Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world lies on the border of Nepal & Sikkim. It was believed to be the highest mountain in the world from 1838 until 1849. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya with an enormous mountain mass, and many peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. The peak was first attemted in 1905 but was succeded only in 1955 by a British team. The name Kanchanjunga refers Five Treasuries of Great Snow which means five high peaks that rise from the surrounding glaciers. Avalanches are common in these peaks.
ITINERARY :
Day
1
Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer
2 - 3
Official formalities and expedition preparation
4
Drive to Ilam
5
Drive to Gopetar
6
Trek to Panchami
7
Trek to Dovan
8
Trek to Khewang
9
Trek to Yamphudin
10
Trek to Chitre
11
Trek to Torontan
12
Trek to Tseram
13
Trek to Ramze
14
Trek to Glacier Camp
15
Trek to Base camp
16-51
Climbing
52
Cleaning of base camp
53
Retrace to Gopetar / Suketar and fly to Biratnagar - Kathmandu
54
Drive back to Kathmandu
55
Free day in Kathmandu
56
Airport transfer for international flight.
• LOGISTIC SUPPORT
US $ 7820. per person for the group of 4 – 6 pax
US $ 6460. per person for the group of 7 – 12 pax
• COST INCLUDES:
1. Equipment allowance, daily allowance & insurance for base camp staff ( Sirdar, cook, kitchen boy and liaison officer )
2. Flight fare from Suketar – Biratnagar – Kathmandu
3. Food and fuel at the base camp
4. All camping equipment at the base camp such as, member tent, dining tent, kitchen tent, chairs, tables.
5. Trek support for climbing members from Gopetar - base camp - Kathmandu.
6. Porters to carry loads from Gopetar - base camp - Gopetar
7. Land transportation from Kathmandu – Gopetar - Kathmandu
8. Royalty and peak permit
9. Airport arrival and departure
10. Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels in Kathmandu before and after the expedition on BB plan
• COST EXCLUDES:
1. High altitude food and fuel above base camp.
2. Climbing equipment, tents and personal equipment above base camp
3. Personal accident insurance and emergency rescue operation