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KANCHENJUNGA NORTH AND SOUTH BASE CAMP
(27 days)
This trek approaches the South Face Base Camp of the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga [8598m] which lies in the eastern frontier of Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga, one of the world's most challenging peaks to climb, geographically lies on the Nepal-Sikkim (India) border. The trek begins right after landing at a STOL airstrip in Taplejung and goes through fascinating green, crop growing villages and pristine forests to the awe-inspiring South Face Base Camp at Ramche at [4360m], before crossing to the north side of Kanchenjunga via the Mirgin La, the highest pass at [4663m]. The glacial excursion around Ramche is truly an unforgettable experience. The return trek via Ghunsa is easier as most of the path passes along the river valley.
TRIP FACTS
Trip duration: 27 Days
Grade: Strenuous Trek
Activity: Sightseeing and trekking
Starts in: Kathmandu
Ends in: Kathmandu
Trek type: FOT (Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek)
Accommodation: Hotel & camping
Transportation: Flights & private car
Maximum altitude: 5140m
OUTLINE ITINERARY
Day 01 - Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02 - Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
Day 03 - Fly to Biratnagar
Day 04 - Fly to Suketar & trek to Lali Kharka [2220m]
Day 05 - Trek to Keswa [2100m]
Day 06 - Trek to Mamanke [2000m]
Day 07 - Trek to Yamphudin [1650m]
Day 08 - Trek to Lamite jungle camp [2920m]
Day 09 - Trek to Torontan [3080m]
Day 10 - Trek to Tseram [3750m]
Day 11 - Trek to Ramche [4360m]
Day 12 - Ramche - Exploration
Day 13 - Trekking beyond the Mirgin La
Day 14 - Trek to Gunsa [3475m]
Day 15 - Trek to Khambachen [4040m]
Day 16 - Trek to Lhonak [4790m]
Day 17 - Trek to Pang Pema [5140m]
Day 18 - Pang Pema rest day
Day 19 & 20 - Retreat trek to Gunsa [3430m]
Day 21 - Trek to Kyapra [2300m]
Day 22 - Trek to Sakathum [1600m]
Day 23 - Trek to Chirwa [1180m]
Day 24 - Trek to Phurumba
Day 25 - Trek to Taplejung - Suketar [2300m]
Day 26 - Flight to Kathmandu via Biratnagar
Day 27 - Depart Kathmandu
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