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Tengkoma Peak Climbing

Tengkoma Peak is a 6215m tall non-technical climbing peak near the Kanchenjunga northern base camp. Tengkoma is a newly opened trekking peak whose climbing difficulty is as of Island peak and Yala peak. It will take 14 days from Kathmandu to trek to the Lhonak village and summit the peak. From the summit of Tengkoma peak you can see the splendid views of Mount Kanchenjunga, Dhormo, Kirat Chuli, Pathibhara, Ramthang Chang, Gimnigela Chuli, Kumbhakarna, Everest, Makalu and parts of Tibet.

On this alpine-style peak climbing trip with Ktmguide, 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.

 

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

The region habitats vegetation of Pine and Hemlock forests, White Fir, Juniper, Birch and Rhododendron, scrub and alpine plant communities are common at the higher altitude. The park is home to the Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Musk Deer, Himalayan Tahr, Marten, Himalayan Mouse Hare (Pika), and over 118 species of bird including the Impeyan Pheasant, Snow Cock, Blood Pheasant, and Red-billed Cough.

 

The Package

Tengkoma Peak climbing is 14 days challenging adventure trip. The expedition starts from Kathmandu where you will make essential backpacking and preparation. Your guide will brief you with the necessary trip details.

 

Trails

The trail passes from Taplejung, Siwa, Tapethok, Ghunsa, Khangpachen, Lhonak and to the base camp of  Tengkoma Peak, this route is 78.8 Km and the climbing route is 3.8 Km.

 

Costs

Spring Season $2500

Autumn $2500

Winter/Summer $2600

 

Package Includes

  • All ground transportation and flight tickets
  • Peak climbing royalty and required permits
  • Necessary climbing gears
  • Food during the expedition
  • Tea house and camping accommodation
  • Sleeping bags and mattresses

 

Package Excludes

  • Any personal expenses
  • Alcohol and drinking water
  • Health and travel insurance
  • Emergency helicopter evacuation

 

Help Centers Nearby

  • Police post: Tapethok 54.2Km
  • Armed police post: Taplejung 78.8Km
  • Army post: Taplejung 78.8Km
  • Health center/post: Siwa 64.4Km
  • Nearest settlement: Khangpachen 14.8Km

 

Please contact us for customized trip details.

 

  • 11-14 Days
  • 6001m - 6500m
  • Difficult