Kanchenjunga Makalu Trek

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Kanchenjunga Makalu Trek

  • Region: Kanchenjunga
  • Distance: 230 Km
  • Trip Type: Camping
  • Duration: 30 Days
  • Altitude: 900-5200 m
  • All Meals Included

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu 1350m
Day 02 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 03 – Kathmandu flight Suketar 2420m trek to Mitlung 921m
Day 04 – Mitlung trek to Chirwa 1270m
Day 05 – Chirwa trek to Sukethum (Japantar) 1576m
Day 06 – Sukethum (Japantar) trek to Amjilosa 2300m
Day 07 – Amjilosa trek Kyapra 2730m
Day 08 – Kyapra trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 09 – Ghunsa trek to Kambachen 4050m
Day 10 – Kambachen rest day 4050m
Day 11 – Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4780m
Day 12 – Lhonak day trip to Pang Pema (Kanchenjunga BC 5143)
Day 13 – Lhonak trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 14 – Ghunsa trek to Phale Kharka 4160m
Day 15 – Phale Kharka trek to Langyung Kharka 3750m (Nango La Pass 4775m)
Day 16 – Langyung Kharka trek to Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 17 – Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 18 – Olangchung Gola trek to Sanjung 4020m
Day 19 – Sanjung trek to Lumba Sumba High Camp 4450m
Day 20 – Lumba Sumba High Camp trek to Langtang 4200m (Lumba Sumba Pass 5160m)
Day 21 – Langtang Camp trek to Thudam 3555m
Day 22 – Thudam trek to Forest Kharka 2775m
Day 23 – Forest Kharka trek to Chyamthang 2185m
Day 24 – Chyamthang trek to Hatiya 1560m
Day 25 – Hatiya trek to Barun 1150m
Day 26 – Barun drive to Num 1560m
Day 27 – Num drive Tumlingtar 410m
Day 28 – Tumlingtar flight Kathmandu 1350m
Day 29 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 30 – Depart

The price includes the following:

  • Domestic Flights according to the itinerary and departure tax.
  • Transportation at the start and end of the trek where mentioned.
  • Airport pick-ups and drops.
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entrance fee.
  • Trekking Permit for Restricted Areas issued by the Department of Immigration, Nepal.
  • Other governmental taxes, official fees, and charges.
  • A dining tent and personal tent (single person) for the entire trek.
  • Three meals freshly cooked at each of the campsites. Lunch will be prepared in the morning and carried by our crew members till it’s lunchtime. 
  • Fully prepared medical kits with all the necessary medicine and first aid for any minor mishaps, altitude-induced sickness, etc.
  • A Nepali-government licensed Trekking Guide and porters as per requirement.
  • Insurance coverage, transportation, meals, and lodging for both guides and porters.
  • Arrangement of emergency rescue operations (funded by your travel insurance) in case of complicated health conditions.

And excludes the following:

  • Your personal travel or medical insurance.
  • Nepal visa fees at the airport.
  • Your hotel rooms while in Kathmandu.
  • International flights to and from your home country.
  • Any emergency rescue operations needed in the event of complicated health conditions. It is to be funded by your travel insurance so make sure to check your insurance policy coverage.
  • Any equipment rental or purchase needed for the trek. Please check our equipment list for guidance.
  • Expenses of personal nature (snacks, alcohol, hot & cold drinks, shower, laundry, Wi-Fi, extra boiled water, shopping, telephone calls, battery charge, etc.)
  • The tips for the crew members at the end of the trek.

Tips and extra cash

Please allow approx $200 for meals (while not on the trek), drinks (on the trek), and tips. We recommend $150-250 per trekker thrown into the tips pool for the crew, depending upon the duration of the entire trek as well.

We recommend the following for a multi-day trek in Nepal. Equipment requirements vary according to the region you are planning on. Hence, the following list is only a rough guideline and can be adjusted. 

You can rent or buy most of the trekking gears in Kathmandu. The shops range from cheap locally manufactured to ones imported from China and even foreign imported trekking goods of the best quality. 

There’s a balance to what you should bring on a trek to make sure you’re not carrying too much or too little. If you’re not sure, get in touch with us and we will guide you through.

  • Duffel bag (15 kgs limit on the duffel bags for flights and 20kg limit on the trek)
  • Daypack (Recommended 35-45 ltr capacity ones)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking Boots, Outdoor shoes (full-backpacking boots best type)
  • Crocs for evenings at camp/lodge
  • Trekking pants (At Least 2. Recommended lightweight cotton ones)
  • Long-sleeve trekking shirts
  • T-shirts (2-3)
  • Fleece jacket/pullover
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)
  • Waterproof jacket/pants (rainy season or region)
  • Heavy Down jacket (can be rented or bought at KTM)
  • Underwear 
  • lightweight Thermal top+bottoms (For evenings and pass days)
  • Wool socks (At Least 4 pairs)
  • Lightweight thermal Gloves
  • Wool hat
  • Baseball cap or ones with wide brims (sunlight is strong at higher elevations)
  • Water bottles (Recommended Nalgenes)
  • Hiking poles (Optional but we recommend it as they make it easier on your joints, can be rented/bought at KTM)
  • Outdoor sunglasses (Best if polarized with UV protection)
  • Headlamp
  • Battery Chargers and extra batteries for your electronic equipment
  • Watch (Recommended with alarm function)
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm (SPF)
  • Toiletries
  • Personal towel (small and light as towels aren’t available in most of the lodges)
  • Ziplock (Recommended to carry stuff that can spill over or need to be separated)
  • Personal medications that are needed

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