kanchenjunga-south-expedition
52 Days
Extreme
8494m
Teahouse/Lodge, Tented Camp
Bus/Car
2-10
Autumn, Spring
kanchenjunga-south-expedition Overview
Kanchenjunga South, standing tall at 8,494m (8.494km), is the third tallest mountain within the Kanchenjunga massif. It falls entirely within the boundaries of Nepal and India. The mountain has the Singalila Ridge, which acts as a border between the Taplejung of Nepalese territory and Sikkim of Indian territory. It also separates Sikkim from West Bengal within the Indian territory. The journey of the Mount Kanchenjunga South Expedition is something to cherish for life.
The name “ Kanchenjunga” has been derived from four Tibetan words; ‘gangs’ which represents snow, ‘chen’ which represents the great, ‘mzod’ which represents treasure, and ‘inga’ which represents five. All these words joined together to give the name ‘Kanchenjunga’, which means ‘the five treasures of the great snow’. There is a belief that there are treasures of gold, stones, salts, medicines, and other valuables hidden within this mountain. There are three routes to climb Kanchenjunga South from Nepal.
Kanchenjunga South Expedition provides a heartwarming experience to its climbers and is the perfect escape from the day-to-day hustle for those who want to have some adventure in their life. The route leading to Kanchenjunga South has a wide diversity of vegetation to see with an equally diverse climate and topography. It makes the expedition exciting. One can find glaciers, thick forests, and the valley on the way to the mountain. All this will make the trip refreshing as well as adventurous.
Highlights of kanchenjunga-south-expedition
The Kanchenjunga South Expedition is a mountaineering expedition in Nepal that takes you to the summit of Kanchenjunga South, a peak located in the Himalayas. Kanchenjunga South has a summit elevation of 8,476 meters (27,795 feet) and is the third highest peak in the world.
Some of the highlights of the Kanchenjunga South Expedition include:
- The opportunity to climb one of the highest peaks in the world and reach the summit of Kanchenjunga South.
- Stunning views of the surrounding peaks, including Makalu, Lhotse, and other impressive peaks.
- The chance to explore the remote and little-visited Kanchenjunga region, which is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including rhododendrons, oak trees, and Himalayan black bears.
- Meeting the friendly locals and learning about their way of life.
- The opportunity to visit the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is home to a variety of endangered species, including the snow leopard and the red panda.
- The chance to participate in a high-altitude mountaineering expedition, which requires physical fitness, mental toughness, and good team-work skills.
Overall, the Kanchenjunga South Expedition is a challenging but rewarding experience that offers the chance to climb one of the highest peaks in the world and explore the stunning Kanchenjunga region.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 1: Arriving at a hotel in Kathmandu
- Day 2: Briefing and preparation for the expedition
- Day 3: Flying to Bhadrapur then travelling to Phidim
- Day 4: Driving to Khandenba
- Day 5: Trekking to Khewang, camp will be set
- Day 6: Trekking to Yamphudin, camp will be set
- Day 7: Rest day at Yamphudin to adjust in the high altitude and low temperature
- Day 8: Trekking to Tortong, camp will be set
- Day 9: Trekking to Tseram, camp will be set
- Day 10: Trekking to Ramche, camp will be set
- Day 11-12: Rest day at Ramche to adjust in the high altitude and low temperature
- Day 13: Trekking to Glacier camp, camp will be set
- Day 14: Trekking to Base camp
- Day 15-43: Climbing Kanchenjunga South and returning back to the base camp
- Day 44: Trekking back to Ramche,camp will be set
- Day 45: Trekking to Tortong,camp will be set
- Day 46: Trekking back to Yamphudin, camp will be set
- Day 47: Trekking back to Khewang, camp will be set
- Day 48: Trekking back to Khandenba
- Day 49: Driving back to Phidim and then back to Bhadrapur
- Day 50: Flying back to Kathmandu
- Day 51: Exploring Kathmandu
- Day 52: Returning home
Trip Map
Difficulty to climb
The greatest challenge that one can face during Kanchenjunga South is the diversity of this region. Besides the normal altitude sickness, the diverse vegetation, climate and the topography of this mountain make the trip hard. Climbers have to be prepared to face different vegetations, climate and landscapes as they climb upward. Since the routes to this mountain are the also least explored ones, you can’t be sure about the next place. The glaciers, rivers, thick forest, passes and valleys that fall on the way to the mountain are other challenges. Travellers who want to be a part of this expedition need to have a great deal of determination. They have to do a long week of trekking in trails filled with rocks adds more difficulty to the trip.
Kanchenjunga South with the best Expedition company
The trip to Kanchenjunga South is exciting and adventurous, but it has its own set of challenges. CLimbers have to climb along diverse landscapes and climates that can be challenging. Also, the routes are the least explored. One might not know what comes next. So, proper and experienced guidance is a must to make the climb safe. It is why you will need Marvel Treks. The entire team of Marvel Trek works deliberately to provide the best services and facilities to you and makes sure that you will have a once in a lifetime experience.
Taking care of the basic needs, safety measures and legal formalities to provide satisfactory and convenient services in the best interest of the clients are the main goals of Marvel Trek.
If you want to live your dream of adding adventure to your life with full safety and if you wish to take a break from your day-to-day hustle in the most exciting way with trustworthy help, Marvel Trek is there in your service.
We take care of all the arrangements for your trip at a reasonable cost.
Contact us and book a trip with us, and let’s get going in fulfilling your dream of adventure.
Client requirements
- The clients should be healthy enough to make the expedition.
- They should have some prior experiences in mountaineering.
- They should be fit and should be trained a bit before the actual departure.
Why should Marvel trek be chosen for climbing?
Marvel trek has been providing its clients with excellent and satisfactory services since 1998 at a reasonable price.
Also the team of Marvel trek has skilled professional climbers who have years of experiences in mountaineering and are familiar with the geography and weather conditions of the mountains.
You can trust them to guide you with proper instructions and full safety without compromising your wish to enjoy the trip.
Marvel trek keeps its client’s satisfaction, safety and comfort as its priorities.
When is Kanchenjunga South usually climbed?
Like for every other mountain climbing, the best season to climb Kanchenjunga South too would be the spring. During spring, the climate is comparatively warmer as well as there are fewer chances of snowfalls. In winter the temperature drops to -12 which gets worse during early morning and late night. Also, there will be constant heavy snowfall which makes the trails more dangerous than they already are.
How hard is it to climb Kanchenjunga South?
Climbing Kanchenjunga South is as much hard as climbing any other high mountains. Like every other climbing, there are chances of altitude sickness. But there are also many more difficulties that one has to face while climbing Kanchenjunga South. The routes for this expedition are the least explored. It makes dealing with the diverse climate and topography more difficult. The pass, valleys, thick forests, unpredictable glaciers and the rivers are other challenges. All this makes the expedition to Kanchenjunga South more thrilling as well as dangerous.
How long does it take to climb Kanchenjunga South?
Climbing Kanchenjunga South might be an adventurous, thrilling and self-refreshing activity yet it is dangerous too so making a rush might not be the best thing to do considering your safety. The overall adventure of climbing Kanchenjunga South takes around 52 days. About 13 to14 days are needed to reach the base camp while the remaining days will be in the mountain.
Expedition Equipment List
| Travel Documents | Hands |
| Valid Passport | Thin Fleece Gloves (2 Pairs) |
| Credit/Debit Card | Wind Stopper / Screen Tap Gloves (2 Pairs) |
| pP Size Photo (4 Pieces) | Heavy Gloves (Guide Gloves) |
| Insurance Paper And Contact Address | Summit Gloves – 8000m. |
| Foot Wear | Sleeping Bags |
| Summit Boot – 8000m. (Kailas / Lasportiva / Millet ) | Sleeping Bag -20OC to -30OC |
| Climbing Boot – 6000m. (Kailas / Lasportiva / Millet) | Down Sleeping Bag -40OC (Extreme Comfort) |
| Normal Socks (5-8 Pairs) | Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam) |
| Summit Socks/6000 m. Socks (2 Pairs) | Down Mattress (Inflatable) |
| Trekking Shoes (Gore Tex) | Sleeping Bag Liner |
| Light Trekking/Sports Shoes | Inflatable Pillow |
| Camp Booties (1 Pair) | Climbing Equipment |
| Slipper (1 Pair) | Climbing Helmet |
| Upper Body | Summit Down Suit – 8000m. |
| Thermal Top Base Layer (2-3 Pcs) | Ice Axe with Spike & Axe Protector Harness |
| Fleece Jacket (1-2 Pcs) | Belay Devices/ Figure of 8/ ATC Guide Jumar / Ascender |
| Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs) | Lock Carabiner (3 Pcs) Unlock Carabiner (2 Pcs) Tape Slings/240 cm |
| Wind Proof Jacket (1-2 Pcs) | Snow Goggle (Summit Purpose, Antifog, Polarized, UV Protection) |
| Down Jacket (1-2 Pcs) | Head Light 500-700 Lumens Spare |
| Cotton T-Shirt (3-5 Pcs) | Battery (Energizer Ultimate Lithium) |
| Lower Body | Satellite Phone With Credit (Optional) |
| Thermal Bottom Base Layer (2-3 Pcs) | Walking Stick/ Trekking Pole |
| Fleece Trouser (1-2 pcs) | Pocket Knife (Swiss) |
| Gore Tex Pant (1 pcs) | Altimeter Watch |
| Light Weight Quick Dry Trekking Pants (2-3 Pairs) | Pee Bottle |
| Gaiters for trekking boots | Power Bank |
| Down Pants (1pcs) | Crampons (Fit with Boot)/Packing Cover |
| Under Wear (4-6 Pcs) | Bag Packs |
| Sun Stuffs | Rucksacks 35 L – 50 L |
| Banana Boat/ Nivea Sun Cream (up to -50 Spf) | Duffle Bag 120 L-150 L (2 Pcs) |
| Lip Guard -30 to -50 (Spf) | Lundry/Garbage Bag (Large) |
| Sun Glasses (Uv Protection) | Water Proof Stuff Sacks/Dry Bag- Small/ Medium/ Large (3-4 Pcs) |
| Glaciers Glasses (Uv Protection) | Medical/First Aid |
| Moisturiser / Lotion | Brufen / Ibuprofens |
| Eating & Drinking | Antibiotic |
| 1 Ltr. Water Bottle | Diamox |
| 1/ 1.5 Ltr. Thermos | Paracetamol |
| Mug (Opt.) | Handy Plaster |
| Spoon/ Fork (Opt.) | Crack Bandage |
| Bowl (Opt.) | Tincture Iodine |
| Miscellaneous | Ondem |
| Nail Cutter | Cetirizine |
| Umbrella / Rain Coat | Electrolyte |
| Hot Water Bag | Minil 10mg (Palpitation, anxiety) |
| Camera | Codopar (Headache & chest pain) |
| GPS Tracker (Recommended) | Salbetol 4mg (Breathless) |
| Hand & Toe Warmer | Azithromycin 500mg (chronic tonsillitis, fever, nose, throat infection-must take 5 days) |
| Toiletries (Personal) | Flupen 250mg (prevent wound infection) |
| Toilet Paper / Wet Tissue | Allegra 120/180mg (Allergic tonsil) |
| Toothpaste | Menstrual Products |
| Toothbrush | Head |
| Soap | Sun Cap |
| Shampoo | Balaclava |
| Towel | Fleece Hat/ Warm Hat (1-2 Pcs) |
| Garbage Bag | Neck Gaiter (2-3 Pcs) |
Requirement
- The climbers should get themselves tested to make sure they are healthy enough to climb the mountains.
- A visit to the dentist is also recommended as there is a chance of acute dental problems at high altitudes.
- It is also highly recommended that the climbers should have some previous experiences with mountaineering and with high altitudes.
- It is also requested that the climbers should workout a bit months prior to ascending the mountain.
Payment and cancellation
Policy regarding Payment and Cancellation Payment:
Payment:
1) To confirm a reservation, a deposit equal to 30% of the total price is required.
2) If the payment is made online, the remaining balance is due 10 days before the Tour, Trekking, Peak Climbing, or Expedition begins. If the payment is made in cash, it can be made after arrival. 3) If the booking is made within 30 days of the expedition beginning, full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Cancellation:
1)A full refund of the deposit will be given if a Tour, Trek, Peak Climbing, or Expedition is canceled more than 60 days before the start date.
2)The deposit will not be refunded if a Tour, Trek, Peak Climbing, or Expedition is canceled within 30 days of its start date.
3)A tour, trek, peak climbing, or expedition will not be refunded if it is canceled prior to or on the start date.
4)All participants should strongly consider purchasing travel insurance to cover any unforeseen cancellations or other occurrences.
Note: We reserve the right to modify or cancel any trek in the event of a natural disaster, political unrest, or any other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In such cases, a full refund or an alternative option will be provided.
Dates of Trip
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Group Discount Prices
Frequently Asked Questions
Booking Details
Full Board service
- Transportation:-
Includes pickups and drop offs from and to the airport along with the domestic flights and jeep rides.
- Food and accommodation:-
Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients. Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffees.
- Permits and fees
The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from Nepalese government
Restricted area permits will be arranged
Permits for Walkie talkie as well as for satellite phone will also be provided
Additional fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage and stool shipment
- Insurance
The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
- Equipments
All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters.In case of unfavourable circumstances,it may also be done through land or helicopters.
- Liaison Officer,sherpas and porters
Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
Also,a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
- Base camp staffs and equipments
The base camp will be fully equipped with a seperate kitchen tent, dining tent,communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
- Communication
Walkie talkie and satellite phones will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
- Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
Every member will be given 3 bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sled.
- Certificate
The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.
Base camp service
- Transportation:-
Includes pickups and drop offs from and to the airport along with the domestic flights and jeep rides.
- Food and accommodation:-
Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients. Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with ocasis
- Permits and fees
The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from Nepalese government
Restricted area permits will be arranged
Permits for Walkie talkie as well as for satellite phone will also be provided
Additional fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage and stool shipment
- Insurance
The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
- Equipments
All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters.In case of unfavourable circumstances,it may also be done through land or helicopters.
- Liaison Officer, sherpas and porters
Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
Also,a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
- Base camp staffs and equipments
The base camp will be fully equipped with a seperate kitchen tent, dining tent,communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
- Communication
Walkie talkie and satellite phones will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
- Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
Every member will be given 3 bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sled.
- Certificate
The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.
- International flights
The clients have to bear their flights fees while arriving and leaving Nepal.
- Visa and insurance
The clients are responsible for their VISA while arriving in Nepal.
You have to pay for your insurance in case of any accidents
- Meals in Kathmandu
While staying in Kathmandu, you will be responsible to pay for your lunch and dinner.
- Personal belongings and interests
The clients are requested to arrange their own clothings and required gears while joining the expedition.
They also have to arrange the items required to maintain their personal hygiene. They have to bear the additional charges for services like phone calls,hot bath,laundry etc.
They have to pay extra charge in case they want to shoot videos or capture pictures.
- Tips and bonuses
It will be highly appreciated if the clients can make some tips and bonuses to the hardworking Sherpas and the base camp workers.
- Extra services
In case you want any other services that’s not mentioned above then you have to pay extra from your pocket.
Price: US$ 12300 per person
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Full Board service
- Transportation:-
Includes pickups and drop offs from and to the airport along with the domestic flights and jeep rides.
- Food and accommodation:-
Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients. Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with occasional teas and coffees.
- Permits and fees
The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from Nepalese government
Restricted area permits will be arranged
Permits for Walkie talkie as well as for satellite phone will also be provided
Additional fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage and stool shipment
- Insurance
The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
- Equipments
All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters.In case of unfavourable circumstances,it may also be done through land or helicopters.
- Liaison Officer,sherpas and porters
Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
Also,a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
- Base camp staffs and equipments
The base camp will be fully equipped with a seperate kitchen tent, dining tent,communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
- Communication
Walkie talkie and satellite phones will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
- Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
Every member will be given 3 bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sled.
- Certificate
The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.
Base camp service
- Transportation:-
Includes pickups and drop offs from and to the airport along with the domestic flights and jeep rides.
- Food and accommodation:-
Accommodations will be provided in a 3-star hotel while staying in Kathmandu as well as during different stops in the trip.
A welcome dinner will also be held to introduce our team with the clients. Later,3 meals will be served during the trip which will be cooked by talented cooks along with ocasis
- Permits and fees
The company will pay for the air cargo charges as well as all the taxes to the Nepalese government on your behalf.
The company will also take care of different Royalties and permits from Nepalese government
Restricted area permits will be arranged
Permits for Walkie talkie as well as for satellite phone will also be provided
Additional fees will also be paid for deposition of garbage and stool shipment
- Insurance
The company will cover for insurances of all the involved staff in case of accidents.
- Equipments
All the tools and equipment that will be needed for the expedition will be transported by the company through air cargo and potters.In case of unfavourable circumstances,it may also be done through land or helicopters.
- Liaison Officer, sherpas and porters
Every member will be facilitated with one Sherpa and one porter.
Also,a legit government Liaison will be present throughout the expedition
- Base camp staffs and equipments
The base camp will be fully equipped with a seperate kitchen tent, dining tent,communication tent along with a toilet tent along with all the other necessary items that are needed for a comfortable stay.
Solar panels or generators will also be managed for electricity as well as the dining tent and other tents will be equipped with heaters to keep you warm.
Expert cooks and porters will be there in the camp to assist you. The base camp will also have a bar and bakery.
- Communication
Walkie talkie and satellite phones will be given to each member to communicate in between the base camp and the mountain. Internet access will also be granted.
- Oxygen masks, bottles and regulators
Every member will be given 3 bottles of oxygen along with summit masks and regulators for their journey.
More will be carried as a backup for emergencies along with a rescue sled.
- Certificate
The members will be honoured with a certificate from MoCTCA for their accomplishment of climbing the mountain.
- International flights
The clients have to bear their flights fees while arriving and leaving Nepal.
- Visa and insurance
The clients are responsible for their VISA while arriving in Nepal.
You have to pay for your insurance in case of any accidents
- Meals in Kathmandu
While staying in Kathmandu, you will be responsible to pay for your lunch and dinner.
- Personal belongings and interests
The clients are requested to arrange their own clothings and required gears while joining the expedition.
They also have to arrange the items required to maintain their personal hygiene. They have to bear the additional charges for services like phone calls,hot bath,laundry etc.
They have to pay extra charge in case they want to shoot videos or capture pictures.
- Tips and bonuses
It will be highly appreciated if the clients can make some tips and bonuses to the hardworking Sherpas and the base camp workers.
- Extra services
In case you want any other services that’s not mentioned above then you have to pay extra from your pocket.
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