‘adventure and exploration around remote pockets of Far Eastern Himalayas’
Highlights:
“Enjoy the picturesque scenery around Far Eastern Kanchenjunga Himalayas. The only treks visiting both South and North Base Camps in one single journey. From enchanting forest to artic zone of remorseless fields of ice, and glaciers. Adventure on off-the-beaten tracks, away from mainstream trekking trail. Glorious panorama of the world’s third highest Mt Kanchenjunga massif.”
Short Trek Summary:
Trekking Mode: In the best available Tea-House and Lodges.
Trekking Grade: Moderate and Adventurous.
Highest Elevation: At Pang-Pema Mt. Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5,150 m/16,896 feet high.
Trekking Region: Nepal Far North Eastern Himalayas around Taplejung district.
Start and Ending Points: From Bhadrapur Town Airport with flights and drives.
Duration of Trekking: 19 Nights and 20 Days includes flights both ways.
Total Trip in Nepal: 23 Nights and 24 Days from arrival to final departures.
BEST SEASONS FOR KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREKKING:
The best time are spring and autumn/fall seasons for all treks and adventures around Nepal Himalayas. The spring season starts from March till May, most days are fine and clear with longer sunshine hours until the late afternoon from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
But get overcast during the afternoon sometimes, and chances of light snowfalls. Cold morning and in the late afternoon till nighttime. Depending upon the altitude, and in designated overnight stops en route Everest Three High Passes. Spring is the best time, with wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species.
The next best season is autumn/fall, most days are fine and clear with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall season, begins from September and ends in November, it is one of the peak time for trekking and other adventures in Nepal. In the autumn time, days are shorter and gets dark soon, due to limited sunshine hours. Morning, and late afternoon until nighttime will be much cold, as well as chances of snowfall.
CULTURE AND RELIGION EN ROUTE KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREK:
Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people with their age-old religions, cultures, and heritage. The mid-hills around the district of Taplejung around Nepal Far North East Nepal. Mainly populated by the Kirat tribes of people the Limbu and Rai. Interwoven to Kirat cultures and religion. As well as follows the Hindu religion, the mid-hills are also inhabited by other tribes, Tamang, Gurung and Magar. Including the Hindu Bharamins, Chettries and Dalit’s people, but higher region from Sherpa-Gaon onwards to Ghunsa and Khambachen. Populated by the highlanders the Sherpa and Bhotias of strong Tibetan origin and similar culture. Due to the close border of Tibet beyond Kanchenjunga region.
FOODS, ACCOMMODATION AND LODGES FACILTIES:
The food and lodge accommodations around high mid-hills of Taplejung district of Kanchenjunga region. The lodge and foods are available on designated overnight stops. But the foods and lodges are simple with basic facilities, offers limited foods menu. From simple breakfast, lunch, dinner or main courses. Including side snacks with hot and cold refreshment drinks, served in a nice and
cozy dining room, with a fireplace.
In Nepal, the most favorite and popular national food and meal is Nepali Dal Bhat, boiled or steamed rice. Served with mild curry of seasonal vegetables, includes Dal, a lentil bean soup with pickles, and hot sauce as options. Breakfast from oats porridge, and cereals to cornflakes with toast/ chapattis, and pancakes includes a choice of egg variation. Lunch and Dinner from Indian, Nepali and Tibetan main course with a choice of soups. The lodge accommodation and foods after Ilam and Taplejung towns are very simple, with common bathrooms and toilets. In most places, the rooms are on a shared basis with common bathrooms and toilets due to harsh terrain conditions. All lodges have electricity to light the large dining room powered by local hydro or solar power. For charging electronic items, at an extra cost per hour and for each gadget. Internet and Wi-Fi are available, but it is slow and disturbing in some places due to weather conditions.
In a large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It saves time and fuels energy, which is important around remote areas of the Himalayas. Following the norms and rules as Responsible Trekkers is a good practice for Eco-Tourism. As well as taking care of garbage and litter during the whole trek.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT AND INSURANCE:
For Kanchenjunga Base Camp Treks, all members should be physically fit and in a sound health. For a person with a medical history and special dietary. The limit of 16 to a maximum of 70 years old. For minimum age of under 18 must be accompanied by parents or guardians, as well for elderly persons. All needs to obtain Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate incidents and accidents.
Sometimes, treks might have to be re-routed to other safe destinations due to broken trails by avalanches and rock falls. As well with the unfavorable bad weather, obstructs the schedule flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. As well on return flight to Kathmandu also, if some members get seriously ill, needs immediate evacuation. By fastest means of transportation or using a
Helicopter service to the nearest hospital.
In this condition, if it arises, the trekker has to bear all the extra expenses as well as for accompanying staff. Should be claimed from the insurance company for the extra expenses incurred. The company and medical doctors will provide a supporting letter so that you can claim the reimbursement from your insurance.
To stay physically fit, one needs to exercise, like walking, jogging, or any other good physical exercise to keep fitness level. It is best to check up with your doctor on booking the trip for the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking.
OVERVIEWS:
Kanchenjunga Base Camps Trekking is one of the most exciting adventure destinations in the Himalayas. The walks lead to both South and North Base Camps, which make this trek exclusive. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking, due to its remote location, only a few groups of trekkers and mountaineers seldom venture. But in the last few decades, the flow of visitors has increased to experience the perfect wilderness and pristine surroundings.
It is a great adventure to experience, trekking from lower warm mid-hills towardsalpine hills and then reaching the Arctic zone. From dense forest to remorseless fields of ice, snow, and glaciers around both sides of South and North Base Camps. Kanchenjunga Base Camps Trekking is a scenic high country in the close backdrops of the massif Kanchenjunga Himal.
An enjoyable and exciting adventure to the foot of the world’s third-highest mountains and the second-tallest peaks in Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga rises high at 8,586m/28,169 feet, first climbed in May, 25th 1955 by the British Expeditions. Mt. Kanchenjunga straddles the border between Nepal and Sikkim, a small state of North East India.
The Nepal sides of Kanchenjunga base camps are more popular and favored by trekkers and mountaineers. The name Kanchenjunga in actual pronunciations is Kanchendzonga of Tibetan origin language, which means the five jewels. The adventure to Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking begins with a sweeping scenic flight from Kathmandu to land in south-eastern Nepal. The drive leads towards
the green hills of Ilam areas famous for the sea of Tea Gardens and the products of Tea’s. The walk starts from the warm mid-hills to reach first towards Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at Oktang. The route leads through lovely farm villages and uphill to scenic green hills covered in dense rhododendrons and pine trees. Enjoy the dramatic changes of landscapes from lush farm areas to barren
glaciated valleys enclosed by towering snow peaks. After an exciting time and experience exploring the southern base camp at Tseram.
The next part of the adventure takes you over the scenic passes of the Mirgin and Selele-La Passes to reach Ghunsa. On the northern route of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp, a lovely mountain village inhabited by the highlanders. Every house and the trail, are adorned with Buddhist monuments of prayer walls and stupas. Spending a wonderful time in Ghunsa with the cheerful natives, the trail follows along the river, heading higher. Reaching Khambachen, a small Yak herders settlement with close views of staggering peaks of Jannu Himal. The adventure continues towards Lhonak, the last settlement before Pang Pema and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. Enjoy the high-altitude walks around rocky moraines of ice and glaciers to reach Lhonak and then Pang-Pema. Where the massif North Face of Kanchenjunga is located amidst remorseless fields of glaciers and moraine. It is an exciting spot amidst the towering snow mountain range of Kanchenjunga Himal. Enjoy the glorious dramatic scenery standing on the foot of the world’s third-highest peaks.
Return to Ghunsa village and then on an alternative route down back to warmer mid-hills farm villages. Then the walk ends, taking the comfort of an exciting drive on the mountain road to Ilam. Within the large Tea plantation and then towards the lower warm flatland of Terai at Bhadrapur Airport. A short panoramic flight brings you back to the hustle and bustle of city life in Kathmandu. After a memorable adventure of great experience on Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking with a wonderful service of Himalayan Heritage Treks.