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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the best off the beaten/remote area trekking destination in Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga stands tall at the height of 8586m above sea level. It is located in the eastern Himalayas on the border between Sikkim state, northeastern India and eastern Nepal, 46 miles (74km) northwest of Darjeeling, Sikkim.
The Kanchenjunga massif is in the form of the gigantic cross whose arms extend north, south, east and west. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek foremost is an interesting journey exposing the great Himalayas of Nepal and authentic culture of one of an indigenous ethnic group- Limbu of Nepal.
The trail is quiet, scenic, and remote. The trail has been trekked by few numbers of trekkers so you will get to meet the local pedestrians as your companion. This inspirational trek is in the pristine Himalayan community and rewards a journey of a lifetime.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek provides an excellent opportunity for those who wish to enter the hills and valleys of eastern Nepal that leads you to the foothills of Mt. Kanchenjunga offering unlimited and superb camping sites offering magnificent natural scenery as afforded by snowy peaks.
Therefore, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is truly an Inspirational Himalayan Trip.
We will be on our way to the Kanchanjunga from Kathmandu to Suketar, from Taplejung to Domestic, and then we will move the woods and rhododendrons, to Lali-Kharka, (2,220m)-Keswa(2,100m)-Mamanke (2,000 m) above sea level, and on Yamphudin(1,650 m), we will walk along Lamite Bhanjying and Torotan to Lamche(3,750 m), Ramche(4,360 m) to Mirgin-La Kanchenjunga.
Touring the Kanchenjunga, we shall start from Kathmandu to Suketar. We will thus end our amazing and daredevil Kanchenjunga Trek. The trail starts at the north side of Kanchenjunga with views of the Tent top, the Nepal plateau and the Cross Peak.
The walk returns from Pangpema to Ghunsa, accompanied by the Mirgin La to the south of Kanchenjunga. We will once visit Ramche and Oktang Yak pastures, with a magnificent view of the south-west frontier of Kanchenjunga.
A difficult trek or grade 3 from an altitude from 4000 m to 5550 m. The best of Nepal's trekking is category 3. You need some previous trekking activities and good health. Climbing and descending are quite common walking experiences and you may also need to cross little glaciers.
Walking in higher altitudes is more physically demanding than walking in lower altitudes, however, the pace of the trek will vary in compensation. If you are in excellent health with average physical fitness and have strong determination, you will complete this trek successfully.
Exercising, particularly jogging and climbing stairs regularly for some weeks prior to your arrival is recommended to enhance your strength and fitness. Past hiking experience would be an asset, but no technical skill is required.
This kind of trip gives you a lifetime experience, a breathtaking stroll around the mountains.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in medieval and modernized Kathmandu, you will be warmly received by our representative and transported to the hotel. Upon check-in and some refreshments, our senior mountain guide will give you a quick briefing on the Kanchenjungha Circuit Trek.
Max Altitude
Kathmandu (1,320 m)
Overnight
Himalayan Suite Hotel or similar category
Meal
Dinner
In the morning, we will take a flight to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu. The flight duration is about 45 min. And from Bhadrapur we will drive to Taplejung which is about 9 hours drive.
Max Altitude
Taplejung (1,442 m)
Duration
45 mins flight and 8-9 hrs drive
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast
We leave the village of Taplejung and walk through the flourishing green hills that pass rivers and steep ridges. Throughout the path we travel through a few rural settlements with individuality of mud homes, rice fields, fruit trees and terraced crops, before heading down to the Tamur River to visit some small villages upstream. Before reaching Chiruwa, the trail continues and follows the nature but undulates the contours of the ground.
We leave Chiruwa, follow the trail along the Tamur River and finally arrive at Sekathum. We go down to Simbua Khola and cross over the bridge over the river – the Yalung Glacier is its root. Again, before you enter the Ghunsa Khola Valley, we head up another mountain. After the Tamur River and Ghunsa Khola have converged, we will proceed for a short time and rest the night in a teahouse.
Max Altitude
Sekathum (1,650m)
Duration
5-6 hrs drive
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Setting out on an exciting adventure through the majestic Himalayas for the say starts with a climb alongside the Ghunsa Khola. As you trek across several bridges, you'll find yourself surrounded by lush, green trees and stumble upon charming settlements like Jonggim and Ghaiyabari along the way. Eventually, your journey leads you to the welcoming destination of Amjilosa.
Max Altitude
Amjilosa (2,510m)
Overnight
5-6 hrs. trek
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Setting out on an exciting adventure through the majestic Himalayas starts with a climb alongside the Ghunsa Khola. As you trek across several bridges, you'll find yourself surrounded by lush, green trees and stumble upon charming settlements like Jonggim and Ghaiyabari along the way. Eventually, your journey leads you to the welcoming destination of Gyabla.
Max Altitude
Gyabla (2,730 m)
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The path takes us across a wonderful forest, a small town, and a small hill after having left Gyabla. We go down the river and pass through the village of Ghunsa, a large village of Tibetan houses, a school, a health center, and its own hydropower station. In the Kanchenjunga Protection Area is the village, where people relax and share tales of their journey. There were numerous Buddhist fortresses. We stay tonight in Ghunsa, the last of the valley villages.
Max Altitude
Ghunsa (3,475m)
Duration
5-6 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Exploration of Ghunsa and surrounding. We trek across the river to an altitude of 400 meters above the village, taking around 4 hours to return. For the remainder of the day, we will wander around this Tibetan village, Dzonga Family house chatting with the locals and absorbing their rich culture.
Max Altitude
Ghunsa (3,475m)
Overnight
Guesthouse
After we leave Ghunsa, we walk across magnificent pine and rhododendron forests on the southern bank of Ghunsa Kola. When we get to the source of the Ghunsa Khola, we walk north along the glacier of Kanchenjunga and reach to Khambachen.
Max Altitude
Khambachen (4,050m)
Duration
4-5 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today, we will take a flat path along the Lhonak Glacier to Lhonak, where we meet today. At this height, the air is thin and dry, but we're balanced by the spectacular view from the Wedge, the Mera, the Nepal peak, and the Twins.
Max Altitude
Lhonak (4,790m)
Duration
5-6 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After leaving Lhonak, we head east and live on the northern slopes near the Lhonak glacier until we reach the Pangpema base camp in Kanchenjunga, where the massive surrounding mountains provide a great photo opportunity. We return to Lhonak for the night after this incredible encounter.
Spend the night in Lhonak and hike to Pangpema on the 10th day, then back to Lhonak on the same day.
Max Altitude
Pangpema Base Camp (51,30m)
Duration
7-8 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On this day, we return to Ghunsa, following the same route we took to reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. We will stay here for the night.
Max Altitude
Lhonak (4,790m)
Duration
7-8 hrs.
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinenr
Today's walk takes us along a steep, rock-strewn road that carries us through a forest to the High Camp. We live in Selele Kharka just after the move for the night. It's over the high pass, where we're spending the night.
Max Altitude
Selele (4,290 m)
Duration
4-5 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
One of the most unforgettable parts of the trek today was crossing two passes: the pass of Selele (4480 m) and the pass of Sinion La (4660 m). Once we've passed Sinion La Pass, we go down about 1000 m to Tseram, where we stay the evening.
Max Altitude
Tseram (3,870m)
Duration
4-5 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After leaving Tseram, we walk along the Yalung Glacier terminal into a hilly valley. Nepal and India border the peaks of this region. We will go through Ramche, where there is a lake and a meadow. On the grassy slopes, blue sheep can also be seen.
Max Altitude
Ramche (4,580m)
Duration
4-5 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We are passing rocky paths and mountains from Ramche to Oktang Glacier. From there, we follow the trail for the night back to Tseram.
Max Altitude
Okthang Base Camp |(4,730 m)
Duration
6-7 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
It's much better to go back and give us some time to enjoy the beautiful sights and wild orchids as we go down the protection path. Today we go back down the same way back to Simbuwa Khola. Tonight we're in Torangdin where we spend our night.
Max Altitude
Torangdin (2,225 m)
Duration
4-5 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We will return upwards through a number of tiny settlements and thick forests on today's Kanchenjunga trek. With sporadic views of snow-capped peaks in the distance, the trail steadily ascends through terraced farms and ancient communities. With its ridgetop location, the settlement of Yasang provides breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Max Altitude
Yasang (2,150 m)
Duration
5-6 hrs
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
The walk starts out this day with a slow descent through verdant forests, passing tiny settlements where we can observe the way of life of the locals. The mountainous topography gives way to a more temperate setting as you follow the Tamor River. There are many opportunities to take in the natural splendor of eastern Nepal throughout the two to three-hour walk from Yasang to Hellok. A jeep will be waiting for the return trip to Taplejung after they arrive at Hellok. As we travel past the region's characteristic terraced farmlands and gorgeous hillsides, we have time to think back on the incredible experience.
Max Altitude
Taplejung (1,820 m)
Duration
2-3 hrs trek and 4-5 hrs drive
Overnight
Guesthouse
Meal
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
On this day, we're embarking on a picturesque bus ride from Taplejung to Bhadrapur. As we traverse the rolling hills, we'll pass through vibrant forests, cozy settlements, and delightful Nepali villages, immersing ourselves in the genuine essence of local living.
We will take a flight to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur. The flight is 45 minutes long. Our representative from Himalayan Social Journey will be there to pick you up and bring you back to the hotel.
Max Altitude
Kathmandu (1,320 m)
Duration
7-8 hrs drive and 45 mins flight
Overnight
Himalayan Suite Hotel or similar
Meal
Breakfast
Use your last morning in Kathmandu according to your flight time. Pack your things, check out of the hotel, Head to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure. Wishing you a safe and pleasant journey back home!
Meal
Breakfast
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Airport pick up and drop |
Three star category hotel in Kathmandu (Himalayan Suite Hotel) in twin sharing bed and breakfast basis |
Simple accommodation in guesthouses during the trek in twin sharing basisAll meals (3 meals a day ) and accommodation in simple guest house for the clients in trek days |
Three time meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trek |
Highly experienced guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people) and their all expenses (food, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance) |
Special permit and Tims and national park fees |
Airfare Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu |
Welcome Dinner on Day 1 |
Land transportation by sharing jeep |
All necessary equipment (sleeping bag and duffel bag) during the trek |
Trek completion certificate |
All government taxes, office expenses and service charge |
Exclude |
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Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu |
Personal equipment and clothing |
Your insurance |
Cold drinks and beverages |
Personal expenses and tips to the crew |
Tipping for driver, guide, and porter as per your satisfaction |
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary |
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