Tengkoma Peak Climbing
15 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Visiting: Kathmandu, Lelep, Amjilosha, Gyabla, Ghunsa, Lhonak, Taplejung, Ilam Bazar
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MAH7
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 16
Age range:
14-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Organic Local food
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Tengkoma Peak is a 6215m tall non-technical climbing peak just before the Kanchenjunga northern base. Kanchenjunga base camp trek will lead you into the pristine Kanchenjunga Conservation Area of Nepal. This park is named after its massive snow treasure Mount Kanchenjunga with an elevation of 8,586m from sea level. Mount Kanchenjunga is 3rd highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest and Mount K2. Few climbers have summited Tengkoma and compared its difficulty as of Mera peak and Yala peak. It will take 14 days to trek to the Lhonak village and summit the peak. From the summit of Tengkoma you can see great views of Kanchenjunga, Dhormo, Kirat Chuli, Pathibhara, Ramthang Chang, Gimnigela Chuli, Kumbhakarna, Everest, Makalu and parts of Tibet.On this alpine-style peak climbing trip with Mount Adventure Holidays, you will take a flight to Bhadrapur airport and continue on a jeep drive to Taplejung. You will then trek through beautiful villages of the eastern Himalayas and enter the Kanchenjunga conservation area. The area is rich in biodiversity with amazing landscapes. It is home to rare animals like red pandas and snow leopards. You will continue trek towards the Lhonak village through the mountain valley. All of your climbing gear is stored in the Lhonak village giving our trip a competitive advantage over cost and quality. From Lhonak you will camp at the base of Tengkoma peak at an altitude of 5500m, next day early in the morning you will summit the peak. Since this peak is fairly easy to climb success rate is likely to be 100%. Climbing Tengkoma peak is a good peak to start the mountaineering adventure. It is also a suitable peak for acclimatization while doing the Kanchenjunga expedition, Sherpeni col trek, or the Great Himalayan Trail. Tengkoma peak climbing can also be combined with the Kanchenjunga circuit trek for an additional 8 days.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Flight From Kathmandu - Bhadrapur (93 M) 45 Minutes Flight Then Drive To Taplejung (1820 M) Approx 8 Hours
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, 2 stars ?
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, we take our flight to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu with the scenic view of the Eastern region. After 45 minutes of flight, we reach the Bhardrapur airport then we will take a car/jeep from Bhadrapur for Illam/Taplejunga which will take Approx 8 hours of drive. We will stop in the beautiful tea garden of Illam also known as the garden of Nepal for our lunch. After our Lunch, we will decent upward from Illam for our overnight stay in Taplejung.
Day 2 : Taplejung - Hello (1740 M) Drive By Private Jeep 5 Hrs
Location: Lelep
Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeBasic Tea house and Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will drive after breakfast head towards the Mitlung/Sinuwa by crossing the small river over the suspension bridge. Then our trail descends down to Tamor Riverwalk through villages and terraced fields. Some irregular villages give us an opportunity to meet local people. Upon arriving at Tamor River, we follow some narrow trails close to the river. Then a gradual uphill trail through the terraced fields and a few houses take to the village of Ranipul.
Day 3 : Sekathum/Ranipul- Amjilosa (2308M, 6Hrs)
Location: Amjilosha
Accommodation: Hostel, Hotel, Camp, Lodge, Resort, Homestay
Accommodation Name: Sherpa Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we head to a series of impressive suspension bridges that leads us back and forth across the Ghunsa Khola to Jaubari, then across another bridge to the narrow trail leading up the steeply-sided slopes to Amjilosa.
Day 4 : Amjilosa - Gyabla (2730M, 6Hrs)
Location: Gyabla
Accommodation: Lodge, Homestay, Local basic accommodation
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Local organic food
After breakfast, we start our trek along the thickly forested region of dense rhododendron and venerable oak trees, past myriad waterfalls and the scattered villages lying quietly below the mountains in their peaceful valley. Eagles soar lazily above us, yaks graze solemnly in green pastures, and occasional signs of wildlife come into view among the trees or high on the slopes.
Day 5 : Dgyabla -Ghunsa Village (3595M, 7 Hrs)
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Organic Local food
After breakfast, we head towards the Tibetan refugee village of Phalle, and then we explore to tiny Tibetan refugee village and monastery along with lunchtime, making the steady climb to the picturesque town of Ghunsa and its superb view of the surrounding countryside.
Day 6 : Rest & Acclimatization Day- Ghunsa Village
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Organic Local food
After breakfast, we explore tiny Ghunsa village and make a local hand made carpet and supports for local people economic rise, designated rest day to help the body acclimate to the high altitude, and Ghunsa is perfectly suited to the task by virtue of its scenic alpine surroundings and points of cultural interest, including the local gompa.
Day 7 : Ghunsa - Khambachen(4050M, 6 Hrs)
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After Breakfast, we're heading to Khambachen along the green forests concede to the frost-browned vegetation of the alpine regions of the Kanchenjunga region as we climb steadily to the upper glacial valleys on our path, with mighty Jannu standing before us in all its glory as we trek through the scenic landscape towards Khambachen.
Day 8 : Kambachen – Lhonak (4,780M) 6 Hours
Location: Lhonak
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We will trek through rocky fields and large boulders on the hillside along the riverbank and arrive at a waterfall. We will then cross a bridge to Ramtang monastery. After then we will cross a landslide section which we must pass through at a steady pace before descending to the river and finally arriving at Lhonak. We will stay overnight in Lhonak.
Day 9 : Tengkoma Base Camp(5500M) 7 Hours
Location: Lhonak
Accommodation: Camp, Full Camping ??
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tengkoma Peak Base Camp, our trail climbs up on top of a rocky ridge and from there we will gradually climb to reach a good camping site at 5500 meters. During our climbing trek, we will have glorious views of the Kanchenjunga Himalaya Range and surrounding high Himalaya valleys. Once we reach our campsite, our climbing sherpa team crew will set up the camp and make necessary checks on our health conditions and climbing gears needed for climbing the summit of Tengkoma Peak.
Day 10 : Tengkoma Peak [6215 M/20149Ft] Summit Back To Teankoma Peak Base Camp And Same Day Lhonak.
Location: Lhonak
Accommodation: Camp, Lodge, Homestay, LodgeHomestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, we all were desperately waiting for Fully acclimatized and properly equipped we started early with the aim to reach the top of the summit as the strong winds after midday can create obstacles in reaching the summit. Following the footsteps and guidance of our experienced climbing experts, we will overcome several technical sections and head towards the peak summit. Our tiring climb to the summit of Tengkoma Peak is rewarded with magnificent views of Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna, Dhormo Peak, Nupchu, Mount Jannu, Nepal, ten Peak, Weds Peak, Makalu, Everest Lhotse, and some other snow-capped Himalaya range. We will spend a short quality time at the summit and then descend following the same route back to the base camp.
Day 11 : Lhonak– Ghunsa/Phalle Village (3475M) 7 Hours
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Lhonak, we will descend all the way to Ghunsa via Tibetan refugee village Phalle. It is the same route we took when we were climbing up
Day 12 : Ghunsa To Amjilosa 2308M 6 Hours
Location: Amjilosha
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Homestay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will continue trekking further from Ghunsa village passing by several Mani walls and monasteries. You will then trek down via Phale and cross the Chhundatangka river. On the way, you will be accompanied by beautiful waterfalls and river streams. After then you will cross the Sumbung river and reach Amjilosa. You will stay overnight in Amjilosa.
Day 13 : Amjilosa – Ranipul(Queen Bridge)/Taplejung (1,270M)
Location: Taplejung
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the last day of trekking in the remote area of eastern Nepal. You will trek through the village of Solima and cross the Ghunsa river to the village of Sukathum. You will continue trekking through the terraced farm fields and scattered settlements and reach Ranipul. You will stay overnight in Ranipul.
Day 14 : Ranipul(Queen Bridge)Illm (1,270M)
Location: Ilam Bazar
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will drive through the Taplejung Bazaar with the private jeep/car then we will drive and see Nepali culture and lifestyle and a beautiful cardamom garden with a beautiful rice paddy field. After approx 6 hours of drive, we will reach Illam Bazaar and stay overnight in Illam. After reaching Illam we will do the sightseeing of Illam Bazaar and Illam Bazar is one of the most popular business hubs between India and Nepal. Illam is very famous for its local products like Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Ghee, chilly, and many other household products.
Day 15 : Illam To Bhadrapur By Private Jeep 4Hours Drive And Flight Back - Kathmandu
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel, 3 star
Accommodation Name: Harmka Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We will drive from Illam to Bhadrapur by private jeep through the tea garden with small towns Kanyam, we can see many scenes of tea garden, Nepali lifestyle and we can buy varieties of tea and local products from Fickal Bazzar/ Kanya. Then we will drive to Bhadrapur airport for our flights and we will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Hotels in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Domestic flight tickets KTM–BDR/Suketa
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Entrance Fees
Kanchenjunga permit and conservation fee
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Fully Guided
Government licensed, experienced English speaking guide
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
Three Times Meals during the trek
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Drinks with Meals
Tea, coffice and Hot water during the meals.
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Game Drives on Safari
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Tipping and Gratuities
What's Not Included
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Wi-fi is available during the trek, but you should pay an extra cost of $3 to5 for one night.
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Country Entry Visas
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Train Tickets
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Travel and rescue insurance
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Beverage bills, bar bills, and personal expenses
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Nepal entry visa
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Tips for guide, porter, and driver
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Extra day Kathmandu Hotel
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Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 10 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
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Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
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Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
Optional Extras
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Porter
Porter for caring clients stuff.
Accommodation
During this trek, you will stay in hotels, tea houses, and campsites.
Mode of Transport
We used cars, buses, and airplanes during our trek.
Check out our Q&As
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Kanchenjunga permit and conservation fee and Tengkoma peak climbing permit are included.
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What is the tipping policy?
This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 30 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend spending a minimum of 20% of your total trip cost for tippin
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Normal.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The tour organizes solo travelers too.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays operated by very much Ethical trip. Nepal has multi diversity, cultures, religions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Mount Adventure Holidays staff will be companions on the tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight. According to the latest updates, the on-arrival visa will be issued to the citizens of
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Yes sure, so regarding the Client could change a trip date and time as the clients' time and date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport, and 3 photos (passport size) flight details with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, Mount Adventure Holidays does social work, new trail explore, ecotourism, save the Himalayas campaign. Together we can save the Himalayas. If you are willing to spend some time in Nepal by doing volunteer work, feel free to contact us.
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On Arrival Visa and No Quarantine
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes sure, We will fulfill according to the Client's requirements and desires and Could join the trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays, does operate "single Share" The trip cost will tiny rise, but the single trip is more delightful and safe than a group trip.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Mount Adventure Holidays has been trading for 6 years.
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