Kanchenjunga Expedition (8,586m)

Kanchenjunga Expedition

The Kanchenjunga Expedition is a true test of high-altitude mountaineering, leading climbers to the summit of the world’s third-highest mountain (8,586m). Located in the remote eastern Himalayas of Nepal, Kanchenjunga offers a pristine, less-crowded alternative to Everest—ideal for experienced climbers seeking a serious, authentic Himalayan challenge.

 

Expedition Highlights

 

Expedition Highlights

★ Summit the 3rd highest peak in the world (8,586m)

★ Remote and unspoiled eastern Himalayan terrain

★ Fewer climbers, higher success satisfaction

★ Challenging technical sections with snow, ice, and mixed climbing

★ Rich biodiversity and cultural heritage along the approach

★ Professionally organized logistics and high safety standards

 

TRIP OVERWIEW

 

✈️ Region:   Eastern Nepal Himalayas

🏔️ Maximum Altitude:   8,586 m

🎯Trip Grade:   Extreme Challenging

👥Group Size:  1- 10 Person 

⏱️Duration: 55 to 65 Days 

📍 Star and Ending point:  Kathmandu 

🌤️ Best Season to Climb: Spring:  (April–May)

     Autumn (late September – October)

 

ITINEARY

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
  • Transfer to hotel and rest.
  • Pre-expedition briefing and equipment check.
Day 2 – Kathmandu: Permit & Equipment Preparation
  • Process climbing permit, TIMS card, and park permits
  • Final gear check, shopping, and team briefing
  • Overnight in Kathmandu
Day 3 – Kathmandu → Bhadrapur (Flight, ~45minute)
  • Morning domestic flight to Bhadrapur
  • Meet jeep / 4×4 vehicle for onward journey
Day 4 – Bhadrapur → Ilam (Jeep, 5–6 hrs)
  • Meet porters and local staff
  • Overnight in Tu
  • Drive through scenic eastern hills, tea gardens, and rivers
  • Explore Ilam town and local culture
  • Overnight in Ilam lodge / guesthouse
  • mlingtar
Day 5 – Ilam → Yamphuding (Jeep + Short Trek, 4–5 hrs)
  • rive partly on jeepable road, continue via short trekking
  • Arrive at Yamphuding (~2,350 m)
  • Overnight in tea house / lodge
Day 6 – Yamphuding → Mamangkhe (2,700 m)
  • Moderate uphill trek through forests and villages

  • Overnight in lodge

Day 7 – Mamangkhe → Khewa (3,050 m)
  • Trekking through scenic terrain

  • Overnight in lodge

Day 7 – Mamangkhe → Khewa (3,050 m)

Small villages, local culture

Overnight in lodge

Day 8 – Khewa → Ghunsa (3,420 m)
  • Trek through rhododendron and pine forests

  • Overnight in lodge

Day 9–10 – Ghunsa: Rest & Acclimatization
  • Optional hikes, explore local culture

  • Overnight in lodge

Day 11 – Ghunsa → Yalung Glacier (4,050 m)
  • Trek across alpine terrain

  • Overnight in tents

Day 12 – Yalung Glacier → Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,140 m)
  • Trek over glacial moraines

  • Overnight in Base Camp tents

Day 13–17 – Base Camp Acclimatization & Camp Rotations

Rest days, light hikes, equipment check

(Days 18–45) Camp I (~5,800 m) → Camp II (~6,400 m) → Camp III (~7,300 m)
  • Summit Push (~8,586 m)

  • Descend gradually to Base Camp

Day 53: Dingboche – Namche Bazaar
  • Continue descent through villages.
  • Overnight in Namche Bazaar.
  • Include buffer days for weather and acclimatization
Day 46–52 – Base Camp → Yalung Glacier → Ghunsa → Khewa → Mamangkhe → Yamphuding

Overnight stops in lodges

Day 53 – Yamphuding → Ilam → Bhadrapur (Jeep)

Return via jeep / 4×4 vehicle Overnight in Bhadrapur

Day 54 – Bhadrapur → Kathmandu (Flight ✈️)

Morning flight back to Kathmandu Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 55 – Departure from Kathmandu

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for onward flight.

Cost Includes

✅ Airport/Hotel/airport transfer

✅ 5 nights’ accommodation at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis with breakfast and all taxe

✅ Fly from Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu and all your luggage to

✅ kanchanjungga Base Camp and back to Kathmandu

✅ Kanchanjungga Expedition Government Royalt

✅ All camping facilities and meals during the expedition including a tent (one member = one tent) at Base camp

✅ Kitchen and Dining equipment, Eating utensils, Shower Tents, Toilet Tent, Store Tent, et

✅ All porter wages costs from Kathmandu to kanchanjungga base camp Base camp and back to Kathmandu

✅ All costs for support staff (guide, cook, kitchen helpers, and porters

✅ Liaison officer, his fee, daily wages, equipment, clothing, accommodation, flight, meals, and insurance

✅ All our base camp staffs, porters, Climbing Sherpas, insurance, and their daily wages, and their equipment allowance

✅ All breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee from during the trekking and Base Camp and till back to Kathmandu

✅ Generator and Solar Panel at Base Camp

✅ National park fee. Khanchanjungga Village Development Fee

✅ Treking Guide and Base Camp Manager, his daily wages, insurance, equipment allowance, meals, accommodation etc

✅ Climbing Rope Fixing fee for Expedition operators Association of Nepal

✅ Satellite phone for Emergency use

✅ Necessary 0xyzen and mask regulator

✅ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Tea, Coffee, Hot wate for shower at kanchanjungga base camp

✅ Three time meal and tea, coffee during the trekking

 

Cost Excludes

  • International flights and airport taxes.
  • Visa fees.
  • Bar bills and laundry.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
  • Tips for driver, guide, porter, BC staff and climbing Sherpas
  • Successful Climbing Bonus for the Sherpa – (USD 1500 recommended)

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