Kanchenjunga Expedition is best for travelers who want an active Himalayan route and are comfortable with the walking pace, terrain, and day-to-day movement this trip requires.

Kanchenjunga Expedition
Booking for spring/autumn are open for Kanchenjunga Expedition via Nepal.
27,500
Duration
54 Days
Per person Β· 2β10 travelers
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Kanchenjunga Expedition
Trip overview
- Service level
- Amigo Essential
- Comfort profile
- Expedition Grade
- Accommodation standard
- Hotel/ Lodge/Tent
Route highlights
Kanchenjunga (8,586m), located in the eastern part of Nepal, is the second-highest peak in Nepal and the third highest in the World. The name βKanchenjungaβ is derived from the Tibetan words βKanchenβ and βDzongaβ meaning βThe Five Treasure of the Great Snowsβ. Three of the main peaks; Kanchenjunga Main (8,586m), Kanchenjunga Central (8,482m), and Kanchenjunga South (8,494m) lie on the border between Nepal and North Sikkim in India, and the remaining two peaks Kanchenjunga West or Yalung Kang (8,505m) and Kangbachen (7,903) lie in the Taplejung District of Nepal. Moreover, these peaks lie inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is also home to the Red Panda and other rare plants, animals, and birds. The most remote of all 8000m peaks in Nepal, Kanchenjunga, was first climbed on May 25, 1955, by Joe Brown and George Band of the British expedition team.
The Expedition: Typically 54 days are required to complete the Kanchenjunga Expedition, in which 32 days are set aside to climb the peak. Kanchenjunga Expedition starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (Suketar). There are two base camps options to climb Kanchenjunga: Kanchenjunga North Base Camp on Kanchenjunga Glacier and South Base Camp on Yalung Glacier β both accessible from Suketar. From Suketar, we walk up to the north base camp (not the easiest but the safest route); enjoying the remoteness of the area that has successfully retained its pristine beauty, mystery, and charm; the settlement of the people and the very rare endemic flora with 30 varieties of rhododendrons and 69 varieties of orchids. It takes about 11 days to reach the base camp.
The climb begins through the narrow ice ridge and technical and intricate mixed rock and ice climb to the North Col- about 500m from the base camp. 900m bee-line is also fixed to and from the North Col. From the North Col the climb is along the ridge and north face. Three camps will be set up before ascending the summit. The hike is entirely on snow, glacier, icefall, and rock towards the summit. Starting base camp, the views are stunning till the summit. After completing the climb, we trek back to Suketar (Biratnagar) to take a flight to Kathmandu.
Planning the Kanchenjunga expedition with Amigo Treks and Expedition allows you to enjoy full service: necessary permits, climbing documents, traveling logistics (airfare, ground shuttle, and porters), English speaking Sherpas and guides, and other requirements of mountaineers. The company also organizes professional logistics for the provision of all required accommodation and food up till the base camp. This package ensures bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and three freshly cooked meals and hot/cold drinks during the trek and the climb. Moreover, we provide expedition quality personal tents both with full board or base-camp service only, a comprehensive First Aid kit, satellite phone, and solar panel to charge your phone.
Late spring and autumn are the best time to plan this expedition. Physical fitness and climbing training are required to successfully achieve the summit. Amigo Treks and Expedition ensures personalized and professional service, flat rate, and special group discount not only for this expedition but also for other best expeditions like Pumori Expedition, Ama Dablam Expedition, and even Mt. Everest Expedition.
Kanchenjunga (8,586m), located in the eastern part of Nepal, is the second-highest peak in Nepal and the third highest in the World. The name βKanchenjungaβ is derived from the Tibetan words βKanchenβ and βDzongaβ meaning βThe Five Treasure of the Great Snowsβ. Three of the main peaks; Kanchenjunga Main (8,586m), Kanchenjunga Central (8,482m), and Kanchenjunga South (8,494m) lie on the border between Nepal and North Sikkim in India, and the remaining two peaks Kanchenjunga West or Yalung Kang (8,505m) and Kangbachen (7,903) lie in the Taplejung District of Nepal. Moreover, these peaks lie inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is also home to the Red Panda and other rare plants, animals, and birds. The most remote of all 8000m peaks in Nepal, Kanchenjunga, was first climbed on May 25, 1955, by Joe Brown and George Band of the British expedition team.
The Expedition: Typically 54 days are required to complete the Kanchenjunga Expedition, in which 32 days are set aside to climb the peak. Kanchenjunga Expedition starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar (Suketar). There are two base camps options to climb Kanchenjunga: Kanchenjunga North Base Camp on Kanchenjunga Glacier and South Base Camp on Yalung Glacier β both accessible from Suketar.Β Β From Suketar, we walk up to the north base camp (not the easiest but the safest route); enjoying the remoteness of the area that has successfully retained its pristine beauty, mystery, and charm; the settlement of the people and the very rare endemic flora with 30 varieties of rhododendrons and 69 varieties of orchids. It takes about 11 days to reach the base camp.
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The climb begins through the narrow ice ridge and technical and intricate mixed rock and ice climb to the North Col- about 500m from the base camp. 900m bee-line is also fixed to and from the North Col. From the North Col the climb is along the ridge and north face. Three camps will be set up before ascending the summit. The hike is entirely on snow, glacier, icefall, and rock towards the summit. Starting base camp, the views are stunning till the summit. After completing the climb, we trek back to Suketar (Biratnagar) to take a flight to Kathmandu.
Planning theΒ Kanchenjunga expedition with Amigo Treks and Expedition allows you to enjoy full service: necessary permits, climbing documents, traveling logistics (airfare, ground shuttle, and porters), English speaking Sherpas and guides, and other requirements of mountaineers. The company also organizes professional logistics for the provision of all required accommodation and food up till the base camp. This package ensures bed and breakfast in Kathmandu and three freshly cooked meals and hot/cold drinks during the trek and the climb. Moreover, we provide expedition quality personal tents both with full board or base-camp service only, a comprehensive First Aid kit, satellite phone, and solar panel to charge your phone.
Late spring and autumn are the best time to plan this expedition. Physical fitness and climbing training are required to successfully achieve the summit. Amigo Treks and Expedition ensures personalized and professional service, flat rate, and special group discount not only for this expedition but also for other best expeditions like Pumori Expedition, Ama Dablam Expedition, and even Mt. Everest Expedition.
What is included in the trip price
The essentials and support items that are already built into the package.
Cost Include
Arrival and departure transfers by private car
Accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast (4*deluxe)
Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
One day guided city tour in Kathmandu valley
Kathmandu to Biratnagar and return air tickets
All meals (Lunch/Dinner/Breakfast) during the trek
Accommodation (Lodge/Guest House) while on a trek
Trekking Permits and TIMS permit for the trek
Trekking guide during the trek and climbing Sherpa while climbing
Required porters and yak to carry luggage and other essentials supplies
Special climbing permits and their procedure
Gamow bag and Oxygen
Garbage deposit fees
All wages, equipment, medical and accidental Insurances for all involved staff during the trip
First Aid medical kits for the Group and the staff.
Satellite phone carrying by Guide for communication with company staff and available for members with the cost of US$ 4 per minute call.
Required fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period.
What to budget for separately
Items travelers usually pay for separately, depending on style, spending habits, and optional upgrades.
Excludes
Nepal arrival visa fees
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Monument entrance fees while on Kathmandu tour only
All snacks, energy drinks, mineral water, cigarettes, packed food
Personal nature items, Laundry Expenses, Tips
Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies or satellite phones And Internet expenses
Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Camera/Video Fees or Trekking Gears
Rescue, Repatriation, Medicines, Medical Tests, and Hospitalization expenses
Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required.
Personal climbing gears
Group rates by party size
Per-person rates adjust automatically with your party size. Member discounts apply where available.
2-10 travelers
US$ 27,500
per personQuestions travelers usually ask before booking
These route questions cover Nepal, expedition in nepal planning, and the logistics travelers usually want clarified before they commit.
The best timing for Kanchenjunga Expedition depends on route conditions, visibility, transport reliability, and the style of journey. We use the current route plan and season to help you choose the strongest travel window.
54 Days is the standard planning window for Kanchenjunga Expedition. The day-to-day pace depends on the route structure, travel style, and how much time is needed for stronger acclimatization, sightseeing, or transfers.
Kanchenjunga Expedition is planned as a more demanding expedition-style route journey, so the experience is paced around that level of movement and stamina. The route reaches 8,586m (28,169ft), which also shapes the overall effort and recovery needed.
Hotel/ Lodge/Tent. The trip is positioned at the Amigo Essential service level. Final room style and amenities can vary between cities, trail stops, and more remote sections of the route.
Permit, entry, and route-document requirements depend on the destination, route, and the final version of your trip for Nepal. We confirm exactly what applies before departure rather than asking you to guess from generic lists.
Meal inclusions depend on the route design and overnight setup. We confirm what is covered before departure so you know where flexibility or extra budget may be useful.
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