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The Kanchenjunga area was first opened to organised trekking in 1988. Prior to that, the only westerners to have explored the area were those on mountaineering expeditions.

"Kang-chen-zod-nga", meaning "Five Great Treasuries Of The Snow", actuallys, has seven major summits. To the locals Kanchenjunga (8585 m.), the third highest mountain in the world, is the abode of gods who bestow prosperity and benovelence on them and their lands but, to climbers of this mountain the phrase "Five Great Treasuries of the Snow" takes on a slightly more ominous tone. The avalanches that Kanchenjunga throws down are said to be the largest anywhere! Since the locals venerate the mountain, there is a tradition among mountaineers not to stand on the actual summit. All "successful" assaults have stopped just short of the summit honouring an old promise made by the leader of the first successful attempt in 1955 to the maharaja of Sikkim.

Kanchenjunga is on Nepal's eastern border with the Indian State of Sikkim. The lowland areas are culturally rich but there are few good mountain views. There are shops, but these are geared to cater to the local inhabitants and not the tourist. One must always carry all of one's provisions into the region. Your last shopping chance will be at Kathmandu.

The major ethnic group inhabiting the Kanchenjunga region is the Limbus who along with Rais belongs to the broader "Kiranti" group. Both these peoples have earned respect as fearless infantry men-the "Gorkhas". Infact, till some years ago, the only serving Victoria Cross holder in the British Army was a Limbu. The Limbus can be recognised from their headgear "topi" which is identical to the national headgear of Nepal but taller and more colorful. If you are lucky to pass through major Limbu villages during the first of the Nepali month you may be able to witness village fairs which mainly serve as an excuse for the younger generation to go courting. Nevertheless, these are fun times and offer great photo opportunities.

By far the more famous contribution of Limbu culture is the millet drink "tongba" which is served in special wooden "tongba pot". Fermented millet seeds are put in the tall pot and hot water added. Then the potent brew is drunk via a thin bamboo straw, with tiny holes, which act as filters and keep the seeds out. When all the liquid in one pot has been drunk, hot water is added to it again and the process repeated. Look out for this speciality north of Basantapur. Please seek your sirdar's advice on the quality of the brew and consume sparingly.

Your journey to unlock the secrets of this remote area begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Taplejung (Suketar) in the east of Nepal. From Suketar you head to Chauki annd from there through the villages of Mitlung, Ghunsa, Khambachen and Lhonak to Pangpema (5140 m.) which is also the Base Camp for expeditions attempting the North Face of 2Kanchenjunga and the culmination of the first part of the trek.

This strenuous and extended trek visits both sides of the peak but, as with all treks that spend protected times at high altitudes it requires determination and some luck to complete the trek successfully. The crossing of high passes requires good weather - snow could mean that the trail has become dangerous for travel and heavy rains often cause landslides that wipe out whole sections of trails. Protracted stays at high altitude requires that participants on this trek be in peak physical condition and the duration of the trek requires that no member of the party falls ill. These factors, of course, can not be controlled or predicted. Medical facilities are few and far between and emergency evacuation involves great cost and mind boggling logistics. Therefore, it is highly recommended that each and every participant on the trip have trip cancellation insurance, which also covers emergency evacuation, by air.

Trekking Itinerary:

Option I: Kanchenjunga Trekking (Drive in Taplejung & Fly out from suketar)

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Kanchenjunga trekking briefing with officially arrangements.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport.

Day 03: Kathmandu drive bus to Dharan Bazaar 1540m.

Day 04: Dharan Bazaar drive bus to Basantpur 2200m .

Day 05: Basantapur Trek to Gupha pokhari 1876m.

Day 06: Gupha Pokhari trek to Dobhan 1567m.

Day 07: Dobhan trek to Chhirwa 1190m.

Day 08: Chhirwa trek to Sekathum 1640m.

Day 09: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m.

Day 10: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla/Kypra 2730m.

Day 11: Gyapla/Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m

Day 12: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village.

Day 13: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m.

Day 14: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 15: Lhonak trek to Pang pema 5140m. (northern Base Camp)

Day 16: Pang Pema trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 17: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m.

Day 18: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m

Day 19: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m

Day 20: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m

Day 21: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m.

Day 22: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m

Day 23: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m

Day 24: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m.

Day 25: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m.

Day 26: Lali Kharka trek to Suketar /Taplejung 1824m.

Day 27: Suketar by flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 28: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .

Day 29: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities , to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Option Two : Kanchenjunga base camp trekking ( Fly in Suketar & Flight out from Suketar)

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel , Kanchenjunga trekking briefing with officially arrangements.

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport.

Day 03: Kathmandu Fly to Suketar 1824m trek to Mitlung 1968m.

Day 04: Mitlung trek to Chhiruwa 1190m.

Day 05: Chhiruwa trek to Sekathum 1640m.

Day 06: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m.

Day 07: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla/Kypra 2730m.

Day 08: Gyapla/Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m.

Day 09: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village.

Day 10: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m.

Day 11: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 12: Lhonak trek to Pang pema (Kanchenjunga northern Base Camp) 5140m.

Day 13: Pang pema base camp trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 14: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m.

Day 15: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m .

Day 16: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m

Day 17: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m

Day 18: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m.

Day 19: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m

Day 20: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m

Day 21: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m.

Day 22: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m.

Day 23: Lali Kharka trek to Suketar /Taplejung 1824m.

Day 24: Suketar by flight back to Kathmandu.

Day 25: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant

Day 26: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Option Three : Kanchenjunga Trekking ( Drive in from Basantapur-Drive out from Taplejung )

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, transfer to hotel .

Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport.

Day 03: Kathmandu drive bus to Dharan Bazaar 1540m.

Day 04: Dharan Bazaar drive bus to Basantpur 2200m .

Day 05: Basantapur Trek to Gupha pokhari 1876m.

Day 06: Gupha Pokhari trek to Dobhan 1567m..

Day 07: Dobhan trek to Chhirwa 1190m.

Day 08: Chhirwa trek to Sekathum 1640m.

Day 09: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m.

Day 10: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla /Kyapra 2730m..

Day 11: Gyapla /Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m

Day 12: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village.

Day 13: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m. .

Day 14: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 15: Lhonak trek to Pang pema 5140m. (northern Base Camp)

Day 16: Pang Pema trek to Lhonak 4790m.

Day 17: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m.

Day 18: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m

Day 19: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m

Day 20: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m

Day 21: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m.

Day 22: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m

Day 23: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m

Day 24: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m.

Day 25: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m.

Day 26: Lali Kharka trek to Taplejung Bazaar 1824m.

Day 27: Taplejung Bazaar drive to Phidim Bazaar 1567.

Day 28: Phidim bazaar to Ilam Bazaar 1667m.

Day 29: Ilam Bazaar drive to Kathmandu.

Day 30: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant.

Day 31: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.