Kanchunjunga South / North Base Camp Trek
| Maximum altitude : | 5475m. |
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| Primary activity : | Trekking and Hiking |
| Group size : | 2-15 people |
| Trek grade : | Fairly challenging |
| Country : | Nepal |
| Transportation : | Private vehicle(s) and airplane |
| Arrival on : | Kathmandu, Nepal |
The trail to south base camp cuts straight to the heart of the Kanchenjunga massif, climbing over vertiginous ridges and plunging into seemingly bottomless valleys. In the space of two weeks, you will cover, more than 15,000m of altitude change, gaining a maximum elevation of 4800m, on a par with the summit of Mont Blanc.
The rewards for this effort are enormous the trail passes through remote limbu village that see few outsider and climb to the very foot of Kanchenjunga, for the kind of views normally reserved for mountaineers. However, you must carry tent and food, and there are no escape routes if you get sick, tired or bored. Above Toro tan, be alert for the symptoms of AMS-
What Is Included
- Airport pickup and drops by private vehicle
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
- All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle mention on itinerary
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
- An experienced local English-speaking and government-licensed trek Guide and assistant trek Guide (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
- Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter only carry 25 Kg)
- Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
- Home of trek, trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt.
- Trekking map for entire trip
- Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Suketar/ Kathmandu.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Kanchenjunga Conservation fee and ( TIMS card)
- Medical kit
- All government and local taxes
What Is Not Included
- Nepalese entry visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner stay in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, internet etc.)
- Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)