Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu (1350m/4,430ft).
Kanchenjunga Expedition (8586m/28,169ft)
“At the height of 8,586m/28,169ft is the Mount Kanchenjunga – the second highest peak in Nepal and the third highest peak in the world. Mount Kanchenjunga was the first climbed by Mr. Joe Brown and George Band of the British Expedition on 25th of May 1955 via the Southeast Ridge climbing route which also called the Yalung Face route.”
Trip Facts
Kanchenjunga Expedition Overview
Kanchenjunga (8586m/28,169ft) is the coolest 8000m mountain expeditions in the Himalayas. The trip has elements of restriction and difficulty practical climbing on a heavy massif. Mt. Kanchenjunga lies on the very far boundary between Sikkim and Nepal and charm relatively few trekkers; it holds quite a bit of its perfect magnificence, secret, and appeal. For most mountains above 8500m, we encourage customers to ascend them in the spring season. Nonetheless, they can likewise be mounted in autumn, albeit in somewhat tricky snow conditions. There are two celebrated climbing courses in Kanchenjunga for the fundamental highest point. The usual climbing route is along the mountain's Southeast side from the Yalung glacier, the climbing route. The name "Kanchenjunga" deliver from the Tibetan word 'Kanchan' and 'Dzonga,' which signifies "The Five assets of the big Snows" as Kanchenjunga Mountain has five summits and there are four summits above 8000m. The central panel of Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m), and Khambachen (7903m). The fortunes address the five vaults of God, which are gold, silver, jewels, grain, and sacred books. Joe Brown and George Band made the principal climb on25 May, followed by Norman Hardin and Tony Streather on 26 May. The full group likewise included John Clegg (group specialist), Charles Evans (group pioneer), John Angelo Jackson, Neil Mather, and Tom Mackinnon. The principal climb campaign made six camps over their headquarters, two beneath the rack, two on it, and two above it. They began on18 April, and everyone was back to base camp by 28 May 1955, after a successful ascent.
Satori Adventures offers a safe and stimulating climbing experience with Sherpa climbing guides that train in mountaineering skills, first aid, and crevasse rescue. Satori Adventures always focuses on professionalism, and our climbing Sherpa guides are safety-oriented in all aspects relating to the climb. The Mt. Kanchenjunga expedition access from Suketar and a long trek bring you to the Base camp.
There are two Base Camps to climb Kangchenjunga, Kangchenjunga North Base Camp on the Kangchenjunga Glacier and the South Base Camp on Yalung Glacier. The two camps' admittance is from Suketar (2400m), the town with the nearest air terminal to the mountain with trips to Kathmandu. Suketar is likewise the last town available from Kathmandu by the street. The course from North Base Camp through the North Col is the Normal course. It isn't the most straightforward, and it is the most secure course with the most un-target peril. Three of the five pinnacles (fundamental, focal, and south) in Kanchenjunga are on the North Sikkim locale of Sikkim, India, and Taplejung District of Nepal, While the other two are totally in Taplejung District. Kanchenjunga is the most elevated mountain on the planet until 1852. After the British Great Trigonometric Survey in 1849 was Mt. Everest (known as Peak XV) was delegated the most noteworthy and Kanchenjunga the third-most elevated. Kanchenjunga was first jumped on25 May 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band of a British expedition team.
Mt. Kanchenjungha graded at alpine PD+/AD. Climbers need around a two month climbing period for the expedition. It will not recommend an inexperienced climber or first 8000m expedition, but it is a delight for experienced technical climbers. The scenery is phenomenal from the base camp overlooking the Kanchenjunga glacier. The most challenging section is to the South Col of about 500m of mixed ice and rock, climbing Sherpas guide will fix ropes for your safety.
Satori Adventures Kanchenjunga Expedition is lead by professional climbers and who have reached the summit previously. Our staff climbs year-round, worldwide, and has the necessary experience to make the expedition successful and safe. All Satori Expedition climbing Sherpa guides have extensive experience in the effects and medical treatment of high altitude ailments. Satori always offers reasonable costs but never competes with the lowest prices for our respective expeditions; we don't jam-pack our trips with twenty or more climbers to gain profits. We like and acknowledge a limit of 7-8 climbers during the undertakings to consider more consideration and wellbeing. Our food and services' quality consider being one of the head activities in the Himalayas. Not having western aides implies that our undertakings are more moderate than most qualified climbers.
Kanchenjunga South Face Route Camps:
Kanchenjunga Advanced Base Camp (5400m/17,717ft):
Kanchenjungha Yalung base camp lies on a rocky moraine with amazing views of the Kanchenjunga massive. We will set up satori Adventures' advanced base camp for right around 35-40 days. On an 8000m, undertaking climbers invest most of their energy at headquarters, so typically, base camp becomes a home away from home on any long expedition. We build up our center at a mobile distance between meeting focuses with various gatherings and the Makalu massif's strategic viewing positions. Satori provides a personal tent that becomes your private retreat, a dining tent near the common area, a shower tent, and a latrine tent. Exactly when you appear at the headquarters, it will as of now be completely settled, with hot refreshments and snacks accessible right away. There will be your headquarters staff and high height climbing Sherpa. Before your climbing period, you will have a Puja ceremony at the base camp for good luck. This Nepalese tradition is not to miss, and it represents a safe climbing entry for everybody engaged with the campaign.
Kanchenjunga Camp 1 6200m/20,341ft) 4hrs:
Whenever you have assessed essential and progressed mountaineering preparing by your ascending Sherpa direct at Yalung Glacier, you will be prepared for your endeavor to move to camp I 6200m/20,341ft. In this way, you will experience blended territory, including a couple of rock and ice segments. You will experience green slants, rock sections, and moraine on the principal part of the rock. The course follows a rough prod up to 6000m. It climbs steep slopes and a serac up to a snow edge at 6200m where camp I am set up. The central part of jumping on the moraine requires around two hours, and when you arrive at the crampon point at the short icy mass base, the glacial mass part requires around 2 hours—camp one views as an exceptionally protected camp. For regular climbers, it requires approximately four hrs.
Kanchenjunga Camp Two (6400m/20,997ft) 2½hrs:
The moving from camp I to camp II is the intermediate technical section on Mt. Kanchenjunga from the Yalung glacier's south face. The route follows a short horizontal ridge from camp I and then descends on a plateau and then cross this plateau. CampII lies at the end of the grasslands at the lower part of the face. During this segment, you experience the core of ice and day off. The primary component merely is trudging over snow for around 20 minutes to get down on the ice sheet, and afterward, you experience a few steep areas of the ice. There are little areas of ice fall that don't need ladders. With fixed ropes and significant steps, most of the route was set by climbing Sherpa guides on a 30-35ºslope. For the vast majority, this is the core of the course. Camp two lies above the snowy terrace in the middle bottom of the ridge. The shortest base between the two, Expect that this section will take you about 2½ to a maximum of Three hours for slow climbers.
Kanchenjunga Camp Three (7100m/23,294ft) 5 hours:
Camp II to camp III is the longest distance on the course, and you encounter an elevation gain of 700m/2,297ft. At 6800m, you experience the large serac base, which is generally 20m high and overhanging toward the end. It doesn't need any stepping stool intersections, yet a couple of chasms are around a half meter that necessities to hop. This part for most climbers feels greater, yet, it isn't to trifle with, the climbing is as yet on supported inclines, and there is an openness to cold and wind. The path is acceptable and the course to pass the first serac is simple. The view from the C3 is fantastic, although, in spring, there have been reports of direct sun hitting this section, making it feel hot—the camp from where almost 10% of climbers plan for the summit push. However, Satori adventures always fixed camp IV before the summit so that clients can get a half night's rest. The main ropes fix by climbing Satori's climbing Sherpa team.
Kanchenjunga Camp 4 (7550m/24,770ft) 3½hrs:
Climbing from camp III to camp IV feels like a short distance. From centerIII, proceed to the level where there are precipices and seracs. Proceed to the base of a prod, at the bottom of the prominent Couloir. Camp IV can set around 7550m. Oxygen levels are deficient at this altitude, so it expects that any effort, no matter how minimal or, on the other hand, paltry, will feel burdensome. In this segment, you need to move for 3 hours on steep snow that is 50-55º. This segment is a little dangerous in the autumn season because the snow slope covers a layer of ice, making the section avalanche prone. Satori team creates a simple cross to Camp Four at 7550m, which permits you to make a more limited culmination day.
Kanchenjunga Summit (8586m/28,169ft) 16-17 hrs:
Culmination day is the primary objective during the climbing time frame. Most climbers start their highest point offer at 11:00 Pm. If all works out positively, they arrive at the culmination between 7-9 am. From camp 4, climb the Couloir up to 8,250 m. The Couloir splits in two, takes the right side, and navigate Diagonal to the base of a lofty divider around 8,400m. Climb the wall, which evaluates IV, continues to a rocky tower about 8,450m. Climb a short frigid edge, at that point cross to one side to a Chimney at around 8,500 m. Rappel down the Chimney travel to one side on the blended territory to join a snow slant prompting the primary culmination at 8,586 m. The ascension passes the bogus fulfillment and completions on a presented edge to the actual point for a spectacular view of the mighty Himalaya. Satori Adventures Sherpa guides will fix the ropes break trail and make every effort to help the group reach the summit of the world's 03rd highest mountain.
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Altitude Profile
Kanchenjunga Expedition Detailed Itinerary
Preparation, briefings, last-minute shopping and formalities.
Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim(1200m/3,937ft) 12hrs. Overnight hotel accommodation.
Drive from Phidim to Khebang(1910m/6,267ft) 5 hrs.Tea house/camping accommodation.
Trek from Khebang to Yamphudin(2080m/6,824ft) 7hrs.Tea house/ camping accommodation.
Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong(2995m/9,826ft) 8 hrs.Tea house/camping accommodation.
Trek from Tortong to Cheram(Tseram)(3870m/12,697ft) 7hrs.Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Trek from Tseram to Ramche call as Ramchaur (4530m/14,862ft) 5hrs.Teahouse/camping accommodation.
Rest and acclimatization day before reaching advance base camp .
Trek from Ramche to glacier camp (5176m/16,981ft) 6hrs. Camping accommodation.
Trek from glacier camp to Kanchenjunga Advance base camp (5400m/17,717ft) 6hrs.
Kanchenjunga climbing period (8586m/28,169ft) Summit.
Preparation and clean the camp for the return
Trek from Yalung Base camp to Ramche(4530m/14,862ft) 7hrs.
Trek from Ramche to Tortang (2995m/9,826ft) 8hrs.
Trek from Tortang to Yamphudin (2080m/6,824ft) 5hrs.Tea house/camping accommodation.
Trek from Yamphudin to Khebang (1910m/6,267ft) 5 hrs. Tea house/ camping accommodation.
Trek from Khebang to Khamdani via Dahalgaon (1650m/5,413ft) 6hrs.Tea house/camping accommodation.
Drive from Khanbari to Ilam(3636m/11,930ft) 7 hrs. overnight at Lodge accommodation.
Drive from Ilam to Bhadrapur and flight to Kathmandu (1350m/4,429ft) 10 hrs.Hotel accommodation.
Leisure and shopping, Farewell-celebration Dinner in the evening.
Transfer to the airport for final departure
Cost Details
Kanchenjunga Expedition Cost Includes
Transportation & Logistics
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
- Assistance at international airport by Satori Adventures representatives during arrival and departure in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu flight transportation for member and leader guide.
- Private bus or jeep transportation from Kathmandu-Teplejung (Khamdani)-Kathmandu for all climbing Sherpa guides, liaison officers, and kitchen staff
- Transportation of food supplies to base camp from Kathmandu (cargo by porter and helicopter to base camp)
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
Professional Guiding & Staff
- Experienced and government-licensed high altitude trekking guide during trekking and climbing periods
- One experienced, trained, government-licensed climbing/expedition guide (Sherpa) with Kanchenjunga summit experience per client
- Services of chef and kitchen assistant at base camp
- All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurance for all involved staff during trekking and expedition periods
- Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, chefs, and kitchen assistants
- Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer
Accommodation & Meals
- 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee) at tea houses/hotels/lodges during trekking period
- 3 fresh meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) served at advanced base camp
- All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during expedition for both clients and staff
- Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing crew at base camp and above
- Fresh cooked food and kitchen facilities provided at Camp II
Equipment & Gear
- All trekking and mountaineering equipment: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for Advanced Base Camp and Camp II
- Common climbing equipment (fixed and main ropes, ice bars, ice screws, snow bars, etc.)
- Required fixed and dynamic ropes during climbing period
- All tents for Camps 1, 2, 3, and 4 for members and staff
- Individual tent for each expedition member at ABC
- EPI cooking gas and stoves provided at Camps 1, 3, and South Col for cooking and boiling water
- Solar panel for lighting and battery charging
- Generator for backup lighting power and charging electronic equipment
- Heater provided at base camp for dining room heating
Safety & Medical
- First aid medical kits for group and staff
- Emergency oxygen, masks, and regulators (provided on guest requirement with appropriate charges)
- 8 bottles (32L) of Summit/Elena oxygen per member (Summit brand oxygen available; cost reduction possible if experienced climbers opt out)
- Latest model Summit or Top Out system masks and regulators
- Helicopter rescue insurance for high-altitude climbing Sherpa guides, cooks, and staff
- Satellite phone carried by guide for communication (available to members at $3 USD per minute)
- Radio set for communication above the advance base camp.
- Gramen available with climbing Sherpa guide for the location tracking and short message update.
Permits & Documentation
- Trekking permit (Kanchenjunga National Park entry fee)
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Expedition royalty and climbing permit from Nepal Government for Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m)
- Nepalese Government royalty and fees
- Icefall charges by Expedition operators assdociation of Nepal.
- Flight ticket reconfirmation
- Visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
Additional Services
- 40kg baggage allowance per person during trekking (carried by porters)
- Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington-based company
- Trekking and climbing map of Mount Kanchenjunga region
- Complete pre-departure information
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu
- Satori Adventures T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure
- Our service charges and government taxes levied in Nepal
WEATHER & NAVIGATION:
- Daily weather report services from Seattle-based meteorological service
- Trekking and climbing map
Kanchenjunga Expedition Cost Excludes
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & VISAS:
- International flight airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa fee (90 Days Multiple Entry: Cost: US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency)
MEALS & PERSONAL CONSUMPTION:
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the Welcome & farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or energy bars during trekking only, in climbing all provided in cost include.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT & GEAR:
- Personal climbing gear and equipment
- Clothing, packing items, bags, and personal medical kit
- Camera/video fees and personal trekking gear
INSURANCE & MEDICAL:
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue coverage
- Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
COMMUNICATION & PERMITS:
- Filming permits (for special cameras or communication equipment)
- Expenses for landlines, mobile phones, walkie-talkies, and satellite phone usage.
- Internet package and services
PERSONAL EXPENSES:
- Items of personal nature and laundry expenses
- Personal tips and gratuities
MANDATORY STAFF BONUSES & TIPS:
- Summit bonus for Personl climbing Sherpa guides as per Nepal Mountaineering Association rules Minimum US$1,500 per successful Sherpa guide
- Tips and gifts for base camp staff US$ 350 collected per expedition member
- Gratuities for lead Nepali climbing Sherpa guides: US$ 200.00 per guide who successfully led the expedition.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
- Any additional staff beyond those specified in the package
- Extra transportation not displayed in the itinerary program
- Nepal customs duty for import of expedition goods
- Any extra services, products, offers, or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
Any extra expenses arising from unforeseen situations including:
- Natural calamities and landslides
- Political disturbances and strikes
- Changes in government regulations
- Force majeure events
GENERAL EXCLUSION:
- Any other items not specifically included in the "COST INCLUDES" section
Kanchenjunga Expedition Luxury Cost Includes
Airport Transfers & Assistance
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
- Assistance at the international airport by Satori Adventures upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu
Accommodation
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B basis
- Individual tent available for each expedition member at ABC
Guides & Staff
- Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during trekking and climbing period
- Chef and kitchen assistant at Base Camp and chef at Camp II
- All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved trekking and climbing staff
- Equipment allowances and wages for chefs and kitchen assistants
- Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer
Transportation & Logistics
- Private bus or jeep transportation: Kathmandu–Taplejung (Khamdani)–Kathmandu for climbing members, Sherpa guides, liaison officer, and kitchen staff
- 40kg baggage allowance per person during trekking to base camp (carried by porter)
- Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp (Cargo to Lukla and then by porter/yaks)
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
Trekking & Climbing Equipment
- All trekking and mountaineering equipment: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, cooking utensils for ABC and Camp II
- Solar panels for lighting and battery charging
- Generator for backup lighting and charging electronic devices
- Gamow Bags (Portable Altitude Chambers)
Food & Meals
- 3 meals a day during trekking: breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee at tea house/hotel/lodge
- 3 fresh meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Base Camp and Camp II
- Heater provided at Base Camp for heating the dining room
- Fresh cooked food and kitchen provided at Camp II
Permits & Government Fees
- Trekking permit (Kanchenjunga National Park entry fee)
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Expedition royalty and Nepal government climbing permit for Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m)
- Nepalese government royalty and fees
Weather & Communication
- Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington–based company
- Satellite phone carried by guide (available to clients at $3 USD per minute)
Health & Safety
- First aid medical kits for group and staff
- Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator available upon request (extra charges apply)
- Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude staff
Additional Services
- Trekking and climbing map of Mount Everest
- Complete pre-departure information
- Flight ticket reconfirmation
- Visa extension assistance if necessary
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show
- Satori Adventures T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure
- Satori Adventures service charge and all government taxes
Kanchenjunga Expedition Luxury Cost Excludes
Meals & Personal Consumption
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
Personal Expenses
- Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- Clothing, packing items, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
- Expenses for landlines, mobile, walkie-talkie, satellite phone, and internet usage
Insurance & Medical
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
- Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, hospitalization expenses
Travel & Visa
- International flight airfare
- Nepal entry visa fee
Climbing Specific Costs
- Climbing Sherpa, high altitude food and fuel above Base Camp (Camp II food available for BC service users)
- Tent above Base Camp (except Camp II)
- Personal climbing gear
- Government licensed climbing guide(s)
- Appropriate food for high altitude
- Wake talkies
- Filming permit
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
Unforeseen & Additional Costs
- Any extra expenses arising due to natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations
- Any additional staff other than specified
Tips & Miscellaneous
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs
- Any item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section
Package Options
Service Details
Kanchenjunga Expedition Full Board Service Includes
Transportation & Logistics
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
- Assistance at international airport by Satori Adventures representatives during arrival and departure in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu flight transportation for member and leader guide.
- Private bus or jeep transportation from Kathmandu-Teplejung (Khamdani)-Kathmandu for all climbing Sherpa guides, liaison officers, and kitchen staff
- Transportation of food supplies to base camp from Kathmandu (cargo by porter and helicopter to base camp)
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
Professional Guiding & Staff
- Experienced and government-licensed high altitude trekking guide during trekking and climbing periods
- One experienced, trained, government-licensed climbing/expedition guide (Sherpa) with Kanchenjunga summit experience per client
- Services of chef and kitchen assistant at base camp
- All wages, equipment, medical and accidental insurance for all involved staff during trekking and expedition periods
- Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas, chefs, and kitchen assistants
- Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer
Accommodation & Meals
- 3 meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee) at tea houses/hotels/lodges during trekking period
- 3 fresh meals daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner) served at advanced base camp
- All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during expedition for both clients and staff
- Appropriate high-altitude food for all climbing crew at base camp and above
- Fresh cooked food and kitchen facilities provided at Camp II
Equipment & Gear
- All trekking and mountaineering equipment: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, and cooking utensils for Advanced Base Camp and Camp II
- Common climbing equipment (fixed and main ropes, ice bars, ice screws, snow bars, etc.)
- Required fixed and dynamic ropes during climbing period
- All tents for Camps 1, 2, 3, and 4 for members and staff
- Individual tent for each expedition member at ABC
- EPI cooking gas and stoves provided at Camps 1, 3, and South Col for cooking and boiling water
- Solar panel for lighting and battery charging
- Generator for backup lighting power and charging electronic equipment
- Heater provided at base camp for dining room heating
Safety & Medical
- First aid medical kits for group and staff
- Emergency oxygen, masks, and regulators (provided on guest requirement with appropriate charges)
- 8 bottles (32L) of Summit/Elena oxygen per member (Summit brand oxygen available; cost reduction possible if experienced climbers opt out)
- Latest model Summit or Top Out system masks and regulators
- Helicopter rescue insurance for high-altitude climbing Sherpa guides, cooks, and staff
- Satellite phone carried by guide for communication (available to members at $3 USD per minute)
- Radio set for communication above the advance base camp.
- Gramen available with climbing Sherpa guide for the location tracking and short message update.
Permits & Documentation
- Trekking permit (Kanchenjunga National Park entry fee)
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Expedition royalty and climbing permit from Nepal Government for Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m)
- Nepalese Government royalty and fees
- Icefall charges by Expedition operators assdociation of Nepal.
- Flight ticket reconfirmation
- Visa extension procedure services (if necessary)
Additional Services
- 40kg baggage allowance per person during trekking (carried by porters)
- Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington-based company
- Trekking and climbing map of Mount Kanchenjunga region
- Complete pre-departure information
- Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu
- Satori Adventures T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure
- Our service charges and government taxes levied in Nepal
WEATHER & NAVIGATION:
- Daily weather report services from Seattle-based meteorological service
- Trekking and climbing map
Kanchenjunga Expedition Full Board Service Cost Excludes
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & VISAS:
- International flight airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal entry visa fee (90 Days Multiple Entry: Cost: US$ 125 or equivalent convertible currency)
MEALS & PERSONAL CONSUMPTION:
- Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the Welcome & farewell dinner)
- Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or energy bars during trekking only, in climbing all provided in cost include.
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT & GEAR:
- Personal climbing gear and equipment
- Clothing, packing items, bags, and personal medical kit
- Camera/video fees and personal trekking gear
INSURANCE & MEDICAL:
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue coverage
- Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, and hospitalization expenses
COMMUNICATION & PERMITS:
- Filming permits (for special cameras or communication equipment)
- Expenses for landlines, mobile phones, walkie-talkies, and satellite phone usage.
- Internet package and services
PERSONAL EXPENSES:
- Items of personal nature and laundry expenses
- Personal tips and gratuities
MANDATORY STAFF BONUSES & TIPS:
- Summit bonus for Personl climbing Sherpa guides as per Nepal Mountaineering Association rules Minimum US$1,500 per successful Sherpa guide
- Tips and gifts for base camp staff US$ 350 collected per expedition member
- Gratuities for lead Nepali climbing Sherpa guides: US$ 200.00 per guide who successfully led the expedition.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
- Any additional staff beyond those specified in the package
- Extra transportation not displayed in the itinerary program
- Nepal customs duty for import of expedition goods
- Any extra services, products, offers, or activities not mentioned in the itinerary
UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES:
Any extra expenses arising from unforeseen situations including:
- Natural calamities and landslides
- Political disturbances and strikes
- Changes in government regulations
- Force majeure events
GENERAL EXCLUSION:
- Any other items not specifically included in the "COST INCLUDES" section
In Base Camp
Satori Adventures provides very professional, helpful and friendly service from Kathmandu to the ABC as well as during the climb. Our objective is to provide a good quality, helpful, safe, friendly, stress free and comprehensive service to maximize your summit opportunity.
In the base camp our chefs and helpers will prepare and serve three delicious, freshly cooked and plentiful meals a day. We will also ensure that hot and cold drinks are available 24 hrs a day. In the base camp we provide spacious expedition quality personal tents for all our clients both with full board or base-camp service only. In base camp we also provide dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet facilities and portable shower facilities and tent accommodation for our staff.
In base camp we provide access to communication including satellite telephone and internet access, solar panels to charge your batteries and UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
Our camp manager as well as guides and climbing Sherpa’s have an extensive experience on multiple Everest climbs. They will ensure cooperation with other companies and organize base camp operations. In base camp our guides will work with other teams to ensure contribution from all operators for tasks such as route fixing and to ensure the safety of climbers from ABC to the summit.
Services Details
Kanchenjunga Expedition Base Camp Service Cost Includes
Airport Transfers & Assistance
- Arrival and departure transfer services to and from both domestic and international flights as per itinerary
- Assistance at the international airport by Satori Adventures upon arrival and departure in Kathmandu
Accommodation
- 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B&B basis
- Individual tent available for each expedition member at ABC
Guides & Staff
- Experienced and government licensed high altitude trekking guide during trekking and climbing period
- Chef and kitchen assistant at Base Camp and chef at Camp II
- All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurance for all involved trekking and climbing staff
- Equipment allowances and wages for chefs and kitchen assistants
- Equipment allowances and wages for government liaison officer
Transportation & Logistics
- Private bus or jeep transportation: Kathmandu–Taplejung (Khamdani)–Kathmandu for climbing members, Sherpa guides, liaison officer, and kitchen staff
- 40kg baggage allowance per person during trekking to base camp (carried by porter)
- Transportation of food supply from Kathmandu to base camp (Cargo to Lukla and then by porter/yaks)
- Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
Trekking & Climbing Equipment
- All trekking and mountaineering equipment: kitchen tent, storage tent, dining tent, toilet tents, tables, chairs, cooking utensils for ABC and Camp II
- Solar panels for lighting and battery charging
- Generator for backup lighting and charging electronic devices
- Gamow Bags (Portable Altitude Chambers)
Food & Meals
- 3 meals a day during trekking: breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee at tea house/hotel/lodge
- 3 fresh meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner at Base Camp and Camp II
- Heater provided at Base Camp for heating the dining room
- Fresh cooked food and kitchen provided at Camp II
Permits & Government Fees
- Trekking permit (Kanchenjunga National Park entry fee)
- TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
- Expedition royalty and Nepal government climbing permit for Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m)
- Nepalese government royalty and fees
Weather & Communication
- Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington–based company
- Satellite phone carried by guide (available to clients at $3 USD per minute)
Health & Safety
- First aid medical kits for group and staff
- Emergency oxygen, mask and regulator available upon request (extra charges apply)
- Helicopter rescue insurance for high altitude staff
Additional Services
- Trekking and climbing map of Mount Everest
- Complete pre-departure information
- Flight ticket reconfirmation
- Visa extension assistance if necessary
- Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show
- Satori Adventures T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure
- Satori Adventures service charge and all government taxes
Kanchenjunga Expedition Base Camp Service Cost Excludes
Meals & Personal Consumption
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (except farewell dinner)
- Packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, nutria-bars
Personal Expenses
- Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
- Clothing, packing items, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
- Expenses for landlines, mobile, walkie-talkie, satellite phone, and internet usage
Insurance & Medical
- Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation
- Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
- Rescues, repatriation, medicines, medical tests, hospitalization expenses
Travel & Visa
- International flight airfare
- Nepal entry visa fee
Climbing Specific Costs
- Climbing Sherpa, high altitude food and fuel above Base Camp (Camp II food available for BC service users)
- Tent above Base Camp (except Camp II)
- Personal climbing gear
- Government licensed climbing guide(s)
- Appropriate food for high altitude
- Wake talkies
- Filming permit
- Nepal custom duty for import of expedition goods
Unforeseen & Additional Costs
- Any extra expenses arising due to natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in government regulations
- Any additional staff other than specified
Tips & Miscellaneous
- Tips, gifts, souvenirs
- Any item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section
Good to Know
How to Choosing a experience Provider
It is important for each climber to choose the right expedition guide service that not only suites their needs, but provides the best safely and secure mountaineering experience possible. There are more than 1,700 trekking companies in Nepal who offer 8,000 meter expeditions including Everest, but only about 30 companies who operate 8,000 meter peaks on a regular basis. We are proud to be one of these 30 companies and consistently offer, run and succeed at these types of expeditions year after year.
It is very important that the climbers who choose Satori Adventures for this trip of a lifetime experience have expectations that are compatible with the program we offer and the style of expedition Satori Adventures runs. We do not want to simply “fill our expedition”, but instead we want to comprise a team of companionable people who are focused on reaching the summit with the highest level of support and safety standards that can be provided by a guiding service on Mt Everest. We team this with the best standards of food and quality equipment to further assist each client reach their full potential. We feel that we offer the best environment and opportunity for you to be successful on the world’s highest mountain.
Diminutive climbing Team members
We are always developing and growing our operational systems to ensure you participate will provide as much as facilities provided. We figure our expedition members do not deserve anything less during the trekking and climbing! In the interests of giving you the most optimal chance to summit, we limit our team size to ensure the group summits on the best weather day; sometimes there are less window days for summit in Everest. In big size of group offering cheap climbs often miss out as they split their groups over several potential summit days. We feel like our climbing members are feeling that they are climbing as a family and friends team even on international people. We accept maximum 08 people in a group and if we have more than that we always split in two groups. So that our base camp staff cooks, climbing Sherpa guide will fully taking care about you and provide service as per your desire.
Maximum summit Success;
The Satori Adventures methodology and tactical approach to climbing Mt Everest has seen us achieve the highest success rates and our extensive experience gives us the edge when it comes to making the right decisions. We provide a consistently higher Sherpa and Guide ratio than any other operator, resulting in more support and backup for your summit attempt and therefore a greater safety margin and chance of success. There is always a 1:1 ratio of the climbing Sherpa/guide and client. We always use professional and experienced climbing Sherpa or guides who have all reached the summit of Everest.
Highly Qualified Sirdar/Team leader
Our guides are professionals who are trained and assessed either via the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations (IFMGA) resulting in a greater repertoire of skills that enables them to provide a dedicated level of security to you during the expedition, or many years of mountaineering experience on the world’s biggest peaks. Our guides are experience in both advanced and basic rescue courses and all have a minimum of 3 years guiding on Everest.
Advanced Communication method
Satori Adventures Everest expeditions have been at the forefront of providing top communications for our Everest expeditions. This allows us to obtain and deliver comprehensive weather forecasts via U.S., European and Kathmandu weather forecasting. Our lead guide is always equipped with a satellite phone during the climbing and at base camp. Two way radio communications between climbing members, guides, Sherpa and base camp staff is also provided. There is also local mobile network available at base camp that provides easy connection with your family during your stay at base camp.
Facilities camp setup at Base Camp and Kitchen at camp two
Satori Adventure focuses on comfortable conditions at base camp, including good quality food and other services. We find this helps clients with their overall success rate on the mountain. Our cooks are regarded as the best in the business, providing wholesome and appetizing meals with an agreeable array of menus to suit all your food requirements. The meals you are served on the mountain are also of the highest standard and designed to sustain you for the rigorous ascent. We offer various choices that will suit any diet plan, including vegetarian, Vegan, continental, Indian and others.If you have special food consideration, please provide this to us 60 days prior to the expedition so we can plan the best meals for your trip.
Approaches to ABC
The approach on its Kanchenjunga Southeast Ridge Base camp is through the Taplajung region of Nepal leading up to Tso Glassier. It starts with the drive from Kathmandu to Phidim(1200m/3,937ft) to Khamdani via Dahalgaonby a local Jeep (1650m/5,413ft) to Khebang(1910m/6,267ft), Yamphudin(2080m/6,824ft), Tortong(2995m/9,826ft), Cheram(Tseram)(3870m/12,697ft), Ramchaur (4530m/14,862ft), Glacier camp (5176m/16,981ft), Kanchenjunga Advance base camp (5400m/17,717ft) It takes typically 10days to reach ABC from Kathmandu.
What to expect?
When you arrive at base camp, our staff will set up the camp and you will have time to rest and continue to acclimate. Upon completing a Pooja ceremony at base camp, our team of Sherpa’s will begin to open the route to camp I. When this is completed, our guides will begin to take clients and loads to camp I. Depending on your physical fitness and bodies’ reaction to altitude, you may stay at camp I for a second night, or move up to camp II and then descend back to base camp.
Our team will then open the route and fix the lines to camp II and supply the camp with gear, equipment and food. If required for acclimation and if the weather conditions allow, you may sleep a second night at camp II, or proceed up to camp III and then return. During your rest and time at base camp our team will continue to open the route, fix the camp and line and supply food, oxygen, and equipment and prepare for the summit push.
After your camp I and II acclimatization, our climbing guides will check the weather forecast, group fitness and recovery conditions. If upcoming weather reports, your physical fitness and conditions are good, we will begin the summit push. On the summit push, you will move to camp I, camp II and then camp III before moving to the summit. At camp III you will awake at 0100 hours and begin the summit push.
If due to any reason (bad weather, group physical fitness, accident, incidence) we have to return to base camp before the summit push, but still have climbing time, good weather conditions and climbers are interested for another summit push, we will provide one more opportunity. However, more than 98% of climbers either summit on the first try, or give up the trip after the first summit attempt.
Kanchenjunga Expedition FAQs
Traveller Reviews
The third time I visited Nepal was no doubt for me who I should ask for help in management and preparations, as far as the trip was to remotest area in Nepal to the third highest mountain of world Kanchenjunga. Rishi Ram Bhandari, Managing director of Satori Adventures who offered excellent and complete solution for the whole expedition.
They organized our trip in the professional ways. Foods, accommodation and Transportation were very good. Our guide Mr. Tamang and the porters were experience and Qualified. After a few years of cooperation I see that Satori Adventures can be a reliable partner for any kind of activities in Nepal! From a simple day-tours, and up to expeditions to summits of World's highest mountains!
I want to recommend Satori Adventures for your Nepal tour.
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