Kanchenjunga North Base Camp – 23 Days
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Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
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Duration 23
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Trip Difficulty Difficulte
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Activities Trekking
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Best Time Spring and Autumn
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Max. Elevation Pangpema/Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5,388 m/17,
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Group Size Min-02 pax
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Transportation Bus, Car & Flight
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Meals B L D During Trek
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Start/End Bhadrapur to Bhadrapur
Overview
Kanchenjunga Trekking in Nepal is off the beaten and tranquil. It is still untainted and has numerous wilderness adventure possibilities. It is also the first phase of the Great Himalayan Trail trekking in Nepal as well.
British climber Pete Boardman stated back in 1979 that walking in the vicinity of Mt. Kanchenjunga which is the world’s third tallest mountain is the best ever moment of his life. It is undoubtedly the best walking place on earth. The word Kanchenjunga means Clear Mountain. In the Tibetan language, it refers to 5 fortunes of snow.
Locals worship mountains with the expectation of getting fortunes like gold, silver, gems, grain, and Holy Scriptures depicting the five independent summits of the Kanchenjunga Himalayan range. Kanchenjunga Trekking voyage of the wonderful eastern region of Nepal is billed as perfect off the beaten path full of unknown and unexcavated factors of Himalayan walking detour.
Loftily standing at a whopping 8586 m in height Mt. Kanchenjunga is the pride of eastern Nepal and Sikkim the northeastern state of India. Earlier only mountaineering activities were permitted but after 1980 trekking trail was also opened for trekkers.
A trekking guide and reliable trekking agency in Nepal are a must to take before heading for this restricted region trekking in Nepal. Solo traveling is not permitted in this trekking region of Nepal. The summits of the Kanchenjunga mountain range resemble that of a ship sailing in a large ocean.
Staggering limitless is the word proposed by Douglas Freshfield about Kanchenjunga Trekking when he visited in 1855. There are numerous ways to explore this region. You can stroll around Kanchenjunga south, north, and circuit as well. However, it is up to you to decide which trail to follow.
All of these routes are intended to endow the best view of the world’s third-tallest mountain. Feel the remote region of Nepal and experience the great wilderness adventure. Grinning Tibetans, diversified woods terraced farmlands, and multiethnic people’s community will make your trip worthwhile.
Kanchenjunga Trekking is a request trekking route. Because of its remoteness and high elevation for enormous safety dedicated trekking guide is highly recommended.
Dare to book this trek which lies within the Great Himalayan Trail. Our services and hospitality are beyond doubt. Snow Bank Adventure will always promote off-the-beaten paths. Our strong belief in these alternative destinations will make your trip hassle-free and informative.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu – Bhadrapur (72m/2,40ft) – Ilam (3,640m/11,340ft) – Phidim(1,270m/4,180ft) 45 minutes flight, 5-6 hours drive for 55 km
Day 04: Phidim – Taplejung (1,440m/4,720ft) 7-8hrs drive for 95 km
Day 05: Taplejung – Mitlung (920m/3,017ft) Duration: 3-4 hrs
Day 06: Mitlung – Chirwa (1,270 m/4,166 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Chirwa – Sukathum (1,576 m/5,169 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Sukathum – Amjilosa (2,308 m/7,570 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 09: Amjilosa – Gyabla (2,730 m/8,954 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 10: Gyabla – Ghunsa (3,595 m/11,792 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 11: Acclimatization day at Ghunsa
Day 12: Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,050 m/13,284 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 13: Kambachen – Lhonak (4,780 m/15,678 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Lhonak – Pangpema/Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5388 m/17,673 ft) – Lhonak (4,780 m/15,678 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 15: Lhonak – Kambachen (4,050 m/13,284 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 16: Kambachen – Ghunsa (3,595 m/11,792 ft) – Phale (3,140m/10,302ft)Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 17: Phale to Amjilosa (2,140 m/7,100 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 18: Amjilosa to Chirwa(1,190 m/3,900 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 19: Chirwa to Mitlung (920m/3,017ft) Duration: 4-5 hrs
Day 20: Mitlung (920m/3,017ft) to Taplejung (1,820m/5,969ft) Duration: 4-5 hrs
Day 21: Taplejung to Illam(3,640m/11,939ft) 7-8 hrs drive
Day 22: Illam – Bhadrapur (72m/240ft) 2-3 hrs drive for 55 km – Kathmandu(1,300m/4,260ft) 45 minutes flight
Day 23: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
- Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accomomdation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
- Accommodation: Overnight at Star Hotel
- Meals: B D
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- Meals: B
Includes & Excludes
Includes
- Airport transportation
- Farewell dinner
- Accommodation 3 nights in Kathmandu with Bed and breakfast
- Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle
- Professional government registered Tourist Guide
- Kathmandu to Bhadrapur by domestic flight
- Bhadrapur to Kathmandu by domestic flight
- Transportation from the starting and ending point of trekking by private vehicle
- Three meals and tea, coffee during the trek
- Safe drinking water( treated with chlorine and iodine)
- Permit of the trek(TIMS, Conservation, and National park fee)
- All types of necessary government paperwork and government taxes
- Guide and porter(meals, wages, Insurance & transpiration )
- An English speaking government registered guide and porter
- Trekking equipment like a raincoat, sleeping bag, down jacket, and walking pole
Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Personal & medical insurance
- Rescue evacuation by Helicopter in Emergency case
- Beverage and Bar bills( soft drinks, hard drinks, and mineral water)
- Boiled water
- Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu except for welcome and farewell dinner
- Electronic devise recharge
- Wi-fi during the trek
- Tips for Guide and Porter
