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15.03.2013

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Kanchanjunga Expedition - 61 days

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Program Duration: 61 days | Trek Duration: 53 days | Program Type: Teahouse/Camping Trek | Maximum Altitude: 8000m | Mode of Travel: Flight/Land | Start Trip: kathmandu | Trek Start: Illam | Trip Grade: gradegradegradegrade

Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world lies on the border of Nepal & Sikkim. It was believed to be the highest mountain in the world from 1838 until 1849. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya with an enormous mountain mass, and many peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. The peak was first attemted in 1905 but was succeded only in 1955 by a British team. The name Kanchanjunga refers Five Treasuries of Great Snow which means five high peaks that rise from the surrounding glaciers. Avalanches are common in these peaks.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and hotel transfer
Day 02 - 03: Official formalities and expedition preparation
Day 04: Drive to Ilam
Day 05: Drive to Gopetar
Day 06: Trek to Panchami
Day 07: Trek to Dovan
Day 08: Trek to Khewang
Day 09: Trek to Yamphudin
Day 10: Trek to Chitre
Day 11: Trek to Torontan
Day 12: Trek to Tseram
Day 13: Trek to Ramze
Day 14: Trek to Glacier Camp
Day 15: Trek to Base camp
Day 16 - 51: Climbing
Day : 52: Cleaning of base camp
Day 53 - 57: Retrace to Gopetar / Suketar and fly to Biratnagar - Kathmandu
Day 58 - 59: Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 60: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 61: Airport transfer for international flight.

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