Himalaya
The Kangchenjunga trek
Réf : NKANGX
In summary
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Sports
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Duration22 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationNepal / Himalaya
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions4729 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Embark on a challenging trek in Nepal at the foot of Kangchenjunga , the world's third-highest peak at 8,586 meters. Amidst surreal Himalayan landscapes, your trek will take you through rice paddies, jungles, alpine meadows, and glacial valleys. This diverse scenery is sure to leave a lasting impression. Accompanied by a local team including guides, porters, and cooks , you'll be in good hands for this demanding and exceptional trek. A magical adventure that will leave you with unforgettable memories. indelible memories.
The highlights
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A major trek in a remote region of Nepal
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The variety of landscapes: high mountains, jungle and rice paddies
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The north and south base camps of Kangchenjunga
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
In figures
Autre
- Average duration/day: 6h
- Average daily elevation gain: 791 m
- Average daily descent: 735 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages spoken:
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French
Supervisor
Supervisor
Program
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PARIS
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Flight to Kathmandu.Day 1 -
KATHMANDU
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival in Kathmandu. We are met at the airport by our guide and transferred to our hotel in the city center. In the evening, we meet at the hotel reception with the guide and the rest of the group for an initial briefing about the trip, followed by a welcome dinner. Lunch is at your leisure.Day 2 -
KATHMANDU - BHADRAPUR - SUKHETAR (2420 m)
- Transportation 08h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Early departure to Kathmandu airport. Flight to Bhadrapur, located in southeastern Nepal on the Indian border. Upon arrival, we take a vehicle north to Sukhetar, at the foot of the Kangchenjunga massif. Note: In case of flight delays, we will stop en route and finish the following morning.Day 3 -
SUKHETAR - LALI KHARKA - KANDE BHANJYANG (2050 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 2h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We continue our journey by jeep along a drivable track. High peaks now appear on the horizon, including the two giants of the region: Jannu (7,710 m) and the Kangchenjunga barrier (8,586 m). We pass Lali Kharka and descend into the valley floor to the end of the road: this is the starting point of our trek. We cross the river via a metal bridge and climb a fairly steep first slope. The trail passes through the hamlet of Kunjari, past millet terraces and isolated dwellings, before reaching Kande Bhanjyang at the summit, our first stop for the night.Day 4 -
KANDE BHANJYANG - MAMANKHE (1780 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We pass Sinchewa Bhanjyang and descend gradually through the rice paddies lining the Kabeli Khola valley, admiring the superb panorama of the Kangchenjunga massif. The descent levels off as we reach Yangton, before a beautiful, stepped climb leads us to Phomphe Danda. A fairly steep descent takes us across the Khaksewa Khola, and then we ascend the opposite slope one last time to reach the village of Mamankhe.Day 5 -
MAMANKHE - YAMPHUDIN (2060 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 450 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A beautiful day of hiking in the Nepalese countryside. We trek along a mountainside trail, rarely flat, sometimes technical, overlooking the northern slope of the Kabeli Khola valley. We gradually ascend the valley until we reach Yamphudin, a village located at the confluence of the Kabeli and Omje Khola rivers.Day 6 -
YAMPHUDIN - LAMITE BHANJYANG (3415 m) - TORTONG (3000 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 1700 m
- Negative elevation 800 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Today we gain altitude, following a path of ascents and descents through an increasingly wild landscape, from cultivated fields to mountain pastures, passing through primary rainforest. We cross the Lamite Bhanjyang Pass before descending due north into the rhododendrons that line the Simbua Khola Valley, a river originating from the glaciers of the Kangchenjunga massif. We cross the river and end the day on its banks, near Tortong.Day 7 -
TORTONG - TSERAM (3870 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Positive elevation gain 1200 m
- Negative elevation 200 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We follow the right bank of the Simbua Khola up a relatively flat and even path. The pine forest gradually thins out with the altitude, giving way to high-altitude pastures, then to the moraine of the Yalung Kang glacier, with a lovely view of the high peaks that surround the valley floor. We are at over 3,800 meters: it's time to let our bodies adjust to the lack of oxygen before climbing higher.Day 8 -
TSERAM - OKTANG (4730 m) - TSERAM (3870 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 10h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 1000 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We set off for a beautiful day trip to Oktang, a superb viewpoint facing the Kangchenjunga massif. The climb is steep, but soon we pass the Yalung Bara alpine pastures and admire the snow-capped peaks of Rathong (6,678 m) and Kabru (7,338 m) as they gradually draw closer. After passing Ramche, we ascend the moraines of the Yalung Glacier until we reach Oktang. From here, the panorama is unforgettable! We are at the foot of the giants, with the south face of Kangchenjunga and its various peaks over 8,000 meters directly before us. After savoring the moment, we retrace our steps and return to Tseram.Day 9 -
TSERAM - SINELAPCHE LA (4,700 M) – MIRGIN LA (4,480 M) - SELELE (4130 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 1000 m
- Negative elevation 650 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We now head due north to change slopes, towards Jannu. It's a beautiful day of hiking through alpine meadows, with three passes on the agenda: the Sinelapche La (4,700 m), the Sinion La (4,640 m), and the Mirgin La (4,480 m). We hike and enjoy a higher vantage point overlooking the southwest face of Kangchenjunga and the Kabru peaks, before turning our heads to the left to see the imposing Makalu (8,481 m), very prominent, and in the distance, the silhouettes of Everest (8,846 m) and Lhotse (8,516 m)! At the Sinion La, we can now see the impressive summit of Jannu (7,710 m). We end the day by a river, in the magnificent meadows of Selele.Day 10 -
SELELE - GHUNSA (3430 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Positive elevation gain 50 m
- Negative elevation 820 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A morning hike where we temporarily leave the highlands to reach the Ghunsa Khola valley and rediscover the lush greenery of pines and rhododendrons. We first cross the Tamo La pass (3,950 m) before descending into the forest. We camp near Ghunsa, a charming Sherpa village which we visit in the afternoon. Note: This is a short day hike that can serve as a buffer day if needed.Day 11 -
GHUNSA - KHAMBACHEN (4050 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We ascend the Ghunsa Khola along a path that follows the river from one bank to the other, before the slope steepens as we climb back above 4,000 meters. After crossing a section exposed to rockfall, we regain a view of Jannu. We arrive at the hamlet of Khambachen and spend the rest of the day admiring the most beautiful viewpoint of Jannu's immense granite face. Locally called Kumbhakarna, the 7,710-meter peak of Jannu was first climbed in 1962 by a French team.Day 12 -
KHAMBACHEN - LHONAK (4750 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Positive elevation gain 750 m
- Negative elevation 50 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We continue up the Ghunsa Khola valley on a trail that winds through yak pastures, until we reach the moraine of the Kangchenjunga glacier, hidden in the high mountains to the east. We are once again in the high mountains, in a world of rock and ice. We stop at Lhonak, a nomad camp consisting of a few stone shelters, at the crossroads of vast glacial valleys. To the north, the 7,000-meter peaks mark the border with India.Day 13 -
LHONAK - PANGPEMA - CB NORTH OF KANGCHENJUNGA (5150 m) - LHONAK OR KHAMBACHEN (4050 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 8h
- Positive elevation gain 780 m
- Negative elevation 780 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
From Lhonak, we gain further altitude, ascending the moraine of the Kangchenjunga glacier. To our right, the immense glacial cirque overlooking the north face of the world's third-highest peak gradually unfolds, offering an extraordinary panorama of towering walls and omnipresent seracs. From base camp, those with the most energy can climb a little higher (5,936 m) to appreciate the view even more. We then descend back down the valley to Lhonak, or Khambachen, depending on the time available and the group's preferences.Day 14 -
SAFETY DAY
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
A contingency day is provided in case of unforeseen circumstances during the program. Weather permitting, those who are keen can take an excursion to the Jannu glacial valley.Day 15 -
KHAMBACHEN - GYABLA (2730 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 7h
- Positive elevation gain 150 m
- Negative elevation 1500 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We leave the high mountain region and descend the Ghunsa Khola valley back to the village of Ghunsa. We then continue our descent through the forest. We pass the wooden houses of Phale, a Tibetan refugee village, and then arrive at Gyabla, our stop for the night.Day 16 -
GYABLA - SEKATHUM (1585 m)
- Activity Autre
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Positive elevation gain 700 m
- Negative elevation 1850 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
We finish the trek with a good day's walk to reach Sekathum, the place from which the road now advances.Day 17 -
SEKATHUM - TAPLEJUNG - ILAM
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Road on the track (often chaotic) to Taplejung, then back to Ilam.Day 18 -
ILAM BAZAR - BHADRAPUR - KATHMANDU
- Transportation 04h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Last morning drive to Bhadrapur airport, then domestic flight to Kathmandu. Evening at leisure in the city center. Dinner at leisure.Day 19 -
KATHMANDU
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Free day in Kathmandu to wander through the alleys of this unique city! As an option, if you wish, we offer the "Kathmandu Valley Tour" (to be paid upon registration): a guided tour of the main sites of the Kathmandu Valley: Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boddnath (see "Options" section).Day 20 -
KATHMANDU - PARIS
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Free time and transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.Day 21 -
PARIS
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Arrival in Paris.Day 22
Accommodation
- Days 1 to 21
You will be accommodated in several types of lodging:
- In Kathmandu, a comfortable 3-star hotel (local standards) located near the city center offers twin or double rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, and hot water.
- During the trek, accommodation in lodges is generally in double/twin rooms with basic amenities and shared (local) bathrooms. Nights in tents are possible depending on the group size; 3-person tents are shared between 2 people.
- Nights in Phidim and Ilam are spent in simple hotels in twin/double rooms with private bathrooms; Wi-Fi and hot water are not guaranteed.
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Price details
The price includes
- International and domestic flights
- Accommodation in hotels or lodges in twin or shared double rooms
- Full board, except for meals listed as "free" in the daily itinerary
- Supervision by a local French-speaking guide throughout the stay
- The services of a local team during the trek
- Land transport
- The excursions detailed in the program
- Mandatory trekking permits
- Safety equipment needed during the trek: first aid kit, hyperbaric chamber, and satellite phone
The price does not include
- Visa fees
- Drinks
- Meals listed as 'free' in the daily itinerary. Expect to pay between €3 and €8 per meal.
- Tips for local teams
- Site entrance fees not included in the program
Options
- Excursion to the Kathmandu Valley : CHF128.25 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu in a single room with breakfast : CHF95.00 / unit
- Additional night in Kathmandu in a double room with breakfast : CHF57.00 / unit
- Hotel/Airport transfer in Kathmandu: price per transfer for 1 to 2 people, one way : CHF19.00 / unit
- Hotel/Airport transfer in Kathmandu, price per transfer for 3 to 5 people, one way : CHF23.75 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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