Altitude: 8586m Duration: 54 days Grade: Moderate to Adventurous Group: 2 - 15 Country: Nepal

Kanchenjunga (8586m)

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Mt. Kanchenjunga actual pronounced and spelled as ‘Kanchendzonga’ means five jewels of snow peaks in Tibetan language, the mountains across the border in Sikkim worships as one of the holy mountains where mountaineers cannot climb right up to its main top summit as the top regarded as the abode of god and holy spirits. The five...
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Mt. Kanchenjunga actual pronounced and spelled as ‘Kanchendzonga’ means five jewels of snow peaks in Tibetan language, the mountains across the border in Sikkim worships as one of the holy mountains where mountaineers cannot climb right up to its main top summit as the top regarded as the abode of god and holy spirits. The five jewels or treasures are Gold-Silver-Precious Stones, its Grain and a Holy Scriptures which refers to five adjoining peaks of Kanchenjunga.

The main summit stands as world third highest mountain at 8,586 m and 28,169 ft high and highest peak within Nepal Himalayan range. A stunning peak of great beauty first climbed in 1955 by British Expedition led by late Sir George Band from Nepal and from Sikkim side by Indian Expeditions in 1982. In 1979 British Mountaineer Pete Boardman stated that the trek to its base of Kanchenjunga most beautiful he had ever undertaken. It is a strong contender for “The most beautiful adventurous walk and climb in the world.” A trek and climb to Mt. Kanchenjunga is an unforgettable experience into the heart of the Himalaya where the scale of the mountains and valley is difficult to comprehend.
Mt. Kanchenjunga area with Latitude of 27.7025 and Longitude 88.1475
27°4256’N and 87°55’42 E Covering an area of 20.35 km2 (786 sq miles) within the district of Taplejung and Mechi State / Zone of Eastern Nepal Himalaya.

The Kanchenjunga Himal belt encompasses 16 peaks of above 7,000 m (23,000 ft). In the north, it is limited by the Lhonak Chu, Goma Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. The western limit runs from the Jongsang La down the Gingsang and Kangchenjunga glaciers and the rivers of Ghunsa and Tamur. Kanchenjunga rises about 20 km (12 mi) south of the general alignment of the Great Himalayan range about 125 km (78 mi) east-south-east of Mount Everest as the crow flies. South of the southern face of Kanchenjunga runs the 3,000–3,500 m (9,800–11,500 ft) high Singalila Ridge that separates Sikkim from Nepal and northern West Bengal From the summit catch views of Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft) Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft) Baruntse (7,160 m), with many other smaller unnamed peaks.

Xtreme Climbers offers daring challenging climbing feats on top of world third highest mountain summit in our awesome adventure Mt. Kanchenjunga Expeditions, on the least known areas of Far Eastern Nepal Himalaya. On this exceptional adventure Mt. Kanchenjunga Expeditions taking a sweeping scenic flight to low warm areas of eastern Nepal and then starting our trek to the high green rolling hills of Kanchenjunga, a fabulous adventure where the trek leads you to both South and North base camps of the same mountains. After a great time heading towards North Kanchenjunga base camp at Pang Pema for our ascent to world 3rd highest Mt. Kanchenjunga with its massive range of peaks. Mt. Kanchenjunga a massive bulk of mountain range located North East Himalaya belt straddling the border between Eastern belt of Nepal and Sikkim (a small North East State of India).

After a most daring climb heading back to Kathmandu with a drive and flight from Bhadrapur after concluding an adventure of a lifetime experience on Mt. Kanchenjunga Expeditions.

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  • April to June and September to November.
  • Kathmandu (Capital of Nepal)
  • Hotel in Kathmandu on BB plan / Mountain lodge (tea house) in Trekking.
  • Domestic airplane and tourist vehicles
  • Breakfast and welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
  • Helicopter : AS 350 B3E (H125)
  • Capacity : 1 pilot + 6 Passengers
  • Max takeoff weight : 2250 kg
  • Power Plant : 1 Turbomeca Arriel 2D
  • Service Sling : 23000 Ft
  • Rate of Climb : 1818 fpm
  • Cruising Speed : 137 knots
  • Call Sign: 9N – AKP & 9N AKG
  • Day 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) Kathmandu: Arrival in Kathmandu [1300 m/4264 ft]
  • Day 2 - 3 : In Kathmandu preparations for Mt. Kanchenjunga expeditions and optional tour. Included meals:Breakfast
  • Day 4 : Fly to Bhadrapur 3000 m and drive to Ilam town – 04 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 5 : Drive to Sukhetar via Kabeli Khola trek to Lali Kharka 1,900m. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 6 : Trek to Khesewa Bhanjyang 2,100m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 7 : Trek to Mamangkhe 2,030 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 8 : Trek to Yangphudin 2,150m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 9 : Trek to Chitre 2,880 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 10 : Trek to Simbua Khola 3,000 m – 07 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 11 : Trek to Tseram 3,770m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 12 : Trek to Ramche 4,360m via Lapsang – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 13 : Rest day at Ramche for acclimatization and optional walk. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 14 : Trek back to Tseram – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 15 : Trek to near Tamo la 4,300 m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 16 : Trek to Ghunsa, 3, 480 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 17 : Trek to Kangbachen 4,000 m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 18 : Trek to Lhonak 4,780 m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 19 : Trek to Kanchenjunga base camp at Pang Pema 5,143 m – 04 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 20 : Rest day at Base Camp for local exploration and preparation. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 21 : Trek and climb to Advance Camp 5,836 m. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 22 - 41 : (20 days) Expeditions and ascent to the summit. Included meals:High Food
  • Day 42 : Return to base camp. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinne
  • Day 43 : Clean up of the Base Camp. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 44 : Trek to Kangbachen 3,900m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 45 : Trek to Phole 3,100 m – 05 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 46 : Trek to Amjilassa 2, 500 m – 07 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 47 : Trek to Tapethok 1, 300 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 48 : Trek to Mitlung 1,550 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 49 : Trek to Suketar 2,440 m – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinner
  • Day 50 : Drive to Birtamod or Bhadrapur via Ilam – 06 hrs. Included meals:Breakfast Lunch Dinne
  • Day 51 : Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels. Included meals:Breakfast Dinner
  • Day 52 - 53 : In Kathmandu with to hand in reports to concern Government department. Included meals:Breakfast
  • Day 54 : Final Departure.Included meals:Breakfast
Note: The above itinerary can be tailor made as per client's request, we can make the itinerary shorter/Longer by cutting or adding days, People who have longer time can add the White Water Rafting, Jungle safari tour in Chitwan National park, Paragliding and Zeep Flyer in Pokhara and other extra activities so feel free to write us on info@xtremeclimbers.com for further details.How to book a trip ?
  •   Adventure and climb on top of world’s third highest Mt. Kanchenjunga a daring feat
  •   Explore traditional and typical Himalayan life of mountain people of Kanchenjunga region
  •   An awesome challenge and adventure within thin air and high altitude routes of ice and snow
  •   A complete adventure of a lifetime experience on Kanchenjunga with superb panorama
  •   Alpine green forest to windswept rugged mountains to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers
  •   Trek and climb on top Mt. Kanchenjunga with scenic views of Nepal and Sikkim landscapes

Full Board Service Includes

  •   All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
  •   3 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis 3*** standard.
  •   1 night hotel*** accommodation in Ilam.
  •   Highly experienced government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide (Everest and Annapurna Summiter as per required) during the trekking and climbing period
  •   Required numbers of porters during the trekking period
  •   Required necessary Air/Land transportation (As per itinerary) from Kathmandu to Taplejung/ Kathmandu domestic air ticket for members/ cargo fees. Kathmandu to Taplejung/ Kathmandu domestic air fare for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff
  •   Required necessary Xtreme Climbers Tent’s Kitchen, storage, dining, client, and toilet tents,
  •   Required necessary tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
  •   Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
  •   Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period
  •   All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
  •   Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee (3 times meals a day)
  •   All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
  •   50.kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
  •   Daily weather report services
  •   Highly experienced Kitchen Chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp
  •   TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
  •   Trekking Permit (Kanchenjunga Conservation Park entry fee)
  •   Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Annapurna First
  •   One experienced, trained, government licensed and 3 time summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person
  •   All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffs during the trekking and climbing period
  •   Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff
  •   Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp
  •   Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas Guide, Cooks, Kitchen assistant and government liaison officer as per program
  •   First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
  •   Thuraya Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients at a cost of $4. USD per minute
  •   Radio Walki Talki
  •   Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required
  •   Required necessary fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period
  •   Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent
  •   Emergency oxygen mask and regulator provided upon request of client with requirement appropriate charge
  •   High quality VE-25 North Face Tents for client
  •   Solar panel for light and electronics charging
  •   Required necessary tents for camp 1, 2 and 3. Ice fall charges
  •   4 Bottles of Oxygen will be provided for each member with mask and regulator
  •   Latest model of Summit or Top out system mask and regulators will be provided
  •   Required necessary Climbing Sherpa Guides tents, food while climbing and their insurance
  •   Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
  •   EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food
  •   Generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp
  •   Transportation of food supply
  •   Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
  •   Complete pre-departure information
  •   Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services
  •   Nepalese Government Royalty
  •   Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure

Base Camp Service Includes

  •   All arrival and departure transfer services to and from KTM international airport with other necessary transport as per itinerary
  •   4 night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on B/B basis 3*** standard.
  •   1 night hotel*** accommodation in Ilam
  •   Highly experienced government licensed trekking and climbing Sherpa guide (Everest and Annapurna Summiter as per required) during the trekking and climbing period
  •   Required numbers of porters during the trekking period
  •   Required necessary Air/Land transportation (As per itinerary) from Kathmandu to Taplejung/ Kathmandu domestic air ticket for members/ cargo fees. Kathmandu to Taplejung/ Kathmandu domestic air fare for all climbing members, Sherpa guide, liaison officer and kitchen staff
  •   Required necessary Xtreme Climbers Tent’s Kitchen, storage, dining, client, and toilet tents,
  •   Required necessary tables, chairs and cooking utensils for base camp
  •   Common climbing equipment such as: Rope, ice bars, ice screws, and snow bar
  •   Accommodation at hotel/lodge/guest house or tent camps during the trekking period
  •   All camping accommodation for members and staff during trekking and climbing period. You will be sharing sleeping quarters with one other member
  •   Breakfast, lunch and dinner with tea/coffee (3 times meals a day)
  •   All food and fuel for base camp and higher camps during the climbing period
  •   50.kg baggage allowance per person during the trekking period. This will be carried by porters/mules
  •   Daily weather report services from Seattle, Washington based company
  •   Highly experienced Kitchen Chef and kitchen assistant at advance base camp
  •   TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System)
  •   Trekking Permit (Kanchenjunga Conservation Park entry fee)
  •   Expedition Royalty and permit of Nepal government to climb Mt. Annapurna First
  •   One experienced, trained, government licensed and 3 time summiteer climbing guide (Sherpa) per person
  •   All wages, equipment, medical and accident insurances for all involved staffs during the trekking and climbing period
  •   Helicopter rescue insurance for all involved expedition staff
  •   Medical consultation services at the base camp with the HRA clinic at base camp
  •   Equipment allowances and wages for climbing Sherpas Guide, Cooks, Kitchen assistant and government liaison officer as per program
  •   First aid medical kits for the group and the staff
  •   Thuraya Satellite phone carried by guide for communication. Available to clients at a cost of $4. USD per minute
  •   Appropriate high altitude food for all clients and staff at base camp and above as required
  •   Required necessary fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period
  •   Heater will be provided at base camp for the dining tent
  •   High quality VE-25 North Face Tents for client
  •   Solar panel for light and electronics charging
  •   Required necessary tents for camp 1, 2 and 3. Ice fall charges
  •   Required necessary Sherpa Guides tents, food while climbing and their insurance
  •   Free assistance service for cargo clearance and duties
  •   EPI cooking gas and stove will be provided in camp one, three and South Col for cooking food
  •   Generator will be providing to back-up the lighting in base camp
  •   Transportation of food supply
  •   Our service charge and government taxes levied in Nepal
  •   Complete pre-departure information
  •   Flight ticket reconfirmation and visa extension procedure services
  •   Nepalese Government Royalty
  •   Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show in Kathmandu before departure
Cost and payment details

The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.

Why we dont't include cost in our website?

NOTE: To provide you service in reasonable cost and attempt to address your each requirement Xtreme Climbers  desired to provide you with some information which directly affects the cost and also helps us breakdown the cost. That is why we have decided to clarify our customers that due to the following reasons mentioned below we have not included the cost of each package in the company website.

  1. Climbing season: The climbing permit royalty cost for mountain will be different during Spring and Autumn season. Normally most of the climbers climbs Himalayas in the Spring season. Climbing permit during Autumn will be 50% less than the spring season. 

  2. The cost of the trip depends on Number of persons joining in group for High expedition or Mountain  Climbing including number of climbers, non-climber, base camp supporters, medical doctors, The number of climbing Sherpa guides, high altitude porters, kitchen crew, mode of transport you prefer and many other factors can affect the cost of the trip. Alpine climbing guide as well as the category of the hotel accommodation and the facilities that you aspire in the mountains affect the cost.

  3. We operate the High Expeditions, Peak Climbing in full arrangement package and basic arrangement service (full board or base camp service) which directly affects the expedition cost.

  4. Request numbers of oxygen, mask regulators and the brands the clients require

  5. The itinerary may be changed after reaching an understanding between the agency and the client. Other activities could be added or reduced as per the client's request before processing the trip. Price for reduced activities could be deducted and additional activities could be added in mutual understanding.

  6. Either you want to operate this expedition as international group joining basics of Xtreme Climbers or individual (private arrangement) expedition.

  7. Type of high camp food that clients require. Any specialized food that has to be ordered from foreign countries will be costlier compared to the one available here.

  8.  Either any of the climbers intend to attempt any world records? If so, do they require special services or equipment?

Due to the reasons mentioned above we would like to discuss with our client directly before offering the cost. So please feel free to drop your queries in info@xtremeclimbers.com or login to www.xtremeclimbers.com for any information about your selected package.

Full Board Service Excludes

  •   Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
  •   Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses
  •   Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
  •   Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner
  •   Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged
  •   Any additional staff other than specified
  •   Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  •   Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  •   Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
  •   Filming permit (if you have a special camera)
  •   Personal climbing gear
  •   Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
  •   Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  •   Summit bonus minimum $1200.00.USD per climbing Sherpa guide
  •   Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
  •   Airfare of international flights
  •   Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival)
  •   Tips, gifts, souvenirs
  •   Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
  •   Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section

Base Camp Service Excludes

  •   Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu (except for the farewell dinner)
  •   Expenses incurred towards usage of landlines, mobiles, walkie-talkies, satellite phones and internet expenses
  •   Clothing, packing items or bags, personal medical kit, personal trekking gear
  •   Any packed food/snacks, aerated drinks, energy drinks, mineral water, alcohol, cigarettes, chocolates, or any other food consumed beyond the prescribed breakfast, lunch and dinner
  •   Transportation services includes only what is listed on the itinerary. Any extra distance travelled will be appropriately charged
  •   Radio Walki Talki
  •   Rescue, repatriation, medicines, medical tests and hospitalization expenses
  •   Medical insurance and emergency rescue evacuation if required
  •   Travel insurance and helicopter rescue
  •   Filming permit (if you have a special camera)
  •   Personal climbing gear
  •   Any extra expenses arising out of various/unforeseen situations like natural calamities, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, changes in Government regulations, etc
  •   Items of personal nature, laundry expenses, tips
  •   Summit bonus minimum $1200.00.USD per climbing Sherpa guide
  •   Nepal custom duty for import of expedition equipment
  •   Airfare of international flights
  •   Nepal entry visa fee (Visa insurance is easy upon arrival)
  •   Any additional staff other than specified
  •   Tips, gifts, souvenirs
  •   Any extra services, products, offers or activities which are not mentioned in the itinerary
  •   Any other item not included in “THE PACKAGE COST INCLUDES” section.
Cost and payment details

The cost is depending on group size, affected due to the requirement of number of guides and porters, requisite of Hotel in Kathmandu, method of land/air transport. The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers. Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified. Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost. For Total Tour cost EMAIL US, we will send you within 24 hours as your requirements.

Altitude Sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is common at high altitudes sickness. In general may occur when people ascend too quickly normally in altitudes of over 3000 m. The symptoms of altitude sickness are due to lower air pressure at high altitudes, which results in lower oxygen levels as you breathe the air in. The air is under less pressure and this makes it harder for your body to get the oxygen out of the air and into the circulation. It's this extra strain on the body that causes altitude sickness.

Symptoms tend to be worse at night and include headache, dizziness, and lethargy, loss of appetite, nausea, breathlessness and irritability. Difficulty sleeping is another common symptom.

The major symptoms of altitude sickness
Initial symptoms
  1. Periods of sleeplessness
  2. Runny nose.
  3. Extra tiredness
  4. Occasional loss of appetite
  5. Feeling laziness
  6. Wish to vomiting
  7. Periodic breathing

Above are normal symptoms which may occur into your body that you should not be worried. Every trekker will experience some or all of these, no matter how slowly they ascend.

Advance symptoms
  1. Headache and vomiting
  2. Dizziness
  3. Racing heartbeat
  4. Exhaustion
  5. Nausea
  6. Diarrhoea
  7. Loss of apatite
  8. Weakness
  9. Hard to breath
  10. Extra tired
  11. Dry Raspy cough
  12. Sleeplessness

When above symptoms will occur into your body, these symptoms usually resolve by spending one or two extra nights at the same altitude or using medicine. Even you are resting at the same altitude or using medicine, if symptoms are becoming worse, then it is necessary to descend.

Serious Symptoms
  1. Worsening headache and vomiting
  2. Swelling of hands and face
  3. Reduced urine output
  4. Walking with a staggering gait
  5. Confusion
  6. Increased tiredness
  7. Breathing irregularity
  8. Visual hallucinations (seeing things that are not real)
  9. Changes in the ability to think
  10. Changes in normal behavior

If above serious symptoms will occur into your body, these extremely dangerous symptoms are called High Altitude Cerebral Edema (or HACE). They can lead to unconsciousness and death within 12 hours. Increasing shortness of breath, cough and tiredness may also be signs of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema or HAPE. HAPE can also be rapidly fatal if ignored.

To prevent acute mountain sickness:
  1. If possible, don't fly or drive to high altitude. Start below 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) and walk up.
  2. If you do fly or drive, do not overexert yourself or move higher for the first 24 hours.
  3. If you go above 3,000 metres (10,000 feet), only increase your altitude by 350 to 500 metres (1,000 feet) per day
  4. Climb high and sleep low! You can climb more than 300 to 500 metres in a day as long as you come back down and sleep at a lower altitude.
  5. If you begin to show symptoms of moderate altitude sickness, don't go higher until symptoms decrease.
  6. Drink plenty of water, tea or juice etc (at least three to 4 liters per day). Urine output should be copious and clear to pale yellow.
  7. Eat high-carbohydrate foods (rice, pasta, cereal) for more energy.
  8. Take it easy and don't overexert yourself when you first get up to altitude. But, light activity during the day is better than sleeping because respiration decreases during sleep, exacerbating the symptoms.
  9. Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of dehydration, and don't smoke.
  10. Don't push yourself when climbing up to passes, rather take plenty of breaks.
  11. Avoid taking sleeping pills.
  12. Avoid active movements and try to relax in the first one or two days upon arrival at the high altitude areas.
  13. Bring adequate medicine.
  14. If nothing else works, return to the areas with the lower elevation.
  15. Allow sufficient time for acclimatization (After 3000 meters).
  16. Don’t make rapid Ascent. Don’t go too far too fast.
  17. Do not trek/travel alone, take guide/porter.
  18. Follow the advice from your guide, hotel, local, guide book.
  19. Descent if mild symptoms rapidly getting worse.
  20. Never leave or descent sick person along.
  21. Avoid getting cold.
  22. Take an easy and comfortable trekking route even if its longer
Medicine:

Following is a list of items you should consider including in your medical kit - consult your pharmacist for brands available in your country.

  1. Aspirin or paracetamol - for pain or fever
  2. Antihistamine - for allergies, eg hay fever; to ease the itch from insect bites or stings; and to prevent motion sickness.
  3. Antibiotics consider including these if you're traveling well off the beaten track' see your doctor, as they must be prescribed, and carry the prescription with you.
  4. Loperamides or Diphenoxylate 'blockers' for diarrhea' Prochlorperazine or metaclopramide for nausea and vomiting.
  5. Rehydration mixture to prevent dehydration, eg due to severe diarrhea; particularly important when traveling with children.
  6. Insect repellent, sunscreen, lip balm and eye drops.
  7. Calamine lotion, sting relief spray or aloe vera-to ease irritation from sunburn and insect bites or stings.
  8. Antifungal cream or powder - for fungal skin infections and thrush.
  9. Antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine for cuts and grazes.
  10. Bandages, band-aids or plasters and other would dressings.
  11. Scissors, tweezers and a thermometer (note that mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines)
  12. Cold and Flu tablets, throat lozenges and nasal decongestant.
  13. Multivitamines - consider for long trips, when dietary vitamin intake may be inadequate.

Note: We have guides trained at the High Altitude Medical Training Center. Our staff is very experienced in dealing with the effects of higher altitudes. As they are natives of Nepal, they easily acclimatize and therefore can care for their clients. They are equipped with necessary medical supplies and will assist you with basic first aid treatment. We design our tours to ensure clients are ready for high altitude, and arrange alternative itineraries for those at risk

Insurance

Travel insurance is compulsory for all Clients undertaking any tour. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, helicopter evacuation, loss of luggage, etc.

For your kind information, we would like to give a list of the insurance companies, please go through the links below:

For Canadians and Americans
  1. http://www.travelguard.com
  2. http://www.worldnomads.com
  3. http://www.mondial-assistance.ca
  4. http://www.travelassistnetwork.com
  5. http://www.travelex-insurance.com
  6. http://www.travelite.com
  7. http://www.travelunderwriters.com
  8. http://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance
For Australians and New Zealanders
  1. http://www.covermore.com.au
  2. http://www.allianz.com.au
  3. http://www.worldnomads.com.au
  4. http://www.bupa.com.au
  5. http://www.itrektravelinsurance.com.au
  6. http://www.1cover.com.au
For British
  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.uk
  2. http://www.worldnomads.co.uk
  3. http://www.thebmc.co.uk
  4. http://www.direct-travel.co.uk
  5. http://www.essentialtravel.co.uk
For Europe and Slovenia
  1. http://www.coris.si
  2. http://www.europaeische.at
For South-Africa
  1. http://www.travel-guard.co.za
  2. http://www.tic.co.za
For Indians
  1. http://www.internationalsos.com/en/asia-pacific_india.htm
Footwear
Trekking Boot 1 Pair
Thick Socks 4 Pairs
Light Socks 3 Pairs
Camp Shoes 1 Pair
Sandals 1 Pair
Other Equipments
Sleeping Bag(4seasons) 1
Down Jacket 1
Daypack 1
Water Bottle 1
Sun Cream  
Sunglasses  
Flashlight With Spare Bulbs, Batteries, Lip Salve, Gaiters.  
Clothing
Down Or Fiber Filled Waterproof Jacket And Trousers 1
Fleece Jacket Or Pullover 1
Warm Cotton Trousers 2 Pairs
Shirts And T-Shirts 4 Pieces
Lightweight Cotton Long Pants 3 Pairs
Long Under Wear 2 Pieces
Short Under Wear 4 Pieces
Sun Hat Or Scarf 1
Woolen Hat 1
Sunglasses 1
Lightweight Gloves 1
Rain Coat 1
Heavyweight Gloves Or Mittens With A Waterproof 1
Optional
Insect Repellent
Toilet Articles
Note Book & Pen
Toilet Roll
Laundry Soap
Pocket Knife
Towel
Sewing Kit
Plasters
Binoculars
Camera
Film
Cards And Personal Medical Kit
  • Could you give us some information about the guide?

  • What about water - are they available at each teahouse? I know we supposed to bring iodine tablets.

  • What if I arrive early or depart late? Can you arrange extra night lodging? Is there a single room option?

  • What are some basic Nepali customs that I should know about?

  • Are there ATM facilities in Nepal?

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