Kanchenjunga Expedition
Overview
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu. Briefing and preparation.
Day 2: Sightseeing and final equipment checks in Kathmandu. Obtain necessary permits.
Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur or Biratnagar, then drive to Taplejung (1,740m).
Day 4: Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung (920m).
Day 5: Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1,270m).
Day 6: Trek from Chirwa to Sukathum (1,575m).
Day 7: Trek from Sukathum to Amjilosa (2,308m).
Day 8: Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730m).
Day 9: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,595m).
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Ghunsa. Short hike for acclimatization.
Day 11: Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen (4,050m).
Day 12: Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak (4,780m).
Day 13: Acclimatization day in Lhonak. Hike around Lhonak for acclimatization.
Day 14: Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143m), also known as Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
Day 15-32: Climbing period. Establish higher camps, acclimatize, and make summit attempts.
Day 33: Descend from Pangpema to Lhonak.
Day 34: Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa.
Day 35: Trek from Ghunsa to Sele La Base Camp (4,180m).
Day 36: Cross Sele La Pass (4,290m) and trek to Tseram (3,870m).
Day 37: Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4,580m).
Day 38: Trek from Ramche to Oktang (4,730m) and return to Ramche.
Day 39: Trek from Ramche to Tortong (3,010m).
Day 40: Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (1,650m).
Day 41: Trek from Yamphudin to Khebang (1,910m).
Day 42: Trek from Khebang to Thorpu (1,500m).
Day 43: Trek from Thorpu to Taplejung (1,740m).
Day 44: Drive from Taplejung to Bhadrapur or Biratnagar.
Day 45: Fly to Kathmandu. Rest and relaxation in Kathmandu.
Day 46: Sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu.
Day 47: Contingency day for delays or rest.
Day 48: Contingency day for delays or rest.
Day 49: Contingency day for delays or rest.
Day 50: Contingency day for delays or rest.
Day 51: Departure from Kathmandu.