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Kanchenjunga is the third-tallest mountain in the world after Mt. Everest and Mt. K2. Kanchenjunga is situated in eastern part of Nepal at 8598m. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. It is an enormous mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya. The peak consists of four summits. It is called Sewalungma in the local Limbu language and is considered as sacred in the Kirant religion. Three of the five peaks (main, central and south) are on the border of North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India and Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two are completely in Taplejung District. The sanctuary is homeland to the Red Panda and other montane animals, birds and plants.  The best seasons for climbing is in April, May (pre-monsoon) and September, October (post monsoon).

ITINERARY:

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. 
Day 02 - 05 Official Preparation day in Kathmandu. 
Day 06 Drive to Phidim (3158m). Overnight camp. 
Day 07 Stay in Phidim for arrangement of porters. 
Day 08 Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 09 Trek to Doban. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 10 Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 11 Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 12 Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 13 Trek to Toronto. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 14 Trek to Tseram. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 15 Trek to Ramje. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 16 Trek to Glacier Camp. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 17 Trek to Kanchenjunga BC. 
Day 18 - 20 Leisure at BC for acclimatization. 
Day 21 - 51 Climbing. 
Day 52 Return treks to Ramje. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 53 Trek to Amje Khola. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 54 Trek to Yamphudin. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 55 Trek to Khewang. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 56 Trek to Panchami. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 57 Trek to Ghopetar. Overnight in Camp. 
Day 58 Drive from Gopetar to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. 
Day 59 Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return 
Day 60 Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 61 Departure

 

 

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