Kanchenjunga Expedition

Nepal
Mountainring
Extreme
42 Days
8,167m

Overview of the Kanchenjunga Expedition

Location: Border of Nepal and India (Sikkim) it has Altitude: 8,586 meters (28,169 ft), making it the third-highest mountain in the world. in terms of Difficulty: High Advance/Technical 5E – Requires prior experience with 6,000m–7,000m peaks and technical climbing skills Trip Duration: Typically 51–60 days, including acclimatization and climbing periods, The Best Season: Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) for stable weather and Permits: Restricted area; requires a Kanchenjunga climbing permit and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry

Trip Facts

Activities
Mountainring
Starting Price
starting US$ 35250/PP
Accommodation
Camping
Max. Altitude
8,167m
Best Season
Autumn (September–November)
Trip Hours/Day
5 to 6 Hours day
Trip Grade
Extreme
Group Size
5 - 10

Highlights & Attractions

Conquer the 7th Highest Peak – A major achievement in high-altitude mountaineering
Remote & Untouched Routes – Fewer climbers than Everest or K2
Stunning Himalayan Views – Panoramic vistas of Annapurna, Manaslu, and Nilgiri ranges
Cultural Immersion – Trek through Magar, Gurung, and Thakali villages
Technical Climbing – Features icefalls, knife-edge ridges, and 50°+ ice slopes
Crossing French Pass (5,360m) – A dramatic high-altitude traverse

Trip Itinerary
Include & Excludes
Trip Notes
Reviews

Trip Itinerary

Phase 1: Arrival & Preparation (Kathmandu – 3 Days)

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m), briefing, and gear check.
Day 2: Rest, permits, and cultural sightseeing (e.g., Swayambhunath, Boudhanath).
Day 3: Fly to Pokhara (960m), drive to Darbang (1,180m).
Phase 2: Trek to Base Camp (10 Days)

Day 4-5: Trek to Sibang (1,750m) and Jugapani (2,050m).
Day 6-7: Ascend to Dobang (2,520m) and Italian Base Camp (3,660m).
Day 8-9: Acclimatization at Italian BC, explore glacier moraines.
Day 10: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m).
Phase 3: Acclimatization & High Camps (20 Days)

Day 11-15: Rotations to Camp 1 (5,850m) and Camp 2 (6,400m).
Day 16-20: Establish Camp 3 (7,400m), practice ice/rock techniques.
Day 21-30: Weather-dependent summit pushes, rest periods.
Phase 4: Summit Push & Descent (7 Days)

Day 31-35: Final ascent via Northeast Ridge, summit day (12-14 hrs).
Day 36-37: Descend to Base Camp, pack up.
Phase 5: Return to Kathmandu (5 Days)

Day 38-40: Trek back via Hidden Valley (5,115m) and Marpha (2,670m). Day 41: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara, then to Kathmandu. Day 42: Debrief, celebration, and departure.

Package Includes

Expedition Logistics & Permits
Guide & Support Team
Accommodation & Meals
.Oxygen & Medical Support
Transportation & Flights
Training & Acclimatization
Equipment & Gear Support

Package Excludes

International flights & Nepal visa
Personal climbing gear (down suit, boots, harness – ~$10,000–$20,000)
Travel insurance (mandatory, ~$2,000+
Tips for staff (~$500–$1,000)
Extra oxygen bottles ($800 each if needed beyond provided quota)
Any other services which are not mentioned in the “Service Includes”.
Kathmandu accommodation

Trip Notes

Altitude Sickness – Proper acclimatization is critical above 5,000m.
Avalanche Risk – Especially near the Chhonbardan Glacier.
Extreme Weather – Sudden storms and high winds can delay climbs.
Technical Icefalls – Fixed ropes and crampons required for steep sections.

Permits & Costs

Climbing Permit: $1,800 (spring), $900 (autumn).
Estimated Expedition Cost: $30,000–$45,000 (includes guides, logistics, oxygen).

Kanchenjunga Expedition