Sikkim:
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Kanchenjunga
Base camp
This is an strenuous trek which goes right up to Goecha
La Pass at an elevation of 5000 m. giving exceptional
view eastern face of Kanchenjunga(8535 m.), the third
highest mountain in the world. The journey starts from
Yuksom a small settlement within subtropical forests
and goes through vast expanse of yak pasture. It finally
reaches the alpine region where dwarf shrubs thrive
in abundance and the temperature is quite extreme. |
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Day to Day Itinerary (16 days)
| Day
1: |
Arrive Kathmandu and
transfer to Hotel. |
| Day
2: |
Free day. |
| Day
3: |
Fly KTM/BIR or BDR
- upon arrival met and transfer over to Darjeeling, and
check into Hotel New Elgin or similar. Overnight
at Hotel. |
| Day
4: |
Morning drive to Yuksom
(1770 m/170 k.m./7 hrs), on reaching overnight at trekkers
hut. |
| Day
5: |
Start trek after breakfast.
The trail goes through dense semi tropical forests crossing
streams occasionally . After a steep climb we reach Tshoka
(2745 m/5 hrs) for the camp. |
| Day
6: |
The trail follows
a steep climb through fascinating rhododendron forests.
The magnificent view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Pandim
can be seen through out the journey. Camp at Dzongri (4200
m/3 hrs). |
| Day
7: |
Comparatively easy
trails with very clear view of Kanchenjunga and its range
of mountains. After lunch a little climb after crossing
a steam. Camp at Thangsing (3930 m./3 hrs). |
| Day
8: |
The trail fairly evens
out towards a small village settlement and then onwards
it follows a moraine for about an hour before reaching
our next camping site at Samit Pokhari (4500 m./3 hrs)
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| Day
9: |
Early morning as the
trek resumes, the trail climbs an uneven moraine with
huge boulders of rocks. We get to see some exceptional
views of the eastern face of Kanchenjunga. For Goechala
Pass(5002 m.). Descend back to camp at Samiti Pokhari
. |
| Day
10: |
Retrace trail back
to Thangsing. Camp for the night. |
| Day
11: |
Descend to Phedang
through steep trail to Bakhim (2684m .3 hrs) |
| Day
12: |
The last day on the
trail, we retrace it back to Yuksom (4 hrs.)at an leisurely
pace. If time permits, we get to visit Dubi Monastery
and a lake with tranquil surroundings near by. Camp
for the night. |
| Day
13: |
A day for adjustment
and acclimatization enroute. |
| Day
14: |
Transfer to Bhadrapur
or Biratnagar for final departure. End of the tour. |
| Day
15: |
Free day In Kathmandu.
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| Day
16: |
International Departure.
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Fact Finder
| Duration: |
16
days |
| Trip
Details: |
- 4 Nights Kathmandu
- Darjeeling tour
- Sikkim Tour
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| Activities: |
Cultural, Touring,
Walking |
| Grade: |
 |
| Mode
of Travel: |
Private
coach |
| Group
& Staff: |
Min 4, Max
12, Responsible Adventures leader, local guides plus driver
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| Accommodation: |
8 nights
camping trek, 5 nights Hotels, 1 night Trekkers' Hut
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| Trip
Dates: |
- 6th October - 20th October 2007
20th October - 3rd November 2007
20th November - 3rd December 2007
05th April – 19th April 2008
19th April - 3rd May 2008
3rd May - 17th May 2008
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Land
Costs:
Local Payment: |
USD $1500
USD $ 250 |
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(Guaranteed
to run for a minimum of 4 clients ) |
Inclusions
Included:
Experienced regional leader and porters on the trek, trek
permit, park fees, staff insurance etc. Transport, accommodation,
and sightseeing as indicated.
Not Included:
Arrival transfer, departure and airport taxes, visas, meals,
all optional additional tours or activities during free time,
transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips
and items of a personal nature. |
