Yalung Glacier Trekking

The area around Kanchenjunga was opened to trekkers in 1988 and its remote location and therefore difficult approach helps ensure the Kanchenjunga region remains one of Nepal’s least-trekked regions. Experience in walking at high altitude and good health are essential to reach the destination of the Yalung Glacier Trekking.
The trek starts and ascends to the Yalung Glacier at 4800m from where the south face of Kanchenjunga is visible.

FACTS OF THE TREKKING

Trek Days : 17
Total Days in Nepal : 21
Maximum Elevation : 4800 meters
Trek Grade : Moderate to Difficult
Accommodation : Camping

ITINERARY OF THE TREKKING

Day 1 : Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner in the evening.
Day 2 : Sightseeing in Kathmandu and preparation for the trek.
Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar - 45 minutes.
Day 4 : Fly from Biratnagar to Suketar (2400m) - 30 minutes and commence trek to Lali Kharka (2250m) - 2h30
Day 5 : Lali Kharka - Sinchebung (2160m) - 5h.
Day 6 : Sinchebung - Mamankhe (1810m) - 6h.
Day 7 : Mamankhe - Yamphuding (1710m) - 4h.
Day 8 : Yamphuding - Omje Khola (2340m) - 4h.
Day 9 : Omje Khola - Torontan (2990m) - 6h.
Day 10 : Acclimatization in Torontan.
Day 11 : Torontan - Tseram (3870m) - 5h.
Day 12 : Tseram - Ramche (3870m) - 5h.
Day 13 : Ramche - Lapsang (4430m) - 5h.
Day 14 : Lapsang - Yalung Glacier (4800m) - 3h. Exlporation around Yalung Glacier.
Day 15 : Yalung Glacier - Yamphuding - 6h.
Day 16 : Yamphuding - Phonpe (1550m) - 4h30.
Day 17 : Phonpe - Suketar - 6h.
Day 18 : Fly from Suketar to Biratnagar - 30 minutes.
Day 19 : Fly from Biratnagar to Kathmandu - 45 minutes.
Day 20 : Free day and farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 21 : Final departure.