http://www.mountainmarttreks.com Kangchenjunga base camp trek
Kangchenjunga base camp trek is one of the challenging nature adventure in Nepal. Kangchenjunga (8586m) is a massive and independent mountain of rock and ice, which sits astride the Nepalese-Sikkim/Indian border. It rises on a N/S axis, roughly at right angles to the main Himalayan chain and linked to it by ridges. Secondary ridges lie in east/west direction which together creates the four glaciers that flow from its five summits. For 15km, the southern border-ridge is nowhere less than 7500m in height. Only Everest and K2 are higher.
The Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) can be reached by either road or air. Taplejung (near the new airport at Suketar) is the most convenient place to begin a trek. From there, a two week trek to the southern base camp near Ramche on the Yalung glacier; three week trek to the northern base camp at Pang Pema on the Kangchenjunga glacier; or a four week combined trek which includes a crossing of the five-pass Mirgin La (4663m) range between Tseram and Ghunsa. From the high passes, magnificent views of such giants as Everest, Makalu, Chamlang and Kangchenjunga are possible. The mountain views beyond Ghunsa are breathtaking, even by Himalayan standards.
Kangchenjunga is not only large enough to create its own weather, but also receives the full force of the south-west monsoon crossing the plains of Bengal. This results in an extraordinary variation of vegetation and climate within a small region. 65% of the KCAs area is covered by rocks and ice. The region also offers a rich cultural diversity with the Limbu people living in the lower regions and Tibetans higher up. The paths between the villages lead through picturesque farmland, magnificent forests and rugged valleys.Facilities for trekkers are limited, but the welcome is always warm. Tents are essential for use towards the base camps.
The reward for the hardship is the chance to trek through unspoiled Himalayan landscapes, far from the trappings of the modern age. The Kangchenjunga Base Camp trek has still not been touched by mass tourism. This trek is both culturally fascinating and geographically spectacular. Its a trek you need to do once in a lifetime for adventure madness!
Trekking Itinerary
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02 Kathmandu valley sightseeing & trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu Biratnagar (45 minutes flight)
Day 04: Fly Biratnagar Suketar Lali Kharak Kharka (2220 m/7300 ft) 3-4 hrs trek
Day 05: Lali Kharka Sinchewa Bhanjyang (2240 m/7400ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 6: Sinchewa Bhanjyang Phumpe (1780 m/5900ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 7: Phumpe Yamphudin (1690 m/5600 ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 8: Yamphudin Amji Khola (2340 m/7800 ft) 4-5 hrs trek
Day 9: Amji Khola Torontan (2990 m/9900 ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 10: Torontan Tseram (3870 m/13900 ft) 4 -5 hrs trek
Day 11: Tseram Ramche (4620 m/15400ft) 2-3 hrs.
Day 12:Ramche Visit Oktang (viewpoint) Chukkung Pokhari (4450m/14600ft) 5-6 hrs trek.
Day 13: Chukkung Chhuchung Pokhari Sinelapche La (4640m/15224ft) Mirgin La (4650m 4480?/15256ft)-
Day 14: Rest day in Ghunsa
Day 15: Ghunsa Kambachen (4150m/13650ft) 3-4 hrs trek
Day 16: Khambachen (Kambachen) Lonak (4790m/15900ft) 4-5 hrs trek
Day 17: Lhonak Pangpema base camp (5160m/17200ft) 3-4 hrs trek
Day 18: Excursion day in Pangpema Base Camp.
Day 19: Pangpema Kambachen: 5-6 hrs trek
Day 20: Kambachen Ghunsa Phale: 5-6 hrs trek
Day 21 Phale Amjilosa (2140m/7100ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 22: Amjilosa Chiruwa (Chirwa)(1190m/3900 ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 23: Chirwa Linkhim (1520m/4985ft),5-6 hrs trek
Day 24: Linkhim Suketar (2700 m/8856ft.) 5-6 hrs trek.
Day 25: We take the morning flight to Biratnagar and an onward flight to Kathmandu. After checking in at the group hotel, a free afternoon in Kathmandu.