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Kanchenjunga (8,586m) Expeditions, Nepal

Mt. Kanchanjunga 8,586m is the third highest peak in the world. It lies in Nepal India east border side. This peak trek route consider very remote to reach basecamp. This peak often climb from Nepal side. This peak consider as highly technical and demanding.
Duration
60 days
Difficulty
Advanced
Max Altitude
8586 m

Why travellers love it

  • Unspoiled Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, featuring lush forests, diverse vegetation, and rare wildlife like snow leopards and red pandas.

  • Intricate mixed climbing routes and one of the longest horizontal climbs above 8,000m.

  • One of the least trafficked and most demanding 8,000ers, attracting only around 25 successful climbers annually.

Trip overview

Towering over the Nepal-India border, Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world, and is a formidable and sacred peak. Known as “The Five Treasures of Snow,” this remote 8,000-meter mountain presents one of mountaineering’s ultimate challenges. This massive peak demands technical expertise across steep ice walls, exposed ridges, and oxygen-depleted terrain, making it an intricate and challenging ascent. 

Kanchanjunga Expeditions 2025/26 in Peak15 Adventure is leading by Mr. Tendi Sherpa a founder of Peak 15 Adventure himslef. Mr. Tendi sherpa is an Ifmga certified mountain guide who has climbed Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Manaslu,Amadabalm multiple times and leaded an expeditions to K2, Paksitan.

Mt. Kanchanjunga Expeditions regards a very special mountain because of its uniqueness and beauty and also located in the far western region which lies in remote area in Nepal.

While trekking to Kanchanjuga Expedition, will get to walk in the glacier and away from the this present world.

Itinerary

  • Day 01

    Arrival in Kathmandu(1,400m)

    Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel

  • Day 02

    Gear check up & Final shopping and Preparation Day in Kathmandu

    Rest in Kathmandu: Expedition briefing and Preparation

  • Day 03

    Phidim (1,373m)

    Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim

  • Day 04

    Khandenba

    Drive from Phidim to Khandenba by Jeep

  • Day 05

    Khewang (1,740m)

    Trek from Khandenba to Khewang

  • Day 06

    Yamphudin (2,080m)

    Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin

  • Day 07

    Yamphudin

    Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong

  • Day 08

    Tortong (2,995m)

    Trek from Tortong to Tseram

  • Day 09

    Tseram (3,870m)

    Acclimatize day in Tseram

  • Day 10

    Ramche (4,580m)

    Trek from Tseram to Ramche

  • Day 11

    Ramche (rest day)

    Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day): Camping

  • Day 12

    Ramche (rest day)

    Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day) : Camping

  • Day 13

    Glacier Camp (4,890m)

    Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp (4,890m) : Camping

  • Day 14

    Kanchenjunga Basecamp (5,475m)

    Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Basecamp – 5,475m: Camping

  • Day 15

    Kanchenjunga Summit (8,586m)

    Climbing Period [Basecamp – Kanchenjung Summit (8,586m) – Basecamp]

  • Day 52

    Ramche (4,580m)

  • Day 53

    Tortong (2,995m)

    Trek from Ramche to Tortong : Camping

  • Day 54

    Yamphudin (2,080m)

    Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin : Camping

  • Day 55

    Khewang (1,740m)

    Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang : Camping

  • Day 56

    Khandenba

    Trek from Khewang to Khandenba

  • Day 57

    Bhadrapur

    Drive from Khandenba to Bhadrapur & Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim

  • Day 58

    Kathmandu (1,400m)

    Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu & Transfer to the Hotel

  • Day 59

    Kathmandu

    Leisure day in Kathmandu City

  • Day 60

    Back to Home

    Transfer to the International Airport for final departure

Altitude profileMax 8,586 m
1,400 mD11,400 mD21,373 mD31,373 mD41,740 mD52,080 mD62,080 mD72,995 mD83,870 mD94,580 mD104,580 mD114,580 mD124,890 mD135,475 mD148,586 mD154,580 mD522,995 mD532,080 mD541,740 mD551,740 mD561,740 mD571,400 mD581,400 mD591,400 mD60

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Cost breakdown

What's included
  • Pick up & drop off services for both international & domestic flights as per the itinerary.

  • 04 nights hotel 4-star category in Kathmandu on BB Plan with single occupancy.

  • One welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu.

  • Both -way domestic flights from Kathmandu- Bhadrapur-Kathmandu with guide.

  • Land and air domestic transportation and cargo for our overall expedition crew.

  • 3 meals during your trekking (Breakfast, lunch, dinner) with tea/hot water while in trek in / trek out

  • All necessary climbing permit for Kanchenjunga expedition.

  • Summit route fixing charge.

  • Garbage management and disposal fees.

  • One official government liaison officer.

  • High altitude, medical and helicopter rescue insurance for involved Nepalese Staff.

  • Maximum 60kgs per member as a personal baggage

  • Necessary porters up to the base camp and return from the base camp.

  • Experienced base camp Sirdar, cook and kitchen helpers.

  • Freshly cooked meals (BLD) at base camp: Continental, Nepali, Chinese and Indian food with hot drinks, tea & coffee will be served.

  • Fresh green vegetables, fresh meat, fresh fruits, juice and drinks will be served at base camp.

  • Individual member tent, thick mattress and pillow at base camp.

  • Common equipment at base camp: Dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, shower tent, tables and chairs, heater etc.

  • Lights at basecamp: Generator and solar system for charging electronic devices at base camp.

  • High Camp Services: Member sleeping tent (2 members: 1 tent), shovel, extra ropes, EPI gas, gas burner (MSR Rector) and coffle set.

  • High Foods: High food like muesli, porridge, oats, noodles, plane rice, soup items, green tea, milk, coffee, dry fruits, chocolate bar etc.

  • Satellite phone is available for emergency use.

  • Walkie-Talkie set for communication during the entire expedition.

  • Weather forecast during the entire expedition.

  • 01 veteran and highly experienced climbing guide. (01 Member: 01 Climbing Sherpa guide)

  • 05 bottles of per member and 02 bottles per each climbing guide.

  • Summit mask and regulator set for each member and climbing guide.

  • Backup climbing guide and helicopter on standby in case of an emergency rescue (upon call made)

  • Sufficient backup oxygen bottles and mask regulator set (Chargeable as per use).

  • First aid medical kit.

  • Nepal government taxes and company service charge.

  • summit certificate will be provided by Nepal Government after the successful ascent of the peak (Note: Photos & videos of Mount Kanchenjunga summit must be provided for final verification).

What's not included
  • Nepal entry visa fee (to be applied for 90 days).

  • International flights.

  • Drone and special filming permit.

  • Lunch and dinner during stay in Kathmandu (Except welcome dinner

  • Travel, medical and emergency high altitude helicopter rescue insurance (Minimum coverage US $50,000). This is mandatory for all the participants

  • Costs from delays due to weather or itinerary changes.

  • Emergency rescue costs beyond insurance.

  • Meals in Kathmandu not specified in the package.

  • All the personal climbing gears and equipment.

  • Summit bonus US $1,500/- per climbing guide and US $300 for cook and kitchen helpers in cash & tips to trekking guide.

  • Helicopter flights

  • Any other services which are not mentioned in the service includes.

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