Kanchenjunga Trek Overview
Those who long to travel a isolated part of the Himalaya are in for a rare treat as this journey begins in the remote state of Sikkim. The region was closed to foreigners for most of its existence and offers a chance to travel though an unspoiled Buddhist area as you make your way to the world 3rd highest mountain. While most treks to ‘Kanch’ take place on the Nepali side, the India side trek is far off the beaten path, as we wind our way through farming villages eventually leading to the big mountains with views of Everest and Kanchenjunga.
Basic Information About Trek
Sikkim, a former independent kingdom until the early 70’s is a rarely travel mountain and Buddhist paradise. This stunning treks leads to Kanchenjunga, the world’s 3rd highest mountain and traverses some remote parts of the Indian Himalaya.
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KANCHENJUNGA TREK PRICE
$5,300.00
$250.00 for internal flight
2023 KANCHENJUNGA TREK SCHEDULE
May 13 – June 3
Lead Guide: Sanjeev Rai
KANCHENJUNGA TREK HIGHLIGHTS
Trek in remote area of India to the base camp of Kanchenjunga the world’s 3rd
highest mountain.
Remote trek that sees very few tourists.
Travels through an ancient Buddhist culture.
15 days on trail.
Guided by Alpine Ascents India Expert Yatish
Bahuguna .
The trip is physically demanding but requires no technical experience. Porters and pack animals carry the majority of your gear. The trek is steep in parts but we generally travel unhurried. Pack weight is around 15 pounds.
Day 1 & 2
Depart Home Country.
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3 to 11
Fly to Bagdogra and Drive Darjeeling.
Darjeeling Darjeeling, Mount Kanchenjunga can be seen from Observatory Hill but a much better view of the peak is from Tiger Hill , 10 km south of Darjeeling . On the way back, you can stop at Ghoom, a small Tibetan monastery by the roadside, built in 1875 and housing a 5- meter statue of Lord Buddha .
Uttaray Transfer .
Chiwa Bhanjyang Trek.
Chiwa Bhanjyang Rest.
Dhor Trek .
Pare Megu Trek.
Lam Pokhari Trek.
Gomathang Trek.
Day 12 to 19
Pangden Trek .
Trek Pangden to Bikhbari – 5 Hours.
Dzongri 7/8 hours (3990m).
Lamune Trek: Dzongri to Lamune – 6 / 7 hours(4000m).
Goechala – (4940m) Trek: Lamune to Goechala – back to Thangshing – 7 / 8 hours.
Tshoka – (3050m) Trek: Thangshing to Tshoka – 5 / 6 hours.
Yuksom Trek :Tshoka to Yuksom – 5 / 6 hours.
Kalimpong Transfer: Yaksum to Kalimpong.
Day 20 to 22
Bagdogra Airport and Fly to Delhi.
Fly Onward destination.
Arrive Home Country.
There are certain treks that can really benefit from the support of trained guides and better logistics, the same reason why people continue to go to Peru, Kilimanjaro and Nepal with us. We always use local guides not only for their expertise but to foster a cultural sharing that great travel experiences can offer.
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