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| Kanchanjunga Trekking |
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 Numerous
prayer flags and smiling villagers, we skirt the incredible
northern flanks of Jannu on the approach to the north side
base camp at Pang Pema (5100m./16730ft.). Here at last, the
formidable north face of Kangchenjunga is revealed, towering
above the glacier opposite our camp in icy blue magnificence.
This long, varied and sustained trek is regarded as one of
the most beautiful walks in the world.
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| Kanchanjunga Trekking- 29 Days |
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| DAY
01 ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU |
| Arrival,
transfer to Hotel. Free for some last minute preparation for
trekking. Evening brief about trek. |
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| DAY
02 KATHMANDU - BIRATNAGAR |
| Fly
Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Hotel |
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| DAY
03 BIRATNAGAR-TAPLEJUNG (7546 ft.) |
The
flight from Biratnagar to Taplejung (Suketar) takes about 30
minutes. Kukhetar airport is situated at the height of 2020
meters. |
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| DAY
04 |
A
short first day of trekking to Tambawa.The trail climb gradually
upto elevation of 2300 meters through rhododendron covered ridge.
The trail crosses the ridge and contour past the Deorali Khola
and four more through strems to a pass at 2570 meters. Then
decent to Limbu Village called Thembewa at 1880 meters. |
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| DAY
05 |
| Ridge
walking and then descend to Pakora on the Phawa Khola. Then
ascend to Khesawa (6890ft). |
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| DAY
06 |
Traversing
farmland above the Kabeli Khola to Mamankhe.Pass below water
falls and cross several streams and a landslide to reach the
village of Phun Phun (Funfun). Descend through a series of side
to side valleys to a ridge 1850 meters, then drop a bit to Phonepe
village at 1780 meters. Descend steeply to a suspension bridge
at 1540 meters. Then climb to Mamanke, a prosperous Limbu village
at 1810 meters. |
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| DAY
07 |
Gradual
descent to the most remote settlement in the area, at Yamphudin
(5413ft).Climb to a ridge and then descend gradually to the
Tenguwa Khola. Forego the decrepit bridge, cross the stream
by jumping from stone to stone. Switchback steeply up to another
ridge marked by a chorten and prayer flags, then descend across
rubble and rock slides and crosses another stream. This portion
of the valley is steep and portion of the trail are on cliff
high above the river as it makes its way down to the Kabeli
Khola at 1640 meters. Stay on the west side of the Kabeli Khola,
climbing gently to Yamhphudin (1690 meters) at the junction
of the Omje Khola and the Kabeli Khola. Yamphudin is a mixed
community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs. A goat trail
leads from Yamphudin up the ridge to the west, to Helok and
the Tamur Kosi Valley. |
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| DAY
08 |
Trek
through dense forest to the Omje Khola River.Cross the omje
Khola on a couple of bamboo poles and follow the Kabeli Khola
upstream for a short distance. After you pass behind a ridge
out of sight of Yamphudin, cross a small stream and take a trail
that heads straight uphill. Zigzag up though fields of corn
and barley to Darachuk and keep climbing past meadows to Dubi
Bhanjyang, a pass at 2540 meters. Descend through ferns and
big trees to the Omje Khola at 2340 meters and follow the stream
uphill for a short distance. Cross the stream and go a bit further
upstream to a campsit. |
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| DAY
09 |
| Cross
the Deorali Danda (10597ft) and then descend via Torontan to
the Simbewa Khola (10105ft). |
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| DAY
10 |
| Gaining
height, through an increasingly alpine landscape, trek to Tseram
(12303ft). |
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| DAY
11 |
| Passing
the snout of the Yalung Glacier, today's walk leads to Ramze
(14304ft). |
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| DAY
12 |
| Trek
to Oktang (15190ft), the viewpoint for the south side of Kangchenjunga.
Return to Ramze. |
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| DAY
13 |
| Cross
Mirgin La (15299ft) and Simion La (12795ft) to Selele. |
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| DAY
14 |
| Trek
down through high grazing "kharkas" to the Tibetan
village of Ghunsa (11401ft). |
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| DAY
15 |
| Trek
to Kambachen (13550ft) on the approach to the mountain's north
side. |
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| DAY
16 |
| Trek
Lhonak, perched high above the Kangchenjunga Glacier (15682ft). |
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| DAY
17 |
| Trek
Pang Pema, the basecamp area for Kangchenjunga's north side.
(16896ft). |
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| DAY
18 |
| Free
day at Pang Pema. Optional ascent to 19680 feet above our camp. |
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| DAY
19 |
| Return
trek to Kambachen. |
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| DAY
20 |
| Descend
via Ghunsa to Phole. |
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| DAY
21 |
| Following
the Ghunsa Khola, through the village of Kyapra, to Tang (7546ft). |
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| DAY
22 |
| Trek
beside the river to Sakathon (5249ft). |
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| DAY
23 |
| Trek
to Chirwa, now beside the Tamur River. (3871ft). |
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| DAY
24 |
| More
farmland and lots of villages, en route to Phurumba. |
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| DAY
25 |
| More
farmland and lots of villages, en route to Phurumba. |
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| DAY
26 |
| We
now have to regain the height we have lost, trekking up from
the river to ridgetop Taplejung. |
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| DAY
27 |
| Fly
to Kathmandu. Hotel. |
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| DAY
28 |
| Free
day in Kathmandu. Hotel. |
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| DAY
29 |
| Depart
Kathmandu. |
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