Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third
highest mountain in the world, has five
peaks and the highest is 8,598 m (28,209
ft) above sea level. The trekking course
leads mainly to the two base camps, north
Base Camp Pangpema(5350 m), and south
Base Camp Oktang (5040 m). Starting points
are either to fly from Biratnagar to Suketar
and to walk to Gunsa, or to drive to Basantpur
and walk through Milke Danda.
In the beginning,
the trek passes villages of Rai, Limbu,
Gurung and then Sherpa People. There are
two options for the trekking route, one
across the southern flanks of Boktoh Peak
to Ghunsa Khola and to the north side
of the massif, the other, a higher route
Via Sinelapche and Mirgin La, following
a better trail and affording better views
of both The south face of Mt. Kangchenjunga
on the way up and the south face of Jannu
on the Way down. The climax of this trek
in both altitude and scenic splendour,is
undoubtedly A few more days - hike upto
the glacier and to Pangpema from Ghunsa.
Numerous Buddhist Mani Walls and chortens
add more attraction to Trekkers.
Itinerary
Days
Route
Day
01
Kathmandu
- Biratnagar, fly 45 mins
Day
02
Biratnagar-Suketar(2300m),
fly 30 mins, trek to Taplejung
(1780m), 2 hrs
All
the meal during the trek (Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner)
All accommodation/salary/insurance/equipments
Trek
Permit & National Park fee
Tour
leader for entire tour (All camping
equipment like tent, Sleeping Bag, Kitchen
Equipment, Jacket etc.)
An experience
guide (trained by Ministry of tourism),
necessary trekking staff and their meal/accommodation/transportation/salary/insurance/equipments.
Demostic
Airfare
Excludes on the trekking
price:
Personal
bar bill, travel insurance/International
airfare/Domestic airfare.
Items
of personal expenses such as alcoholic
drinks, cold drinks, laundry, tips etc.
Nepal
entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days
from date of issue)- Available at Royal
Nepalese Embassies and Royal Nepalese
Consulates abroad or on arrival at Tribhuvan
International Airport in Kathmandu.
All
the entrance fee of temple in Kathmandu
and Pokhara
