Mount Kanchenjunga, the second highest Himalaya peak of Nepal, also the Mt. K2 in the world, can be climbed in the company of Galaxy Adventure. Located at the eastern part of Nepal, the mountain’s name “Kanchenjunga” meaning “The Five Treasures of the Great Snows” namely, Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m) and Kangbachen (7903m) is a sacred treasure to capture in Nepal. These five peaks represent the five repositories of God – gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books.

The mountain was first climbed by Joe Brown and George Band, of a British expedition team in 1995. Kanchenjunga is an enormous mountain mass and many other peaks arise from its narrow icy ridges. The climb is a technical one as it’s an intricate mixed rock and ice climb. As the climbing to Kanchenjunga takes you to the pristine beauty, mystery and charm of nature, you will be experiencing the height of adventure in Kanchenjunga Expedition.

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project runs here by World Wildlife Fund in association with Government of Nepal are the home to Red Panda and other animals, birds and plants. It comprises of protected Khangchendzonga National Park.

The climbing route to Kanchenjunga starts from Suketar to Base camp. The remoteness and cultures preserved in the area and the endemic flora including 30 varieties of rhododendrons and 69 varieties of orchids are flawlessly beautiful. The climbing begins as you head up from the Base Camp at 5180m. The first challenge would be to fix lines up 900 m of intricate mixed climbing to the North col. In the company of Sherpa, we move further to North Ridge and climb at a slow pace higher up. It comes with no doubt that Kanchenjunga Expedition is a complete satisfying climb for the expert Climbers as you become a part of remarkable history.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Elevation: 1350m

Day 02-03: Preparation for Climbing and Detailed Describing about our Expedition.

Day 04: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Elevation: 2300m.

Day 05: Trek to Phurumbu. Elevation: 921m. Trekking: 4 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 06: Trek to Chirwa. Elevation: 1270m Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 07: Trek to Sekarthum. Elevation: 1660m. Trekking: 6 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 08: Trek to Amje Lhasa. Elevation: 2510m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 09: Trek to Gyabla. Elevation: 3450m. Trekking: 6 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 10: Trek to Ghunsa. Elevation: 3595m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 11: Trek to Kham Bachen. Elevation: 4095m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 12: Rest day in Kham Bachen

Day 13: Trek to Lonak. Elevation: 4785m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 14: Trek to Pangpema. Elevation: 5100m Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 15: Rest Day at Pangpema and necessary Preparation

Day 16-45: Climbing Period to Kanchenjunga 8586m summit

Day 46: Preparation for returning and cleaning Base Camp

Day 47: Trek from Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Lonak. Elevation: 4785m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 48: Trek to Khambachen. Elevation: 4095m. Trekking: 5 hrs. Overnight: Camp.

Day 49: Trek to Ghunsa. Elevation: 3595m. Trekking: 4 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 50: Trek to Sekarthum. Elevation: 1660m. Trekking: 6 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 51: Trek to Chirwa. Elevation: 1270m. Trekking: 6 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 52: Trek to Suketar. Elevation: 2310m. Trekking: 6 hrs. Overnight: Camp

Day 53: Fly from Biratnagar to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. Elevation: 1350m.

Day 54: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu; Shopping Souvenirs; Farewell Dinner and overnight in the hotel

Day 55: Final Departure.