Kumbhakarna Expedition, Mt. Kumbhakarna Expedition Nepal, Mount Kumbhakarna

Mount Jannu (now officially known as Kumbhakarna) lies 11km to the West summit of Kanchenjunga. Though it's lower, it is a very difficult peak, with a summit that is vertical on all sides. The first ascent and The superb route is complex and difficult, though not disciplinable route to the southeast ridge, from the Yamatari Glacier. Neighboring peak Jannu East, 7468m, was unclimbed till to 1997.Mostly to the climbing, no experience is necessary; however you must be familiar with mountaineering knowledge and must understand the risks of camping and climbing above the snowline areas. Previously trekking experience or long route hiking experience is advantageous. If you have any doubts, please discuss with us.

Kumbhakara Mountain’s name is the derivative word from the giant Kumbhakarna; who was the younger brother of giant Rawan; who had fought with Lord Ram in the Ramayan age. Giant Kumbhakarna used to sleep six month and used to eat for six months.

Once, when he was doing a hard penance, Lord Brahma was very much pleased and asked him to get some boon from him to make him happy; and the giant said that, " let me have a boon of six month's sleeping and six month's eating." Lord Brahma offered him this blessing. And that, he used to sleep in such sleep that, if some one would march ahead on through his body, he wouldn't notice it, So in Nepal , if some one sleeps a lot, he is said to be a sleeper like the Kumbhakarna giant. So this Kumbhakarna Himal's name has been derived from the giant Kumbhakarna's name.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel
Day 02: Prepare for expedition
Day 03: Expedition briefing in Ministry of tourism
Day 04: Fly to Biratnagar & transfer to hotel
Day 05: Fly to Suketar & trek to Tambawa camp
Day 06: Tambawa - Khesewa, camp
Day 07: Khesewa - Mamankhe, camp
Day 08: Mamakhe – Yamphudin 1670m, camp
Day 09: Yamphudin – Chittre (Omje Khola) camp
Day 10: Chittre – Torontan camp
Day 11: Torontan – Tseram camp
Day 12: Tseram – Ramze camp
Day 13: Ramze – Kumbhakarna Base camp
Day 14: Advanced base camp
Day 15 – 36: Climbing period Kumbhakarna
Day 37: Kumbhakarna BC - Yellung
Day 38: Yallung - Lamite Bhanjhyang, camp
Day 39: Lamite Bhanjyang - Yamphudin, camp
Day 40: Yamphuding – Phonpe Dhara, camp
Day 41: Phonpe Dhara - Khunjar, camp
Day 42: Khunjar - Suketar
Day 43: Fly to Biratnagar & Kathmandu transfer hotel
Day 44: Kathmandu
Day 45: Final departure, transfer to airport

Cost Includes

4 nights hotel in Kathmandu with double bed & breakfast with tourist Standard
Climbing Permit Fee (Royalty) Kumbhakarna (Jannu Himal)
Itinerary 1: Fly– Biratnagar & transfer hotel
Fly to Suketar Taplejung & while back
Itinerary 2: Fly to Bdrapur & drive to Ilam bazaar & Kabeli Khola
Full board camping trekking & Food for BC Expedition
Porter from Kabeli Khola – Base camp & Kabli Khola
Trekking equipment till B.C., 1 tent-1 climber, dining tent, toilet tent,
table &chares, Mattresses
All kitchen equipment for base camp
Staff & Liaison office allowances ,equipment allowances
Flight ticket or land transportation for staff & officer
Staff: Trekking & B.C. Guide, Cook, Kitchen helper
1 climber allowed 30 KG equipments from Kathmandu to base camp
Life, Medical & rescue Insurance
National park fees
Pick up & drop Kathmandu airport-hotel-airport
Welcome dinner with typical Nepali restaurant & songs & dance
Solar panel for charging batteries & lights
Satellite phone service (pay calls)
Agency service charge

Cost Excludes

PERSONAL equipment for trekking & climbing
Personal Insurance of climber
Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter
Climbing food, Gas & stove above base camp
Climbing gears, fixed rope
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
Personal Radio Permit, Satellite phone permit
Climbing Sherpa his climbing food, tents & summit bonus
Personal expenses
Garbage deposit and deposit fee will be not refunded if the climbers don’t take back their garbage to base camp & Kathmandu.