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This trek leads to the huge glacier flowing down from the massive flanks of Kanchenjunga (8586 m), the third highest mountain in the world! It is a relatively unexplore d area, which has only just been opened for organized trekking groups. The early stages of the trek traverses through Himalayan lowland regions with the classic scenery of rice paddies, terraced fields, icy streams, trailside teahouses and small clusters of the whitewashed houses of Newar, Rai and Chettri communities.
Halfway the trek, the trail leads up to high country exploring the Yalung glacier with inspiring views of Kanchenjunga and its neighboring peaks: Kabru 7266 m, Talung 7262 m and Jannu 7618 m. The summit of Kanchenjunga forms the border of Nepal and Sikkim in India. This is a trek of great cultural diversity and interest. From Hinduism to Buddhism, wild animals, flora and fauna.
Spring: April through May: is the most preferred time to visit this area because of its dense Rhododendron forests and varieties of alpine flowers. Autumn: between October and early November when the weather is clearest and the hills are lush green. |
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Day 01
Meadow camp 2744 m. Transfer to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for a flight to Biratnagar (200 m) in the lowland Terai region of Nepal. Spend the night at Hotel Himalayan Kingdoms or Seven Seas. |
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Day 02
Early morning breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Taplejung. This is the central hub of the region and has a fair sized village, bazaar and airport. |
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Day 03
Lali Kharka (2100 m). We spend the morning in Taplejung. Trek for 2 hours to the junction of the path to Lali Kharka and Pathi Vara. |
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Day 04
Shikaicha (2050 m). The trail continues for one hour until we pass the village of Tembewa and Simbhu (1600 m).Trek for 2 hours to Pha Khola river (1350 m) for lunch. After a 3 hours walk Kunjuri we reach Bhanjyang village. |
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Day 05
Mamankhe (1695 m). Trek for 2 hours before we reach Khaksena Khola. A path through densely forested region takes us to Funfun village (1800 m) followed by Mang Pang village for lunch. The trail ascends for one hour to Phumphe Danda and then descends to Khaksena Khola and Mamankhe, a Limbu village. |
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Day 06
Yamphudin (1620 m). A 2 hours trail descends towards Kabeli river where we stop for lunch. After a 3 hours trek we reach Yamphudin, a small Sherpa village. |
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Day 07
Toromdin (2950 m). One hour walk up to Yamzi River, followed by another 2 hours ascend to Chitre Kharka to reach Ramitey Chaur (3100 m) with views of Yamphudin village. After a short walk we reach a meadow which has a small lake in the center, where we stop for lunch. |
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Day 08
Tseram (3700 m). Ascend for 3 hours through dense Rhododendron forest by following the trail of Simbua river to Andha Phedi where we stop for lunch. The trail continues up the banks of Toromdin river en route we will see the Snake Cave, which has its altar, trident and carvings. A short trek of 2 hours brings us to Tseram. Sikkim is 2 days away from here! |
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Day 09
Ramze (4200 m). This is a half days walk to Ramze. We trek for 2 hours to Yalung at 3850 m to reach the beautiful lake with views of the Yalung glacier. We stop for lunch and also camp for the night. The afternoon can be spent at Lapsang for views of Oktang-la, Ratang-la, Kyabru Doma, Kyabru and Rotang peaks. We will climb up a small ridge Oktang (4600 m) at the summit of which there is an altar with a trident. |
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Day 10
Rest day at Ramze (4200 m). A day to rest and relax, perhaps catch up with washing too. This is a buffer day just in case the views on the previous day were not satisfactory. |
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Day 11
Luisamba 4100 m. Retrace the trek descending 2 hours to Yalung and take the trail up a steep ridge to Bhanjyang in about 5 hours. After crossing 2 small passes we reach Luisamba Kharka. Views of Naked Pass and Black Mountains! |
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Day 12
Ghunsa 3200 m. Ascending trail to Sinion - La Pass 4500 m. We can see Ghunsa village and the remote outpost of Olang Chung Gola and Kumbha Karna. Ghunsa has total 30 odd households a police check post, health center and tea stalls. A 7 hours walk. |
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Day 13
Outskirts of Kyapra (2750 m). Descend for 3 hours through forests and fields to Phere village where we stop for lunch. After lunch we descent along the Ghunsa river through Rhododendron forest to reach Kyapra a Sherpa village. A 6 hours walk. |
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Day 14
Further Than Ghaiya Bari (1950 m). A difficult trail of about 3 hours to Amjilassa (2460 m) a Tibetan and Sherpa village. Birds eye view of Pathi Bhara.The trail brings us to waterfalls, lush bamboo, Oak and Rhododendron forests. Ascend to a ridge 2500 m and walk through arid country for a 3 hours walk to Ghaiya Bari. A 7 hours walk. |
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Day 15
Chiruwa (1180 m). After a 4 hours trek we reach Dorong Din were we stop for lunch. The walk continues along the river bed and then climbs to a ridge to Chiruwa village. |
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Day 16
Gadi Danra (1000 m). An easy walk of 4 hours to Tao village, were we stop for lunch. After lunch it is a scenic 3 hours walk to Gadi Danra. |
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Day 17
Suketar (2515 m). An interesting day for trekking as we pass through Sherpa houses to Suketar airport. The last night on a camp site. |
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Day 18
Morning flight Taplejung to Biratnagar and from here a connecting flight to Kathmandu. |
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| KANCHENJUNGA TREK : |
- All transfers, one night pre-trek hotel in Biratnagar on MAP,
- Full board trek services
- Trek permit,
- Conservation fee,
- Airfares KTM Biratnagar KTM and BIR Taplejung BIR.
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Annapurna Circuit 
