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Trip Highlights of Kanchenjunga Trek
- Home of different wildlife species like musk deer, snow leopard, blue sheep, red panda, blood pheasant, Asian black bear, and many more
- Walking in the beautiful Jungle of rhododendron, Pine, and Oak forests
- The high passes allow you to observe the remarkable views of the Kanchenjunga Range, Rathong, Jannu, and Kabru Range.
- Interact with the locals of Rai, Limbu, and Lhomi with their best hospitality.
- Close-up view of the world’s third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu
- Open for foreign visitors only from 1988
- A paradise for adventure lovers
- Beautiful glaciers
- Lifestyle and culture of ethnic groups: Limbus and Rais
- A pleasant walk through rhododendron forest and terraced fields
- Encounter Himalayan animals like bears, barking deer, and pandas
Overview of Kanchenjunga Trek
Kanchenjunga Trek is a remote trek in Nepal that lies in the eastern part of Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga is the third-highest peak in the world. It is standing as the least explored and the least known. The Kanchenjunga base camp is the best choice for adventurers lovers.
There are challenges in the less-traveled region in Eastern Nepal, the border of Nepal and Sikkim. You will pass through the majestic Himalayas and waterfalls. We go through thickets of rhododendrons as well as highland forests.
During the hike, we will receive the best hospitality from different ethnic groups and encounter various highland flora and fauna. This Kanchenjunga region is a thrilling place in Nepal. It is a gift of the Earth full of alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate, subtropical forests, and low river valleys.
Along the way, the Kanchenjunga trek commences from Kathmandu. The nearest roads and airports are also far from the mountains. Our two-week tour starts from the intensively farmed hillsides of the Nepal Midlands.
The Rai and Limbu tribes live there towards the peaks of Jannu and Khabru and the high wall of Kumbakarna. Kanchenjunga and Rathong pass through some of the most beautiful high mountain scenery.
Visit the Kanchenjunga conservation area.
The Kanchenjunga trek in the Conservation Area is the must-see place for this trek. It is spread over 2,035 sq km, the trail’s main attraction. The site has diverse wildlife, including the snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, and red panda.
We also meet some Impheyan, pheasant, red-billed blue magpies, shy drongo, etc. It offers an infinite variety of landscapes and cultures. It provides panoramic views of the world’s highest Himalayas, like Everest. The best view of Mount Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga helps to make the trek rewarding.
The camping expedition was more unusual and satisfying. During this region’s Kanchenjunga base camp trek, we will explore the untouched wilderness, providing the most beautiful and contrasting scenery.
It offers a variation of their rituals and traditions. The people of the area are cooperative and friendly. Their lifestyle is also simple as they remain untouched by modernity.
Itinerary of Kanchenjunga Trek
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Day 01: Greetings at Kathmandu Airport, transfer to hotel.
On your arrival day, we will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.
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Day 02: Complimentray day tour of Kathmandu city
After breakfast, we will meet for the special permit, check the equipment, and introduce your trek leaders. Furthermore, your tour guide will take you on a complimentary tour of Kathmandu Valley, covering temples, historical sites, and monuments.
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Day 03: Kathmandu to Bhadrapur flight and drive to Taplejung
Today, we will pick you up from your hotel to start your Kanchenjunga base camp trek. We will then take you to the airport for your flight to Bhadrapur. Then, we will drive to Taplejung for about 9 to 10 hours. Tara Air also has a weekly flight to Suketar, but this flight is unreliable and gets canceled sometimes.
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Day 04: Taplejung – Chiruwa
After breakfast, we will start our Kanchenjunga base camp trek today. We will follow the east bank of Tamur. As the trail dips and rises along the riverside, we will see striking rocky fields and landslides. The trail will lead to a valley populated by the Limbus people.
We mostly trek in the narrow valley. At 1140 m, we descend to a wooden bridge across the Thiwa Khola. From here, the trail winds up and down along the riverbank of Chirwa. We will stay at the local lodge in the pleasant bazaar with a few tea houses and shops.
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Day 05: Chiruwa – Sakathum
We are walking north of Tamor River on a rolling trail to the Chhetri village Tapethok (1320m). This is a Kanchenjunga National Park checkpoint. We then cross the sambuca Khola, a river formed by the Yalung Glacier, along the Tamur to the Walunchung Gola (3220m).
Trekking down to Tamur River and cross on a new suspension bridge, just above the confluence with the Ghunsa Khola. After walking short along the steep to a riverside, we camp near the Tibetan village of Sakathum.
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Day 06: Sakathum- Amjilossa
The first part of the Kanchenjunga base camp trek is narrow on the north bank. After a few ups and downs beside the river, you’ll reach some stone steps that scramble above the river to a waterfall. We get to the tiny hamlet of Ghaiyabari (2150m).
We start climbing again from here to the gorge bottom, which passes by Solima. We are walking along the gorge; hence, be careful while walking. We must follow today’s tricky trail, mostly uphill and downhill. We will arrive at the Tibetan settlement Amjilossa.
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Day 07: Amjilossa trekkign to Gyabla / kyapar
We are trekking on the easy trail until the Ghunsa Valley. You’ll feel the mountains getting closer as you climb to a flat ridge. You meander through a forest of bamboo, rhododendrons, and gnarled brown oaks, passing scattered pastures and waterfalls.
The steep climb starts from here and goes to Kyaprut. It is perched in the middle of terraced hills about 350m from the Ghunsa Khola. From there, we started climbing to the Sherpa village of Gyabla, called Kyapar.
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Day 08: Kyapar – Ghunsa
The first part of the trek is a steep drop. We walk through fir and rhododendron forests along the riverbank. We mostly trek in the yak pastures and potato fields of Phone (3210m).
Above Phone, the valley widens. The trail improves through fields and larch forests. It dips down to the riverbed before crossing to Ghunsa Khola. We cross a bridge to the village of Ghunsa overnight at a local guesthouse here.
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Day 09: Ghunsa – Khambachen
Today, we head north, where the trail makes a gradual ascent through a forest of larch and juniper along the river’s east bank. After we cross the river bank, the path crosses a rickety, wood, and stone bridge to the west side of the river at Rambuk Kharka (3720m).
We glimpse the Jannu Glacier and later get a view of Jannu (7710m). Now, it is time to descend to the mountainside for our camp at Khambachen and stay overnight.
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Day 10: Acclimatization day in Khambachen
After almost a week today, we take a rest day to allow your body to adjust to the higher altitude. Get the stunning views of Mount Khabur (6332m), Phone (6645m), and Jannu at the east.
The snowcapped ridges beyond the Kanchenjunga Glacier loom dramatically to the north. Alternatively, you could try some nature Photography.
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Day 11: Khambachen – Lhonak
Today, we enter a desolate landscape gouged by the icy fingers of glaciers. We are trekking on the slopes of the pasture area of Ramtang (4350m).
From here, we trek through the lateral moraine of Kanchenjunga Glacier. We follow the river’s north bank and cross over to the Lhonak Glacier. The crown-shaped Mera Peak is on the valley’s east side (6344m). We arrive at our campsite at Lhonak.
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Day 12: Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp and return to Lhonak
After leaving Lhonak, we headed easterly. We remain close to the Lhonak Glacier on the northern ridges until we reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema. You get photo opportunities abound in the vast surrounding mountains. After this breathtaking experience, we return to Lhonak for the night.
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Day 13: Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
Today, we return to Ghunsa following the same route we took to reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. This should take us between five and six hours. We will stay at Ghunsa for the night.
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Day 14: Trek from Ghunsa to Amjilosa
After an hour’s trek, we descend to Phale. This place is home to several monasteries and juniper forests until we arrive at a grassy hillside where the tiny village of Amjilosa lies. The trek today should take about five to six hours in total. We stay in a guest house tonight.
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Day 15: Trek from Amjilosa to Sakathum & drive to Taplejung
Today, we start the day with a short ascent, and from here, the rest of the day, we descend a steep trail. Finally, we will arrive at Taplejung.
After some time, we reach the junction of the Tamur and Ghunsa Khola (rivers). After we arrive at Sakathum, we will take a jeep to Taplejung. We will spend the night at the guest house.
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Day 16: Drive from Taplejung back to Bhadrapur
Today, we need to drive long, about 9 to 10 hours after our Kanchenjunga base camp trek. The drive is through many small valleys and villages. We reach Bhadrapur, where we stay in a guest house for the night.
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Day 17: Bhadrapur flight back to Kathmandu
We fly back to Kathmandu via Bhadrapur in the morning. We will enjoy the Nepali farewell dinner in the evening and decide on the return journey.
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Day 18 : Final Departure
We will drop you off today at Kathmandu airport. We wish you the best of luck for the rest of your life and hope you have great experiences and adventures.
Fixed Departure Dates
Note: We can run a trip for solo travelers, couple, friends and family with children. Our private trips are running everyday. If you are looking for a group joining trip please contact us.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included?
- Airport transfers by private car.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu, including breakfast.
- Kathmandu day tour with expert tour guide and private vehicle
- Government license holder experienced trekking guide with all his expenses, clothing, and insurance.
- Trekking porter to carry your bag with all their expenses, clothing, and insurance.
- Flight ticket for Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and back to Kathmandu.
- Transportation from Bhadrapur to Suketar and Taplejung to Bhadrapur by sharing a Jeep.
- Transportation from Sakathum to Taplejung by sharing a Jeep
- All meals during trekking are three meals a day (Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners).
- Trekking Permit for Kanchenjunga Trek.
- Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee.
- Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- Above the Himalaya duffel bag. ( If you need to, please let us know before you book the trip and remind us during our pre-meeting at our office.)
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and trip dossiers
- Above the Himalaya Gifts and trekking certificate
- Welcome/Farewell Nepali Dinner in Kathmandu
- All trip info, Official work, Service charges, and all Government Taxes
What's Excluded?
- Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu.
- Nepal entry visa fee: you can get a Nepal visa upon arrival at the Airport.
- International airfare/airport tax and entrance fee for Kathmandu day tour.
- Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, hot and cold showers.
- Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging.
- Travel Insurance should cover rescue and medical.
- You can rent or buy personal trekking equipment in Kathmandu.
- Gratitude to the trekking staff and driver
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the Price Include section.
Essential Information - Kanchenjunga Trek
Visit the Kanchenjunga conservation area.
The Kanchenjunga trek in the Conservation Area is the must-see place for this trek. It is spreading over 2,035 SQ Km, the trail’s main attraction. The site has a rich diversity of wildlife. It includes the snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, and red panda. We also meet some Impheyan, pheasant, red-billed blue magpies, shy drongo, etc.
It offers an infinite variety of landscapes and cultures. We can see panoramic views of the four world’s highest Himalayas, like Everest. Also, the best views of Mount Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga help to make the trek rewarding. Throughout the entire journey, camping makes your expedition more unusual and satisfying.
During the Kanchenjunga base camp trek, we will explore the untouched wilderness. It provides the most beautiful and contrasting scenery, with a variety of rituals and traditions. The people of the region are cooperative and friendly. Their lifestyle is also simple, as they remain untouched by modernity.
Kanchenjunga Trek Cost
Our Kanchenjunga trek cost for the board package is USD 2390 per person for a minimum of 2 trekkers’ bases. We offer you the most reasonable trek price with a high level of personal service. The Kanchenjunga trek is quite expensive compared to other tea house treks in Nepal. This cost is due to its remoteness, transportation cost, and restricted permit price.
If you want to get a guide and porter service and arrange a permit, we can also do that and quote you a separate cost. We need a Kanchenjunga conservation area project permit. We also need additional special access for the trek in the region.
Our Kanchenjunga trek cost includes the Guide and Porter costs, too. Nepal has many trekking areas where you can go on a trek without a guide. But for the Kanchenjunga base camp trek, you must have a guide. Our guide and porter’s cost includes their food, accommodation facility, and insurance.
Compared to other treks in Nepal, the cost of food and accommodation is expensive for the guide. The price is similar to tourists. Our Kanchenjunga trek also includes the cost of the flight and transportation services. We can fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur or Kathmandu to Suketar, Taplejung. The round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur will cost you USD 270 per person.
If we take a flight to Suketar and Taplejung, the cost will be USD 300-350 per person. From Bhadrapur, we must take a local jeep to the trek’s starting point in Kanchenjunga. So, the high cost of transportation increases the Kanchenjunga base camp price.
Some Side Trips In Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trail
While on the Kanchenjunga base camp trek route, you can also do some side trips after your camp. These secondary trips can help you explore some hidden gems in the mountains. It is better to take side trips to give your body the time to acclimatize at higher elevations. Here are some significant side trip stops in the Kanchenjunga Base Camp route.
Ghunsa
Ghunsa is a small village in Taplejun District. It is a major checkpoint for Mt. Kangchenjunga and the economic center of the upper Kanchenjunga region. The town is also famous for its modern lodges and facilities.
It lies at an elevation of about 3500 meters. Ghunsa is perfect for the first acclimatization break. Ghunsa Monastery and Nupchu Pokhari are the main side trips from the village. Ghunsa is the highest permanent settlement in the valley and a 5,500-meter high pass north of Tibet.
Khambachen
It is our resting place during the Kanchenjunga base camp trek. It is suitable for exploring around. You have many options for short and moderate side trips from here. The trips to Nupchu Khola Valley and Jannu Base Camp are the most amazing of many. Similarly, the views of mountains and glaciers are majestic from here.
The high peaks are Kanchenjunga, Khabour, Phole, Nango Ma, and Jannu. Climb a ridge above the village for more views, or hike to the Jannu base camp.
Yamphudin
From Yambhudin, we can make a day trip to Timbung Pokhari. A brief exploration of Yamphudin allows you to admire the natural side of the trek. Before starting the tour, we can also explore other popular trips. We can go for the Ilam exploration and the Pathibhara temple hike.
Kanchenjunga trek best time
Weather and temperature are the most critical factors determining Nepal’s best trekking season. March to May and September to November are the busiest Kanchenjunga trek season.
Heavy snowfall occurs in the winter season. Snow falls from December until February in the upper part of the trek trail. So, the course may be inaccessible. June to August is the rainy season. We do not recommend trekking in the winter and rainy seasons for the Kanchenjunga trek. The best time for the Kanchenjunga trek is October and April.
We will visit the more remote villages in the Kanchenjunga trek.
In Kanchenjunga, trek villages are more prosperous than elsewhere in Nepal. But the further you go, the more isolated the communities will be. You can join the local people. They welcome you with a heart-warming drink of hot Tongba, the fermented millet drink of the East.
We will trek through the lush farmland and wooded valleys. They give way, higher up, to breathtaking mountain scenery. It includes close-up views of Kanchenjunga Base Camp. We get the distant sights of the mountains of Khumbu. The best things to see along the way are monasteries, chortens, temples, and prayer walls.
While we trek further, we can also see the blue sheep. People believe that the abominable snowman ‘YETI‘ exists in the region. With all its features, this route has been the most popular trekking route among foreigners. It is also one of the most demanded trekking packages.
We will get an in-depth experience of the local people’s lifestyle, flora and fauna. We get the mesmerizing panorama view. We will mainly explore the area of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m). It is the third-highest mountain in the world.
The area offers a variety of scenery. You can see lush tropical jungles and rhododendron forests. In the alpine zone, chestnut and oak woods are at higher altitudes. Rai and Tibetan Buddhist people run the local village. We can observe a diversity of Nepalese culture and lifestyles.
The journey to the base of the world’s third peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga, offers an infinite variety of landscapes, cultures, and the Himalayan panorama. We walk on rice-terraced fields in the lowlands of Nepal, passing by beautiful villages and green forests. The trek goes into a ridgeline of rhododendron forests.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek is a short-hour trek. It is best for those who like exploring Nepal and some remote regions. This mountain is the third-highest in the world. It stands at 8586 meters, striding the border between Nepal and India. Mount Kanchenjunga is a remote mountain with eleven peaks higher than 7000 m.
Suppose you are looking for a less explored region of the mountain. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek is one of Nepal’s most beautiful hiking adventures. We can shorten the hike by taking a jeep drive and offer you a peaceful time throughout the adventure. Unlike the Everest or Annapurna regions, fewer trekkers are at the Kanchenjunga base camp. So you will have a wonderfully relaxed walking experience.
We start the trek from the lower middle hills and valleys and go to the high mountain wilderness. While you will explore and enjoy cultural and natural wonders during the walk.
The dramatic views of other mountains reward us during our trek. As we reach a higher elevation, we will explore and experience some isolated but remarkable village cultures. Compared to other trekking in Nepal, it is a long trek, but the adventure is certainly worthwhile. One can experience trekking like nowhere else.
Summary Trek Itinerary
We will take a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur to begin the Kanchenjunga trek. From here, we can drive by local jeep to Taplejung. The short itinerary details are as follows.
Meet at Kathmandu Airport. Make permit arrangements. Take a Kathmandu city tour, then fly to Biratnagar and drive to the trek. We will trek to Kangchenjunga base camp and return to Taplejung. Travel back to Kathmandu, have a spare day, and make the final departure to your home.
We will start the trek. The route begins by approaching the north side of Kanchenjunga. You will have great views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, and Cross Peak before the bulk of Kanchenjunga becomes visible.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is challenging, as is level trekking.
First and foremost, we would like to address the difficulty of trekking at the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. It is not in the accessible segment of trekking. However, this trial is also relatively easy. We consider the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trail to be a moderately complex trek. The tour is tricky if you only visit Base Camp Trekking in Kanchenjunga, which might take 2 to 4 weeks. This time also makes the trek more challenging than shorter ones. Similarly, the off-the-beaten-track trail could be more populated. There are also a few settlements once we go to the higher elevation.
Considering all these, one must only trek with a local guide. It will make the trek safer and more accessible. We suggest warm-up hikes or shorter treks for physical wellness in the Kanchenjunga area.
The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
The Kanchenjunga Circuit trek into the Kanchenjunga region includes Milke Danda Ridge. The trekking route takes 4/5 days from Basantapur. It is the best adventure trek. We can consist of the North and South base camp, crossing five high passes in the ‘Mirgin La route.’ The route takes us to a maximum height of 4,660m/ 15,88 feet. Or the ‘Lapsang La route’ at 5,110m/ 16,765 feet between the short connection route.
If we do both Kanchenjunga North and South base camps, it will take a minimum of 24 to 28 days. Now, we can do a short trek to the Kanchenjunga circuit and drive to the lowland. We can tailor-make your Kanchenjunga circuit trek per your time and needs. We can develop an itinerary of your choice.
This trek is for mountain lovers who want to explore remote trekking. It could be your best trek to experience the Himalayas with fewer people. There are usually fewer people in this region, but you still experience massive mountains with fewer people.
In the higher part of the trek, we will get striking views of Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga. These are four of the world’s five highest mountains, making the trek amazingly wonderful. Enjoy the different beautiful passes during this hike. The views become more glorious during the walk. We will meet the path of Pang Pema (4800m.), the base camp for the Kanchenjunga expedition.
Kanchenjunga Trek Package
The Kanchenjunga trek package is one of Nepal’s most isolated and beautiful treks. Due to its isolation, only a few trekkers visit this region, enabling Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking to preserve its charm and beauty.
The Kanchenjunga trek package is a treat for adventure-loving people. People who have trekked with us in the past of the slopes and passes in the Kanchenjunga regions have reveled in their success. Trekkers who have taken the challenge and succeeded, and it was a thrilling time for them. The trekking route of this remote part of Nepal offers the best mountain view. It provides its unique Tibetan and Buddhist lifestyle.
We offer the best trekking package for the Kanchenjunga north base camp trek. Our quality services at the best prices make our adventures great value for money. Our trip package cost covers all meals, trekking staff, transportation, and other logistics.
We have been organizing the Kanchenjunga north base camp trek since 2007. We have worked with more than 1000 customers. We are offering an eco-friendly trekking package. Furthermore, this challenging trek underscores our superb logistics and crew in Nepal. It embodies the essence of Above the Himalayas travel philosophy.
Reviews on Kanchenjunga Trek
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David jones
USA
Thrilling Experience
The Kanchenjung trek was fantastic. I, with my fiance, enjoyed it a lot during the Trek. The boss, Puru, was accommodating and caring. The guide was fluent and knowledgeable. Thank you for such a great Trip. I will recommend this company to all my relatives and friends.
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