The main approach along the eastern side of the Himal (range) to the northern base camp takes us among an avenue of peaks that frequently appear in adventure catalogues and brochures. Exotic name such as Wedge peak, Pyramid peak, Janu Himal, White Wave, the Twins and, of course, Kanchenjunga provide the inspiration to make the challenging trek to base camp. Our approach takes us up through terraced hillsides of the remoter ethnic group of Rai and Limbu and then among well preserved forest of rhododendron, birch oak and spruce.
The return journey will follow a high yak herders route over the snowy pass of the Mirgin La in to the remote valley of Simbuwa Khola. The Kanchenjunga region is restricted to organised expedition group only and therefore sees few if any trekking parties.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities
Height: 1336m
Day 2: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 3: Suketar (2300m) by air then trek to Phurumba
Height: 1950m
Day 4: Chirwa
Height: 1190m
Day 5: Sakyathum
Height: 1648m
Day 6: Amjilasha
Height: 2490m
Day 7: Gyabla
Height: 2730m
Day 8: Ghunsa
Height: 3430m
Day 9: Rest day at Ghunsa
Day 10: Lonak
Height: 4700m
Day 11: Pangpema - North Base Camp
Height: 5100m
Day 12: Ghunsa
Height: 3430m
Day 13: Sele-le Cross - camp at Sele-le.
Day 14: Tcheram
Height: 3870m
Day 15: Ramche
Height: 4620m
Day 16: Andaphedi
Height: 3000m
Day 17: Amjikhola
Height: 2340m
Day 18: Amphudin
Height: 1690m
Day 19: Phumphe
Height: 1850m
Day 20: Karebhanjaga
Height: 250m
Day 21: Lalikharka
Height: 2220m
Day 22: Suketar
Height: 2340m
Day 23: Kathmandu by air
Day 24: Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing/shopping/optional rock-climbing
Day 25: Trip concludes in Kathmandu.
Available Dates (Autumn/Spring):
- 05 April 2008
- 15 September 2008.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost included: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
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