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Kanchenjunga expedition south side 8,586 m)
Kanchenjunga expedition south side 8,586 m). Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world and the second highest in Nepal. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. The peak consists of four summits. The west summit, Yalung Kang, 820 m high, and some people classify it as a separate 8000 m peak. Kanchenjunga expedition south side 8,586 m).
Here, the first westerner to explore Kanchenjunga was a British botanist J.D. Hooker. He visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Thus, the British explorers mapping and photographing continued the exploration until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas Fresh Field made a circuit of Kanchenjunga and produced. It is still one of the most authentic maps of the region since then.
Exploration continued, mostly from the Sikkim side, starting from Darjeeling in British India. Here, one of the major contributors to Western knowledge about the region was Dr. A.M Kellas. He later died in Tibet during the approach of the 1921 Everest Expedition. German expeditions attempted on several occasion to the peak like 1929, 1930 and again in 1931, but all failed .When the Sikkim entrance was closed, Nepal entrance was still open. Also, a team in 1955 led by Dr. Charl as Evans approached the peak via the Yalung Glacier.,
Then, the Japanese took up the challenge and then mounted expeditions in 1967, 1973 and 1974. When they climbed Yalung Kang, a German Expedition also climbed Yalung Kang in 1975. Finally, an Indian army team also mounted the second successful expeditions to the main peak of mount Kanchenjunga.
SAFETY KITS:
1. You should never trek alone. So, hire a guide if you can’t find companion.
2. You must choose trekking companies/guides with eco friendly concepts.
3. Always get information about high altitude sickness.
4. Also, always carry a good medicine kit.
5. Hence, watch where you are walking. Thus, don’t step backward blindly while taking photos.
6. Therefore, time your trek generously. Also, taking rest while trekking is not a sign of weakness.
Therefore, the trip cost will vary depending on the group size, duration of days and services required. Please contact us via our email. gurilamandatatrek@yahoo.com Along with your details to obtain a quote.
