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Mount Kangchenjunga

Mount Kangchenjunga Expedition 8,586 m

Kangchenjunga Conservation Area & Taplejung, Eastern Nepal
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  • Duration 52 Days 51 Nights
  • Type Expedition
  • Group Size 50
  • Languages English , Nepali

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The 52-Day Mount Kangchenjunga Expedition (8,586 m / 28,169 ft) represents the pinnacle of remote, high-altitude mountaineering in Nepal. Known as the 'Five Treasures of the Great Snow', Kangchenjunga is the third highest peak on Earth, straddling the eastern border of Nepal and Sikkim. Ascending the classic Southwest Face Route via the Yalung Glacier, the climb traverses massive icefalls, technical mixed rock steps, steep couloirs, and high-altitude snow arêtes through four strategically established high camps (reaching Camp 4 at 7,700 m). Supported by veteran 1:1 Climbing Sherpas, extensive fixed-line systems, advanced Poisk/Summit oxygen, and full expedition base camp logistics, this is the ultimate expedition for elite mountaineers seeking pure wilderness exploration and an authentic 8,000-meter summit.

Requires official Nepal Department of Tourism (DoT) 8,000 m Royalty Climbing Permit, Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project (KCAP) Permit, Restricted Area Permit (RAP), and a certified Government Liaison Officer. Climbers must have prior 7,000 m or 8,000 m climbing experience (e.g., Manaslu, Himlung, Ama Dablam, or Cho Oyu), mastery of crampon/ice axe techniques on 50°–60° slopes, and high cold-weather endurance. Full 8000M down suits and triple boots are mandatory.

Cost Included/Exclude

  • Official Nepal Government Department of Tourism 8,000 m Mount Kangchenjunga Climbing Royalty Permit
  • Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project (KCAP) Permit and Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
  • Government-appointed official expedition Liaison Officer with logistics and allowances
  • 1:1 ratio dedicated elite high-altitude Climbing Sherpa guide (Multiple 8000M summit records)
  • 6 oxygen cylinders per climber (Poisk / Summit Oxygen) + 3 cylinders for climbing Sherpa with latest masks and regulators
  • Full base camp outfitting: Individual sleeping tent with mattress, heated dining tent, hot shower/toilet tents, solar power stations, and gourmet expedition chef
  • Full high-altitude camp outfitting: The North Face / Mountain Hardwear 4-season tents, freeze-dried food, cooking stoves, and epigas at Camps 1, 2, 3, and 4
  • Domestic flight tickets (Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu) and private 4WD ground transfers
  • 4 nights 5-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Dwarika's / Marriott) with breakfast
  • All teahouse accommodations and 3 daily meals during trekking approach and return
  • Pack yaks and porters for transport of personal gear (up to 50 kg per climber) to/from Base Camp
  • Gamow hyperbaric chamber, emergency high-altitude medical kit, pulse oximeter, and comprehensive staff insurance
  • International airfare and Nepal tourist visa fees
  • Personal climbing equipment (8000M down suit, triple climbing boots, crampons, ice axes, harness, jumar)
  • Personal travel, medical, and high-altitude emergency helicopter evacuation insurance
  • Climbing Sherpa summit bonus (standard international 8000M summit bonus: $1,500–$2,000 USD)
  • Personal bar bills, laundry, hot showers on trail, and gratuities for base camp crew

Day To Day Itinerary

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Meet our VIP expedition team and transfer via private luxury vehicle to your 5-star hotel (Dwarika's / Marriott). Attend an evening expedition briefing and welcome dinner with your expedition leader.

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel (Kathmandu)
Meal Included: D

Attend the mandatory official briefing at the Ministry of Tourism with the government liaison officer. Complete gear inspections and test Summit/Poisk oxygen regulators, masks, and 8000M triple boots with your climbing Sherpa.

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel (Kathmandu)
Meal Included: B

Take a morning domestic flight to Bhadrapur in eastern Nepal. Meet private 4WD vehicles and drive through the lush green rolling tea gardens of Ilam, settling into your hotel for the evening.

Accommodation: Hotel / Deluxe Lodge (Ilam)
Meal Included: B/L/D

Drive along the scenic Mechi Highway winding through terraced hillsides, river valleys, and traditional Limbu villages to reach the mountain gateway of Taplejung and Khebang.

Accommodation: Teahouse / Lodge
Meal Included: B/L/D

Begin trekking along stone pathways through lush subtropical forests, descending to the Kabeli Khola and climbing through terraced cardamom fields to the Sherpa and Limbu village of Yamphudin.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal Included: B/L/D

Climb steep trails through dense oak, rhododendron, and bamboo cloud forests to cross Lasiya Bhanjyang (3,310 m). Descend along moss-covered paths to the riverside settlement of Tortong beside the Simbua Khola.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal Included: B/L/D

Follow the Simbua Khola valley uphill through rhododendron and pine woods, passing seasonal yak pastures at Anda Phedi. Enter the alpine zone to reach Cheram, with views of Kabru and Rathong.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal Included: B/L/D

Ascend past the snout of the Yalung Glacier through lateral moraines and alpine pastures to Ramche (4,580 m). Savor your first close-up view of the colossal south face of Kangchenjunga.

Accommodation: Expedition Base Camp
Meal Included: B/L/D

Move further onto the Yalung Glacier to establish Advanced Base Camp (5,400 m). The expedition Lama and climbing Sherpas perform the sacred Buddhist Puja ceremony to ask mountain deities for safety and favorable climbing weather.

Accommodation: Expedition Base Camp
Meal Included: B/L/D

35-Day Climbing & Summit Window:Rotation 1: Ascend the lower Yalung glacier and icefall to Camp 1 (6,200 m). Climb the snow couloirs and fixed lines to Camp 2 (6,400 m), then descend to Base Camp to rest.• Rotation 2: Climb past the Great Shelf to establish Camp 3 (7,100 m) on steep snow ramps (45°–55°). Spend a night at Camp 3 for acclimatization, then descend to Base Camp for physiological recovery.• Summit Push: Wait for a clear high-pressure window. Ascend sequentially: Base Camp → Camp 1 (6,200 m) → Camp 2 (6,400 m) → Camp 3 (7,100 m / begin oxygen at 2 L/min) → Camp 4 (7,700 m on the upper shelf / increase oxygen to 3-4 L/min).• Summit Night: Depart Camp 4 at 10:00 PM. Ascend the steep snow and ice couloir (The Sickle), navigating technical mixed rock steps and the final summit ridge. Stand on the summit of Mount Kangchenjunga (8,586 m / 28,169 ft) at sunrise. Savor views spanning Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, and the plains of India. Safely rappel down fixed lines back to Camp 2 and Base Camp.

Accommodation: High Alpine Camps / Base Camp
Meal Included: B/L/D

Dismantle all high camps, pack all garbage under strict Leave No Trace environmental standards, and organize gear onto pack yaks and porters.

Accommodation: Expedition Base Camp
Meal Included: B/L/D

Retrace your steps down from the Yalung Glacier through Ramche and Cheram, dropping below the tree line to the riverbank camp at Tortong.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal Included: B/L/D

Climb back over Lasiya Bhanjyang pass and descend through dense bamboo and oak cloud forests to Yamphudin.

Accommodation: Teahouse
Meal Included: B/L/D

Trek down through terraced farmlands to Khebang, meeting private 4WD vehicles for the drive back to the district center of Taplejung.

Accommodation: Hotel / Lodge (Taplejung)
Meal Included: B/L/D

Drive along the Mechi Highway through the scenic green tea estates of Ilam down to the Terai lowlands of Bhadrapur.

Accommodation: Hotel (Bhadrapur)
Meal Included: B/L/D

Board a morning domestic flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu. Meet our private vehicle for transfer to your 5-star hotel for massages and relaxation.

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel (Kathmandu)
Meal Included: B

Attend the official expedition debriefing at the Ministry of Tourism to formalize summit verification, followed by a gala celebration dinner with company executives.

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel (Kathmandu)
Meal Included: B/D

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before our private VIP vehicle transfers you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international return flight home.

Accommodation: Departure
Meal Included: B

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