KATHMANDU - KATHMANDU
At 28,198'(8,586m). Kanchanjungha is the third highest mountain in the world. It was first climbed by the British in 1956 .Lying on the Nepal-Sikkam Border. The lush, rich landscape of the Kanchanjungha area is an Ideal environment for mosk deer ,blue sheep and the infamous yeti. Few westerners hav traveled to this remote area. We will fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagarand then on over the trail plain and mountains to the airfield at Taplejung. From here we will begin our trek ,following a route along a ridge top towards the Tamor river where we will enjoy panaromoc views of Mt. Makalu (8463m), and Chamlang ( 24,000') peaks. we will continue through forests and rhododendron thickets and soon the Kanchanjungha range will appear. Our route will continue up the Tamor river through Limbu villages to the terraced mountain side village of Amjilessa and the legendary Sherpa village of Ghunsa (11,400'). We will visit the monastery there and soon have our first glimpse of a sea of unclimed peaks Including Jannu (25,289'), Known as "Mystery peak" or "Terror". we will trek to the edge of Kachanjungha Glacier and , after crossing the lateral moraine, will come to the junction of the Lhonak Glacier (15,680') and the vally. we will cut across at this junction and arrive at our campsite at Lhonak.
After a couple of days of rest and exploration at Lhonak. Including a day trip to Pangphema (16,900')to see the north face of Kanchanjungha, we will head south to Yalung Glacier. We will cross one of two passes, the Lapsang La(16,760') or Margin La(15,300'), depending on which is the safest to cross, into the Simbua Khola valley and camp at Ramcher(14,000'). We will rest and explore the stunningly beautiful area of the Yalung Glacier and the Southern face of Kanchanjungha, then begin our trek back.
ITINERARY
Day 01 |
Arrival Kathmandu |
Day 02 |
Kathmandu/Prepare permit... |
Day 03 |
Fly to Biratnagar |
Day 04 |
Fly Suketar(Taplejung) Trek to Phurumbu |
Day 05 |
Chhiruwa |
Day 06 |
Sekhathum |
Day 07 |
Amjilesa |
Day 08 |
Gyabla |
Day 09 |
Ghunsa |
Day 10 |
Khambachen |
Day 11 |
Khambachen |
Day 12 |
Lhonak |
Day 13 |
Lhonak North Base Camp |
Day 14 |
Forest Camp |
Day 15 |
Ghunsa |
Day 16 |
Sinion/ Margin La |
Day 17 |
Yalung |
Day 18 |
Ramcher |
Day 19 |
Ramcher- South Base Camp |
Day 20 |
Tseram |
Day 21 |
Forest Camp |
Day 22 |
Yamphudin |
Day 23 |
Funfun |
Day 24 |
Kunjari |
Day 25 |
Suketar(Taplejung) |
Day 26 |
Fly Biratnagar & same day fly to Kathmandu |
Day 27 |
Kathmandu |
Day 28 |
Departure |
Dates Offered 2007
March 10 - April 07
April 05 - May 02
October 02 - October 30
October 10 - November 07
November 08 - December 05
November 15 - December 13
