Kanchenjunga Base Camp (South cool)

  • Trip duration 17 Days
  • Trip GradeModerate
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Among the trekking trails in Nepal the trekking trail that leads to the Khanchenjunga Base Camp trek (South) is comparatively new. These seventeen days of trekking takes you to one of the most remote location on earth.  The nature and culture of the area is still untouched from modern developments and people have a simple and easy way of life very much dependent on the mercy of nature. We can see the influence of Buddhist traditions, shamanistic practices and little bit of Hinduism in here.

The nearest village is Simbu which is the most developed and has quite cozy accommodation. People often claim to have spotted snow leopards on the trail below This will add a couple of days to your trip. The exact height has not been measured but it is most likely. It is also a non-technical summit, so basic mountaineering equipment and skills will get you safely to the summit where photos make the extra effort worth it. As with theSouth base camp trek, accommodation is very basic and, at higher altitudes small stone huts, which are only open at peak times make camping a reasonable choice. There are always good flat aerie’s to pitch your tent.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft) (Tribhuwan International Airport) and transfer to your hotel (with High Spirit Trek’s representative),(Hotel + B),
  • Day 02: Day for trip preparation and late afternoon drive to Jhapa, 10-12 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 03: Drive from Jhapa to Tumligtar (1,820 M/5,971ft), 10-11 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 04: Trek from Tumligtar to to Simbu (1,846 M/6,056ft) via Suketar (2,420 M/7,939ft), 6-7 hours, (Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 05: Trek from Simbu to Khesewa (2,125 M/6,971ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 06: Trek from Khesewa to Mamangkhe (1,786 M/5,859ft), 5-6 hours. (Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 07: Trek from Mamangkhe to Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 08: Rest and acclimatize day in Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft),(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 09: Trek from Yamphuding to Tortong (Torongding) (2,980 M/9,776ft), 8-9 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 10: Trek from Yamphuding to Cheram (3,868 M/12,690ft), 4-5 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 11: Trek from Cheram to Ramche (4,610 M/15,124ft) via exploring around Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4840 M), 7-8 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 12: Trek from Ramche to Torongding (2,980 M/9,776ft), 6 -7 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 13: Day 13: Trek from Torongding to Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft), 7-8 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 14: Trek from Yamphuding to Khebang (1,915 M/6,282ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 15: Trek from Khebang to Kamdime (1,450 M/4,757ft), 6-7 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 16: Drive from Kamdime to Birtamod (150 M/492ft), 10-12 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 17: Drive from Birtamod to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft), 10-12 hours, or 40 minutes flight to Kathmandu is also possible.(Hotel + B),

Cost Includes:

  • Airport-Hotel-Airports (Domestic & International) transfer via private transportation,
  • Kathmandu and Jhapa Hotels accommodation (Bed & Breakfast Basis),
  • Bus Kathmandu-Birtamode-Kathmandu,
  • Jeep Birtamode-Tumlingtar, Kamdime-Birtamode,
  • Special restricted Kanchenjunga region entry permit,
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit,
  • TIMS Permit (Trekker's Information Management System),
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek,
  • Three meals everyday while on the trek: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner,
  • Experienced English speaking government license holder mountain trekking guide(s),
  • Experienced and strong mountain trekking porter(s),
  • All program according to itineraries on full board services,
  • Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipments, insurance and other facilities to staffs during the trek,
  • Farewell dinner at typical Nepali cultural restaurant,
  • Rescue arrangements,
  • Local & government TAX/VAT etc.

Cost Excludes:

  • Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu & Jhapa,
  • Insurance for Travel/Accident/Medical/Emergency evacuation,
  • International airfare,
  • Tips for trekking guide and driver (Tipping is expected),
  • All kind of alcoholic & soft drinks,
  • Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipments etc.
  • Nepal Entry Visa fee,
  • Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control,
  • Any others expanses which are not mentioned in "Trip Includes" section etc.

Detail Itineraries

  • Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft) (Tribhuwan International Airport) and transfer to your hotel (with High Spirit Trek’s representative),(Hotel + B),
  • Day 02 Day for trip preparation and late afternoon drive to Jhapa, 10-12 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 03 Drive from Jhapa to Tumligtar (1,820 M/5,971ft), 10-11 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 04Trek from Tumligtar to to Simbu (1,846 M/6,056ft) via Suketar (2,420 M/7,939ft), 6-7 hours, (Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 05 Trek from Simbu to Khesewa (2,125 M/6,971ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 06Trek from Khesewa to Mamangkhe (1,786 M/5,859ft), 5-6 hours. (Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 07 Trek from Mamangkhe to Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 08Rest and acclimatize day in Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft),(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 09 Trek from Yamphuding to Tortong (Torongding) (2,980 M/9,776ft), 8-9 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 10 Trek from Yamphuding to Cheram (3,868 M/12,690ft), 4-5 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 11 Trek from Cheram to Ramche (4,610 M/15,124ft) via exploring around Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4840 M), 7-8 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 12Trek from Ramche to Torongding (2,980 M/9,776ft), 6 -7 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 13Day 13: Trek from Torongding to Yamphuding (1,692 M/5,551ft), 7-8 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 14 Trek from Yamphuding to Khebang (1,915 M/6,282ft), 5-6 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 15Trek from Khebang to Kamdime (1,450 M/4,757ft), 6-7 hours,(Teahouse or Camping + B-L-D),
  • Day 16 Drive from Kamdime to Birtamod (150 M/492ft), 10-12 hours,(Hotel + B),
  • Day 17 Drive from Birtamod to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft), 10-12 hours, or 40 minutes flight to Kathmandu is also possible.(Hotel + B),

Trip Note

  • The departure schedule can be changed on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, festivals, natural changes of walking track, road slides, avalanches, public strikes etc.
  • We have got other additional programs like: Mt. Flight, Bungee jumping, Paragliding, Helicopter tour, Film shooting, Rock climbing, Ultra light, Sightseeing, Jungle safari etc. We can include you these programs on your recent trip on your request.
  • Necessary documents to book this trip (Passport’s Copy, Photographs, Insurance copy & Advance payment).
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