Duration: 56 days (Spring-1 April-27 May, Autumn: 10 September-3 November)

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1 Kangchenjunga 8,586 m / 28,170 ft. Climb the World s 3 rd highest mountain Coordinates: N E, located in the Himalayas (International border between Nepal and India) Activity: Mountaineering expedition Grade: 5 mountains ( ) needs high level of physical fitness & climbing experience at least above 7000m First Ascent: George Band, UK, John Kempe, UK and Joe Brown, UK on 25 th May 1955 Our own first climbing of the mountain: 1982, Italian Team Listing: Eight-thousander, word s 3 rd highest mountain Starting from: Suketar, Taplejung Ending at: Suketar, Taplejung Duration: 56 days (Spring-1 April-27 May, Autumn: 10 September-3 November) Kangchenjunga is located on the Sikkim (India)-Nepal border as part of the Himalayan mountain range. Climbers had tried to explore the souther portals of Kangchenjunga even before Everest was discovered in 1852 to be the highest mountain in the world. The first foreigner to explore this region was Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. Many climbers such as William Douglas Freshfield in 1999, the Swiss team-jacob Guillarmod, Reymond etc, Paul Bauer in 1929 & 1931, Prof. Dyhrenfurth, in 1930, John Hunt in 1937, and finally Joe Brown, George Band and John Kempe reached to the summit on 25 th May 1955 by the Northwest Face route followed by Norman Hardie and Tony Streather the next day. Our expedition will be climbing Kangchenjunga from the Nepal side of the mountain setting up as many as VI camps above base camp for the summit push. Our company director Natemba Sherpa climbed Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,170 ft.) twice in 1982 and 1989, so having ourselves well knowledgeable about the mountain and the exact logistics involved make the expedition a success in the best possible way you can book this expedition with us in full confidence. Kangchenjunga Expedition 2013/14 Days Spring Autumn Outlined itinerary Overnight 1 1-Apr 10-Sep Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Hotel 2 2-Apr 11-Sep At leisure in Kathmandu/ administrative formalities. Hotel 3 3-Apr 12-Sep Fly from Kathamndu- Biratnagar, transfer to hotel. Hotel Fly Fly Biratnaagar/Taplejung (1,787m / 5,863ft). and trek to 5 4-Apr 13-Sep Tambawa Camp 6 5-Apr 14-Sep Trek to Khesawa (1,918m). Camp 7 6-Apr 15-Sep Trek to Mamankhe (1,854m). Camp 8 7-Apr 16-Sep Trek to Yamphuding (1,706m). Camp 9 8-Apr 17-Sep Trek to Amji Khola (315m). Camp 10 9-Apr 18-Sep Trek to Chitre. Camp Apr 19-Sep Trek to Dorangding. Camp Apr 20-Sep Trek to Cheram (3,736m). Camp Apr 21-Sep Trek to Ramze 4,290m). Camp Apr 22-Sep Trek to Glacier Camp (5,100m). Camp Apr 23-Sep Low camp (5,340m). Camp Apr 24-Sep Trek to Kangchenjunga South Base Camp (5,600m). Camp Apr-12 May 25-Sep-21 Oct Climb Kangchenjunga ( ) using 4 camps above Base Camp. Camp May 22-Oct Cleaning up Base Camp. Camp May 23-Oct Trek to back to Glacier Camp. Camp May 24-Oct Trek to Ramze. Camp May 25-Oct Trek to Dorongding. Camp May 26-Oct Trek to Amji Khola. Camp May 27-Oct Trek to Yamphuding. Camp May 28-Oct Trek to Mamankhe. Camp May 29-Oct Trek to Khesawa. Camp May 30-Oct Trek to Lalikharka. Camp May 31-Oct Trek to Suketar. Camp

2 54 23-May 1-Nov Fly back to Kathamndu via Biratnagar and transfer to Hotel. Hotel May 2-Nov At leisure in Kathamndu. Hotel May 3-Nov Transfer to airport for onward international departure. // // // Full Board service upto the summit Cost includes: 4 nights standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on bed & breakfast basis, Internal flight tickets and cargo charges, Airport-hotel-airport transports, Climbing and all other applicable permits, Cargo clearance & duties fees, Professional High altitude climbing Sherpa backed by backed by full Base Camp cook & kitchen helpers, 1 Government liaison officer, Daily wages, equipment allowance, insurance, food and shelter for above mentioned staff, porters and Liaison officer, 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) throughout the expedition period at Base camp and while approach to/from Base camp, Complete Base Camp camping equipments, 50 kg weight allowed per member for personal equipment, Transportation of all food supply & all expedition logistical things to / from Base camp, Garbage shipped off charges from Base Camp, Agency service charge and related administrative fees, Complete camping & group equipments above Base camp: tents, ropes, snow bar, rock piton, shovel, ice-screws etc 1 member : 4 Oxygen and 1 climbing Sherpa: 2 Oxygen with mask and regulator, High altitude (above Base camp) food & fuel for member & climbing Sherpas, 1 Gamow bag / O2 for emergency use, Solar panel for power supply, Emergency Helicopter rescue arrangements, Cost excludes: Travel to /from Nepal, Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu, drinks, postage, telephone bills & all items of personal nature, Extra high altitude Sherpa if needed, Personal travel, high risk, accidental and medical insurance of member, Respective expenses if one returns earlier from the expedition due to sickness or emergency purpose. Any extra service not mentioned herein cost inclusion. We also provide upto Base Camp Services; please write us your detailed requirements. PAYMENTS An advance of 25% of the total cost is required when booking expedition, to be paid at least three month before departure. The balance must reach us at least two months prior to trip date to confirm a place/s. It can also be paid in Kathmandu before trekking or trip departure on mutual agreement on special condition. We do accept last minute bookings if places are open for any departure (up to three weeks before trip date) in a first come, first served basis. A group / individual participant must arrive Kathmandu at least three days in advance (5 days for Tibet Trips) in order to process your expedition or Tibet permits. Cancellation policy In event of cancellation of your expedition the following charges will be made: -More than 7 weeks before departure - Deposit amount -6 weeks before departure date - 25% of total cost -4 weeks before departure date - 50% of total cost -Less than 3 weeks before departure date - No Refund. Please provide us your bank receipt, after the transfer of payment to our account. Note!

3 We regret to inform you that we do not accept personal cheques or credit cards due to complicated bank procedures and delays. Your Complete Financial Protection Being a reputed and responsible Expedition organizer company, you can book your trip with us in complete confidence that all monies you deposit / pay for a trip are fully protected. International Air Cargo / Mail from home / Contact address Please feel free to request us for an update of hotel addresses etc. Mail for you, your family and all the respected clients may be sent to our office addressed below. For Air cargo, please send us Air Way Bill with list of equipments with minimum value two weeks in advance before expedition departure one to our office and another along with the cargo. C/o SOUTH ASIA EXPEDITION P.O. Box 12832, Chakrapath,, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: , , Mob: Fax: southtreks@infoclub.com.np For s and faxes please also include client s full name and dates of travel. Airmail letters from Europe/USA to the Indian Sub-Continent take 10 to 14 days. Equipment All team mountaineering equipment, including fuel, stoves, ropes, fixings, tents, snow bars is supplied from us (South Asia expedition). Climbers will need to provide their own personal equipment. Personal Gear List for Kangchenjunga Expedition TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT 1 Climbing Harness 1 pair of climbing boot. 1 pair of Gaiter 1 pair of Strong Crampon Perlon. 6 mm, 40ft long. 1 pair of Ski or trekking pole 1 Daypack (approx 50 lit) 1 Backpack (approx 100 lit). 1 Ice-Axe with leash (60 cm) 2 Jumar (Ascender) 1 Belay device: ATC or figure 8. Carabiners: 4 Screw-gate (locking) and 6 regular twist-lock. FOR SLEEPING 1 High Altitude Sleeping Bag (Expedition quality minus 20 C) 1 B.C. Sleeping Bag (minus 20 C) 1 Therma-Rest foam pad. 1 Foam pad FOR HEAD 1 Woolen warm hat that fully covers your ears 1 Good sun hat or baseball cap 2 Bandanas or Neck gaiter Thick balaclava, very thin balaclava or face mask Sun cream (2 small tubes). Balaclava: 1 heavyweight & 1 lightweight Lips cream (2 sticks). FOR HAND 1 pr polypro gloves. 1 pr heavy wool mitts. 1 pr over mitts (Gore-tex) double liners 1 pair of fleece/ wind stopper glove CLOTHES 1 Thick fleece pant PRIMARY ESSENTIALS Passport and some copies 2x Passport photos Credit card Traveller's cheques $ cash, some in small bills Important addresses and phone numbers Airline Tickets MISCELLANEUS A good quality small Camera (Optional) 1 Water bottle. 1 Liter Thermos Flask 1 Pee bottle Two sets of high quality Sunglasses (100% UV, IR) 1 Ski Goggle. 100% UV & IR. 1 Swiss Army knife Compressions stuff sacks 1 Headlamp with spare batteries and bulbs 2 Large good quality duffle bags with lock. Cup: Bowl Spoon TOILETRIES Lip salve, Razor, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Moisturizer, Shaving cream, Liquid soap (biodegradable). There should be sufficient throughout the duration of your expedition. Small towels (2) Nail clipper, Mirror, Scissors HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS/MEDICINE Acute Mountain Sickness (if going above 2500m) Diamox (Acetazolamite) 250mg Antibiotics Ciproloxacin 500mg or norfloxacin 400mg

4 1 Fleece jacket 4 T-shirts 2 Cotton pants or trekking pants 2 expedition T-shirts 1 wind proof jacket (Gore-tex) 1 Pile jacket: 1 Heavyweight pile 1 Pile pant 3-4 pieces of regular lightweight underwear. Synthetic or wool, but no cotton! 2 expedition weight underwear 1 Long underwear 1 Long-sleeved shirts 1 Down Suit 1 Down Jacket 1 Down Pant. 1 Down parka Down suit if you do not have thick down jacket and down pants. Gore-Tex Shell Pants & Shell Jacket with hood. FOR LEGS 1 Light hiking boots or trekking shoes 1 pair of sandle or Sport shoes or low top shoes 4 pair brand new wool or Pile Climbing socks 4 pair brand new liner socks. Thin wool, nylon Vapor barrier socks(optional) Some lightweight socks BITS AND PIECES: Plastic bags 2 lighters Notebook/pens/pencil Reading material Music player and tapes (if prefer music) 2 Locks Games- if you prefer(cards, dice, mastermind, rumicub, uno, frisbee, small ball etc. Money pouch/belt/inside pocket Clothes peg Ear plugs Antibiotic/anti-fungal skin application Antibiotic (mupirocin 2%) ointment (15gm tube), Antifungal (clotrimazole or miconazole) cream Allergy Inflammation & Itch Anti-inflammatory cream/ointment/gel, hydrocortisone cream 1% Antiseptic Povi-Iodine (Betadine), Savlon or Dettol soap, burn cream silver sulphadiazine (20 gm tube) Disinfectant for water Iodine tabs or iodine solution eg. Lugol's or iodine crystals (25ml with dropper) Diarrhea Imodium or Lomotil caps Eye and Ear infection Antibiotic drops or ointment for eye and ear Indigestion Antacid tabs Nausea and Vomitting Maxolon or Stemetil Painkillers (Analgesics) Paracetamol, ibuprofen 400mg Oral Rehydration Solution Oralyte, Gastrolyte, or Electrobion (2 pacs) DRESSING AND WOUND CARE Bandaids, Cotton buds, gauze squares, Sterile non stick dressing 10 cm, small roll of 10 cm adhesive tape bandage, elastic bandage 10 cm, closures eg. Steristrips 6 mm wide INSTRUMENTS Tweezers, scissors, sewing needle, safety pins, latex gloves IMMUNISATION At least six weeks before the departure you will need to consult your doctor to work out an immunization schedules relevant to the Himalayas. You should normally be immunized against Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A, Cholera, though you must also contact your doctor for necessary immunization details. Vaccinations against the following diseases may be useful, although they might be difficult or expensive to obtain. Your doctor will let you know if they are appropriate: -Rabies. -Meningitis. -Japanese Encephalitis. DENTAL CHECKS It is most important that you have a through dental examination before the expedition and have any necessary treatment carried out. Dental treatment on the mountain is likely to be drastic and traumatic Insurance All climbing members as well as support staffs must be insured before commencing on an Expedition. It is advised that you buy the Insurance Policy right from the home Country through a reliable Insurance company covering medical, accidental and rescue evacuation. Please ensure with your insurance company whether they really cover the

5 risk for such high altitude mountaineering expedition. South Asia Expedition Pvt Ltd.