Kanchanjunga 8,586m. Mountain measurement goes it is the third highest mountain in the world. And sits astride the Nepal and Sikkim border (India) only a few miles from Tibet. In 1848-49 one of the greatest of British botanists J.D. Hooker, made two commendable trips to make an almost complete circuit of the Kanchanjunga range. But it was only in 1955, more than a century later, that a British expedition finally made summit of Kanchanjunga. Mr. George Christopher Band and Joe first climbed this mountain. Brown in 1955 A.D. In keeping with its name "five treasure houses of the great snows" the Kanchanjunga Mountain is a grand collection of shapely spires. It is unique in as much as it is buttressed north and south as well as east and west by mountains of equal stature. This multi-topped massif comprises of four summits. Each one measuring over eight thousand meter called Kanchanjunga Main (Main 8,586m.), Kanchanjunga (South 8,476m.,) Kanchanjunga (8,476m.) West Summit and Yalung-Kang 8,505m.

There are four different routes to the mountain peak with both its south and east side providing opportunities for new routes. It is believed that the east flank of the South Summit is by far the most difficult face route. Our trip starts from Taplejung to Base Camp through Dandagaon and Mitlung. And our trail back via another trekking route Selele, Milgin-La 4654m., Tseram 3770m. and end at Taplejung then we will take plane back to Kathmandu.

Fact of Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition

	Title:	Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition
	Category:	Highly Adventurous
	Grade:	Strenuous & Difficult
	Total Days:	50 Days
	Group Size:	4 to 10 Pax
	Departure Date:	Twice During the Year
	Maximum Elevation:	8586m. (27475ft.)
	Transportation:	Drive / Flights
	Accommodation:	Tent (Camping) Trekking
	Trekking Hours:	Approximately 5 to 7 hrs. Each Day.
	Best Season:	Sep. to Oct. / April to May
	Trip cost:	USD 000 (Group Joining Basic)

Day to Day Outline Itinerary

Days	Itinerary
Day 01.	Arrival in Kathmandu airport, meet our Representative then transfer to Hotel
Day 02.	Preparation for Expedition, and City Sightseeing, Hotel
Day 03.	Official works for expedition and briefing by officer of Ministry of Tourism
Day 04.	Drive to Taplejung Bazaar 1442m. Camp
Day 05.	Rest Day for porter arrangement and preparation
Day 06.	Taplejung – Danda Gaon
Day 07.	Danda Gaon – Khesewa
Day 08.	Khesewa – Mamankhe
Day 09.	Mamakhe – Yamphudin 1721m
Day 10.	Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola) 2400m
Day 11.	Chittre – Torontan 3070m
Day 12.	Torontan – Tseram 3700m
Day 13.	Tseram – Ramze Glacier Camp
Day 14.	Ramze – Glacier
Day 15.	Glacier – Kanchanjunga Base Camp ‘South)
Day 16-40.	Climbing period Kanchanjunga 8586m
Day 41.	Clean Base Camp and back to – Ramje
Day 42.	Ramje – Amije Khole
Day 43.	Amije – Yamphudin
Day 44.	Yamphuding – Khewang
Day 46.	Khewang – Panchami
Day 47.	Panchami – Ghopetar
Day 48.	Ghopetar drive to Biratnagar and fly back Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel
Day 49.	Free Day in Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 50.	Free Day in Kathmandu, Hotel
Day 58.	Transfer to airport for onward journey

Equipments Check List for Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition

The following basic equipments checklist should help you with your packing before you traveling. Please remember that you should always try to keep the weight of your equipments to a minimum while you are in the climbing.

Climbing Equipments are require to follows:

Trip Cost Includes

Trip Cost Excludes

PLEASE NOTE:
We strongly recommend that all expedition climbers have their medical and evacuation coverage arranged in their home country before joining the expedition.

TREKKING / CLIMBING STAFF:

The Guide is in overall charge of your trip and of looking after you. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. All our guides are highly trained in all aspects of trekking, conservation, and high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedures. They are professionals selected for their knowledge and passion for Nepal and its peoples. Remember the trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics while the city guide have the excellent English with the broad knowledge of the destination involved. Porters transport your luggage – one porter between every two trekkers.

Clan Treks currently train all their Guides in the following courses and your trek leader will be one of the fully train Trek Leader.

• Intensive Wilderness First Aid KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project)
• Trekking Guide Training - Nepal Government's Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation department of Hotel Management & Tourism Training Centre of Nepal.
• Eco Trekking Workshop & Adventure Meet TAAN (Trekking Agents Association Of Nepal)
• English Language
• Conservation & Biodiversity
• Rock & Ice Climbing & Mountaineering (optional) Nepal Mountaineering Association

Acceptance of risk:

The Client acknowledges that the nature of the tour is adventurous and may involve a significant amount of personal risk. The Client hereby assumes all such risk and does hereby release the Company from all claims and causes of action arising from any damages of injuries or death resulting from these inherent risks.

INSURANCE:

It is mandatory that all Clients obtain travel insurance with a minimum coverage of US$ 50,000 while travelling with the Company and this insurance must cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses and emergency evacuation expenses. It is strongly recommended the coverage be extended to include cancellation, curtailment, loss of belongings and all other expenses, which might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the Client. The Company shall have no liability for loss, theft of or damage to baggage or personal effects

Climate:

Nepal has a generally temperate climate, however altitude makes distinct variations.

The monsoon sweeps up from India each summer, making mid June to mid September humid and wet. The three other distinct seasons are all suitable for trekking and each has its own advantages. Changing global weather patterns have had their effect on the Himalayan climate making mountain weather notoriously changeable. Always be prepared for a change in conditions and note that if severe or dangerous weather conditions occur your guide’s decision on any course of action is final.

Autumn (September – November): This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views.

Winter (December – February): This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevation. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevations, generally below 3000 meters.

Spring (March – May): Different varieties of wild flowers, specially the rhododendrons make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and at higher elevation over 4000 meters the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate.

Summer (June – August): Summer months, continues up to mid September making travel wet and warm. These times are blessed for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is recommended to carry insect repellent when trekking during summer months.

Health:

There are no specific health requirements for entry into Nepal. Nevertheless, preventive measures such as a thorough medical check up can save you from unexpected hazards. Nepal does not require any particular inoculation but Cholera, Meningitis, Tetanus and Diphtheria, Typhoid and Gamma Globulin are some of the vaccinations that should be considered for your trip. Since the remote places of Nepal are not supplied with necessities that are essential for modern medical facilities, it is imperative to make a comprehensive First Aid Box consisting of basic drugs and accessories as part of the paraphernalia for your trip. Modern dentistry is unknown in the hills of Nepal, so it is advised to have a checkup before departure from home. Tooth fillings sometimes loosen in cold temperature and at high altitudes, so it is recommended having them checked

Altitude Sickness:

Altitude sickness often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is particularly an important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevation above 3000 meters. The initial symptoms of AMS are as follows:

• Nausea, Vomiting
• Lose of appetite
• Insomnia/Sleeplessness
• Persistent Headache
• Dizziness, Light headiness, Confusion
• isorientation
• Weakness, Fatigue, Lassitude, Heavy legs
• Slight swelling of hand and face
• Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
• Reduced urine output

These symptoms are to be taken very seriously. In case of appearance of any of the above symptoms, immediately contact your travel guide.

Client Details:

In order for the Company to confirm and guarantee the Client’s travel arrangements the Client must provide all Client details with their final payment as per the dates specified. Client details include passport number; passport expiry date and medical form (where applicable), full name as it appears in the passport you are travelling with, date of birth and nationality.