Kanchenjunga North South Base Camp – 27 days
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Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek
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Duration 24
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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 (5388 m/1767
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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 path 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. Summits of the Kanchenjunga mountain range resemble to 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 definitely make your trip hassle-free and informative.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu – Bhadrapur (72m/240ft) – Ilam (3,640m/11340ft) – Phidim(1,270m/4,180ft) 45 minutes flight, 5-6 hrs drive for 55 km
Day 04: Phidim – Taplejung (1,440m/4,720ft) 7-8hrs drive for 95 km
Day 05: Taplejung (2,320m/7.6096ft) to Mitlung (920m/3,017ft) Duration: 3-4hrs
Day 06: Mitlung to Chirwa (1,270 m/4,166 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 07: Chirwa to Sukathum (1,576 m/5,169 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 08: Sukathum to Amjilosa (2,308 m/7,570 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 09: Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730 m/8,954 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 10: Gyabla to 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 to Lhonak (4,780 m/15,678 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 14: Lhonak – Pangpema/Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5,388 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 to Ghunsa (3,595 m/11,792 ft) Duration: 3-4 hrs
Day 17: Ghunsa to Sele Le (4,290 m/14,071 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 18: Sele Le to Cheram (3,870 m/12,694 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 19: Cheram to Ramche (4,580 m/15,022 ft) and return to Cheram, term: 4-5 hrs
Day 20: Cheram to Tortong (2,995 m/9,824 ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 21: Tortong to Yamphudin (2,080 m/6,822 ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs
Day 22: Yamphudin to Mamanke (1,800m/6,000ft) Duration: 6-7 hrs.
Day 23: Mamanke to Lalikharka (2,265m/7,430ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 24: Lalikharka to Suketar (2,320m/7,6096ft) Duration: 5-6 hrs
Day 25: Suketar to Birtamod/Bhadrapur 5-6 hrs drive
Day 26: Bhadrapur to Kathmandu1,300m/4,260ft) 45 minutes flight
Day 27: Final Departure
Detailed Itinerary
After arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
- Accomodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
After breakfast we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accomodation: Overnight at hotel
- Meals: B
We take an early flight to Bhadrapur, It is a long-distance domestic flight of Nepal to connect the southeast part of the country. In the wake of arriving at the Bhadrapur air terminal, we drive to Phidim (5-6 hours) along the Mechi Highway. The journey stops at the beautiful place Ilam for lunch. After lunch, we continue to drive on a gravel road crossing so many zigzags up and down to the destination of the day, Phidim. Overnight at Phidim.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
After breakfast, the day also starts early in the morning for a long drive on the snakes' road up to Nagi. Then we head to Kabeli drive through the new road and a crossroad which goes to Taplejung. Overnight at Taplejung, breakfast, lunch, and Dinner Included
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Following thirty minutes of the euphoric trip to Taplejung, we will begin our trek to Mitlung. You won't walk numerous miles on the first day's trek. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
The trail climbs and slips reliably as we advance towards the town of Sinwa. We continue trekking downhill until we accomplish Tawa. At Tawa, we ascend to a couple of statures and cross the suspension associate at Thiwa. We pass a magnificent rural scene in transit and accomplish Chirwa, an amazing Limbu town with a couple of lodgings, bistros, etc. We go through the night at Chirwa. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
The trek from Chirwa to Sukathum experiences moved scenes, for instance, cardamom fields and thick timberlands. We trek extremely for sooner or later at that point drop to the sumptuous green fields underneath and continue trekking along the Tamor River experiencing a thick woodland. It's both an extreme and downhill trek until crossing point the Ghunsa River after which we accomplish Sukathum and go through the night there. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Trekking from Sukathum to Amjilosa is trying. Resulting in the convergence of the suspension inter-face outside Sukathum we enter thick woods, climb the unsafe trail, dive and cross the stream yet again. We in like manner climb an abyss from the base and pass by Solima town and slide again to the degree of the stream. Everything considered this present day's trekking is to some degree exceptional. Along these lines, it is reasonable to be especially vigilant especially while walking the trail that passes the precipice. We later take after a dubious trail which goes both extreme and downhill until accomplishing Amjilosa where we go through the night. Overnight at Guest-house, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We start trekking from the stream bank, experience thick woods of bamboo, fir, and rhododendrons definitely accomplishing a little stone house by the conduit. We at that point climb an intense crossing point a few little expansions on the way. Here, we find the opportunity to value the association of amazing cascades that start from the mountains. After one more short intense walk, we accomplish the Tibetan settlement to Gyabla. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We plunge down the stream and notice the valley as it steps by step opens up before accomplish-ing Phale, a Tibetan uprooted individual settlement where it is possible to purchase created works and specially designed mats from neighborhood individuals. In the wake of getting two or three mementos, we experience conifer and pine woodlands and accomplish the Sherpa town of Ghunsa where we go through the night. This spot is known for its hydroelectricity plant and the manner in which that in excess of 20 unquestionable conservatives met a deplorable end in a helicopter crash. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We take care to contribute vitality acclimatizing around Ghunsa before continuing with our following day's trek. We recommend you to stay dynamic even in a rest day as it is better than be-ing dormant while on a trekking adventure. As such, we take a short move towards the Laspsan La religious network through the luxurious green forest. Come back to Ghunsa before dinner-time and loosen up. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
From Ghunsa we trek advance north along the conduit bank which presents us with a fantastic mountain see. We experience glades full of superb wildflowers, rhododendron, and pine woods. We cross a framework at Rampuk Kharka, continue past the cascade, and cross the unstable region of the torrential slide. Ensuing to crossing point the torrential slide an area we begin to see the explosive viewpoint of Mt. Jannu. Moreover examining and taking care of the unstable mountain trail we finally get in contact at Kambachen and go through the night. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Today will be another trying day and a strong beginning is required. We trek through harsh fields and immense stones on the incline along the riverbank and land at a cascade. We at that point cross an expansion to Ramtang religious network. We at that point gone over a torrential slide zone which we ought to experience at a faithful pace before slipping to the stream ultimately arriving at Lhonak. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We trek along the Kanchenjunga Glacier to enjoy a morning sunrise at Pangpema, Kanchenjunga develops camp in light of the north side. We urge you to be careful around the rockier sections as they are slanted to torrential slides. After a short time, you accomplish Pangpema, a level green base camp. Climb to some degree higher and welcome the miracle of Jannu, Kanchenjunga, and Chang Himal. We recollect our approach to Lhonak, Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
From Lhonak, we continue down the valley to Ramtang Monastery. The landing travel offers a substitute perspective of the mountains Kanchenjunga, Taple Shikhar, Gimmigela, and Mera Peak among others. Due to the sliding method for this trek, we will accomplish Kambachen by night and go through the night there. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We slip to Ghunsa from Kambachen which suggests that we get the chance to value the fantastic woods nearby a foundation of an astounding mountain scene. Overnight at Ghunsa. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
It's a shaky trek upward from Ghunsa to Sele-Le. In the wake of accomplishing Sele Le, we travel through a thick forest of greenery, rhododendron, and juniper. Lunch will be served in an appropriate spot with the availability of water. We go through the night in Sele Le. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We complete an extreme trek and value the enchanting south side viewpoint of Jannu Himal and Makalu (the world's 6th most critical mountain). Today is a strenuous trekking day as we cross a couple of passes-Sinion La, Mirgin La, and Sinelapche Bhanjyang. We at that point make a grandiose dive to Cheram and go through the night there. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
We move past the nose of the Yalung Glacier and walk adjacent to the Simbuwa Khola, experience Lapsang town, and accomplish Ramche. While there, we walk moreover up the valley or rise an edge for an enormous point of view of blue sheep. We at that point take after the stream before bouncing on the moraine beat until looked by Kanchenjunga's southern face. We walk encourage ahead for a glance at the Jannu Himal. We can essentially consider continuing to Oktang Monastery. Slip and go through the night at Cheram. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
As we slide to Tortong we at first experience two trails. One trail is the one we brought while diving down from Sele Le. Nevertheless, we ignore this course and slip moreover down to the trail near the Simbuwa Khola. We welcome the rich rhododendron woods on the way. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
While jumping from Tortong to Yamphudin we experience Lasiya Bhanjyang which incorporates walking around through trees and the scope of torrential slides. The scene changes after every rainstorm yet by the focal point of October it should be enduring with a course through. Walk-ing further down we accomplish the town of Yamphudin, a town controlled by Sherpas, Limbus, and Rais. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Trekking to Mamanke is included by the magical rustic existence of the Eastern Nepal experience. You will be thought about how quickly the whole vegetation and scene changes. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
This is a bright day of trekking with various verdant glades and green rich backwoods in transit. The adventure is generally simple as we will go for pretty much 5 hours and reach Lalikharka. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Walk effectively and serenely. This is the latest day of trekking and we will appreciate our trekking team individuals. We will say goodbye to our nearby doormen and aides on this day. Overnight at Guesthouse, breakfast, lunch, and dinner Included.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
Our trekking in Nepal reaches an end at Suketar with the wonderful adventure around the Kanchenjunga circuit trek. Then the journey drives to the lowland at Birtamod near Bhadrapur via Ilam. Ilam is the capital of the tea industry in Nepal. Overnight at Birtamod which is a large trade center near the border of Nepal and India.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B L D
WE take only a short drive to the Bhadrapur airport for our Kathmandu flight. Take a 45 minutes flight to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.
- Accomodation: Overnight at teahouse
- Meals: B D
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
- Accomodation:
- 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 andPorter(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
