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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Overview

Kanchenjunga (8586m.) is the third tallest mountain in the world situated on the border between Nepal and India. Kanchenjunga region is rich in bio-diversity, so the Government of Nepal has started Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in 1997 with the purpose of protecting ecological diversity in the region. Kanchenjunga is not only popular for extreme expedition, but also for moderately grade trekking.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is a circuit trail passing through ethnic villages, religious temples and monasteries, dense forest of rhododendron, oak, chestnut and pine, rivers and glaciers. Kanchenjunga has two popular Base Camps- North Base Camp and South Base Camp on two different locations. Our Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek itinerary is 22 days long and includes both North Base Camp and South Base Camp. The trail first goes northwards to Ghunsa then to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5143 m) and returns back to Ghunsa. The trail then crosses Mirgin La Pass before it reaches to the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp.

Kanchenjunga is home to the endangered snow leopard and red panda. The vulnerable species of Himalayan black bear and leopard, medicinal plants, local species of fishes have been able to garner attention of many wildlife researchers. The region provides excellent view of the Himalayan panorama for trekking enthusiasts. Thus, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is a perfect choice for all adventure seekers who have more than 3 weeks of time and would like to spend it enjoying with pristine nature away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

Nepal Environmental treks & Expedition organizes trips according to your time frame, budget and interests so you can fully enjoy your trip.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Accomodation: Hotel
Elevation: 1400
Day 2 : Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Trip preparation and city tour of Kathmandu or Patan and Bhaktapur.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can also choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon, you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Food: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel
Elevation: 1400
Day 3 : Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur that takes about 1 hour.

After early morning breakfast, fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur that takes about 1 hour. Same day, you will drive to Taplejung by jeep that takes about 10 hours.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 1820
Day 4 : Trek from Taplejung (1820m.) to Sinwa (980m.) takes approximately 6 hours.

Trek from Taplejung (1820m.) to Sinwa (980m.) takes approximately 6 hours.

Today is an easy day of your trekking. The trail gradually descends till you reach Sinwa. It passes through rice field, Limbu and Rai villages, green lush forest and riverbank. Today, you will get chance to get acquainted with local people and their way of life.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 980
Day 5 : Trek from Sinwa to Lelep (1750m.) or Tamewa takes approximately seven hours.

Trek from Sinwa to Lelep (1750m.) or Tamewa takes approximately seven hours.

Crossing a suspension bridge over Tamur River you follow quite a flat route. Your hike continues along the bank of Tamur Koshi through paddy fields and bee hives. You frequently cross through small jungles of cardamom plants and other natural vegetation. You can see some small village stretching at a far distance.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 1750
Day 6 : Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa (2308m.) takes about five hours.

Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa (2308m.) takes about five hours.

The first one and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail is a steep ascent up to Amjilasa. Amjilossa is a small village with a few houses and yak herds with local shops where you find minimal supplies.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2308
Day 7 : Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2725m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2725m.) takes about seven hours.

The trail is quite flat in the beginning and gently ascends to Gyabla passing through the jungle. Human settlements are visible at Gyable. People living here follow the Buddhist culture.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2725
Day 8 : Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3468m.) takes about six hours.

Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3468m.) takes about six hours.

Your trail passes through a dense green jungle. You can see Gunsa River down the trail. The trail passes through a few human settlements and it is clearly visible that their life style and culture has been inherited from Tibet.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 3468
Day 9 : Rest day at Ghunsa for acclimatization.

Rest day at Ghunsa for acclimatization.

This is a day to rest to acclimatize and do some excursions in and around Ghunsa. Ghunsa is a relatively larger town and inhabited by Tibetan people. The trekkers come across a few check points at Ghunsa.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 3468
Day 10 : Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.) takes about seven hours.

The trail makes a gradual ascent along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola, then crosses a boulder strewn flood plain and cross back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of the river.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 4124
Day 11 : Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m.) takes about seven hours.

The trail climbs gradually through open rocky fields to Ramtang at 4240m, then across moraines north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Lhonak, at 4790m, is near a dry lake bed on an open, sandy plain; water is scarce here. There are no houses, but you can camp among the large boulders to get out of the wind. Terrific mountain views abound in all directions.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 4780
Day 12 : Trek from Lhonak to Kanchenjunga (North) Base Camp (5143 m.) and back to Lhonak takes approximately six and half hours.

Trek from Lhonak to Kanchenjunga (North) Base Camp (5143 m.) which is also known as Pangpegma and back to Lhonak takes approximately six and half hours.

Here you can enjoy the snow capped mountains and the Kanchenjunga glacier.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 5143
Day 13 : Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3468m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa takes about seven hours.

Now you trek to a descending path crossing the jungle along the Kambachen River. Somewhere you can see the Mani walls and prayer flags hanging over the trees. At a point, you have to cross a wooden bridge.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 3468
Day 14 : Trek from Ghunsa to Mirgin La (4480 m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Ghunsa to Mirgin La (4480 m.) takes about seven hours.

By ascending, you pass through a jungle. Here also you can see Mani walls and prayer flags hanging over the trees. While trekking, you can also catch glimpses of the various mountains. You can spot various animals like mountain goats and yaks grazing over the green hills.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Camp
Elevation: 4480
Day 15 : Trek from Mirgin La to Tseram (3870 m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Mirgin La to Tseram (3870 m.) takes about seven hours.

You trek through almost desert like areas and in some places you cross the trail is stony. The path ascends from Mirgin La to Tseram. On the path, you can see Lapsang La glacier, Mirgin La glacier and snow-capped mountains. There are very few stone roof houses at Tseram and also some yak huts.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 3870
Day 16 : Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4580 m.) takes about 4 and half hours.

Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4580 m.) takes about 4 and half hours. The trail continues alongside the Simbuwa River.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 4580
Day 17 : Trek from Ramche to Oktang (5225m.) takes about four hours.

Trek from Ramche to Oktang (5225m.) takes about four hours.

You trek through moraines. On the trail, you can see the Yalung glacier and Lapsang glacier. You can also see mountain goats as you cross through a desert like area. The view of snow-covered mountains and Kanchenjunga is absolutely magnificent.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 5225
Day 18 : Excursion to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (South) (4610m.) takes about six hours.

Excursion to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (South) (4610m.) takes about six hours.

The trekkers have to walk through moraines and strenuous rocky path. Trekking this day is pretty adventurous as you have to walk along the glaciers. Today you cross the Oktang glacier. The panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Jannu will mesmerize you. Some parts of the area touch the neighboring India.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Hotel
Elevation: 4610
Day 19 : Trek from Oktang to Tortong (2995m.) takes approximately seven hours.

Trek from Oktang to Tortong (2995m.) takes approximately seven hours.

You trek following a stream alongside the moraines of Yalung Glacier. The path is quite loose and rocky. Mani walls and prayer flags will be seen hanging over the trees. Along the way, you will see the difficult route of Lapsang La pass at a distance. There are very few stone roof houses at Tseram and some yak huts.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2995
Day 20 : Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (2090m.) takes about seven hours.

Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (2090m.) takes about seven hours.

The trails normally ascend up to Lasiya Bhanjyang and then descend to Yamphudin crossing a small river. Yamphudin is a mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2090
Day 21 : Trek from Yamphudin to Kande Bhanjyang (2129 m.) takes about 8 hours.

Trek from Yamphudin to Kande Bhanjyang (2129 m.) takes about 8 hours.

Today is a log but easy trekking day. You will pass local villages inhabited mainly by Limbu, Rai, Sherpa, Bramin and Chhetri. The trail first follows Kabeli Riverbank until Mamankhe village. These areas are famous for cardamom farming.

Stay overnight in lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2129
Day 22 : Trek from Kande Bhanjyang to Suketar (2420 m.) takes about 6 hours.

Trek from Kande Bhanjyang to Suketar (2420 m.) takes about 6 hours.

Today is your last day of trekking. The trail passes through rhododendron forest, farmland and indigenous Limbu and Rai villages. People are mainly involved in black pig farming, cardamom farming etc. for their livelihood.

Stay overnight lodge.

Food: BLD
Accomodation: Lodge
Elevation: 2420
Day 23 : Drive from Suketar to Bhadrapur by jeep which takes about 10 hours.

Drive from Suketar to Bhadrapur by jeep which takes about 10 hours.

It is a picturesque drive following a famous tea production hub, Illam. It is worth driving and one should not miss it. Same day, you will fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu in the evening takes about 45 minutes.

Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Food: Breakfast
Accomodation: Hotel
Elevation: 1400
Day 24 : Departure

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Food: Breakfast
Elevation: 1400

What Is Included ?

a) Kathmandu

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
  • 3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
  • One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
  • Souvenirs

b) Trekking

  • One trekking guide (if there are 10 or more participants, we will provide 2 trekking guides)
  • One porter for every 2 trekking participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
  • Special trekking permit for Kanchenjunga for 2 persons
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) card
  • Entry permits for Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
  • Flight tickets from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
  • All land transportation: Bhadrapur- Taplejung and Taplejung-Bhadrapur by regular public jeep or bus
  • Insurance and equipments for the guides and porters
  • First aid kit
  • Tax, VAT and our service charge
  • Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

What Is Excluded?

  • Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for involved staffs
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
  • Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)

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