Kanchenjunga 2018: September 2017

Kanchenjunga 8586m

                Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain of the world. It rises to 8586m above the sea level. It lies in the eastern part of Nepal in Latitude:27○ 44’09” and Longitude: 88○09’25’’.

            Kanchenjunga means “Five Magnificent Snow Treasures” a reference to the five high peaks that rise from the surrounding glaciers. The five mountains from the southeast are South Peak (8491m), Central Peak (8478m), and Main Peak-8586m, in the westward, there are Yalung Kang and Khambachen.

   We start trekking from Khandenba. The trekking to Kanchenjunga base camp is longer but again interesting equally and one of the most popular trekking destination of Nepal. We pass through inhabitant of Gurung, Chhetri community to Sherpa community. Life style of this area is completely different from other part of Nepal. Passing though dense forest watching beautiful mountains and colourful rhododendron flowers is another attraction of this trek.

Details
Altitude: 8586 m, 28,169 ft.
Location: India / Nepal
First ascent: May 25, 1955 by George Band and Joe Brown  Expedition: British
Summits/Deaths: 284/43

Risk: Death Rate: 15.14%
Facts: It’s largest among 8000ers and the route to the summit is longest among 8000m mountains. It was considered to be the highest mountains till 1856. It is not that technical mountains but its height made climbers suffer on it. Kanchenjunga is not known like Everest, K2 or Cho Oyu so very few climbers try it but again very few only get success because it’s a giant mountain.

Kanchenjunga

summit 2013-05-20

Quick Look on 2018 Plan:-

Name: Int'l Kanchenjunga expedition 2018

Mountain: Kanchenjunga (8586m)

Position: 3^rd highest mountain in the world

Country: Nepal

Arrival in Nepal: 12^th April 2018

Depart from Nepal: 30^th May 2018

Price: 28,500/- $ USD

Space: 10 foreign climbers

Minimum: 5 Members with 8 Sherpa at least

Booking: Till 27^th February 2018

Leadership: Mingma G and Dawa Gyalje Sherpa

Both Mingma and Dawa are certified UIAGM/IFMGA Guide.

Mingma has climbed 11 out of 14x8000m peaks and among them 10 are without use of oxygen including Kanchenjunga in 2013. Mingma also made his solo climb on Mt Chobuje (6686m) via new route and registered himself as first solo climber from Nepal. In 2018, Mingma will climb Kanchenjunga using oxygen.

Dawa has be in mountaineering field since 2001 with 7 successful attempt on Everest and other 8000m mountains like K2, Cho Oyu, Manaslu, Gasherbrum-I, Broad Peak, Gasherbrum-II. He has made several new ascent like Mt Raungsiyar-6224, Mt Langdak-6220m, Mt Thakar-Go East 6152m etc.

Dawa will lead the team till all members arrive at base camp. Mingma G will join the team from base camp

Beside this, the team will be joined by other experienced Sherpa among them at least 3 will be Kanchenjunga summiter. Kanchenjunga need very strong manpower especially on summit day. It needs 1700m-2000m rope from last camp to summit. So 2018 will be good chance for fulfilling Kanchenjunga dream.

Itinerary :-

Day 01:                Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02/03:           Stay in Kathmandu for paper work and shopping.
Day 04:                fly to Biratnagar early morning and Drive to Phidim.
Day 05:                Drive to Khandenba by private jeep.
Day 06:                Trek to Khewang.
Day 07:                Trek to Yamphudin.
Day 08:                Trek to Baisi danda or dirct to Torongtang.
Day 09:                Trek to Torontang forest camp.
Day 10:                Trek to Tseram.
Day 11:                Trek to Ramje.
Day 12:                Trek through moraine to glacier camp.
Day 13:                Trek to Kanchenjunga BC.
Day 14/15:            Rest at BC for acclimatization and climbing preparation.
Day 16:                  Puja at BC. Worshipping day
Day 17-48:            Climbing period.
Day 49:                 Cleaning Base camp
Day 50:                  Helicopter flight to Suketar
Day 51:                 Fly back to Kathmandu by aeroplane from Suketar.
Day 52:                 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 53:                 Departure to your own destination from TIA

The price offers following facilities:-

1. Kanchanjunga Climbing Permit
2. National park permit
3. Lodging & Fooding during trekking and Expedition
4. Transfer in Kathmandu
5. Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed and Breakfast plan
6. Climbing Sherpa (1 member=1 Sherpa)
7. Flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar
8. Helicopter service from Base Camp to Suketar after expedition but only in group.
9. Flight from Suketar to Kathmandu
10. Single big Tents in Base camp and Shared tents in High camps.
11. Oxygen (5 oxygen per each member & 3 oxygen per Sherpa)
12. Oxygen Mask regulator sets
13. Group Climbing gear (rope, ice crew, snow bar, rock piton, Epi gas, cooking pots and
others)
14. Medical kit with WFR responder
15. Liaison Officer fee
16. Porter to BC & back
17. Solar and Generator at Base camp
18. Kitchen Staffs at Base camp
19. Staff insurance
20. Allowance for Sherpa & other staffs
21. Radios for communication
22. Weather report
23. Internet at Base Camp
24. Extra Sherpa for route fixing.

The cost Excludes;-

1. International Air fare

2. Personal climbing equipment.

3. 1200/-$ USD as Summit Bonus to your personal Sherpa

4. Lunch, Dinner & Drink in Kathmandu.

5. Nepal Visa fee

6. Personal Cargos

7. Personal climbing Insurance

8. Helicopter Rescue if needed, In case of sickness and injury, your insurance will cover it.

9. Alcoholic drinks & beverages.

10. Staff tips if you like

Extra Services on Additional payment

1. Sherpa from Nepal : 9,500/-USD with full service for him
2. Oxygen per bottle of 4litres: 500/-USD

3. Masks Sets on rent : 300/-USD (800$ if lost)

4. Helicopter service KTM-Kanchenjunga BC: 7500$ for single charter. (It carries 4 person with luggage)

Why price is expensive?

1. The expedition will be led by UIAGM/IFMGA certified guides who can give right decision at right time with right move.

2. We are organizing Kanchenjunga in spring season which is key season for Everest. All good and experienced Sherpa prefer to go Everest because there they can earn more money and less work. But on Kanchenjunga, usually Sherpa get less money and more work because there comes very few climber and all rope fixing and carrying will be done by same Sherpa team. More money and less work on Everest (8848m) and more work and less money on Kanchenjunga (8586m) so it is important to give more money on Kanchenjunga for Sherpa.

3. Kanchenjunga lies in eastern part of Nepal and all the preparation are done from central part of Nepal based in Kathmandu. This makes transportation cost very high, even higher than Everest area.

4. The key problem of Kanchenjunga is porter. It is long trekking itself and also porters have to carry the load on Yalung glacier for 2days which makes cost even more expensive.

5. All the route fixing equipment like rope, ice crew, snow picket have to be brought by single team if there is no other team as very few people try Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga need more fixing equipment than other 8000m peaks which increases cost on buying equipment and transportation
Review

2013: Leader, Mingma G and Reza Shahlei from Iran made successful summit on 19th May http://kanchhenjunga.blogspot.com/ here is detail report.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsn_wpA9TF8 Summit Video

Note:

If anyone is interested to join Kanchenjunga base camp trek with climbing team then please contact for price and program.

For booking and other information,

Contact:

Phone: +977-9851087896

Email: climbermingma@gmail.com

www.facebook.com/climbermingma

www.mingmasherpa.com

Mingma's Climbing in 2017
1. Mt Dhaulagiri-8167m, made summit on 30April2017 leading Chinese Team
2. Mt Makalu-8463m, made summit on 11May 2017 with Dong HongJuan and Tashi Sherpa
3. Mt Nanga Parbat-8125m, reached 8000m+ leading international team.
4. Mt K2 -8611m, made summit on 28July 2017 leading Int'l team where 12 climbers made summit.
5. Mt Broad Peak-8047m, made summit on 4August2017 leading Int'l team.