Kanchenjunga Expedition

Kanchenjunga (8,586m), located in the eastern part of Nepal, is the second highest peak in Nepal and the third highest in the World. The name ‘Kanchenjunga’ is derived from Tibetan word ‘Kanchen’ and ‘Dzonga’ meaning ‘The Five Treasure of the Great Snows’. Three of the main peaks; Kanchenjunga Main (8,586m), Kanchenjunga Central (8,482m) and Kanchenjunga South (8,494m) lie on the border between Nepal and North Sikkim in India and the remaining two peaks Kanchenjunga West or Yalung Kang (8,505m) and Kangbachen (7,903) lie in the Taplejung District of Nepal. Moreover, these peaks lie inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is also a home to the Red Panda and other rare plants, animals and birds. The most remote of all 8000m peaks in Nepal, Kanchenjunga, was first climbed on May 25, 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band of British expedition team.

The Expedition: Typically 54 days are required to complete the Kanchenjunga Expedition, in which 32 days are set aside to climb the peak. Kanchenjunga Expedition starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (Suketar). There are two base camps options to climb Kanchenjunga: Kanchenjunga North Base Camp on Kanchenjunga Glacier and South Base Camp on Yalung Glacier – both accessible from Suketar.   From Suketar, we walk all the way up to the north base camp (not easiest but the safest route); enjoying the remoteness of the area that has successfully retained its pristine beauty, mystery and charm; the settlement of the people and the very rare endemic flora with 30 varieties of rhododendrons and 69 varieties of orchids. It takes about 11 days to reach the base camp. The climb begins through the narrow ice ridge and technical and intricate mixed rock and ice climb to the North Col- about 500m from the base camp. 900m bee-line is also fixed to and from the North Col. From the North Col the climb is along the ridge and north face. Three camps will be set up before ascending the summit. The hike is entirely on snow, glacier, icefall and rock towards the summit. Starting base camp, the views are stunning till the summit. After completing the climb, we trek all the way back to Suketar (Biratnagar) to take a flight to Kathmandu.

Planning Kanchenjunga expedition with Amigo Treks and Expedition allows you to enjoy full service: necessary permits, climbing documents, travelling logistics (airfare, ground shuttle, and porters), English speaking Sherpas and guides, and other requirements of mountaineers. The company also organizes professional logistic for the provision of all required accommodation and food up till the base camp. This package ensures bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and three freshly cooked meals and hot/cold drinks during the trek and the climb. Moreover, we provide expedition quality personal tents both with full board or base-camp service only, comprehensive First Aid kit, satellite phone an solar panel to charge your phone.

Late spring and autumn are the best time to plan this expedition. Physical fitness and climbing training is required to successfully achieve the summit. Amigo Treks and Expedition ensures personalized and professional service, flat rate and special group discount not only for this expedition but also for other best expeditions like Pumori Expedition, Ama Dablam Expedition and even Mt. Everest Expedition.