Kanchenjunga North & South base camps (28 Days)
 This
trek into the Kanchenjunga region Himalayan hiking at its best; few westerners
have traveled to this remote area of Nepal. Lying on the Nepal - Sikkim
border, the lush, rich landscape of the Kanchenjunga area is an ideal environment
for musk deer, blue sheep and the infamous yeti. At 28,198', Kanchenjunga
(meaning "Treasures of the Snow") is the third highest mountain
in the world and was first climbed by the British in 1956.
Our trek will begin after flying from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and then on over the Terai Plain and mountains to the airfield at Suketar. From here we will follow a route along a ridge top towards the Tamur River, enjoying panoramic views of Makalu (27,825') and Chamlang (24,000') peaks. We will continue through forests and rhododendron thickets and soon the Kanchenjunga range will appear. Our route will continue up the Tamur River
through Limbu villages (where
we can share a pot of tongba!) to the terraced mountainside We'll have 2 days rest and explore the Lhonak
area, including a day trip to Pangpema for a great view of the north face
of Kanchenjunga, before heading south to Yalung Glacier. We will cross
one of two passes, the Lapsang La or Margin La, depending on weather and
trail conditions at the time, into the Simbua Khola Valley and camp at
The price of this unique trek into the relatively unexplored Kanchenjunga region includes comfortable accommodation in Kathmandu before and after your trek, a tour of Nepal's bustling capital and practically everything while in the hills. Our team will be Sherpa supported, with porters and/or yaks to carry gear while you hike with a light day pack, allowing you to acclimate and enjoy the trip to the max. Our experienced staff will trek with the group, set up the tents, cook all the food, which includes excellent Western and local cuisine, and provide support for all levels of ability and interest. True Himalayan trekking! |
village
of Amjilassa and the legendary Sherpa village of Ghunsa. We will visit
the monastery there and soon have our first glimpse of a sea of unclimbed
peaks including Jannu (25,289'), known as "Mystery Peak" or
"Terror". We will trek to the edge of Kanchenjunga Glacier and,
after crossing the lateral moraine, will come to the junction of Lhonak
Glacier and the valley. We will cut across at this
junction and arrive at our campsite at Lhonak, an undisturbed landscape
of unspeakable beauty.
Ramche. We'll
explore the stunningly beautiful Yalung Glacier area with views of the
southern face of Kanchenjunga, then begin our trek back via Funfun and
Kunjari. If making this trek in the fall, you'll be treated to the sight
(and taste!) of oranges everywhere. On our last night of camping, we'll
celebrate the completion of our trek together with our Sherpas and porters.