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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: 26 days from Kathmandu
  • Leadership: Gary Pfisterer
  • Minimum Group Size: 6 people
  • Cost: 2012 - £2,195 (US$3,595)
    What does this include?

Price includes:

  • Internal flight to/from Kathmandu, Biratnagar 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 £600)
  • 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"
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Trek Dates

  • October 31st to November 25th 2012
  • October 30th to November 24th 2013
  • October 29th to November 23rd 2014

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Trek Itinerary

  • Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu 
  • Day 2Fly to Biratnagar 
  • Day 3Fly to Taplejung, trek to Mitlung (921m) 
  • Day 4Trek to Chirwa (1,270m) 
  • Day 5Trek to Sekathum (1,660m) 
  • Day 6Trek to Amjilossa (2,510m) 
  • Day 7Trek to Gybala (2,730m)  
  • Day 8Trek to Ghunsa (3,595m) 
  • Day 9Acclimatisation day at 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 Oktang (4,700m) and then return to Ramche (4,580m) 
  • Day 18Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang (3,310m) 
  • Day 19Trek to Yamphudin (2,080m) 
  • Day 20Rest day at Yamphudin 
  • Day 21Trek to Phonphe (1,900m) 
  • Day 22Trek to Khunjari (1,928m) 
  • Day 23Trek to airstrip at Suketar 
  • Day 24Fly to Biratnagar and Kathmandu 
  • Day 25Sightseeing in Kathmandu 
  • Day 26Fly back home 
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