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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

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Highlights of Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Trek duration : 23 nights/ 24 days.
Trek start/end: Fly in/out at Suketar Airport in Taplejung.
Activities: Trekking
Trek grade: Difficulty due to high alitude.
Trek season: September to November and April to June.
Trek-style: Basic teahouse.
Highest elevation : Pangpengma 5160m.
Viewpoints: Jannu, Pangpengma and Oktang.
Villages: Phurumba, Sekathum and Ghunsa etc.
Ethnic group: Bhraman, Chhetri, Rai, Limbu and Bhotia etc.
Culture: Hindu, Kirant Mundhum and Buddhist.
Himalayan Scenery: Mt. Kumbhakarna (Jannu 7710m), Mt. Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga II (8476m), Kanchenjunga South (8476m), Kiratchuli (Tent peak 7365m), Nepal Peak (6910m), Pathivara Chuli (7125m) and Many other peaks etc.
Trek price $2160 per person Kanchenjunga Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Trek price $2160 per person Mt. Kanchenjunga Mt. Kanchenjunga I (8586m)
Trek price $2160 per person View from Pangpengma Views from Pangpengma.
Trek price $2160 per person Jannu Himal Mt. Jannu Himal (7710m)
Trek price $2160 per person Pokhari Pokhari
Trek price $2160 per person Sele La Mt Junnu views from Sele La.
Trek price $2160 per person Trekkers Trekkers
Trek price $2160 per person Himalayan flower The Himalayan flower
Trek price $2160 per person Mantra OM MA NE PADME HUNG.
Trek price $2160 per person Village Village
Kanchenjunga
Mt. Kanchenjunga
View from Pangpengma
Jannu Himal
Pokhari
Sele La
Trekkers
Himalayan flower
Mantra
Village

Mountain Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world at an elevation 8586m. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is the most scenic journey in the eastern part of the Himalayas of Nepal.

Circuit trek around Kanchenjunga is getting popular now a day because it has basic room at teahouse from September to November and April to May. We see the panoramic view of Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Everest, and also this trek offers high alpine vegetation and verity of Rhododendrons, Fir, Pine, Home Lock, and Oak trees. This trek is also rich in wildlife such as the Snow Leopard, Clouded Leopard, Blue Sheep, Wild Goad, Marmot, and Weasel.

During the Kanchenjunga Trek, we visit Ghunsa – the Bhotia village and other several villages of Rai and Limbu who are the mainstays in the British Gorkha Regiments. We spend two nights in Ghunsa for safe acclimatization before we are pushing to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp – Pangpengma 5160m. There are spectacular views of Jannu Himal, Nepal Peak, Kanchenjunga I (8586m) and it’s glacier from Jannu viewpoint at an elevation 4400m. We back to Ghunsa village and go to South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga by crossing Sininon (Selele) La at an elevation 4646m. After Kanchenjunga South Base Camp, we go to Taplejung with up and downhill walk on a narrow trekking path which is more adventurous.

Trek to North and South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga start and end at Suketar Airport in Taplejung. There can also fly to Bhadrapur Airport from Kathmandu and drive to Taplejung a long day bus journey.

Our company representative helps you transfer to Hotel from Kathmandu International Airport. We give you information about things to do in Kathmandu.
Today, we brief about day by day itinerary and obtain special hiking permits for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
Jannu Himal is also known as Kunmbhakarna Himal. Junna viewpoint offers breathtaking views of Jannu Himal, Khabuer and Phole Peak to the East, Mera Peak to the South and Kanchenjunga glacier to the North.
Trek itinerary can be changed for an interesting side trip and additional days for acclimatization if needed while on the trek.

Do you have questions about Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek? Or, would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following cost and date are for per person for online booking. If the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek departure dates do not match for you, please DM us and we will happily customize your trip on the date that you need.

Fixed departure date for Kanjunjunga Base Camp Trek
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Cost includes:
  • International & domestic Airport pick up and departure.
  • 2 nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at 2** Hotel in Kathmandu. Note:- if you arrange yourself International Airport transfers and accommodation in Kathmandu, we will reduce cost form package.
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area hiking passes.
  • Kanchenjunga sepcial hiking permits.
  • Kathmandu to Taplejung - Suketar Airport flight tickets for clients, guide, and porter.
  • Teahouse meals for clients: 24 Breakfasts, 24 Luches and 23 Dinners with tea/coffee etc. Meals can be selected from menu and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at teahouse.
  • Local trekking staffs: an experienced guide and porters.
  • Salary and meals for guide and porters.
  • Inusrance of guide and porters.
Cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey etc.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical and emergency evacuation covered).
  • Private bathroom during the trekking days. If the clients want private bathroom, there have to pay differences between common and private bathroom.
  • Horse or Yak or private jeep renting while on the trek.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan etc. Note:- Tour guide and transpotration can be arranged on client's request.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal tourist visa (you can obtain tourist visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Airport.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully cost includes and does not include above. All the meals are included with tea/coffee while on the trek. We do not include drinking water or boil water which you can buy at teahouse; this is $1 to 4 per liter. You can take water purified tablets or Seripen for a cheaper solution. Wi-Fi, battery charge and hot showers are not included. Battery charge is $2 to 10 per hour per device (you can take power bank for a cheaper solution). The gas shower is USD3 to 7 per head.

In case Taplejung – Suketar flight is canceled due to weather condition, you are responsible for extra Hotel nights and meals in Kathmandu and Suketar for any extra days. Do not require extra payment for rescheduling Suketar flight due to canceling of weather. But, there is a direct flight between Kathmandu and Suketar once in a week. If there are unexpected circumstances such as flight cancellation due to weather condition, we offer you an alternative trip.

We do insure for trekking staffs and provide warm enough equipment. We do our best for your safety. Although we suggest you buy comprehensive travel Insurance that can cover flight cancellation, medical treatment, and Helicopter rescue emergency evacuation. Please buy the policy that can cover for trekking activity up to 5550m for the days you will actually be trekking.

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    Equipment packing list for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Four pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    Note:- we have a down jacket and sleeping bag renting facilities for our clients. It is per day USD1 per sleeping bag and down jacket.

    The following are the reasons for trip booking with us.
    • We are registered on the Department of Nepal Tourism and have authority to operate trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the Taxpayer to Nepal Govt. We are healthy and up to date a local trekking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the trip on the minimal advance in money and can pay the balance rest of the trip amount upon arrival in Kathmandu.
    • Pay method:

      Please read carefully the terms and condition to book a package trip. One you agreed with term and condition; payment is an

      unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited, Thamel Branch.
      Name of Account Holder's:- High Camp Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you like to transfer the deposit by Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use our company owner/manager Name:- Norsang Lama.

      Note:- please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram or IME for transferring the

      booking advance in money to us.
    • Once you booked the trip with us, trip departure is guaranteed. In case you want to postpone trip departure date, do not need to pay an extra fee. We never let you down after we received payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize group joining basis trip. Our package is with all-inclusive prices (no hidden cost). We customize the trip itinerary based on your interesting side trip, holiday's length and activities as you need. Lets us know your holiday's length.
    • Our experienced, trained and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never tired of your questions about plants, people, and animals and, of course, the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great trekking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime at +977-9841876395 (24 hours support team).

    Note:- There are more similar to our name of other trekking agencies. Please remember that we are known as High Camp Trekking.

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