Kanchenjunga Expedition
The ‘Five Treasures refer to the five peaks” Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m), Central (8482m) and Kangbachen (7902m).Three of the five peaks that make up Kanchenjunga Himal, Kanchenjunga 1, Central (8482m) and South (8494m) are on the border, while the West (8505m) and Kangbachen (7902m) are in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is also India’s highest peak and is close to the eastern border of Nepal and situated in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world derived from the Tibetan word 'Kanchen' and 'Dzonga'. The five treasures of God referred to are: salt, gold, turquoise and precious stones, sacred scriptures, invincible armor or ammunition, grain, and medicine. The local Lhopo people believe that the treasures are hidden but will be revealed to the devout when the world is in peril.
Day 1 : Arrival in Kathmandu and Hotel transfer
Day 2 - 3 : Preparation, Briefings, last minute shopping and permit formalities
Day 4 : Fly to Bhadrapur; Drive to Ilam Bazaar, Lodge.
Day 5 : Drive to Jorpul (9-10 Hrs.) via Phidim, Lodge.
Day 6 : Trek to Khebang (1740m-5 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 7 : Trek to Yamphudin (2070m-7 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 8 : Trek to Torongdin (2995m-11 Hrs.), Lodge
Day 9 : Trek to Tseram (3870m-4 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 10 : Rest & Acclimatization in Tseram, lodge.
Day 11 : Trek to Ramche (4620m-5 Hrs.), Camping.
Day 12 : Trek to Middle Camp (4900m-7 Hrs.), Camping.
Day 13 : Trek Kanchenjunga Base camp; establish Advance Base Camp.
Day 14 - 46 : Climbing period; summit Kanchenjunga (8586m).
Day 47 : Preparation to return to Kathmandu; Cleanup the Base Camp.
Day 48 : Trek to Ramche (4620m-9 Hrs.), Lodge/Camping.
Day 49 : Trek to Torongdin (2995m-7 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 50 : Trek to Yamphudin (2070m-9 Hrs.), Lodge.
Day 51 : Drive to Jorpul (9-10 Hrs.) via Khebang, Lodge
Day 52 : Drive to Birtamod, Jhapa, Lodge.
Day 53 : Fly/Drive to Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel.
Day 54 : Leisure and shopping, farewell-celebration dinner in the evening.
Day 55 : Transfer to the airport for final departure
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