Kanchenjunga Trek

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Trip Facts
Days	21 Days
Max. Altitude	5,388 meters / 17,678 feets
Difficulty	Moderate – difficult
Group Size	4 to 6 Participants
Price / Person	USD 5680
Country	Nepal
Region	Kanchenjunga
Prime Activity	Trekking
Minor Activity	Culture and traditions
Accommodation	Tibet International and Yak & Yeti hotels in KTM / Lodges and WYE Campsites during Trekking
Meals	Dinners in Kathmandu / All meals during Trekking

HIGHLIGHTS

Introduction of Nepal, its culture and traditions
Fabulous off-track CAMPING TREKKING experience in the Kanchenjunga region
Rich biodiversity of landscapes, animal species and cultures
Encounter and discovery of the Himalaya people
Stunning views of the third highest peak of the world: Mount Kanchenjunga and numerous other splendid Himalayan giants, such as Kumbakarna peak, Jannu peak, Khangbache peak and more
Small group of 4-6 participants only
Focus on professionalism, high-quality services and experienced WILD YAK Team

Overview

With NORBU SHERPA at the foot of the 3rd highest Peak on the World: Mount Kanchenjunga

Kanchenjunga is a place of lush Rhododendron forest but also of the third highest peak of the world: Mt Kanchenjunga (8564m). All combine to make a paradise for a Kanchenjunga trekking off the beaten path. The region is located in the far-eastern Nepal on the border with Sikkim. The Kanchenjunga conservation Area was one of the highly explored first areas of the Himalayas in the nineteenth century. But it remains largely unvisited by tourists outside of the month of October. It attracts lively combination of Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Gurung people.

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ Kanchenjunga Trekking starts with the domestic flight to the district town of Taplejung. The real hiking Adventure begins then along the Tamor Khola (river) through the wilderness of the forests. It continues with a splendid panoramic view of the Himalaya from the Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5388 meters). Such as: Mount Kanchenjunga, Khumba Karna, Jannu peak, Yalung Khang and more.

Finally, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS offers this trekking in the Kanchenjunga wilderness with the following services: excellent camping logistics, experienced WILD YAK Team, medical and emergency first aid kit, latest safety gear. And last but not least: delicious hygienic food made by our WILD YAK Kitchen Team.

Discover the magic of the Himalayas with comfort and quality that you deserve.

Made for you by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Show Detail Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ representative will be at Tribhuvan International Airport’s arrival and gracefully escort you to the Hotel. As the Hotel is very close to the UNESCO heritage site Boudhanath, our representative will familiarise you with the area after checking in with the Hotel.

After Dinner, short briefing regarding the next day program.

Hotel: Tibet International

Dinner: in an excellent restaurant in town

Altitude at the stay: 1350 meters
Day 02
Flight to Bhadrapur -> drive Taplejung

Highlights of the Day

Flight hour: 60 minutes

Driving hours: approx. 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Lodge: Kanchenjunga Guest House
Altitude at Stay: 1820 meters
Day 03
Taplejung to Sukathum

Driving hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 1576 meters

*single tents upon request and towards supplement
Day 04
Sukathum to Amjilosa

HIGHLIGHT OF THE DAY: Start of your Trek!

Driving hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 2308 meters

*single tents upon request and towards supplement
Day 05
Amjilosa to Gyabla

Walking hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 2730 meters
Day 06
Gyabla to Ghunsa

Walking hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Lodge: Kanchenjunga Guest House
Altitude at Stay: 3600 meters
Day 07
Ghunsa rest day

Highlights of the Day: Discovering of the village life, with the culture and traditions of the Sherpa people.

Walking hours:
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Lodge: Kanchenjunga Guest House
Altitude at Stay: 3600 meters
Day 08
Ghunsa to Khangpachen (Kambachen)

Walking hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 4050 meters
Day 09
Khangpachen (Kambachen) to Lhonak

Walking hours: approx. 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 4780 meters
Day 10
Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp “Pangpema”

Highlights of the Day

We are in the core of the Kanchenjunga massive at the foot of the 3rd tallest Mountain in the World.

Walking hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 5140 meters
Day 11
Pangpema to Ghunsa

Highlights of the Day

The origin village of WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ co-founder, Norbu Sherpa.

Walking hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Lodge: Kanchenjunga Guest House
Altitude at Stay: 3600 meters
Day 12
Ghunsa to Nangola High Camp

Highlights of the Day

Exploration

Walking hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 4776 meters
Day 13
Nangola High Camp to Marsangla

Walking hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 3430 meters
Day 14
Marsangla to Yangma

Highlights of the Day

Yangma is one of the most remote villages in the alpine regions of Kangchenjunga Conservation Area with only few housholds, the majority of whom relies on yak-herding as a means of livelihood. It is one of the, if not the, highest permanently settled village in Nepal. Unlike other villages, Yangma is both a winter and a summer settlement.

Walking hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 4200 meters
Day 15
Yangma

Highlights of the Day

Exploration day

Walking hours:
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 4200 meters
Day 16
Yangma to Olangchun Gola

Highlights of the Day

Olangchun Gola was the trade hub for surrounding villages such as yangma, Ghunsa, etc.

Walking hours: approx. 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 3191 meters
Day 17
Olangchun Gola to Ela Danda

Walking hours: approx. 7 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 2051 meters
Day 18
Ela Danda to Taplejung

Walking hours: approx. 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Campsite WILD YAK: participants’ tents (double or single*)/ dining tent / toilet tent / kitchen tent / WILD YAK Team tents
Altitude at Stay: 1820 meters
Day 19
Taplejung to Kathmandu

Flight back to the colorful and busy capital of Nepal.

Flight duration: approx. 1 hour

Highlight of the day: Thamel and its many shops

Hotel: Yak & Yeti

Dinner: in an excellent restaurant in town

Altitude at the stay: 1350 meter
Day 20
Kathmandu

Enjoy a well-deserved rest in Kathmandu: leisure, shopping, spa

Hotel: Yak & Yeti

Dinner: in an excellent restaurant in town

Altitude at the stay: 1350 meter
Day 21
Departure international flight

According to your flight schedule, a WILD YAK representative will escort you to the airport.

WILD YAK Services

Organization of the whole trekking
All transfers according to the program
Accommodation in superior hotels in Kathmandu, 3 nights in double room with breakfast – single room on request (additional cost)
2 dinners in very good restaurants in Kathmandu
Domestic flights as per program incl. local fees *
Guided heritage tour of the capital Kathmandu, including all entrance fees
Overnight stays in lodges (double rooms) and tents (1 tent per 2 participants) with complete infrastructure incl. full board
Experienced and qualified WILD YAK Team with NORBU SHERPA, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ co-founder and his team of local Sherpa guides and porters
Transport of the luggage and collective material during the whole trekking
The necessary mountain equipment for the crossing of the pass, if necessary
All trekking permits
Radio set and satellite phone in case of emergency
Medical oxygen for emergencies
Group pharmacy with pulse oximeter
Weather report
Trip cancellation and rescue organization
WYE postcards
All government and local fees
Last but not least, a cheerful atmosphere from the WILD YAK Team

*Please note that WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS reserves the right to adjust domestic flight prices in the event of price fluctuations due to airline fees or exchange rate changes.

Logistics

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ TREKKING PHILOSOPHY

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is focusing on small group sizes of 4 to 6 participants for this because our experience has found this to be the best way to have a successful trip while providing excellent services. Furthermore, it creates a pleasant ambiance within the group, including an exchange of cultures and traditions with our team and the local guides.

Last but not least, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ focus on small groups permits more flexibility and support to the participants individually.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

Kathmandu: we stay at Tibet International and Yak & Yeti hotels on a sharing basis, including breakfasts and dinners. Depending on availability, single rooms can be booked upon request at an additional cost. All dinners are served in excellent restaurants in town where you can enjoy various types of cuisine, from the typical Nepali, Thai, and even steaks and Italian meals. Each restaurant has been screened by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS representatives to ensure that it is of suitable quality for our guests.

During our Campsite Trekking: According to our itinerary, at some specific defined places, we settle a campsite and enjoy the meals prepared by our Kitchen Team. The tents are provided by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS on a sharing basis. Each member has to bring his/her own sleeping bag, we provide you a individual mattress and a thin isolation mattress for the entire surface of your sleeping tent.
Considering the roughness of the landscape and the hygienic conditions, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS provides the Group with its own cook, kitchen tent, sleeping tents, dining tent and toilet tent with the necessary staff to serve us delicious dishes and drinks. You can enjoy espresso coffee, a selection of teas, as well as Italian, Tibetan and local cuisines. Packages lunch are given on some days.
For our clients’ convenience, considering the remoteness of the region, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS provides the lightening for the dining and kitchen tents and solar batteries charging facilities at disposal of the participants.

In some places, we stay in the lodges (small traditional mountain guesthouses) that are recommended by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS as per defined itinerary destination. Please be aware that single rooms are not available.

Many lodges serve a variety of cuisines such as continental, Indian, Tibetan and local cooking. Please note that the beverages are on each participant’s own charge, except coffee and the selection of teas that are served for breakfast and in the afternoons upon your arrival, as well as some special snacks provided by WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS. Lunch packages are also available some days.

SAFETY FEATURES

Your safety is of supreme concern while traveling with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS. In case of emergency, the Group has a four (4)-litre oxygen bottle with a mask and regulator, along with a first aid kit and a 24-hour medical assistance by a high altitude medical team of doctors.

The Guide is also equipped with communication means, only to be used in emergencies. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is also associated with the rescue and national helicopter rescue airlines.

In order to minimise risks weather forecasts are provided to our Guide on a regularly basis.

Depending on the difficulty of some itineraries, our Trekking Guide and Assistant Guide will secure the route using the necessary technical gear, if needed.

Please note that the above-mentioned itinerary information is purely indicative and can likely be modified during the course of the trekking by our Trekking Guide, who has the authority to make such changes if it is deemed necessary (due to safety concerns, etc.). Every effort will be made to keep to the scheduled itinerary; however, as this is an adventure travel in remote mountain regions and at high altitude, we are not able to fully guarantee it as it is necessary to take into consideration each situation as it occurs and consequently to adapt the program in its best way. Elements such as weather conditions, health conditions of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, among others, can all contribute to changes in the scheduled itinerary.

Our Trekking Guide will try to ensure that the trekking runs according to the foreseen plan to the benefit of all participants, but we thank you to be prepared to some flexibility and comprehension if so required.

Please check the degrees of difficulty while choosing a trekking Trip with WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS. The majority of the itineraries proposed in our trekking programs are in remote areas of the Himalaya and at high altitude, mostly higher than the Alps. A good physical condition is necessary to appreciate the whole richness of this adventure!

OUR WILD YAK TEAM

The success of Kanchenjunga Trek depends on both the personal condition of each participant and the experience of our Team. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ Team has been carefully selected according to their experience in the specific environment and personal aptitudes. Our Team is thus highly experienced, skilled, trained, courteous and helpful. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is proud to support our local staff by providing them with a fair salary, encouraging them to take mountaineering workshops, wilderness first aid training, environmental preservation courses, garbage management, team leadership, and language refreshers on a regular basis.

Our Trekking Guide and his role: WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ Trekking Guide is a professional government-trained guide with experience in guiding and trekking around the Himalaya, including first aid training and deep knowledge about the local flora, fauna and general environment preservation. Our Trekking Guide leads you all the way through the trekking while giving you interesting information about the mountains, culture, traditions and landscapes. He is ensuring your safety and is checking your needs throughout the trail monitoring symptoms of high altitude sickness. Our Trekking Guide plays a vital role in taking care of our member’s needs, supervising the Group and porters, and assuring the safety requirements. He will help as an interpreter with the local populations. He also makes sure that the rubbish is properly managed and the trail is kept clean throughout the whole trekking trip. WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS will be frequently informed about the Group during the entire trekking experience.

Our Assistant Guide: has also a government licence but must work as an assistant guide during some time in order to become a company approved Trekking Guide. He assists our Trekking Guide with all major duties, ensuring the safety and checking that the performance of the Group runs smoothly.

Our Cook: WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ cook is a government trained and licensed trekking cook who plays a vital role during the entire Trekking. He has the necessary experience to provide you with different cuisine and bakery. He is highly focusing on hygienic food, clean and best utensils, proper management of the camp and its surroundings. As our Trekking Guide, he makes sure that the garbage is properly managed and the camping site is clean after our use. Last but not least, he is providing you as often as possible with fresh vegetables and meat.

Our Kitchen Boy(s): assist the Cook in his main duties: in the kitchen, by serving and cleaning the dishes, managing the water and taking care of the maintenance of the campsite.

Our Porters: WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS has it own reliable porters. It is their responsibility to carry your luggage during the trekking with proper handling standards.

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS is very concerned about the porters. We support and respect the porters’ rights and have high standards to make sure that they are treated well. We pay them a fair salary, including a bonus and providing them with good food allowances, clothes, shoes, sunglasses and insurances.

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FITNESS & DIFFICULTY LEVELS

Pre-Training before Trek

Trekking is good for everyone! A daily walk in a beautiful landscape with a consumption of significant volumes of water, chatting with local people and understanding the culture, observing your body limits, all combine to make many healthier your body and mind than they ever have been before.

Before you embark for your Kanchenjunga trekking, WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS recommends a regular aerobic exercise including some stretching exercises for a couple of hours per week. Ideally you should concentrate on cardiovascular fitness, building an excellent stamina and undertake a bit of strength training to be more efficient in the mountains. It is worth to go for at least once a week for a 3 to 4 hour hike, which familiarizes already your body to sustain the long-time effort in the Himalaya. The fitter you are, the faster and more easily you will get the trail, acclimatise and enjoy the trekking days.

TREKKING GRADE

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS proposes a simple grading system that gives you a first idea of the difficulties of the Trekking for which you might apply and enables you to determine which is the best for you.

KANCHENJUNGA Trek: Moderate – Difficult

A moderate trekking grade takes into account the following factors:

An altitude up to 5500 m above sea level
An average trail inclination of about 30%-45%; some sections may consist of loose, sandy, gravel ground and boulders
An average of 400 to 800 elevation ascent a day (especially when crossing passes)
The capacity to walk easily on glacier moraines
A trail, which may be rough paved, loose dirt, slippery, in landslide area, icy or snowy (on some parts you might be assisted by the guides)
The aptitude to walk at least 4-7 hours per day (longer days when crossing the passes 8-9 hrs.)

It requires the following skills from each participant:

A good stamina, to be able to walk during several hours at a sustained walking pace in a high altitude environment during several subsequent days
You are familiar with assessing obstacles and hazards along the trail, walk confident (depending on the trail conditions, you may need some help in certain sections, especially while crossing the passes)
You are able to carry a small personal backpack (about 35 liters)

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Kanchenjunga Trek

HIGHLIGHTS

Overview

With NORBU SHERPA at the foot of the 3rd highest Peak on the World: Mount Kanchenjunga

DETAILED ITINERARY

Arrival in Kathmandu

Flight to Bhadrapur -> drive Taplejung

Taplejung to Sukathum

Sukathum to Amjilosa

Amjilosa to Gyabla

Gyabla to Ghunsa

Ghunsa rest day

Ghunsa to Khangpachen (Kambachen)

Khangpachen (Kambachen) to Lhonak

Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp “Pangpema”

Pangpema to Ghunsa

Ghunsa to Nangola High Camp

Nangola High Camp to Marsangla

Marsangla to Yangma

Yangma

Yangma to Olangchun Gola

Olangchun Gola to Ela Danda

Ela Danda to Taplejung

Taplejung to Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Departure international flight

WILD YAK Services

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Logistics

WILD YAK EXPEDITIONS’ TREKKING PHILOSOPHY

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

SAFETY FEATURES

OUR WILD YAK TEAM

FITNESS & DIFFICULTY LEVELS

Pre-Training before Trek

TREKKING GRADE

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