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  • Trip Highlights:The Kanchenjunga Trek - 24 Days…of pure raw adventure…this trip will, most probably, help you get rid of your demons…if any…

The Kanchenjunga Trek - 24 Days…of pure raw adventure…this trip will, most probably, help you get rid of your demons…if any…

Eastern Nepal is wonderfully known by its greater diversity on many accounts; ethnic groups such as the Rai, Limbu & Magar communities, a fertile range of flora due to the higher summer rainfall in the region, and some of the most breath-stopping mountain vistas anywhere in the Himalaya. By following the glacial torrent of the Tamur and Ghunsa Rivers to their source on the North West side of the Kanchenjunga Himal, we enter into a lesser known world where the beauty of the landscapes is downright rugged…but simply beautiful…& breathtakingly awesome. Dwarfed by an alpine opulence in almost every direction, peaks such as Pyramid Peak, Jannu, the Twins and of course Kanchenjunga (8586m) dominate the regal skylines of this region. It is no less dramatic on our southern traverse of the mountain on the return journey by way of the Mirgin La Pass at (4500m). This is a challenging traverse through a region seldom frequented in recent years…this adds up to the uniqueness of this area…where its just ‘us & the mountains & everything else it has to offer.

This trek approaches the North Face Base Camp of the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga (8598m) which lies in the eastern frontier of Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga, one of the world's most challenging peaks to climb, geographically lies on the Nepal-Sikkim (India) border. The trek gets into gear right after arriving in Taplejung and goes through captivating green, crop growing villages and immaculate forests to the awe-inspiring North Face Base Camp at Pangpema (5065m), before crossing to Oktang – 4370m) the South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga via 3 PASSES OF SINION LA (4440m), MIRGIN LA (4480m) and SINELAPCHE BHANJYANG (4646m).

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Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu, pickup assistance and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Trek permit preparation and guided city tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Flight Kathmandu – Bhadrapur or Biratnagar and drive to Phidim (6-7 hours drive). Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Drive Phidim – Taplejung (1820 m)- 3-4 hours drive; trek to Mitlung (920m) for 3 hours. Overnight at local tea house.

Day 05: Trek to Chirwa (1300m)- 4-5 hours.
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 06: Trek to Sekathum (1670m) - 5 - 6 hours.
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 07: Trek to Amjilosa (2520m) - 5 - 6 hours. Overnight at local tea house.

Day 08: Trek to Gyabla (2730 m) - 5 - 6 hours.
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 09: Trek to Ghunsa (3595 m) - 4 - 5 hours.
Overnight in a guest house.

Day 10: Acclimatisation day in Ghunsa
Hike upto 4200m on the way to Dudhkunda (milky lake). 4 - 5 hours.
Overnight in a guest house.

Day 11: Trek to Kambachen (4050 m) - 5 - 6 hours
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 12: Trek to Lhonak (4780 m) - 4 - 5 hours
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 13: Day hiking to Pangpema (5065 m) to view the Mt. Kanchenjunga and return to Lhonak for overnight stay at local tea house. 5 - 6 hours.

Day 14: Trek back to Ghunsa (3595 m)
Overnight in a local guest house.

Day 15: Trek to Selele (4300 m) - 5 - 6 hours
Overnight in a basic tea house.

Day 16: Trek Sele La – Sinion La Pass (4460 m) – Mirgin La Pass (4480 m) – Sinelapcha La Pass (4646 m) – Tseram (3870 m) - 7 - 8 hours.
Overnight at local tea house.

Day 17: Day hiking to Oktang Base Camp - 5 - 6 hours.
We go for day hiking to Oktang to observe the Kanchenjunga South and return to Tseram for Overnight stay at local tea house.

Day 18: Trek to Torangden (2995m) - 3 - 4 hours
Overnight at a local tea house.

Day 19: Trek to Yamphudin (2080m) - 5 - 6 hours
Overnight at a local tea house.

Day 20: Trek to Khebang (1910m). - 4 - 5 hours.
Overnight at a local tea house.

Day 21: Trek to Khandembe (1420 m) - 5 - 6 hours

Day 22: Trek to Medibung (1510 m) - 3 hours and drive to Ilam (2150m) - 4 - 5 hours.
Overnight in a guest house.

Day 23: Drive to Bhadrapur / Biratnagar and fly to Kathmandu

Day 24: Departure. Fly back home or onward journey. ***End of Tour***

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Cost Includes

  • Airport pick up / drop off by car.
  • Guided city tour as per above program.
  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at tourist class hotel in Kathmandu.
  • An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), 1 porter between 2 members
  • Transfer to and from Biratnagar / Bhadrapur on jeep.
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea / coffee) during the trek.
  • Accommodation at tea houses on the trek (best available)
  • Kanchenjunga special trek permit & Conservation permit.
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu / Biratnagar or Bhadrapur / Kathmandu)
  • Satelite phone for emergency uses
  • Government taxes and office service fee

Cost Excludes

  • Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
  • Travel insurance
  • International air fare to and from Nepal.
  • Nepal Tourist Visa fee US$ 25 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 15 days, US$ 40 or equivalent foreign currency with multiple entry for 30 days. You may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport - Kathmandu.
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Any kind of alcoholic drinks, hot water, hot shower, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, internet.
  • Trekking Equipments (down sleeping bag and down jackets are available to hire or buy in Kathmandu, which would cost approximately US$ 1 per day per item to hire and US$ 60 to US$ 100 per item to buy).
  • Tips for guide, porters, driver.

Testimonials

  • 28.05.13 17:46Nepal Trailblazer was fabulous! From the planned tour to assisting me with last-minute plan changes, the group was professional, courteous and friendly. I felt safe and well-taken care of on my visit.
  • 23.04.13 23:52Last year we went on the Annapurna Circuit trek with Trailblazer. This year we did a shorter (7 day) trek up the Langtang valley, following a trip to Bhutan. Once again Nepal Trailblazer were flawless in their organisation and service. We requested and were provided with the same guide and porter as last time (Chhabi and Arjun), who again were first rate and good company. The Langtang valley is unspoilt (no roads yet) and very beautiful. The rhododendrons (of all shades of red and pink) were stunning (we were trekking in early April) and the forests were alive with an amazing variety of birds. We also saw gray Langur monkeys and some brown monkeys (Rhesus?) that seemed to be eating wild marijuana plants! We started the trek at Syabrubesi but returned via Thulo Syabru and although the latter route is more up and down, we would recommend it. Thulo Syabru is a much more pleasant village to stay in. Our recommendations for places to stay on the trek include Jungle View in Lama Hotel (although the Lama Hotel lodges can get very busy and you might want to consider staying in Upper Renche, which seemed quieter); Eco Guest House in Langtang village (just by the cheese 'factory'); Yala Peak Guest House in Kyanjin Gompa (which has a great coffee shop/bakery next door and try the local yak cheese in the nearby cheese factory); a good lodge at the top of Thulo Syabru next to the cyber cafe, whose name escapes me but I think it was 'Snow' something. We certainly would recommend Nepal Trailblazer to fellow trekkers.

    Phill and Emily, from UK
  • 04.05.12 18:54We just spent 1 month in Nepal and we completed a 18-days trek with Nepal Trailblazer. We bought the trek on the internet and were a little concerned by the agency and services offered. From the first until the last day, Tilak and these employees have managed to make it unforgettable and they exceeded our expectations at any time. A special thanks to the guide and the porter, they have been wonderful with us.

    Thank you once again to Tilak and his team. I highly recommend this agency.

    Serge and Denise
  • 18.04.12 16:06Dear Tilak, Bhairam, Chhapi and Arjun

    Many thanks for a wonderful experience on the AC trek.

    Thank you to Bhairam for overseeing our trip so efficiently and courteously. Everything went very smoothly even when we changed our plans slightly.

    Chhabi, our guide, was a real star and was a great companion on our trek . He made sure we had everything we needed - and got us to the top of Thorung-la without a hitch!

    Arjun, our porter, was also brilliant - he's a multitalented porter cum guide cum cook.

    The Annurpurna Circuit trek was an absolute joy. We had trekked to Muktinath over 20 years ago but this was our first time on the Manang side and we absolutely loved it - the views were sensational and the villages and countryside are a delight. The road is coming so I suggest people get to see it before the impact is too great.

    The road on the Jomsom side has obviously had a negative impact on the trekking experience but new trails are being opened up that avoid the road, so I recommend you give yourself enough time to explore these (see the book by Andrees de Ruiter and Prem Rai about the new NATT trails).

    After Kagbeni (which you should visit) we decided to take transport to Tatopani to save some time and avoid trekking on the road.

    Ghorepani and the route to Tadapani and Ghandruk, etc is road free and absolutely stunning (if a little 'crowded' when we were there in March).

    I recommend Trailblazers to anyone interested in trekking and we will be back!

    Thanks again to all of you who made our trek such a happy and memorable experience.

    Best wishes
    Phill and Emily
    UK
  • 12.01.12 18:46Dear Tilak,

    Happy New Year!

    I just want to express my thanks to you and your team for making my trekking tour to Nepal a great success. I have always been fascinated by high mountains, but at an age of 67, I think it is too late to start climbing. But to fullfill my dream, I decided to take the Classic Everest Trek from Jiri to Everest. With start Oct.29-2011 and ending Nov.25-2011 it was quite a long trek, but a trek I will strongly recommend. Even that the weather from Jiri to Lukla was not very good and the trekking trail is quite strenuous, I think you get a better impression of the daily life in the Himalayan area, than from Lukla up to Everest which are more touristic.

    I want to thank Bhairam for meeting me in the airport and bringing me back after the trek and to Kevi (guide) and Raz (porter) for exellent service during the whole trek. Kevi understand that my main goal was to go as close to Everest as possible. He adviced me all the way up and I managed Kala Pattar (5.550m) without any problems. I will never forget the beautiful view of Mount Everest early in the morning and I was really proud of myself for not giving up in the steep tracks. The trek back to Lukla was very relaxed and Kevi and I had more time to talk about the life up in the high mountains. Even if I could not talk to Raz in english, we could communicate with gestures and he also managed to serve me local wine before Lukla!

    Finally I want to thank you, Tilak, for meeting me in the hotel after the trek and I want to say that I am very satisfied with your company and your staff and I will tell all my friends in Norway to contact you if they plan to go to Nepal. Myself I am quite sure I will travel back to Nepal in the future.

    Kind regards,
    Kjell G. Herregarden
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  • Trip Code:NTB18
  • Best time:March, April, May, October & November
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  • Accommodation:Tea houses
  • Meal Includes:3 times meals with tea/coffee are included
  • Per day walking:03 to 08 hours (depending on height and terrain)
  • Transportation:Car / Van / Plane

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