Janak Chuli, also known as the outlier, is a prominent peak in Nepal's Kanchenjunga mountain range. With an elevation of 7,090 meters or 23,110 feet, it's a beacon for mountaineers and adventurers from around the world.
Location Specifics:
- Province: Province 1
- Mountain Range: Kanchenjunga
- District: Taplejung/NC
- Municipality: Phaktanglung/NC
Historical Significance: The first successful ascent of Janak Chuli was on May 6, 2006. This remarkable achievement was accomplished by Andrej Stremfelj and Rok Zalokar.
Journey Essentials:
- Nearest Amenities:
- Police Post: Tapethok (47.8KM)
- Army & Armed Police Post: Taplejung (72.4KM)
- Health Centre: Siwa (57.9KM)
- Nearest Settlement: Khangpachen (8.1KM)
- Royalty Fees:
- For Nepalese:
- Spring: NRs. 6000
- Autumn: NRs. 3000
- Winter/Summer: NRs. 1500
- For Foreigners:
- Spring: $500
- Autumn: $250
- Winter/Summer: $125
- For Nepalese:
- Reaching Janak Chuli: The journey begins from Kathmandu with a flight to either Biratnagar or Bhadrapur. From there, one can take a vehicle to Taplejung. The caravan route, spanning 72.4KM, takes adventurers through Taplejung, Ghunsa, Khambachen, Lonak, and finally to the base camp. The climb itself is a 13.7KM challenge, with the entire expedition typically lasting around 50 days.