Kanchenjunga Circuit

This is a long and challenging walk around Mt. Kanchenjunga visiting both North and South Base Camp.

This has been described by many people as the finest trekking route in Nepal. It is a long trek going deep into the remote mountain ranges on Nepal’s border with Sikkim and Tibet. The trail explores the area around Kanchenjunga the third highest mountain in the world. You will see a wide range of scenery from lush, tropical jungle through to rhododendron, chestnut and oak forests and then at higher altitudes into the alpine zone. You will see a range of Nepalese culture and life-style from Rai and Limbus to Tibetan Buddhist villages.

The route starts by approaching the north side of Kanchenjunga where you see views of Tent peak, Nepal peak, Cross peak and then at Base Camp Kanchenjunga itself becomes visible. From Pangpema the trek returns to Ghunsa and then crosses the Mirgin La pass over to the south side of Kanchenjunga. Once over this pass we visit the yak pastures of Ramche and Oktang where there are impressive views of the south west face of Kanchenjunga.

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Trek Details

Destination: Nepal
Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
Trek Grade: Strenuous
Duration: 27 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Gary Pfisterer
Minimum Group Size: 5 people
Cost: 2011 - £2,095 (US$3,495)
What does this include?

Price includes:

Internal flight to/from Kathmandu and Suketar
All transfers including airport collections
One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
Twin share room at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu
Breakfast only at Hotel Tibet in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
Twin share tents while on trek using our three person Mountain Hardwear Trango 3.1s
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
Complimentary Kanchenjunga trekking map
Financial protection insurance from International Passenger Protection
Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Trek Information" notes

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu (London from £550)
Travel & trekking insurance.(eg Snowcard)
Nepal visa for 30 days at US$40 (approx £25)
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal clothing & equipment
Tips
Other items not listed in "What is included"

Trek Dates

October 9th to November 4th 2011
October 7th to November 2nd 2012

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Trek Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 3Fly to Biratnagar
Day 4Fly to Taplejung, trek to Mitlung (921m)
Day 5Trek to Chirwa (1,270m)
Day 6Trek to Sekathum (1,660m)
Day 7Trek to Amjilossa (2,510m)
Day 8Trek to Gybala (2,730m)
Day 9Trek to Ghunsa (3,595m)
Day 10Trek to Kambachen (4,100m)
Day 11Acclimatisation and rest day at Kambachen (4,100m)
Day 12Trek to Lhonak (4,785m)
Day 13Trek to Pangpema (5,143m) and return to Lhonak
Day 14Return to Ghunsa
Day 15Trek to high camp before Mirgin La
Day 16Cross Mirgin La (4,663m) to trek to Tseram (3,870m)
Day 17Trek to Ramche (4,580m)
Day 18Trek to Ramche (4,580m) Trek to Oktang with views of south face of Kanchenjunga
Day 19Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang (3,310m)
Day 20Trek to Yamphudin (2,080m)
Day 21Rest day at Yamphudin
Day 22Trek to Phonphe (1,900m)
Day 23Trek to Khunjari (1,928m)
Day 24Trek to airstrip at Suketar
Day 25Fly to Biratnagar and Kathmandu
Day 26At leisure in Kathmandu
Day 27Fly back home