Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

Tour Details

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking is situated in the eastern frontier Taplejung District of Nepal. This trek is known as mount Kanchenjunga 8586 m. height above sea level third highest mountain peak in the world. It is laid down between Nepal, Darjeeling & Sikkim India border. Tibetan call Kanchenjunga means ‘the five treasure houses of snow’, which gives you some idea of what to expect should you visit this area.

This Trek is attractive because it is less visited by tourists, the rhododendron forests are spectacular and the mountain scenery offers new vistas. A number of glaciers and server high trekking passes originated from Himalaya have no doubt added to the beauties of this region. The Kanchenjunga conservation area that surrounds it extends into protected areas in Sikkim and Tibet and comprises a beautiful, un-spoilt wilderness. This is a Snow Leopard territory, but the reclusive predator shares the unbounded forests with the Himalayan Black Bear and the Assamese Macaque, among others. Cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, and thousands of species of plants await those who take the long trail to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, the main route which has been described as ‘untracked’.

Included/Excluded

  • Price Includes Round trip Air fares (Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Kathmandu)
  • Tea House/ Lodge Accommodation during of trek
  • Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) along the trail
  • Well experienced English speaking trekking Guide
  • Ground transportation in destination location
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Conservation Park entry fee
  • Restricted Area Trekking Entry Permit
  • Food, wages, accommodation, equipment's, medicine and insurance coverage for all trekking staffs
  • First Aid Medical Kit
  • Government & Local taxes
  • Personal Travel insurance
  • Other expenses like costs incurred due to any unforeseen circumstances, Emergency evacuation and rerouting, flight change
  • Any Private Expenses like Alcoholic, hot and cold beverage, laundry
  • Personal trekking Equipment's
  • Supporter (Porter) service if needed
  • Tips for trekking staff - Tipping are expected

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Kathmandu

Preparing for departure to Kanchenjunga Trek.

Day 2 : Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Phidim

Flight to Bhadrapur about 45 minutes and a 5-hour drive to the beautiful town of Phidim.

Day 3 : Drive from Phidim to Suketar

Drive from Phidim to Suketar and preparing for the trek.

Day 4 :Trek from Suketar to Phurunbu and Chirwa

Heading off from Suketar, we are able to see the first glimpse of the Kanchenjunga range. Trek starts descending along Tamor Khola Valley below a place famous for bee farming. We approach Chirwa along with the pleasant view of waterfalls.

Day 5 : Trek from Chirwa to Lelep

The main track remains on the rivers south bank before reaching the National Park check post at Taple Chowk (1380 m.). Taking west bank on the left, winding through Cardamom fields into the dense bush to Lelep.

Day 6 : Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa

Passing dense bush to the valley narrowing to a deep George with waterfalls cascading down both sides of the valley and about an hour of dense bush we come to a bridge. 1-hour gaining altitude we reach Amjilosa.

Day 7 : Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla

Climbing for about 30 min with dense forests we descend towards Ghunsa Khola at Thyanyani (2405 m.). Climbing for 2 hours we reach the famous camping spot Gyabla.

Day 8 : Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa

Crossing broad valley bottom with views of river and hillsides for the first one an half hours the track climbs for 200 m. (1 hrs.). The Tibetan refuge village of Phale has a colorful Monastery to visit. We pass through the beautiful Larch forest before reaching Ghusna (3415 m.).

Day 9 : Acclimatisation in Ghunsa

Rest day, you can either trek up to Yamtari Khola or visit the local Sherpa school.

Day 10 : Trek from Ghumsa to Khangpachen

45 min steep climb and traverse on a narrow-exposed track bring you finally to Khangpachen (4145 m.).

Day 11 : Acclimatisation in Khangpachen

Rest day, we can either explore the valley directly behind Khangpachen or cross the river and climb the left side of the Khangpachen Glacier.

Day 12 : Trek from Khangpachen to Lhonak

Climbing a moraine for 1 hour, a landslide, and across large boulders for 2hr 30 min. we reach Ramtang. The trail from Ramtang heads upwards to the far side of Moraine and Lhonark Khola to a seasonal bridge and a few stone shelters at Lhonak.

Day 13 : Rest in Lhonak

Take Rest or walking up to Lhonak Glacier.

Day 14 : Trek from Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema) and Lhonak

Starting trek early to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5140 m.) to see the sunrise. After spending some time admiring the beauty and sense of peace and accomplishment before returning to Lhonak.

Day 15 : Trek Lhonak to Ghunsa via Khangpachen

We start heading back to Ramtang, Khangpachen, and ending the day in Ghunsa. Most of the way is downhill.

Day 16 : Trek from Ghunsa to Selele La

A 5-hour walking through the Rhododendron forest, hydropower station we reach Selele La base.

Day 17 : Trek from Selele La to Cheram

8 to 9 hours descending from Selele La Pass viewing Mt. Jannu, Makalu, and Kumbhakarna Mountain towards Cheram (3869 m.).

Day 18 : Trek from Cheram to Ramchaur

4 hours climbing towards Ramchaur where the trail is close to Nepal-Sikkim (India) border and beside the glacier until reaching Ramche.

Day 19 : Trek from Ramchaur to Oktang and Ramchaur

A 2-hour trek to Oktang and back to see amazing landscape, glaciers, and mountains.

Day 20 : Trek from Ramchaur to Cheram

Descending for 5 hours next to a glacier followed by Tambu River.

Day 21 : Trek from Cheram/ Tortong to Yamphudin

6 to 7 hours trekking through lovely forest with songs of different species of birds.

Day 22 : Trek from Yamphudin to Phumpha Danda, Simbu and Suketar

Descending through jungles and several Limbu villages.

Day 23 : Trek from Suketar to Ilam

3 hours descending through green bushy tracks towards the base of the hill.

Day 24 : Drive from Ilam to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu

2 hours driving to Bhadrapur and catching a flight to Kathmandu.

Day 25 : Kathmandu

Free time/ trip ends.

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