Kanchenjunga Expedition - 24 Days

Duration

24 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Kanchenjunga Region, Nepal

Activities Mountain Expedition

Maximum Altitude

8,586m (28,169ft)

Region

Northeastern region, Nepal/Sikkim border

Start/Finish

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Grade

Challenging

Transportation

Flight, vehicle

Accommodation

Camping

Best Season

Late spring and autumn

Himalayan Sights

Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid, Kanchenjunga, and Ramtang

Climbing Route

Northern face route

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However, it receives very few trekkers throughout the year, making it rich in a natural wilderness."}},{"id":"swEUX090Df","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area contributes to its rich biodiversity. The conservation area is home to 250 species of birds, 30 varieties of rhododendron, 15 endemic flowering plants and 69 types of Orchid."}},{"id":"m0r2VN89Dx","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Climbers consider it to be one of the most satisfying mountains to climb. It is because the climb itself is challenging and technical at the same time. Also, the views are extremely rewarding once you reach the top. The standard route used for climbing is through the Northern face of the mountain. It is the safest and yet the toughest course leading to the summit."}},{"id":"Zv1239Pyfz","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The first part of fixing the ropes is the major challenge in the expedition. Once the first 1000m ascent is complete, you can set up 4 different camps to the narrow northern ridge. The ascent of the Kanchenjunga summit involves one of the longest horizontal climbs above 8000m. It makes it one of the toughest mountains to climb not only in terms of physical strength but also in logistics."}},{"id":"zIDmCgGF7t","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The expedition lasts for 51 days in total, while the climbing period is for 28 days. Since Kanchenjunga is a remote area, you will need to plan everything considering the changing weather, risk of avalanches and ice storms, required food and equipment, the remoteness of the place, and health aspects."}},{"id":"F4whEnHXwM","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"You will be using four different camps at different altitudes for the Kanchenjunga expedition. The first camp--Camp I-- is set up at around 6050m/19,049ft, while Camp II is at 6800m/ 22,310 ft. Likewise, Camp III is at 7300m/ 23,950ft and Camp IV at 7,800 m/25,591 ft."}},{"id":"e447kOexJQ","type":"header","data":{"text":"A short history of the Kanchenjunga Expedition","level":2}},{"id":"HCAFktsKaj","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kanchenjunga was the highest mountain in the world until Everest was discovered in 1849 by a British Expedition/ Survey team. It was on May 25, 1955, when two mountaineers, Joe Brown and George Band, of a British expedition team, climbed Kanchenjunga for the first time."}},{"id":"2215Bs5kLr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"For the sake of their promise with the locals, they stopped a few feet short of the summit. Since then, no one has ever stepped on the summit of Kanchenjunga as it holds sacred value for the local community."}},{"id":"HPkS9Nx8ji","type":"header","data":{"text":"Is This Expedition Right For You?","level":2}},{"id":"MtCvG3BFIm","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"If you’re a professional climber with good technical skills of rock climbing as well as ice climbing, the Kanchenjunga expedition is definitely for you.","items":[]},{"content":"If you possess decent mountain climbing experience and have some experience with the harsh weather condition of the Himalayas, you should opt for it.","items":[]},{"content":"The Kanchenjunga expedition offers a secluded experience to the remote part of Nepal, unlike the crowded Khumbu region filled with trekkers and mountaineers.","items":[]},{"content":"It is comparatively cheaper to climb Kanchenjunga compared to Everest with a lower royalty fee. However, managing the logistics and everything else costs a hefty sum of money.","items":[]}]}},{"id":"McABaWSKOr","type":"header","data":{"text":"Day-to-Day Itinerary Table - Kanchenjunga Expedition","level":2}},{"id":"17e_rGdnHT","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":true,"content":[["Days","Itinerary","Altitude(in meters)","Duration(in hours)"],["1","Arrival in Kathmandu &amp; Transfer to the Hotel","1,350m","-"],["2","Rest in Kathmandu: Expedition briefing and Preparation","1350m","-"],["3","Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim","419m","7 hours"],["4","Drive from Phidim to Khandenba","-","-"],["5","Trek from Khandenba to Khewang","1,740m","7-8 hours"],["6","Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin","2080m","5-6 hours"],["7","Acclimatization in Yamphudin (rest day)","2080m",""],["8","Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong","2995m","7 hours"],["9","Trek from Tortong to Tseram","3870m","8 hours"],["10","Trek from Tseram to Ramche","4,580m","7-8 hours"],["11","Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day)","4580m",""],["12","Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp","4890m","4-5 hours"],["13","Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Basecamp","5475m","6-7 hours"],["14-42","Climbing Period [Basecamp – Kanchenjunga Summit – Basecamp]","8586m",""],["43","Trek from Basecamp to Ramche","4580m","6-7 hours"],["44","Trek from Ramche to Tortong","2995m","6-7 hours"],["45","Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin","2080m","5-6 hours"],["46","Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang","1,740m","4 hours"],["47","Trek from Khewang to Khandenba","1740m","5 hours"],["48","Drive from Khandenba to Bhadrapur &amp; Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim","91m","7-8 hours"],["49","Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu &amp; Transfer to the Hotel","1400m","30-minute flight"],["50","Leisure day in Kathmandu City","1400m",""],["51","Transfer to the International Airport for final departure","1400m",""]]}},{"id":"CuN8LHt9jf","type":"header","data":{"text":"Why You Will Love This Kanchenjunga Expedition","level":3}},{"id":"1f859588-d8ed-48a0-9d7c-57957bfc0a6b","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"You will be climbing the world’s third-highest peak with an astounding height of 8586m.","items":[]},{"content":"If you’re seeking a challenge that is technical and demands physical strength, Kanchenjunga is the most rewarding one of all such strenuous challenges. 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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 2: Rest in Kathmandu and briefing and Preparing

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Drive from Phidim to Khandenba

Trek Duration 8 hours

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Hotel

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Trek from Khandenba to Khewang

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 6: Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin

Trek Duration 6 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 7: Acclimatization in Yamphudin (rest day)

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 8: Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 9: Trek from Tortong to Tseram

Trek Duration 8 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 10: Trek from Tseram to Ramche

Trek Duration 8 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 11: Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day)

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 12: Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp

Trek Duration 5 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 13: Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Basecamp

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 14: Day 14-42: Climbing Period [Basecamp – Kanchenjunga Summit – Basecamp]

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 15: Trek from Basecamp to Ramche

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 16: Trek from Ramche to Tortong

Trek Duration 7 hours

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Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 17: Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin

Trek Duration 6 hours

Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 18: Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang

Trek Duration 4 hours

Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 19: Trek from Khewang to Khandenba

Trek Duration 5 hours

Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 20: Drive from Khandenba to Bhadrapur & Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim

Trek Duration 8 hours

Camping

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 21: Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel

Trek Duration 30 minutes

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 22: Leisure day in Kathmandu

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 23: Transfer to the International Airport for final departure

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

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Review

4.9

460 reviews

Maurus502

Jan 13, 2025

Amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Nepal Social Trek! Starting with clear communication and well-organized trip planning followed by a warm welcome, we were impressed by the great hospitality we received from everyone. The trip was a real adventure, full of happy emotions and beautiful moments shared together. Our guides, Narayan and Govinda, were extremely skilled and knowledgeable. They were not only excellent guides but also beautiful people from a human point of view. After the trek, Nepal Social Trek also arranged a guided tour of the city of Bhaktapur and its temples for us. I absolutely recommend Nepal Social Trek!

mariacE8266SI

Dec 02, 2024

Good experience in Nepal

I did the Chisapani Nagarkot trekk. My guide Kamal was very considerate, landscapes were nice and the hotels and food were good. We also visited Bhaktapur which is nice. I recommend visting Nepal and the Nepal social company.

Joanna G

Dec 01, 2024

Langtang Valley Trek

What an epic trip! Nepal Social Treks were brilliant. Seamless organisation from start to finish. They were always friendly and responsive with communication before I came out, were helpful when it came to hiccups with my baggage. And were flexible with my tour, switching from the Tamang to the Langtang trek with no complaints. My guide - Kamal, and porter - Santa, were both excellent. Kamal was super knowledgable, trustworthy, and great company. Santa’s a legend! The accommodation & food were great. The daily trekking: incredible and just the right level of challenging. I could not recommend this trek enough if you’re after something shorter.

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Devin Boggs

Sep 14, 2024

Nepal Social Treks were an amazing company who helped me make memories for my life on a climbing attempt of Island Peak December 2023. Even though it was in the off-season and in December, they ensured I had everything necessary to achieve my goal and enjoy my winter trek. They were also very helpful after the trek and I enjoyed my conversations in their Kathmandu office. I'd recommend my friends to go climbing with them any day.

Mauro Licata

Jan 13, 2025

Florentina Herbil

Nov 26, 2023

A trip organized by Simina Cernat our guide from România with a very good collaboration with Nepal Social Trecks. This was an experience of a lifetime rafting mountains nature people… We are grateful we had Lakpa to guide us throughout the trecking. Lakpa carefully addressed all our questions and help us understand Nepali culture he was the best guide friendly, kind, patient and felt very taken care of during our 9days trek on the Annapurna Circuit. At 5000m i had a difficult moment, could hardly walk but Lakpa immediately observed that and he helped me succesfully reach to Thorong La pass. 5416m. Also the two porters Nima and Manut were very nice and helpful. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. Thank you Lakpa and high-level

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Where is Kanchenjunga located?

Kanchenjunga mountain is located at the northeastern border of Nepal. This peak marks the border between Nepal and Sikkim. Among the five peaks of Kanchenjunga massif, three of them share the border with North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India, and Taplejung District of Nepal. In contrast, the other two are entirely in Nepal. Also, note that climbing the Kanchenjunga mountain from the Indian side has been restricted since 2000 A.D.

Who can climb Kanchenjunga?

Those who have the technical know-how of climbing in rocky and icy mountains of the Himalayas can aim for climbing Kanchenjunga. It is equally important to understand the weather conditions of the mountains above 8000m, so prior experience of an 8000er is a must. Another thing to remember is that Kanchenjunga demands extreme physical strength as it involves one of the longest horizontal climbs.

How much does it cost to climb Kanchenjunga?

The royalty fee that you need to pay for the permit of Kanchenjunga mountain to the Nepalese government differs according to the season. For climbing during the spring season, the fee is USD 1800 per person, whereas, for the autumn season, the cost is USD 900 per person.

During the winter season, the fee is relatively low at $450 per person.However, remember that these fees are just the permit fees. The other costs of the expedition include all the expenses related to logistics. Since the expedition is long and takes you to Nepal’s remote region, the logistics cost is comparatively high compared to other mountains. It varies according to the company too.

Is Kanchenjunga a dangerous mountain?

Kanchenjunga is one of the toughest mountains in terms of climbing. It has routes from different sides. But, the path from the northern face is the safest of all as it passes through ridges.

How do you get to Kanchenjunga?

There are multiple routes you can choose from to get to the base camp of Kanchenjunga. The itinerary that we provide takes you from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in the eastern region of Nepal. From here, you will drive to Khandenba via Phidim. Starting from Khandenba, 8 days of trekking through the eastern hills takes you to the basecamp, the starting point of the expedition.

Trekking Gear List For Kanchenjunga Expedition

Here are some of the personal trekking gear that you can carry during the Kanchenjunga Expedition:

Bags:

DuffelBag
Daypack
Rucksacks
Waterproof Stuff Sacks (large and small)

Clothing:

Trekking Shirt - Pack 4 to 5 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves

Thermal Layer - At least one pair of a thermal layer

Fleece Jacket - Pack a lightweight fleece jacket for the lower region

Trekking Trousers - Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants

Trekking Shorts - Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches ofthe trek

Lightweight, long underpants - pack 2-3 pairs.

Down pants

Midweight, long underpants - pack 2-3 pairs.

Down Jacket - Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches.

Waterproof Shell Jacket - One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather.

Breathable Underwear - Carry at least 4 to 5 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear.

Footwears:

Trekking shoes
Sandals/Trainers
Hiking Socks
Thermal Socks
Gaiter (For Winter)

Head Wears:

Warm Beanie
Sun Protection Hat
Balaclava
Fleece Hat
Neck Gaiter

Hand Wear:

A Pair of Inner Gloves
A Pair of Outer Gloves
Heavy gloves (mitten)

Sleeping Bags:

Sleeping Bag for Base Camp

Down Sleeping Bag - 20 to -40 degree celsius for extreme conditions
Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam and Inflatable)

Medical:

First-Aid Kit
Bandages
Antibiotic
Ibuprofens
Diamox
Paracetamol
Handy Plaster
Tincture Iodine

Other Accessories:

Trekking Poles
UV Protection Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Water Purification Tablets
Toiletries
Wet Tissues
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Shampoo
Garbage Bag
Headlamp with Spare Batteries
Hand Sanitizers
Sunscreen/Lip Balm
Trekking Towels
Camera
Portable Chargers
Pocket Knife
Umbrella/Raincoat

Climbing Gear List For Kanchenjunga Expedition

These are some of the important climbing equipment that you should carry while taking on the Kanchenjunga Expedition:

Climbing Boots
Summit Gloves
Climbing Helmet
Climbing Ropes
Down Suit
Crampons
Ice Axe
Ice Tools
Belay Device
Harness
Ascender
Lock Carabiner
Unlock Carabiner
Tape Slings
Prusik Loops
Snow Goggle
Head Light
Satellite Phone
Hand Warmer