Kanchanjunga Trek

Off the beaten, glimpse of third highest mountain of in the world, Selele Base Camp, home of Limbu, Rai and other ethnic group, many different specious of butterfly, Lapsang la pass (5110m), Pang pema Base Camp, superb Mountain View, friendly people and many more ....
  • Duration:25 Days
  • Trip Grade:Strenuous
  • Start Point:Kathmandu
  • End Point:Kathmandu
  • Walking Hours:5-6 hrs
  • Max Group Size:2
  • Best Time:March to May & September to November

Trip Overview

Kanchanjunga isolated trek; takes place in Eastern Nepal, the third highest peak in the world. At 8596 meters this massive peak dominates the southern range of the Himalayas. This section of Nepal has only been open to trekkers since 1988, which explains its richness of traditional culture. This is one of the longer treks we offer and has many possibilities for extra days to explore different areas that are surrounded by the great mountains of eastern Nepal. The Kanchenjunga area has a profusion of high summits of which three are above 8000 meters and 11 above 7000 meters.

Your trekking route is drained by the Tamur River that meets Arun below Mulghat. Numerous glaciers feed the river. The glaciers north of the main peak are clockwise Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid, Kanchanjunga, and Ramtang. West and South of the main peak are Kumbhakarna (Jannu), Yamatari, and Yalung glaciers. Kangbachenga (4040) in Ghunsa valley and Walungchung (3200m) in Tamur valley are the highest settlements in the area. The latter was an important trading center between the towns of Darjeeling and Tipta La in Tibet. The only access to the Kanchenjunga area is a road link to Basantapur and a direct air link to the town of Taplejung bazaar. Trekkers carry only day packs and walk at their own pace.

Average hiking per day in Kanchenjunga trek 5-6 hrs.

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner. (D)
Day 02 Day at Leisure /Hotel. (B)
Day 03 Flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar overnight at Hotel on Bed & break fast Plan (B,L,D)
Day 04 Drive to Taplejung 1441m by Local Bus; 8hrs / overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 05 Trek to Chhirwa 1270m 7hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 06 Trek to Sekathum 1576m 6 hours/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 07 Trek to Gyabla 2730m 7 hours/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 08 Trek to Ghunsa 3410m 6 hours/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 09 Rest day for acclimatization and spend day at visiting monastery around Ghunsa/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 10 Trek to Khambachen 4040m 5 hrs overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 11 Trek to Lhonak 4780m 4 hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 12 Early morning hike to Pang Pema Kanchanjunga Base camp 5140m; 8hrs overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 13 Trek to Ghunsa 3410m 5hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 14 Trek to Selele 4200m; 5 hrs hours overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 15 Trek to Tseram 3870m via Miring-la 4645m Sinlapche pass 4645m; 7 hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 16 Trek to Ramche Oktang 4620m; 4hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 17 Trek to Torongten 2980m; 3hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 18 Trek to Sherpa gaun 1792m; 8hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 19 Trek to Phumpe dada 1860m; 7hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 20 Trek to Kadevanjyang 2190m; 7hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 21 Trek to Lali kharka 2266m; 6hrs/ overnight at tea house (B,L,D)
Day 22 Trek to Suketar 2420m; 4 hrs/ overnight at tea Lodge (B,L,D)
Day 23 Fly to KTM via Biratnagar /Hotel (B)
Day 24 Day at leisure / farewell dinner /Hotel (B,D)
Day 25 Drive to airport for return flight (B)

  • International airport pickup and drop
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Hotel accommodation at 3 star catagory in double occupancy
  • Trekking Transportation by flight and land
  • Special trekking permit
  • Conservation permit.
  • TRC permit
  • Meals as per mention (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
  • Lodge accommodation during the trek
  • English speaking guide with his insurance and equipment.
  • Porter with his insurance and equipment (one porter in between two person)
  • Wages, food, accommodation, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs
  • For the emergency case when the lodges are closed  at trekking due to cold at high snow fall; in such case to avoid the risk we also carry big tent with some emergency use food; this will b with basic comfort but it is as an option.
  • Beverage (drinks)
  • Tips
  • Helicopter evacuation in case of emergency.
  • Personal insurance
  • Mattress
  • Sleeping bag (this can be rented at Thamel; costs Rs 75-150 a day a sleeping bag)

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Client's Reviews

Nepal is a nation between India and Tibet known for its temples and Himalayan mountains, which include Mt. Everest. Kathmandu, the capital, has a mazelike old quarter filled with Hindu and Buddhist shrines.

Patrik E,
Sydney, Australia

From Kathmandu to Pokhara alone, trekking team was very organized and professional! advice to anyone who wants to move to contact the agency, Hari and his brothers will realize your dreams! The landscape was simply extraordinary and people are very hospitable!!

Leonardo,
United Kingdom

I have been from Kathmandu to Pokhara alone, trekking team was very organized and professional! advice to anyone who wants to move to contact the agency, Hari and his brothers will realize your dreams! The landscape was simply extraordinary and people are very hospitable!!

Allessandra L,
United Kingdom

We did the 12-day itinerary trekking to Everest Base Camp. We booked it all from England and communicated with the owner Hari via email. Such a nice family that owns and runs this business. Very friendly and welcoming. We had loads of cups of tea with them in their shop in Thamel before and after our trek.

Patrik E,
Sydney, Australia
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