Abundant rhododendron and bamboo forests, dramatic mountain panorama, communities with ancient history and Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, it all combines to make the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek an offbeat trekking heaven.
It is located in far-eastern Nepal on the border with Sikkim. Mt Kanchenjunga lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India. This is inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) which was one of the first areas of the Himalaya explored in the 19th century. The area is first in Nepal to be managed by local communities and has proved quite successful in the main trail. However, it is yet to be fully effective in remote areas. Yet it remains largely unvisited by travelers. A permit is required to trek to this region.
A maze of ridges and peaks isolated the communities from higher trails from the lower valleys. Trekking in this region take a little longer than most areas in the Himalayas. But the wilder unexplored corners of the Himalaya makes it more worthwhile. It is recommended and encouraged sustainable practice whenever you can.
Mt Kanchenjunga, the peak after which Kanchenjunga trek is named, is the crowning glory in a vast and spectacular setting.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.
The journey begins with an internal flight eastwards to Biratnagar, on the edge of the Indian plains, where we check into our hotel and have a free afternoon.
After breakfast and an early flight, we meet our porters at Suketar and then trek down to the village of Asahangpati and on to the Tamor Khola. This major river, and its tributaries, carries the waters off all the mountains to the north to the Ganges. Most villages are situated on high gentle slopes above steep sided valleys where agriculture is possible. We follow it upstream through bird filled forest, to the Chhetri village of Mitlung. Overnight at Mitlung.
Today’s trail passes through dense patches of sub-tropical rainforest and follows the valley, from village to tributary crossings and up again. The region is home to ethnic Kirantis, now known as Limbus, who are chiefly involved in traditional agriculture. Beyond Sinwa, the valley narrows and the trail picks its way over landslides to Tawa. There are many bee hives in this region. Chirwa is a delightful cluster-village set amongst boulders: the campsite is next to a stream beyond the village. Overnight at Chirwa.
Now the valley broadens and the landscape changes subtly. Cross the Sisuwa Khola and continue to Tapethok; the entrance and checkpoint to the Kangchenjunga Conservation Area. Wealthy cardamom farms surround the village. Follow the trail to a bridge over the Tamewa Khola and Tamewa and continue to Hellok. (Between these villages, a bridge leads west to the hilltop village of Lelep: headquarters of the KCA project.) Beyond Hellok, a suspension bridge crosses the Simbuwa Khola: the river that rises from the Yalung Glacier on Kangchenjunga’s south face. The next bridge crosses the Ghunsa Khola that rises from Kangchenjunga’s north face glacier. This is at its confluence with the Tamur Khola just below the village of Sekathum. The first views of Khumbakarna (Jannu) may be seen. Overnight at Sekathum.
After breakfast, we follow the trail along the north bank of the Ghunsa Khola which is set in a steep sided and narrow valley. It passes through oak and rhododendron forest with bamboo undergrowth as well as small Sherpa settlements, mainly tending yaks: there is still evidence of extensive forest burning for slash-and-burn agriculture. After lunch, there is a steep climb up to the small and friendly Tibetan settlement of Amjilosa, set on a small level kharka with great views back down the valley. Overnight at Amjilosa.
This is a fairly short day. The trail leads up to a flat ridge and then meanders through forests of bamboo, rhododendron, birch and brown oaks. It passes waterfalls and a few scattered summer pastures. Eventually it reaches a large set of rapids, after which a stiff climb leads up to the Sherpa village of Gyabla. The slopes around the village have been denuded for fields, but the forest remains pristine on the opposite side of the valley. Overnight at Gyabla.
Today’s trail passes through hemlock and bamboo forest as it drops steeply into a ravine before levelling out. The forest gradually changes to alpine Himalayan fir and rhododendron as the path rises towards the large summer yak pastures and potato fields around the village of Phale (3,140m/10,302ft). There is a wooden Gompa with several statues and old thangkas, brought originally from Tibet.
Beyond Phale, the valley widens and the trail improves as it passes through larch forests and cultivated fields. It then dips down to cross the Ghunsa Khola and enter Ghunsa. This is the largest village in the region and is now occupied throughout the year: swelling in numbers as yaks and goats are brought up (and beyond) to pasture during the summer months.
Ghunsa is an attractive Tibetan village with homesteads spaced in wood-enclosed fields. Steep forested slopes and almost sheer rock faces form the valley sides with snow-clad peaks towering 1,000m above.
Visit the monastery (belonging to the Khampa Dzong monasteries of Tibet) on the edge of the village. Look for locally made Tibetan carpets. Consider a day hike up the Yamatari Khola, along the Lapsang La trail, to a lake at the terminal moraine of the Yamatari glacier. Alternately follow the trail along the pipe line of the hydro electric plant towards the Tamo La: on the trail to Kangchenjunga’s south base camp. Bharal may be seen grazing above the village.
The trail leads north of Ghunsa through glorious larch and juniper forests on the east bank of the Ghunsa Khola. After crossing a sandy, boulder-strewn floodplain it crosses the river over a rickety, wood and stone bridge before climbing above the west bank to Rambuk Kharka (3,720m/12,205ft). The hillsides become increasingly barren as the trail rises past a high waterfall and rock falls along a narrow trail. Further on it crosses a large, sandy landslide before climbing more steeply while passing the impressive snout of the Khumbakarna (Jannu) Glacier on the opposite side of the valley. It then drops briefly into Kambachen. From here there are great views of several peaks including Jannu (7,710m/25,295ft). Lammergeyers, eagles, kites, falcons and choughs are commonly seen. Overnight at Kambachen.
The landscape becomes increasingly desolate; forged over aeons by glacial ice. The path is not strenuous but for a time negotiates the stony river bed before reaching summer-pastoral huts at Ramtang (4,370m/14,338ft). Beyond is the snout of the Kangchenjunga Glacier which has been joined by the Ramtang Glacier. Higher up, the stony path climbs over the moraine and drops to the riverbed of the Ghunsa Khola as it leaves the Lhonak Glacier to the north. Ford the river or cross on a low unstable bridge to the summer grazing kharkas at Lhonak, situated well above the main glacier. There are three small buildings and some old stone walls amongst boulders that can assist with tent-shelter from the icy winds. Ice peaks rise in all directions with the 1½km ridge of Chang Himal (Wedge Peak) as centre piece. Tent Peak is prominent on the eastern horizon at the end of the visible glacier. Overnight at Lhonak.
From Lhonak the Kangchenjunga Glacier flows eastwards for several kilometres before turning south to rise to its extensive head on the northern slopes of Kangchenjunga. The path follows the lip of the glacier over short grasses or rocky tracks that undulate with the terrain. Pang Pema lies opposite the head of the glacier and from here offers the first full view of the vast north face of the mountain. Overnight at Pang Pema.
The views from Pang Pema must rank amongst the most spectacular in the world. From Kangchenjunga, an unbroken wall of peaks, nowhere less than 6,100m/20,000ft forms the border with Sikkim and to the north, Tibet. Beyond the campsite the West Langpo Glacier flows into the Kangchenjunga Glacier. A difficult route north leads over the Jonsang La into Tibet. Climb the lower slopes of Drohma Ri (5,500m/18,045ft) behind the camp for better views of the mountain – at sunrise. Walk along the Langpo moraine to Corner Camp for better views of Pyramid Peak, et al. Overnight at Pang Pema.
The return journey from Pang Pema to Lhonak will be fairly slow, but beyond that the route is almost all downhill and thus Kambachen can easily be reached in a day. There are great views to enjoy. Overnight at Kambachen.
Retrace the path down to Ghunsa, for lunch. Look out for pheasants in the forest. Cross the river below the village and continue downstream beside the Ghunsa Khola, through forest and farmland, to the Tibetan summer grazing village of Phale. Visit the wooden gompa. Overnight at Phale.
The trail, through forests of rhododendron, conifer, birch and oak, continues down the valley, dropping to cross numerous tributaries to the last of the Tibetan villages at Gyabla. It then undulates on down to Amjilosa. Overnight at Amjilosa.
After the waterfall beyond the village, the path begins to descend fairly steeply to Sekathum: at the confluence of the Ghunsa and Tamur Kholas. The path then follows the western bank of the Tamur Khola and soon crosses the suspension bridge over the Simbuwa Khola that flows in from the Yarlung Glacier. An afternoon's walk leads to the riverside campsite a ¼hrs walk before the cluster-village of Chirwa. Overnight at Chirwa.
From Chirwa, leave the river trail and follow the trail that climbs above the east bank of the Tamor Khola to the hamlet at Thiwa (an exit point from the KCA). It then climbs high above the houses of Tawa, over a ridge before dropping into a side canyon to cross the Tawa Khola before climbing back to the ridge. It then passes above the hamlet of Malbanse before reaching Linkhim. Overnight at Linkhim.
From Linkhim, the trail winds in and out of side canyons to the Limbu village to Phurumbu and a ridge overlooking a vast landslide before Jogidanda. A final 3-4 hrs climb, through the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Bhote Gaon leads to the airstrip at Suketar. Celebrate with a farewell dinner before saying goodbye to your trekking crew. Overnight at Suketar.
After breakfast, board an early morning flight to Biratnagar and later an onward flight to Kathmandu from where you will be driven to your hotel. Afternoon free.
For more fantastic ideal trip to extend your valued holiday in Nepal, from riding elephant in Chitwan to tours in Tibet and Bhutan please, browse our trip extension Please, follow the link.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:
5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
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Abundant rhododendron and bamboo forests, dramatic mountain panorama, communities with ancient history and Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, it all combines to make the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek an offbeat trekking heaven.
It is located in far-eastern Nepal on the border with Sikkim. Mt Kanchenjunga lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India. This is inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) which was one of the first areas of the Himalaya explored in the 19th century. The area is first in Nepal to be managed by local communities and has proved quite successful in the main trail. However, it is yet to be fully effective in remote areas. Yet it remains largely unvisited by travelers. A permit is required to trek to this region.
A maze of ridges and peaks isolated the communities from higher trails from the lower valleys. Trekking in this region take a little longer than most areas in the Himalayas. But the wilder unexplored corners of the Himalaya makes it more worthwhile. It is recommended and encouraged sustainable practice whenever you can.
Mt Kanchenjunga, the peak after which Kanchenjunga trek is named, is the crowning glory in a vast and spectacular setting.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight to your next destination.
The journey begins with an internal flight eastwards to Biratnagar, on the edge of the Indian plains, where we check into our hotel and have a free afternoon.
After breakfast and an early flight, we meet our porters at Suketar and then trek down to the village of Asahangpati and on to the Tamor Khola. This major river, and its tributaries, carries the waters off all the mountains to the north to the Ganges. Most villages are situated on high gentle slopes above steep sided valleys where agriculture is possible. We follow it upstream through bird filled forest, to the Chhetri village of Mitlung. Overnight at Mitlung.
Today’s trail passes through dense patches of sub-tropical rainforest and follows the valley, from village to tributary crossings and up again. The region is home to ethnic Kirantis, now known as Limbus, who are chiefly involved in traditional agriculture. Beyond Sinwa, the valley narrows and the trail picks its way over landslides to Tawa. There are many bee hives in this region. Chirwa is a delightful cluster-village set amongst boulders: the campsite is next to a stream beyond the village. Overnight at Chirwa.
Now the valley broadens and the landscape changes subtly. Cross the Sisuwa Khola and continue to Tapethok; the entrance and checkpoint to the Kangchenjunga Conservation Area. Wealthy cardamom farms surround the village. Follow the trail to a bridge over the Tamewa Khola and Tamewa and continue to Hellok. (Between these villages, a bridge leads west to the hilltop village of Lelep: headquarters of the KCA project.) Beyond Hellok, a suspension bridge crosses the Simbuwa Khola: the river that rises from the Yalung Glacier on Kangchenjunga’s south face. The next bridge crosses the Ghunsa Khola that rises from Kangchenjunga’s north face glacier. This is at its confluence with the Tamur Khola just below the village of Sekathum. The first views of Khumbakarna (Jannu) may be seen. Overnight at Sekathum.
After breakfast, we follow the trail along the north bank of the Ghunsa Khola which is set in a steep sided and narrow valley. It passes through oak and rhododendron forest with bamboo undergrowth as well as small Sherpa settlements, mainly tending yaks: there is still evidence of extensive forest burning for slash-and-burn agriculture. After lunch, there is a steep climb up to the small and friendly Tibetan settlement of Amjilosa, set on a small level kharka with great views back down the valley. Overnight at Amjilosa.
This is a fairly short day. The trail leads up to a flat ridge and then meanders through forests of bamboo, rhododendron, birch and brown oaks. It passes waterfalls and a few scattered summer pastures. Eventually it reaches a large set of rapids, after which a stiff climb leads up to the Sherpa village of Gyabla. The slopes around the village have been denuded for fields, but the forest remains pristine on the opposite side of the valley. Overnight at Gyabla.
Today’s trail passes through hemlock and bamboo forest as it drops steeply into a ravine before levelling out. The forest gradually changes to alpine Himalayan fir and rhododendron as the path rises towards the large summer yak pastures and potato fields around the village of Phale (3,140m/10,302ft). There is a wooden Gompa with several statues and old thangkas, brought originally from Tibet.
Beyond Phale, the valley widens and the trail improves as it passes through larch forests and cultivated fields. It then dips down to cross the Ghunsa Khola and enter Ghunsa. This is the largest village in the region and is now occupied throughout the year: swelling in numbers as yaks and goats are brought up (and beyond) to pasture during the summer months.
Ghunsa is an attractive Tibetan village with homesteads spaced in wood-enclosed fields. Steep forested slopes and almost sheer rock faces form the valley sides with snow-clad peaks towering 1,000m above.
Visit the monastery (belonging to the Khampa Dzong monasteries of Tibet) on the edge of the village. Look for locally made Tibetan carpets. Consider a day hike up the Yamatari Khola, along the Lapsang La trail, to a lake at the terminal moraine of the Yamatari glacier. Alternately follow the trail along the pipe line of the hydro electric plant towards the Tamo La: on the trail to Kangchenjunga’s south base camp. Bharal may be seen grazing above the village.
The trail leads north of Ghunsa through glorious larch and juniper forests on the east bank of the Ghunsa Khola. After crossing a sandy, boulder-strewn floodplain it crosses the river over a rickety, wood and stone bridge before climbing above the west bank to Rambuk Kharka (3,720m/12,205ft). The hillsides become increasingly barren as the trail rises past a high waterfall and rock falls along a narrow trail. Further on it crosses a large, sandy landslide before climbing more steeply while passing the impressive snout of the Khumbakarna (Jannu) Glacier on the opposite side of the valley. It then drops briefly into Kambachen. From here there are great views of several peaks including Jannu (7,710m/25,295ft). Lammergeyers, eagles, kites, falcons and choughs are commonly seen. Overnight at Kambachen.
The landscape becomes increasingly desolate; forged over aeons by glacial ice. The path is not strenuous but for a time negotiates the stony river bed before reaching summer-pastoral huts at Ramtang (4,370m/14,338ft). Beyond is the snout of the Kangchenjunga Glacier which has been joined by the Ramtang Glacier. Higher up, the stony path climbs over the moraine and drops to the riverbed of the Ghunsa Khola as it leaves the Lhonak Glacier to the north. Ford the river or cross on a low unstable bridge to the summer grazing kharkas at Lhonak, situated well above the main glacier. There are three small buildings and some old stone walls amongst boulders that can assist with tent-shelter from the icy winds. Ice peaks rise in all directions with the 1½km ridge of Chang Himal (Wedge Peak) as centre piece. Tent Peak is prominent on the eastern horizon at the end of the visible glacier. Overnight at Lhonak.
From Lhonak the Kangchenjunga Glacier flows eastwards for several kilometres before turning south to rise to its extensive head on the northern slopes of Kangchenjunga. The path follows the lip of the glacier over short grasses or rocky tracks that undulate with the terrain. Pang Pema lies opposite the head of the glacier and from here offers the first full view of the vast north face of the mountain. Overnight at Pang Pema.
The views from Pang Pema must rank amongst the most spectacular in the world. From Kangchenjunga, an unbroken wall of peaks, nowhere less than 6,100m/20,000ft forms the border with Sikkim and to the north, Tibet. Beyond the campsite the West Langpo Glacier flows into the Kangchenjunga Glacier. A difficult route north leads over the Jonsang La into Tibet. Climb the lower slopes of Drohma Ri (5,500m/18,045ft) behind the camp for better views of the mountain – at sunrise. Walk along the Langpo moraine to Corner Camp for better views of Pyramid Peak, et al. Overnight at Pang Pema.
The return journey from Pang Pema to Lhonak will be fairly slow, but beyond that the route is almost all downhill and thus Kambachen can easily be reached in a day. There are great views to enjoy. Overnight at Kambachen.
Retrace the path down to Ghunsa, for lunch. Look out for pheasants in the forest. Cross the river below the village and continue downstream beside the Ghunsa Khola, through forest and farmland, to the Tibetan summer grazing village of Phale. Visit the wooden gompa. Overnight at Phale.
The trail, through forests of rhododendron, conifer, birch and oak, continues down the valley, dropping to cross numerous tributaries to the last of the Tibetan villages at Gyabla. It then undulates on down to Amjilosa. Overnight at Amjilosa.
After the waterfall beyond the village, the path begins to descend fairly steeply to Sekathum: at the confluence of the Ghunsa and Tamur Kholas. The path then follows the western bank of the Tamur Khola and soon crosses the suspension bridge over the Simbuwa Khola that flows in from the Yarlung Glacier. An afternoon's walk leads to the riverside campsite a ¼hrs walk before the cluster-village of Chirwa. Overnight at Chirwa.
From Chirwa, leave the river trail and follow the trail that climbs above the east bank of the Tamor Khola to the hamlet at Thiwa (an exit point from the KCA). It then climbs high above the houses of Tawa, over a ridge before dropping into a side canyon to cross the Tawa Khola before climbing back to the ridge. It then passes above the hamlet of Malbanse before reaching Linkhim. Overnight at Linkhim.
From Linkhim, the trail winds in and out of side canyons to the Limbu village to Phurumbu and a ridge overlooking a vast landslide before Jogidanda. A final 3-4 hrs climb, through the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Bhote Gaon leads to the airstrip at Suketar. Celebrate with a farewell dinner before saying goodbye to your trekking crew. Overnight at Suketar.
After breakfast, board an early morning flight to Biratnagar and later an onward flight to Kathmandu from where you will be driven to your hotel. Afternoon free.
For more fantastic ideal trip to extend your valued holiday in Nepal, from riding elephant in Chitwan to tours in Tibet and Bhutan please, browse our trip extension Please, follow the link.
Trekking or Mountaineering in the higher elevation of the Himalayas is one of the most adventurous endeavors which inherit the risk of AMS or injuries or even death. MMT is always concern regarding the comfort, safety and health of trekkers while meandering in higher altitude. We contribute great effort to reduce or control the risk and hazard; but sometime nature’s curse or fluctuate climate in Himalayas is beyond our control and we are not responsible for it.
If you are a keen adventure lover and are ready to follow the hereby mentioned Terms and Conditions then you are heartily welcome at MMT office, Kaldhara-marg, Paknajol, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. All the bookings of the packages are dealt with Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition which is an authorized adventure company based in capital of Nepal: Kathmandu.
2. The term ‘Trip’ formally refers to walking, sightseeing, treks, tours, mountaineering, expeditions or holiday in the mystical land, Nepal.
3. MMT faithfully offers all the amenities in the estimated price of the package.
4. Please go through itinerary page or trek inclusion page for the detail information of the cost transparency. The trek cost may vary from one package to another and some packages don’t include the cost of the following:
5. The travelers must pay 20% upfront out of the total trip cost for the trip conformation.
6. You can pay the booking conformation amount either by credit card and wire transfer, both payment option subject to charge additional bank service fees upto 4% on top of the sum.
7. The trip will be booked once the payment is made by the travelers. We will send you the conformation letter through online and assure to provide all the service detail as mentioned in the itinerary.
8. The final payment must be submitted at the MMT office before the tip departure. Otherwise, you will not be legitimate for trip and no final documentation will be disclosed before the payment.
09. Regarding trip cancellation, we entertain free trip cancellation service upon submission of trustable reason before 90 days of the departure date upon adequate evidence and written reasons.
10. If you cancel the trip 60 days prior to the departure date then 75% cancellation fee will be levied from the booking amount.
11. 85% cancellation fee will be levied if you cancel the trip before 30 days of the trip departure date.
12. The company will be unable to refund the earlier paid (20%) booking payment if you cancel the trek prior to 15 days of the departure date.
13. There will be no payment refund if you voluntarily leave or cancel the trip once it is started; but if you are forced to leave due to unforeseen immediate circumstances then payment can be refunded after proper discretion.
14. We guarantee your safe and successful trip; however, the company reserves the authority to cancel the trip if there will be no minimum number (2) of travelers. In this condition, company will postpone or manage alternative trip.
15. If the company cancels the trip due to any unforeseen circumstances which are beyond our control (i.e. natural disaster, flight cancellation, strikes, wars, riots, quarantine, government intervention policy, weather condition), we will refund after deduction of minimum operating cost involved.
16. If you want to change your booking date, the booking amendment request must be made 90 days prior to the original trip departure.
17. If trekkers demand to change the departure date prior to 60 days of the final departure, US $ 50.00 per person will be charged as cancelation fee. The charge of the trip may also be increased if the market price soars higher during the postponed trip date.
18. The policy of our company is: Trekkers must have insurance policy contract if they want to trek with MMT. The policy must feature: medical coverage, air ambulance, helicopter evacuation facility, as well as flight cancellation insurance if possible.
19. Mountain Mart Treks and Expedition organizes various adventurous trips which have high risk factor and demand more physical stamina plus training. If you can’t accomplish the trek due to your physical inability or sickness, we are not obliged to refund the payment.
20. There may appear hindrance, obstacles or circumstances like: political riot, insurgency, accident, climate change, or natural disasters during the course of trip. Make sure you are ready to deal with all these problems.
21. The trip route, accommodation, modes of transport may be changed without prior notice due to the unforeseen circumstances. It is for your convenience and safety, so hope you will display flexible human nature in this context.
22. While changing the route, transportation, accommodation, or itinerary due to above circumstances, we may charge additional cost or lessen the cost as per the total expenses of the entire trek.
23. MMT holds all the authority to decline, accept, detain or retain any members of the trip if we find anyone suspicious or indiscipline. If you want to trek with MMT, you must accept our leadership during the whole trip.
24. MMT has contracted with network of companies, government of Nepal, individuals to assist the travelers during the trip. These third parties are qualified to perform their duties as contracted. We are not liable in case of loss, damage, irregularities if the third parties don’t perform their duties properly.
25. MMT is not responsible for the violation of any law or rules committed by the travelers in any country.
26. This agreement is governed by the laws of the Government of Nepal. No any individual: employees, representatives, guides of the company can alter the terms and conditions.
27. These terms and conditions may only be waived in special circumstances with written application to the director. Only the director of the company has all the right to amend them.
28. Travelers must be physically and mentally fit for the trekking. It is compulsory to bring health certificates along with proper legal documents for trip approval, if asked.
29. If the flight is cancelled or get delayed due to fluctuate climate or any other causes, MMT is not responsible for the extra expenses or compensation. We can manage alternative arrangement on special request which may demand other extra cost.
30. We have displayed the authentic, genuine and accurate information on our official website and brochure. If any mistake, incomplete or wrong information is seen, please inform us on time.
31. Please read all the above mentioned ‘Terms and Conditions’ before making the bookings. You must abide these conditions if you fancy to trek in the Himalayas with Mountain Mart Treks (MMT)
Eating is a big part of Holiday. Travelling with Mountain Mart Trek, you experience the vast array of wonderful food Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisines. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner are included in the package. Your guide will suggest delicious, hygienic and each place special food during your trip. Mountain restaurant owner prefer not to order many dishes and waste food as they would like to cater more trekkers with limited food before run off stuck. Its a week or more days hard work to porters and caravans to bring food to these places. During this trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner at the same Lodge, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants en-route.
A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. Private rooms are available in most Tea Houses, except for high altitudes ones where it will be just dormitories. The lodges are fairly basic. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Blankets are generally provided. There is a large dining room-cum-lounge, warmed by the bukhara stove (an iron cylinder, fitted with a chimney duct, in which a log fire is lighted. There is normally no electric lighting in the rooms unless the village has hydroelectric power. The dining room usually hassolar lighting.
Most teahouses now also have electricity for charging small appliances - mobile phones and cameras - and there may be a small charge for this.
Mountain Mart Trek provides unlimited chlorine/Iodine treated water during the trek. All tea houses have mineral water and boiled water for trekkers upon additional cost. We discourage the purchase of Mineral water and bottled water while on the Trek as plastic bottles aredifficult to dispose off and have become an environmental problem
Mountain Mart Trek offers you complementary route map and T-shirt
This is a very active trip, meaning you will be on the move most of the time, so pack as lightly as possible. We provide one porter for every two travellers; your trekking gear will be carried by the porter in a duffel bag that we will provide. The maximum the porters are allowed to carry 15 kgs per trekker means 30 kgs from 2 trekkers . Unnecessary luggage can left in Kathmandu Hotel and its absolutely free of cost. .
Please read the Checklist section of this trip notes for additional details of what you need to bring for the trek on this trip. You will need to bring a comfortable medium sized day pack to carry the things that you will need during the day. This should have a waist strap or (better) a padded waist belt. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the year.
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