Kanchenjunga Olangchung Gola Trek

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Kanchenjunga Olangchung Gola Trek

  • Region: Kanchenjunga
  • Distance: 195 Km
  • Trip Type: Camping
  • Duration: 23 & 21 Days
  • Altitude: 815-5140 m
  • All Meals Included

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu 1350m
Day 02 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 03 – Fly to Bhadrapur / Drive to Ilam
Day 04 – Ilam drive to Sukethum (Japantar ) 1576m
Day 05 – Sukethum (Japantar) trek to Amjilosa 2300m
Day 06 – Amjilosa trek Kyapra 2730m
Day 07 – Kyapra trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 08 – Ghunsa trek to Kambachen 4050m
Day 09 – Kambachen rest day 4050m
Day 10 – Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4780m
Day 11 – Lhonak day trip to Pang Pema (Kanchenjunga BC 5143)
Day 12 – Lhonak trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 13 – Ghunsa trek to Phale Kharka 4160m
Day 14 – Phale Kharka trek to Langyung Kharka 3750m (Nango La Pass 4775m)
Day 15 – Langyung Kharka trek to Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 16 – Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 17 – Olangchung Gola trek to Lungthung 1800m
Day 18 – Lungthung trek to Sukhethum drive Taplejung
Day 19 – Taplejung drive to Bhadrapur or Ilam
Day 20 – Bhadrapur flight to Kahtmandu
Day 21 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 22 – Depart

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu 1350m
Day 02 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 03 – Kathmandu flight Suketar drive to Sukethum
Day 04 – Sukethum (Japantar) trek to Amjilosa 2300m
Day 05 – Amjilosa trek Kyapra 2730m
Day 06 – Kyapra trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 07 – Ghunsa trek to Kambachen 4050m
Day 08 – Kambachen rest day 4050m
Day 09 – Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4780m
Day 10 – Lhonak day trip to Pang Pema (Kanchenjunga BC 5143)
Day 11 – Lhonak trek to Ghunsa 3600m
Day 12 – Ghunsa trek to Phale Kharka 4160m
Day 13 – Phale Kharka trek to Langyung Kharka 3750m (Nango La Pass 4775m)
Day 14 – Langyung Kharka trek to Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 15 – Olangchung Gola 3190m
Day 16 – Olangchung Gola trek to Lungthung 1800m
Day 17 – Lungthung trek to Sinuwa drive to Sukhetar
Day 18 – Extra day
Day 19 – Sukhetar flight to Kahtmandu 1300
Day 20 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 21 – 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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