Overview

  • Duration: 26 Days
  • Diffculty: Strenuous 
  • Best Time: Oct / Nov / Mar / April
  • Max. Altitude: 5400 m

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek - Tranquil, Picturesque Mountain Wilderness

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is an ideal circuit trekking route in Kanchenjunga for those with the time and desire to venture into some of the remote regions of Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at an elevation of 8586 meters striding the border between Nepal and India. Also known as a natural paradise with a remote mountain area and eleven peaks which are higher than 7000 m.

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - Natural Diversity and Ethic Traditional Culture

Kanchenjunga circuit trek explores the less trodden and unspoiled region of the easter part of Nepal. Where we encounter the ethnic group having their own unique culture and tradition. Here you can experience the tropical to the subtropical forest of rhododendron, oak, and chestnut. Furthermore, the high Alpine zone is dominated by enchanting views of the snow-capped Himalayas. Which is being fascinated with the glacial plateau and beautiful landscape. Additionally the traditional village settlements of Rai, Limbu, Gurung, and Sherpa with their solitary culture and lifestyle. This Kanchenjunga base camp trekking region is also well known as the home of the Red Panda, snow leopard, and other snow animals, birds, and plants. This Kanchenjunga trek area in Nepal is protected and controlled by (KCAP) Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project established in 1997. There are two North and South Base Camps at the elevation of 5400 meters of this huge, massive Mountain situated right on the border of Sikkim in the east and Tibet in the north of Nepal.

Kanchenjunga Trek- Remote Journey in the Himalayas

Trek to Kanchenjunga base camp begins along the Tamur River through Pipal trees and villages. Where traditional life is little touched by the modern world. This includes those of the Limbu people, famous for inventing Tongba (the highland concoction made from fermented millet). They are the mainstays in the British Gorkha Regiments. Passing through some of the country's most pristine oak and rhododendron forests brings you to harsher high terrain. Crossing the Mirgin-La pass at 4725 meters on this Kanchenjunga trek gives you views of Makalu, Chamlang, and Everest. Next, you will pass the glacier, and finally, you are rewarded with an incredible, close-up view of the Kanchenjunga peak as you approach the Kanchenjunga base camp at Pang Pema. Whilst exploring the surrounding area you will also see a panorama of Wedge Peak, The Twins, Pyramid Peak, and Tent Peak in our Kanchenjunga circuit trek.

Trip in Nutshell

  • Picturesque strenuous trekking in the easter part of Nepal
  • Explore the diverse cultural and topography
  • Medically trained trek guide with a supplementary Oxygen tank
  • Experienced guide with supporting trek crew
  • Full board meals on the trek with tea and coffee
  • Hotel, transportation, and permits are all looked after
  • Required trek gears for trekking in Kanchenjunga

Itinerary

  • On your arrival at Kathmandu airport, your trek leader or MMA staff will be there to receive you with the MMA board.
  • You will be transferred to the hotel by a private car at Thame. You will be on a B/B basis in the hotel.
  • You will have a welcome dinner with a Typical Nepalese Dish with a Nepalese cultural program.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Altitude1340 m

  • After breakfast, you will go for a half-day sightseeing tour in the City.
  • You will go to visit two main historical and architectural World Heritage sites.
  • First, go to visit Pashupatinath Temple which is a very famous Hindu Temple in the World and 2nd is Boudhanath Stupa at Boudha which is the largest Buddhist Stupa in the World.
  • Afternoon there will be a trek briefing and trek pack. Your trek leader will brief you about your trek and distribute the trekking equipment supplied by the Mountain Monarch Adventure.
  • Last minute shopping for the trek.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Altitude1340 m

  • It will take an almost 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and offers astonishing views of the entire trek of the Kanchenjunga region.
  • Drive from Bhadrapur to Taplejung is 359 km is interesting through the different hillsides, villages, tea gardens with spectacular views and eye-catching landscapes take us eventually to the District Head Quarter- Taplejung. We stay at the hotel at Taplejung. (8-9 hrs).
  • Subsequently, we trek for 3 days in the Tamur River Valley starting at a low point of 921m and reaching the elevation of 1650m in Sekathum.
  • We will be walking along the river and rainforest with affluent birdlife.
  • The Valley is incredible with a deep Tamur gorge with its wonderful cliffs, waterfalls, and gosling sound of glacial water flow.
  • Our walk begins from the subtropical forest through the narrow valley and the local villages. As the valley opens we go through villages of traditional Limbu people, who survived growing crops such as rice, millet, barley, wheat, and corn for 2000 years.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water

  • Our trek follows through the Tamur river valley and later turns into Ghunsa River Valley. We cross Simbuwa Khola just before Sekathum which originates from the Yalung glacier.
  • The narrow trail follows the Ghunsa River Valley and starts climbing towards Amjilosha. As we ascend higher elevations go through the traditional Sherpa cum Tibetan Settlement.
  • There are some easy days through the remote area walking through a dense forest.
  • As we cross 3,000 m elevation we keep our pace slow keeping enough time taking a comfortable pace and avoid Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS).
  • When we walk from Gyabla to Ghunsa, after a long climb through a dense forest of pine, fir, and rhododendron trees, we arrive in a Traditional Tibetan village called Phole. We have a rest and take lunch here and visit an old Buddhist monastery in the village.
  • After 6 days hike, we arrive in Ghunsa village(3,400 m) which is the last permanent settlement on the way to North Kanchanjunga Base Camp.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude3595 m

  • We will be exploring Kanchenjunga North Base Camp from Ghunsa. It is a magnificent glacial valley, walk through the moraine with the stunning view of massif Kanchenjunga.
  • This is a very isolated high altitude glacial terrain with no villages or houses. Our trail climbs gradually through the moraine debris so we have a good opportunity to see wildlife such as blue sheep, mountain goats,s or smaller animals like Pikka, marmots, and birds of prey like a falcon, kite, and eagle
  • The glacier starts from around Ramtangat 4,240 m and the trail continues on its north side with Lhonak located at the junction of Lhonak and Kanchenjunga glaciers and surrounded by stunning mountains flourishing in all directions.
  • Eventually, we explore Kanchenjunga's north base camp which is called Pang Pema also and we will explore the glacier as much as possible and enjoy the views of magnificent Kanchenjunga and other snow peaks mountains.
  • AccommodationTeahouse
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude4785 m

  • We return to Ghunsa after exploring the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and get prepared to go further up to Selele Base Camp and cross all three passes.
  • We start ascending from Ghunsa along with the trail used by local people walking through a thick forest of the birch tree, pine, and rhododendron.
  • We spend the night at the Selele base camp or called Selele Kharka as well. There is a basic lodge for us and we spend one night here.
  • AccommodationTea House
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude4580 m

  • It is going to be a Challenging trek today with a steep 400 m climb to Mirgin La Pass with a tremendous view of Jannu Himal as well as Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, Kanchenjunga, Kyabru and the Himalayan range along with the Sikkim border.
  • We follow the walk along the ridges and do the final descent to Tseram. We halt the night at a tea house at Tseram 4,730 m.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude4580 m

  • Today we start early in the morning from Ramche to reach Oktang(4,730 m) 7km and
  • Enjoy the stunning view of Kanchenjunga Himal. There are five different peaks of Kanchenjunga which are called 5 Jewels of Kanchenjunga also. There are other impressive peaks of Rothang and Kyabru on the Nepal-Sikkim border that all breathtaking. After enjoying all the beauty of Kanchenjunga Himal, Yalung glacier, and all the other beautiful peaks and hills we return to Ramche and walk down to Tserum and halt the night here.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude4850 m

  • We follow an easy trail along with Simbua Khola through varieties of pine and rhododendron forest descending all the way to Yamphuding.
  • This is a tough section of this trek as it is difficult to hike due to the landslides and also to climb 600 m to the Lamite pass(3,500 m).
  • We walk through the beautiful villages of Chhetri and Brahmins and cross 2 passes.
  • Last day we hike around 1200 m climb up to Tharpu Village and enjoy the last glimpses of the Kanchenjunga Himalayan range with the sunset view from the village and we complete this wonderful trek here.
  • You will enjoy driving through the different scenic landscapes and picturesque valleys up to Bhadrapur.
  • AccommodationTea house
  • MealsB, L, D, Tea, Coffee & Drinking water
  • Altitude300 m

  • While flying to Kathmandu you’ll enjoy the beautiful view of the most impressive Himalayan ranges. As you arrived in Kathmandu, the afternoon is free to explore the Thamel – a famous tourist hub in Kathmandu and do your last-minute shopping.
  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast

  • After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Airport by a private Vehicle. Your trek leader will be there to assist you and you will fly back home with all good memories of Mountains, people and places.
  • MealsBreakfast

Kanchenjunga Circuit Itinerary:

Details and daily Trek itinerary of Kanchenjunga base camp trek in the Himalayas.

What's Included
  • Private arrival and departure transfers on both domestic and international flights.
  • Standard Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin share bed- and- breakfast basis as per the itinerary.
  • Welcome dinner as listed in the Kanchenjunga Circuit trek itinerary.
  • Half-day guided city tour with world heritage entrance fees as listed in the itinerary.
  • All domestic flights and airport taxes as listed in the Kanchenjunga trekking itinerary.
  • Private transportation to and from the starting and ending points of the trek as applicable.
  • Full board meals, tea, coffee, and drinking water on the whole trip prepared by the tea house cook
  • Accommodation in local tea house while on Kanchenjunga trekking.
  • Mountain Monarch Trip Gears - sleeping bag, fleece liner, down jacket, rain poncho, etc for use on a trip.
  • Professional and experienced Trek Leader / Guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Supplementary Oxygen or Gamow Bag (A life-saving device in case of Acute Mountain Sickness) along with the comprehensive First Aid Kit as a trek safety backup
  • Professional and experienced Trek Leader / Guide trained in Wilderness First Aid along with his trek crew including porters with proper insurance and required trek gear.
  • Complementary trek Duffle bag Mountain Monarch T-shirts and trek map
  • Kanchenjunga special trekking permit and all government taxes.
  • TIMS / Trekking permit, National park / Conservation entry fees
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry Visa fees, Your travel insurance of any kind
  • International Airfare and Airport Tax
  • All Drinks and main meals in cities.
  • Tips and Items of personal expenses like a hot shower, battery charge, telephone, beverage drinks
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All-Inclusive CostUS$3350

This trip can be booked privately if you’re travelling solo or private.

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