A Glacial Escapade

Trek: Strenuous/ Seasons: Spring/Autumn

Starting Alt: 1824m/ Max Alt: 5100m

Kanchenjunga is the third highest of the world’s peaks and one of the most remote trekking areas in the Nepal Himalaya. This route takes you from the south-eastern corner of Nepal at altitude of just 70m to the base camp of this, one of the greatest mountain masses in the world. It is one of Nepal’s least trekked areas and certainly one of its most beautiful., from Kathmandu  you fly to Taplejung via Biratnagar and commence trekking up Tamur valley along one of the oldest trade routes in the Himalaya. Walking through lush rhododendron forests you climb on into high alpine terrain beyond the village of Gunsa. A camp established high above this village that provides astounding views of Kanchenjunga’s South face. Returning to Gunsa you then cross the Lapsung La pass and trek on the Yalung Glacier and Kanchenjunga Base Camp. This really is still exploratory trekking and you must be prepared to take the trail as it comes. But to look up at Kanchenjuga towering south face is easily reward enough for your efforts. Retracing your route to Taplejung you return to Kathmandu, having becomes one of few who have experienced this remarkable and little known region of Nepal.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Half day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Basantapur Fly to Biratnagar and 6 hour drive to Basantapur. O/N camping at Basantapur.
Day 04 Basantapur - Chauki
Day 05 Chauki - Gupa Pokhari
Day 06 Gupa Pokhari - Gurgagoan
Day 07 Gorgagoan - Dovan
Day 08 Dovang - Mitlung
Day 09 Mitlung - Chirwa
Day 10 Chirwa - Sakathum
Day 11 Sakathum - Amjilassa
Day 12 Amjilassa - Kyapar
Day 13 Kyapar - Ghunsa
Day 14 Khambachan
Day 15 Khambachan
Day 16 Khambachan - Lhonak
Day 17 Day Trip to Pangpema
Day 18 Khambachen - The Passes We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 5180m or the Mirgin La at 4500m.

Day 19 High Camp
Day 20 High Camp - Ramche
Day 21 Ramche - Tseram
Day 22 Tseram - Torontam
Day 23 Torantan - Yamphudin
Day 24 Yamphudin - Ponphe
Day 25 Ponphe - Pha Khola
Day 26 Pha Khola - Taplejung
Day 27 Taplejung - Kathmandu We fly this morning back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar after an amazing trek.