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Kanchenjunga Trekking

Overview

Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world lies on the eastern border of Nepal with India. The trek provides you to experience the remoteness of this region, romantic mountain views, diverse flora and fauna and rich local culture.This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. The effect is most visible in the vegetation,thick, verdant forests with heavy undergrowth.Even at the height of the dry season, the jungle trails are moist and fresh.The rhododendron in eastern Nepal is some of the most spectacular, especially the Milke Danda range north of Taplejung which has been declared a sanctuary for Nepal’s national flower.The whole trek through the moist forests is also an orchid enthusiast’s delight.If orchids are actually parasites,then you could call the Tamur River basin a Parasite Paradise.

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival at the airport

Our company representative or staff will come to pick up you and transfer to hotel.Welcome drinks and short brief about the tour trip.O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 2: Kathmandu full day city tour 

Breakfast at 7:30am.Our experienced tour guide will come to meet you at 8:30am.Our guide will take you to visit our historical and cultural heritage sites:Pashupatinath temple(2hrs),Bouddhanath stupa(1hrs),Syambhunath stupa(known as monkey temple-1.30hrs),Patan durbar square(2hrs)and Kathmandu durbar square(1.30hrs).O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 3:Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar by bus (830m)- 6 hours. 

Trekking staff will arrive at your Hotel at 7.00 am in the morning to pick you up. We have 7 hours of driving to Besishar. It is about 185km from Kathmandu. On arrival at Besisahar you will witness stunning snow caped mountain scenery. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 4:Drive from Besisahar to Syange and trek to Chamje (1400m)-5 hours

The trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070meters from Bahundanda. Leaving Bahundanda a large waterfall may be seen. Crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chamje at 1400meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 5:Trek from Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160meters). 5 hours.

Our day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675meters, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trail verse crossing a wide, flat valley. The journey continues up and down to Dharapani at 1890 meters. A stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages. Upon reaching Bagarchhap at 2160 meters the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design along with the village surrounded by apple Orchards and maize fields. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 6:Trek to Chame (2630meters). 5 hours. 

The trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360 meters, then continuing through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590meters. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Along this route we are introduced to a local community said to have migrated from Tibet a long time past, noticeable by their different features. With them, they have bought local Tibetan house designs and maintained their ways. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 7:Trek to Pisang (3300 meters) 5 hours. 

The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910meters. We then cross another bridge at 3040meters, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 8:Trek to Manang (3540 meters). 5 hours

Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Annapurna Range. People of this region herd the yaks & raise crops for part of the year. They also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784. Leaving Pisang, we have alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meets up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325meters which involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475meters to nearby Manang at 3540meters. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 9:Acclimatization day at Manang village. 

Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend doing some fine day walks and over viewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 10:Trek to Yak Kharka (4000 meters) 5 hours. 

Today we leave Manang, & the trail makes an ascent of nearly 500meters to the Yak Kharka. We make the climb steadily through Tenki Manang, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Yak Kharka at 4000 meters, there we see the many yaks and vegetations steadily more sparse. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 11:Trek to Thorong Phedi (4450 meters) 5 hours. 

After asending for two hours the trail descends to cross the river at 4310meters we then climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4450meters where we have recently found some good Guesthouses built. Our overnight stay will be there. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 12:Trek to Muktinath (3800 meters) via Thorung La pass (5416 meters) 8 hours. 

Today is a long trek starting before sunrise at 4 am to reach the pass by 9-10 am otherwise weather conditions will greatly affect the journey. We cross over at an altitude of 5416 meters we can be exposed to strong winds if crossing too late. We start to climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow. It often causes terrible problems to cross the pass if it is covered by heavy snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top with another 4 hours trek will take to the holy town of Muktinath. 

Muktinath means place of Nirvana and is home to the Muktinath temple as well as several monasteries. It is said that all sorrows you feel are relieved when visiting the Temple, which is a scared pilgrimage site to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main pilgrimage normally takes place in September. The Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has 108 waterspouts around it from which Holy water pours. Another attraction nearby is the Jwala Mai Temple this contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural underground gas. Overnight at Guesthouse.

DAY 13:Drive to Tatopani( hotspring) 4 hours

DAY 14:Tatopani to Shikha( 2020m/ 6116ft) (5 hours)

DAY 15:Shikha to Ghorepani (2834m/9298ft). (4:30 hours)

DAY 16:Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani (2520m/8268ft). 

An early start and an hour hiking to Poon Hill (3195m) leads us to a brilliant spectacle, this vantage point provides an unobstructed view of sunrise over the high Himalayas. After spending about 45 minutes on the hillside, we come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and start walking to Tadapani. From Ghorepani the trail climbs along ridges and through pine and rhododendron forests to Deurali (2960m). We descend to reach Banthanti, before winding our way to Tadapani (2540m). 6 :30 hours .

DAY 17:Trek to Nyapul and drive to Pokhara. 

From Tikedhunga it’s easy walking all downhill to Naya Pul where our trekking ends. 3 hours. And we drive to Pokhara about an hour away. O/N at hotel

DAY 18:Drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

DAY 19:

After breakfast, the trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

What's included?

  • Air port pick up and drop off by car.
  • 3 nights 3 star stander hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB plan
  • Three times meals per day during the trek with cup of tea of coffee.(Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
  • All accommodation at guest house during the trek.
  • Well trained trekking guide.
  • Porters (two in one)
  • Air fare,Kathmandu – Biratnagar – Kathmandu (round trip).
  • All necessary ground transportation.
  • All necessary paper works and conservation entry permits.
  • Rescue service arrangements.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System).
  • Insurance of guide and porter.
  • All government taxes.
  • Fare-well dinner.

What's not included?

  • Personal expenses,Bar bill,
  • Mineral water,cold drinks  
  • Meals while in Kathmandu.   
  • Tips for trekking staff  
  • Travel insurance.

Departure Dates

No fixed departures.

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