Kanchenjunga Expedition

Posted by: Admin | Date: April 22, 2010

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world (after Mount Everest and K2), with an elevation of 8,586 metres (28,169 ft). Kanchenjunga translated means "The Five Treasures of Snows", as it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 metres. The treasures represent the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Kanchenjunga is called Sewalungma in the local Limbu language, translates as 'Mountain that we offer Greetings to'. Kanchenjunga or Sewalungma is considered 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. Nepal is home to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project run by the World Wildlife Fund, in association with Government of Nepal. The sanctuary is home to the Red Panda and other montane animals, birds and plants. India's side of Kanchenjunga also has a protected park area called the Kanchenjunga National Park.

Fact Sheet

Elevation:     8,586 metres (28,169 ft) Ranked 3rd
Location:     Nepal
Range:     Himalayas
Prominence:     3,922 m (12,867 ft) Ranked 29th
Coordinates:     27°42′09″N 88°08′54″E
First ascent:     May 25, 1955
Easiest route:     glacier/snow/ice climb
Listing:         Eight-thousanders
Route:        Kathmandu-Suketar-KBC
Best season:     Late Sept. to Oct. & April to May.
Duration:     57 days

Kanchenjunga Expedition Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu & transfer to hotel

Day 02-03: Preparation for the expedition

Day 04: Today, we fly from Kathamndu to Biritnagar - Suketar (2300m). Overnight in a local lodge

Day 05: From Suketar (2300m), we trek to Lali Kharka (2220m), overnight in the camp

Day 06: It is our turn to trek to Keswa (1960m) from Lali Kharka (2220m), overnight in the camp

Day 07: We trek from Keswa (1960m) to Mamankhe (1810m), overnight in the camp

Day 08: After having food at Mamankhe (1810m), we trek to Yamphudin (1690m), overnight in the camp

Day 09: From Yamphudin (1690m), it is our turn to visit Omje Khola (2340m), overnight in the camp

Day 10: Having lunch at Omje Khola (2340m), we trek to Torontan (2990m), overnight in the camp

Day 11: Today we go to Tseram (3870m) from Torontan (2990m), overnight in the camp

Day 12: After having food at Tseram (3870m), we trek to Ramche (4040m), overnight in the camp

Day 13: It is our turn to visit Glacier Camp, overnight in the camp

Day 14: Today, we go to South Base Camp, overnight in the camp

Day 15-49: Climbing Period.

Day 50: Cleaning up the Base Camp, overnight in the camp

Day 51-55: Trek back to Suketar airport, overnight in a local tea house

Day 55: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 56: Full day sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu, farewell dinner party in the evening and overnight in the hotel 

Day 57: Back home destination

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