Mount Jannu Himal now officially known as Kumbhakarna Himal lies 11km to the West of the summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Though lower, it is a very difficult peak, with a summit pyramid that is steep on all sides. The first ascent and and standard route is a complex and difficult, though not extreme, route up the Southeast Ridge, from the Yamatari Glacier. Neighboring peak Jannu East 7,468 meter, was unclimbed as of 1997. On the climbing side, no experience is necessary; however you must be familiar with alpine environments and must understand the risks that camping and climbing above the snowline pose. It was first ascent by René Desmaison, Paul Keller, Robert Paragot, Gyalzen Mitchung Sherpa (a French team), Lionel Terray, André Bertraud, Jean Bouvier, Pierre Leroux, Yves Pollet-Villard, Jean Ravier and Wangdi Sherpa on April 27 and 28, 1962. Previous trekking experience or long route hiking experience is desirable. Our trip starts from Ilam Bazar, Kabeli Khola and our trail back from same trekking route and end at Suketar then we will take flight back to Kathmandu.
Spring Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: April 02, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: April 05, 2025
Autumn Season:
Kathmandu Arrival Date: October 01, 2025
Expedition Fixed Departure Date: October 04, 2025
Extra Cost for High Altitude Climbing Sherpa: USD 1900 for group sharing basis (if required by client)
Note:
Summit Bonus: Camp 7000m. = USD 500 and over 7000m. to summit= USD 400 = 900 USD extra payable for per climbing Sherpa on the spot.
Expedition Service includes:
Service does not include:
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
02 April Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
03 April Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
04 April Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
05 April Day 04: Fly to Biratnagar (80m.) then drive to Ilam Bazar (370m. Kabeli Khola).
06 April Day 05: Trek from Kabeli Khola – Sikaicha.
07 April Day 06: Sikaicha – Khesewa (1,666m.).
08 April Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,584m.).
09 April Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin (2,995m.).
10 April Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola - 2,340m.).
11 April Day 10: Chittre – Torontang. (2,995m.)
12 April Day 11: Torontang – Tseram (3,870m.).
13 April Day 12: Tseram – Ramze (4,620m.).
14 April Day 13: Ramze – Kumbhakarna Base Camp (4,900m.).
15 April Day 14: Advanced Base Camp (5,475m.).
16 April - 02 May Day 15 –31: Climbing period Mount Jannu Himal (Kumbhakarna -7,710m.)
03 May Day 32: Trek back to Yalung Base Camp (4,500m.).
04 May Day 33: Yalung Base Camp – Lamite Bhanjhyang.
05 May Day 34: Lamite Bhanjyang – Yamphudin (2,070m.).
06 May Day 35: Yamphudin – Phonpe Dhara.
07 May Day 36: Phonpe Dhara – Khunjar.
08 May Day 37: Khunjar – Suketar (2419m.- Taplejung) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
09 May Day 38: Fly Suketar – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
10 May Day 39: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
11 May Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Hotel/Lodges/Camping
40 Days Trek/Climbing
Food: Included except main meals in Kathmandu
Accommodation: 5 Nights Kathmandu and 34 Nights Camping
Recommended Season: Spring, Autumn & Winter
01 October Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m.), meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
02 October Day 02: Preparation for Expedition.
03 October Day 03: Official work for expedition and briefing at Ministry of Tourism.
04 October Day 04: Fly to Biratnagar (80m.) then drive to Ilam Bazar (370m. Kabeli Khola).
05 October Day 05: Trek from Kabeli Khola - Sikaicha.
06 October Day 06: Sikaicha – Khesewa (1,666m.).
07 October Day 07: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,584m.).
08 October Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin (2,995m.).
09 October Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola - 2,340m.)..
10 October Day 10: Chittre – Torontang. (2,995m.)
11 October Day 11: Torontang – Tseram (3,870m.).
12 October 12: Tseram – Ramze (4,620m.).
13 October Day 13: Ramze – Kumbhakarna Base Camp (4,900m.).
14 October Day 14: Advanced Base Camp (5,475m.).
15 - 31 October Day 15 – 31: Climbing period Mount Jannu Himal (Kumbhakarna -7,710m.)
01 November Day 32: Trek back to Yalung Base Camp (4,500m.)
02 November Day 33: Yalung Base Camp – Lamite Bhanjhyang.
03 November Day 34: Lamite Bhanjyang – Yamphudin (2,070m.).
04 November Day 35: Yamphuding – Phonpe Dhara.
05 November Day 36: Phonpe Dhara – Khunjar.
06 November Day 37: Khunjar – Suketar (2419m.- Taplejung) and transfer to Teahouse Lodge.
07 November Day 38: Fly Suketar – Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
08 November Day 39: Free for D-briefing and rest, farewell dinner at evening.
09 November Day 40: Last minute, transfer to airport for onward journey.
Kanchenjunga Himal
Height: 7,710m. (25,300 ft.)
Latitude: 27º 40’ 58”. N
Longitude: 86º 02’ 45”. E
Trip Duration: 40 Days
Normal Ascent Route: Normal route
First Ascent: by a team led by the French alpinist Lionel Terray on April 27–28, 1962.
Easiest Route: Rock/snow/ice climb
Grade: Mountaineering
Caravan Route: Kathmandu - Biratnagar - Taplejung - Ilam - Tseram - Jannu Himal Base Camp - Biratnagar - Kathmandu
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