Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world lies on the eastern border of Nepal with India. .Nepal opened the Kanchenjunga area to trekkers in 1988.This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. The trek provides you to experience the remoteness of this region, romantic mountain views, diverse flora and fauna and rich local culture.However the presence of numerous wild animals, birds and flora in abundance make the trekking in this region very interesting and pleasantIn addition to the main peak, four subsidiary summits exceed 8000m, the most important being Kangchenjunga West, also known as Yalung Kang (8,505m).
Of some twenty peaks exceeding 7,000m the highest are Kambachen (7903m), Jannu (7710m), Jongsong (7483m), Kabru (7,353m), Tent Peak (7365m) and Twins (7,350m). Until very recently this was a restricted area, so this is an ideal trek for those who already know Nepal and want to get away from the better known areas and visit a remoter part where few foreigners have penetrated. The northern part of the kanchenjunga region is inhabited by the sherpas whereas the southern lower part is full of the ethnic groups such as Rai, Limbu, Magar, Tamang, Brahman and Chhetri. The settlements of these ethnic groups are not so dense but they are tatter scattered. Since the religion are different of these ethnic groups, there traditions, usages and the ways of life are also different.Unused to foreign visitors, much of the area still lies shrouded in mystery.
Abundant wildlife can be seen along the trail including musk deer, blue sheep and, for the believer, the Yeti! Magnificent views of Everest, Makalu and the Kanchanjunga massif will make the trip memorable.If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek.
Day 03 Trek from Chauki to Gupha Pokhari (2940m) to Gurja Gaon(2145m)
Day 04 Trek from Gurja Gaon to Dovan (730m)
Day 05 Trek from Dovan to Mitlung (921m)
Day 06 Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1171m)
Day 07 Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum (1635m)
Day 08 Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2510m)
Day 09 Trek from Amjilosa to Gyable
Day 10 Trek from Gyable to Ghunsa (3468m)
Day 11 Rest and Acclimatization day at Gunsa (3468m)
Day 12 Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.)
Day 13 Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m.)
Day 14 Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (5152m)
Day 15 Trek from Pangpema to Kanchanjunga (North) Base Camp (5280m) to Lhonak
Day 16 Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3468m)
Day 17 Trek from Ghunsa to Mirgin La (4583m)
Day 18 Trek from Mirgin La to Tseram (3725m)
Day 19 Trek from Tseram to Oktang (5225m)
Day 20 Excursion to Kanchanjunga Base Camp (South)
Day 21 Trek from Oktang to Tseram (3725m)
Day 22 Trek from Tseram to Yamphudin (2090m)
Day 23 Trek from Yamphudin to Ponphe (1680m)
Day 24 Trek from Ponphe to Pha Khola
Day 25 Trek from Pha Khola to Taplejung
Day 26 Flight from Taplejung to Kathmandu via Biratnagar.
I had the pleasure last January of having the most wonderful trekking guide around Kathmandu and then the Annapurna circuit. Rajandra Khandal was not only knowledgeable about Nepalese history and trails, he was also patient, efficient, very smart and witty, spoke excellent English and always seemed to have a good rapport with whoever we encountered, both local Nepalese and tourists. He was an extremely strong guide who carried some of my belongings along with his own, and never appeared tired, always as energetic and agile as a mountain goat. I remember one instance where we did a steep climb, and I as usual was moving very slowly. When we reacched the top of the mountain I realized I did not have my money pouch, and had probably dropped it way back on the trail where we had stopped. As soon as I told him he was off, running down the mountain at top speed. I watched him reach the bottom and take off like lightning down the trail. We had passed a group of boys walking in the direction of where I had dropped my pouch, and of course, if they found it that would be the end of that. But he reached the pouch before the boys, and came running back down the trail and up the mountain in 15 minutes, the same steep climb that had taken me much longer!! He arrived smiling and happy that he had suceeded. I was very, very grateful, and impressed!!! He was always good natured and hapy!! After that I let him carry my money. At the end of the trek I found out how frugal he had been, and that he had negotiated lodgings so skillfully that he had save me quite a lot of money. We remain good friends and I look forward to the time when I can return to Nepal and trek again with this wonderful young man. If you are planning to visit Nepal, don't miss the chance to trek with Raj, it will be nothing short of a great experience!!Peggy Cabbab.
I would highly recommend Raj as a guide of Nepal. He is truly an amazing young man, with exceptional customer service skills. I met Raj on my very first day in Nepal, and he took such good care of me. He guided me around the most common sites of Kathmandu. He not only physically showed me these places, he had so much knowledge about each and every place we visited, which was really informative. Raj and I had a lot of great conversations during the few days he was guiding me, and introduced me to the beautiful Nepal. Nepal is a place I will forever hold in my heart, and Raj has become a dear friend, whose kindness and friendship will remain with me always. Raj will show you beautiful sights of his home country, and will do so with such a passion for life! He is an amazing person, and does a fantastic job with guiding people. Rebecca NZ.
