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himalaya
kanchenjunga base camp
IMAGE: Trekking near Kanchenjunga | Michelle Landry
gorakh and changla himal expedition
25 DAYS 2 NIGHTS HOTEL 22 NIGHTS CAMPING
• Embark on a challenging traverse through a region seldom visited by trekkers
24 BREAKFASTS, 22 LUNCHES AND 22 DINNERS
22 DAY TREK
20 DAYS
3 NIGHTS HOTEL 16 NIGHTS WILDERNESS CAMPING
19 BREAKFASTS, 16 LUNCHES AND 16 DINNERS
15 DAY TREK
• Follow the glacial torrent of the Tamur and Ghunsa Rivers to their source on the north west side of the Kanchenjunga Himal
• Cross the Mirgin La Pass (4500m), trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp and spend the night at Pangpema (5140m)
• Witness unsurpassed views of the Kanchenjunga massif,
Makalu range and surrounding peaks including Jannu
• Trek through remote villages of the Gurung,
• Venture into the huge amphitheatre of mountains in the Changla Himal on this exclusive one-of-a-kind trek
• Journey into an isolated and rugged region with deep gorges and a bewildering complex of glaciated peaks
Limbu, Rai and Sherpa peoples
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu 2 | Fly to Bhadrapur, drive to Taplejung (1820m) 3 | Trek to Mitlung (912m) 4 | To Chiruwa (1190m) 5 | To Sukethum (1576m) 6 | Trek to Amjilosa (2308m) 7/9 | To Ghunsa (3430m), rest day 10 | To Khangpachen (4040m) 11 | To Lhonak (4790m) 12 | To Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema - 5140m) 13/14 | Return to Ghunsa 15 | To Selele Base Camp (4480m) 16 | To Tseram via Mirgin La (4480m) 17 | To Ramche via Yalung Glacier 18 | To Dorongdin (3000m) 19 | To Sherpa Gaun (2080M) 20 | To Phumpe Danda (1858m) 21 | To Kade Vanjyang (2130m) 22 | Lali Kharka (2265m) 23 | To Suketar & Drive to Bhadrapur 24 | Fly to Kathmandu 25 | In Kathmandu, trip concludes
Kanchenjunga Ghunsa
Taplejung
Nepal
• Echoing parts of the route established by Tim Macartney-Snape on our 2019 exploratory expedition, this trip offers a unique adventure
• Revel in the knowledge that in twenty-first century you can still trek and climb in virtually unexplored areas
• Meet village communities along the Tibetan borderlands
• Possibly not see another trekker for the entire trek duration
• Venture away from the known on a trek which has never been undertaken before
Bhadrapur
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INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu 2 | In Kathmandu 3 | Fly to Nepalgunj 4 | Fly to Simikot and commence trek to Karpunath 5 | To Baragoan 6 | To Gyagru 7 | To Syamboyak 8 | To Dhyauling 9 | To Larkhola Forest camp 10 | To High camp 11 | Rest and contingency day 12 | To High Pass camp 13 | Cross High pass and trek to Naulabang Khola camp 14 | To High camp 2 15 | Rest and contingency day 16 | To Yakba 17 | To Dharapor 18 | To Simikot 19 | Fly to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj 20 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert
guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
7
GRADE | CHALLENGING
WHEN TO GO
ALL MEALS ON TREK VALUED AT USD $950
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Changla
8 ALL MEALS ON TREK
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: KBC
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: GCH
IMAGE: Exploring the remote trails of western Nepal | Lachlan Gardiner
Nepal
Simikot
GRADE |
ENTRY LEVEL MOUNTAINEERING/ EXPLORATORY TREK
Gorakh
VALUED AT USD $750
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