikkim side, with expeditions starting from Darjeeling in British India. One of the major contributors to Western knowledge about the region was Dr AM Kellas, who later died in Tibet during the approach march of the 1921 Everest expedition. German expeditions attacked the peak in 1929, 1930 and again in 1931, but none was successful. After the was Sikkim was closed but Nepal was open. In 1955 a team led by Dr Charl es Evans approached the peak via the Yalung Glacier. Two teams climbed the peak, stopping just short of the summit to conform to an agreement with the Maharaja of Sikkim that the summit would remain inviolate.
The Japanese then took up the challenge and mounted expeditions in 1967, 1973 and n1974. when they climbed Yalung Kang. A German Expedition climbed Yalung Kang in 1975, and in Indian army team mounted the second successful expeditions to the main peak of Kanchanjunga. |
Level of support
The expedition will be led by a Local Nepal Sherpa
leader with the support of assisting climbing sherpas,
numbers depending on the team size. Local porters
will help support our journeys into the mountains.
Grade
& trek days: Vigorous ,
33 trekking/climbing days
Highlights
: Explore exciting Kathmandu, Visit
the museum of remotye areas and village ,
Discover remote monasteries, Admire
spectacular Himalayan
vistas, Stay in tented camp, Learn
about Sherpa culture, Take a flight
over mountain peaks |
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Number
of days: 61
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Trip cost per person
: E-mail us
Group
Size: Minimum 2, Maximum 15
Transport:
Domestic Plane, bus, walking
Meals included:
3 meals a day in Tented camp/Tea House |
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OUTLINE ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
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Arrival in Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 2 |
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Kathmandu |
| Day 3 |
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Kathmandu |
| Day 4-5 |
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Drive to Taplejung Bazar. (1442m-4730ft). |
| Day 6 |
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Taplejung Bazar, porter arrangement. |
| Day 7 |
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Trek to Dandagaon. |
| Day 8 |
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Trek to Khewang. |
| Day 9 |
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Trek to Yanphudin. (1721m-5646ft) |
| Day 10 |
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Trek to Omji Khola. (2400m-7874ft) |
| Day 11 |
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Trek to Torantan. (3070m-10073ft) |
| Day 12 |
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Trek to Tsheram. (3700m-12140ft) |
| Day 13 |
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Seto Pokhari Trek to Okhang. |
| Day 14 |
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Trek to Glacier Camp. |
| Day 15 |
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Glacier Camp. |
| Day 16 |
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Glacier Camp. |
| Day 17 |
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Trek to Base Camp (South) |
| Day 18-50 |
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Climbing Period Mt. Kanchenjunga. |
| Day 51 |
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Clean up Base Camp |
| Day 52-56 |
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Trek back to Taplejung Bazar. |
| Day 57-58 |
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Drive to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel. |
| Day 59 |
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Fly Lukla to Kathmandu |
| Day 60 |
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At leisure in Kathmandu |
| Day 61 |
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Departure |
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NOTE : We can return Lukla via crossing Amphu Lhapsa pass on clients demand
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Price includes :: |
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Price does not include
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| : Scheduled hotel nights
: One high altitude Sherpa per climber to carry all food and gear to higher camps. Also assist the member during climb and summit attempt
: Peak Permit fee
: Garbage disposal charges.
: High altitude tents (North Face or similar quality) for all members and climbing Sherpa
:All food and fuel for Base Camp and higher camps during expedition
: Porters and pack animals
: Food while on the trek and climb
: Sloar light at base camp for light
: Group tents and cooking gear
: High Altitude Climbing Sherpas
: Airport transfers to and from Kathmandu International
: Satellite phone service
: Oxygen (3/4 litre bottles for emergency)
: Insurance for Liaison officer, and our crew
: Local experienced sherpa
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: International airfare
: 6 nights hotel in Kathmandu
: Luncha and Dinner in Kathmandu
: Service above Base Camp
: Staff/guide gratuities
: Items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, room service, extra meals, etc.)
: Applicable permit fees and customs charges, etc. for SAT phone, communication equipment and commercial filmin
: Trip cancellation insurance
: Personal insurance such as travel, accident, medical, emergency evacuation and lost luggage ( MUSTY HAVE)
: Alcoholic beverages
: Airport departure tax
: Personal Climbing gears above base camp
: Garbage fee. (refundable)
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Adventurous treks &
Climbing high ::
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Other extensions ::
We offer several options to extend your holiday after
your trek :
:: Cycling trips around
the Kathmandu Valley
:: Jungle Safari activities
:: Everest flight- please
contact the office for details.
:: Rafting- please contact
the office for details.
:: Paragliding in Pokhara-
please contact the office for details.
:: Bunjee Jump & Swing
at the Last Resort-please contact the office for details
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Custom itinerary ::
If you would like to personalise your holiday we can
work out a trek to suit your precise requirements,
let us know what you want to do and we will be delighted
to prepare a personalised itinerary- just get in touch
with us! |
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