‘Adventure to the base of world’s 3 rd highest peaks Mt. Kanchenjunga’
Highlights:
“An adventure of great bio-diversity from tropical, alpine to arctic cold zone. Exciting journey with panoramic flights, scenic drives to enjoyable walks. Explore the various lovely cultures of the mid-hill and mountain villagers. Stand on the foot of world’s 3 rd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga and its massif ranges. Spectacular Mountain views of the eastern Himalayas throughout the treks.”
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, Taplejung district.
Start and End: From Bhadrapur Town Airport with flights and drives.
Trek Duration: 14 Nights and 15 days includes flights both ways.
BEST SEASONS FOR NORTH KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREKKING:
The best time are spring and autumn/fall seasons for all treks and adventures around the 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 Bhotia’s 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 and terrain wise, gully, ravines and deep valley. On large group with more than 4 people, it is best to order a set meal for all. It sa ves 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 North 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 wellas 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. For 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 North Base Camp Trekking.
OVERVIEWS:
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp with Himalayan Heritage leads you towards high country of far eastern Himalayas. Where the world 3 rd and Nepal’s 2 nd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga is located. The mountain also straddles the borders with India’s North East small state Sikkim and Nepal.
Mt. Kanchenjunga towers high at 8,586 m/28,169 feet, first ascent by the British Expedition on May 25 th 1955. From then onwards Mt. Kanchenjunga is seldom climbed, regarded as the most technical peak to climb. The actual name is ‘Kanchendzonga’ of Tibetan origin language means five precious jewels referring to its five main peaks. Main Kanchenjunga-I at 8,586 m/28,169 ft. Kanchenjunga West Yalung Kang 8,505 m/29, 04 ft. Kanchenjunga South 8,494 m/27,867 ft. Kanchenjunga Central 8,482 m/27,828 feet and Khambachen 7,903 m/25,928 ft. Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trekking with two base camps the North and South. But on this adventure focusing only the North Base Camp which is higher than the South Base Camp. As well as to make the treks shorter than the normal full circuit. It allows visitors to enjoy the adventure in a short time frame of little more than two weeks. An opportunity to experience the hidden treasures of the Far Eastern Himalayas on less ventured remote pockets of Kanchenjunga areas. The adventure to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trekking begins with a sweeping panoramic flight to Nepal Far Eastern Terai belt. Then continues with an exciting overland journey on hilly country road towards Ilam vast Tea Gardens. As the drive continues reaching Taplejung areas around rural farm villages and towns to start the trek.
An interesting trail to follow through lovely cultivated farm terraces and country villages. As the walk progresses leaving the low warmer mid-hills for sheer mountain wilderness. Then reaching cooler alpine hills and into serene forest of rhododendrons and pines around mountainous areas at Ghunsa and Khambachen. The higher country of strong Tibetan Buddhist religion and cultures adorned with age-old traditional heritage. The walk then slowly follows the higher trail towards our destination at Pang Pema the North Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Enjoy the dramatic scenery amidst remorseless fields of ice, snow and glaciers similar to arctic zone scenario.
The North Base Camp encircled by towering giant snow-capped peaks of Kanchenjunga and Jannu Himal. After a blissful time and mind-blowing experience return journey on the same scenic route to the road-head. Then taking the comfort of four wheel drive to reach low land of Terai at Bhadrapur. A scenic swift flight brings you back to the hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. After a marvelous adventure and wonderful experience on Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trekking with great services of Himalayan Heritage Adventures.