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Kanchenjunga is the Tibetan term which roughly translates to five jewels. The jewels are referred to the five snow capped peaks that supplants the making of the complete Kanchenjunga Mountain. Kanchenjunga constitutes five peaks .Among them , the main peak, west peak or Yalung Khang, south peak and middle peak are more than 8400m high.
Conquered for the first time in 1955 by the British team led by Joe Brown and George Band, Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain of the world. Located in eastern Nepal, Kanchenjunga is the most popular mountain of north eastern Nepal. It is also marks a border with Sikkim.
Being a part of Kanchenjunga expedition is a lifetime opportunity to delve into the wildest
and most remote part of Nepal. Ace Holiday Treks is currently offering 50days Kanchenjunga
Expedition We will reach domestic airport in Kathmandu and catch about an hour
of Kathmandu Biratnagar flight. It is from here that
we will take the a flight from Biratnagar to Suketar.
We will stroll through the teahouses at Mitlung, Chirwa and Sukathum to arrive at Amjilosa rover. Afterwards,we will move in and out of Tibetan village of Gyabla. Then, time to pass through the Tibetan refugee camp at Phale and move for a Sherpa village of Ghunsa.
We will proceed to Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Before we reach the summit, there will already be four high camps . The route from Camp II to Camp IV is dangerous given that we need to proceed through the acefall, an area prone to avalance. April, May, October and September are the best months to set off for the Kanchenjunga Expedition.
Please Note: Tight fitting, figure-hugging clothing, such as
those made with Lycra can often be offensive to locals, especially to women. If
you find these items comfortable as a base layer, please pack something to wear
on top of them.
We will explore Kathmandu valley and prepare for Kanchenjunga Expedition. We will take a half day guided city tour during which we will explore UNESCO enlisted sites of Kathmandu namely Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. We need approval from the Nepal Government to climb Kanchenjunga , but don’t worry we will receive it from the Ministry of Tourism.
Yes, the Kanchenjunga Trek is difficult, reaching altitudes of approximately 5,160 meters (16,929 feet) and involving challenging terrain.
Climbing Kanchenjunga is less common due to its challenging ascent, technical difficulties, remote location, and conservation efforts. The mountain stands at approximately 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
While Kanchenjunga is generally considered safe for trekking, climbing the mountain involves significant risks due to its challenging conditions and high altitude of approximately 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
The best times are during the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) seasons when the weather is more stable, offering clear views.