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20 Day Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

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Kanchenjunga base camp trek is a superb 20-day holiday in the east of Nepal, with 18 days of actual trekking covering 220 km.  Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), which is the third highest mountain in the world, is situated in the far east of Taplejung District of Nepal.  The trekking route to Kanchenjunga  Base Camp  is relatively new compared to more established   trekking routes like Annapurna and Everest Base Camp. The route provides a quieter and less crowded trekking experience in Nepal.

Trekking   Route

Kanchengunga Base camp Trek program starts from Bhadrapur and ends at Bhadrapur. After you arrive at Bhadrapur you spend one  night at a hotel there.  The next morning you travel by jeep to Taplejung. From there you catch another jeep and travel to  Sekathum.

Your real walking starts from Sekathum. You trek  alongside  of Tambar  river, enjoying the relaxing sounds of the cascading water passing Nepali villages  villages. 

After a few days of trekking, you start to find yourself welcomed by beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks including mighty Kanchenjunga. 

You will then hike to both the North and South Base Camp of Kanchengunga, observing and enjoying beautiful landscapes of the area.

If you are trekking during mid-March to mid-May, you will observe Rhododendron blooming including as well  as other varieties of the national flower of Nepal. Your trekking during the Autumn offers equally stunning views of a wide variety of different flora and fauna. 

Trekking Permit:

The permits required for Kanchenjunga Base camp Trek are as follows.

  • Kanchenjunga Special Trekking Permit  
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) Entry Permit
  • TIMS card

Difficulty level:

Although the trail is considered strenuous, due to the distance covered and altitude gained, it  can be made easier with the help of a local well experienced licensed hollered guide and   a porter assisting you by carrying up to 20kg of your luggage. Government rules require that a licensed holder’s guide is mandatory and there should be at least at least 2 trekkers for Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. 

Outline of the Trek Details

  • Total Program Days: 20 Days
  • Total trekking Days: 18 Days
  • Trekking Grade : Strenuous
  • Maximum Altitude : Pangpema , N. Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5143m)
  • Accommodation: Lodge, Tea Houses, Home stay, Tent
  • Best Trekking Time: Mar-May and Sept-Nov.
  • Permits: TIMS card KACP Entrance Fees, Special Trek permit.
  • Transportation: Flight, Reserved Jeep, Regular Jeep, Public bus.
  • Activity: Trekking , Sight seeing.
  • Total Trekking Hours Per Day: 6-7 hours.

Major Highlights of the Trek

  • Explore the landscape of the Kanchenjunga conservation area, the 3rd highest mountain in the world
  • Trek in one of the few restricted areas of Nepal.
  • Take through various landscapes, including valleys, rivers, jungle, and woodland, and of course, the amazing views of Kanchenjunga and its equally impressive surrounding peaks
  • Experience a wide range of flora and fauna, including the world-famous Nepal Rhododendron bloom.
  • Cross mountain passes and thrilling suspension bridges.
  • Visit the North and South base camp of the 3rd highest mountain in the world.
  • Immerse yourself in Tibetan and Buddhist culture by visiting many monasteries along the way.
  • Discover the path less trodden, while traveling one of the lesser established trekking routes in Nepal, before it becomes overcrowded like many others.

Trekking Cost Includes

  • One porter + one License Holder Guide daily salary including their food and accommodation cost for eighteen days.
  • One (1) porter + one (1) guide insurance cost.
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card cost for 2 persons
  • 18 Days Special Trekking permit for restricted area USD 120 for two persons
  • Jeep Reservation cost from Bhadrapur to Taplejung and from Talpejung to Bhadrapur .
  • Two-night Bhadrapur Hotel Room Cost
  • Support for MAST local community Projects
  • Total Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost

Trekking Cost Excludes.

  • Nepal entry visa fees are USD 30 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days
  • Kathmandu hotel room charge including breakfast, lunch dinner.
  • Kathmandu-Bhadrapur - Kathmandu - Airfare cost
  • Bhadrapur Hotel breakfast, Lunch, Dinner charge.
  • Local tea house food and accommodation cost throughout the trekking route.
  • Personal expenses include laundry, telephone calls, sweets, snacks, beverages, bar bills, and camera battery charging
  • Personal trekking gear and equipment cost like a robust sleeping bag, trekking pole, headlight, eyeglasses, medical kits etc
  • Travel and medical insurance for the guest.
  • Emergency rescue for the guest.
  • Other personal expenditure like laundry, alcoholic cold drinks, hot showers, etc.
  • Other unforeseeable expenses incurred due to accidents, strikes, natural calamities, political unrest, etc.
  • Tips for a porter guide.
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Kanchejunga Base camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur

Earliest 45 minutes flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. Meet and greet by our company staff at the Bhadrapur airport. Transfer to a nearby hotel for over Enright stay. Meeting and introduction the porters and the guide. Planning and Preparation for the next day travelling by jeep to Taplejung.

Day 2Travel by jeep from Bhadrapur to Taplejung. (6-8 hrs Drive)

After having your breakfast at around am you travel by a pre-reserved jeep. On the way you pass Charali, , Ilam , Phdim Bazar and finaly reach Taplejung . Your overnight stay a hotel in Taplejung

Day 3:Travel jeep from Taplejung to Tamor River bridge and Trek to Sekathum (6-8 hrs. Drive)

This day after your breakfast you travel by reserved jeep to Timor Bridge. Then you leave your jeep and cross a suspension bridge and commence your trek and walk con tenuously un till you reach Sekathum

Day 4:Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2498m) (5 - 6 hrs. trek

After your big breakfast at about 8 am start your trek for the day. After a few ups and downs beside the river, you reach some stone steps that scramble above the river to a waterfall. You get to the tiny hamlet of Ghaiyabari (2150m).
Start climbing again from here. Walk along the gorge, mostly uphill and downhill until you arrive at the Tibetan settlement Amjilossa. Your overnight at a local teahouse there

Day 5:Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2725m) ( 4 - 5 hrs. trek)

After breakfast commence your today’s trek. Follow the path until you get the Ghunsa Valley. Trek through a forest of bamboo, rhododendrons, and gnarled brown oaks, passing scattered pastures and waterfalls. Ascend from here to to Kyaprut. Continue climbing to the Sherpa village of Gyabla, Your overnight at a local guesthouse here

Day 6: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415m) ( 5 hrs. trek)

The first part of this trek is steep. Walk through rhododendron forests along the riverbank. You mostly trek through the yak pastures and potato fields of Phone (3210m).
Above Phone, the valley widens. The trail goes through fields and dense forests. It dips down to the Ghunsa Khola. You cross a bridge to the village of Ghunsa. Your overnight at a local guesthouse here

Day 7: Acclimatization day at Ghunsa

This day is your rest for acclimatization for your body to adjust to the higher altitude. Explore the area take pictures of beautiful landscape.

Day 8Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen (4150m) (5 - 6 hrs trek)

This day you walk north uphill gradually through a forest. After you cross the river bank, the path goes along the wood, and stone bridge to the west side of the river at Rambuk Kharka (3720m).
Have a glimpse the Jannu Glacier and later get a view of Jannu (7710m). Now, it is time for you to descend to Khambachen for your overnight stay there

Day 9Acclimatization day at Khambachen. Hike and explore to Jannu Himal Base Camp and come back to Khanbachen

This day you take a rest day to allow your body to adjust to the higher altitude. Get the stunning views of Mt. Khabur (6332m), Phole (6645m), and Jannu (7710m) at the east

Day 10 Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak (4790m) (4 - 5 hrs trek

This day enter a desolate landscape. Trek along on the slopes of the pasture area of Ramtang (4350m). From here, trek through the lateral moraine of Kanchenjunga Glacier. You follow the river’s north bank and cross over to the Lhonak Glacier . You arrive Lhonak for overnight at a tea house there

Day 11 Trek from Lhonak to Pang Pema (5143m.) Kanchenjunga North base camp and return to Lhonak (9km.) 6 - 7 hrs. trek)

After your early morning breakfast begin your trek. Follow the trail, remain close to the Lhonak Glacier on the northern ridges until you reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema (5143m(. Shout beautiful natural photos of the vast surrounding mountains. After this breathtaking experience, you return back to Lhonak for the night stay at a Teahouse there.

Day 12 Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3415m.) ( 7-8 hrs trek)

This day you return back to Ghunsa following the same route to Kanchenjunga base camp you followed. Walk for about 5-6 hours and arrive Ghunsa for your overnight stay at a teahouse there.

Day 13Trek from Ghunsa to Sele le (4480m)

After having your breakfast early in the morning commence your hike from Ghunsa to High Camp. The trail leads through dense jungle terrain of rhododendrons, juniper, birch, pine, and oaks, offering rare and spectacular views of Mt. Makalu and Everest. You will be staying overnight at a teahouse in the High Camp, Sele le (4480m)

Day 14Trek from Sele le to Tseram (3870m)

Today, you cross the challenging passes like , Mirgin La, and Sinion La Pass, each offering breathtaking views above 4,000m. Descend from Mirgin La Pass to Tseram, passing glacial terrain and small ponds along the way. You will be staying overnight at a teahouse there

Day 15Trek from Tsheram to Southern Base Camp to Tsheram (4500m) (6-7 hrs trek

Take a day to explore the Southern Base Camp, also known as the Oktang viewpoint. Begin your hike early in the morning to Okhordung (Oktang), offering unparalleled views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and its neighboring peaks. You will be staying overnight in Ramche (4620m).

Day 16Trek from Tsheram to Tortong (2990m)

Descend from Ramche (4620m) to Tortong, passing through challenging terrain and enjoying views of snow-covered Himalayas. Be cautious while traversing the initial landslide-prone section before entering forested areas. You will be staying overnight at a teahouse at Tortong (2990m)

Day 17 Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (1692m) (6-7 hrs trek)

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and trek down to Yamphudin. Hike steep and challenging terrain alongside Simbuwa Khola, passing through jungle areas and landslide-affected zones before descending to Yamphudin. You will be staying overnight in Yamphudin

Day 18Trek from Yamphudin - Khanidingbe (1692m.) (6-7 hrs trek)

Continue your journey to Phumphe Danda, passing through small settlements and terraced fields along the Kabeli Khola. Enjoy scenic views of Januu Himal as you approach Phumphe Danda. You will be staying overnight in Phumphe Danda

Day 19 Trek from Khanidingbe to Bhadrapur (6-8 hrs.)

Conclude your Kanchenjunga Trek by hiking downhill to Suketar and driving to Bhadrapur. Along the way, pass through Deurali and enjoy the scenic beauty of the pilgrimage site Pathibhara temple and Kanchenjunga Circuit trail junction. You will be staying overnight at a hotel in Bhadrapur.

Day 20 Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu.

Board a flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check into your hotel and relax for the remainder of the day, with time to explore the city if desired. You will be staying overnight in Kathmandu.

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FAQs Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Question 1.I want to enjoy trek. What types of permits do i need ?

You need Special Trekking Permit to enjoy trek on this route. In order to get such permit you must have minimum two people in your group. Beside this you also have to pay for Makalu Barun Nationla Park Entrance fees at Hatiya site office. (An entry fee of Rs. 3,000 (Foreigners), Rs.1,500 (SAARC Nationals), Rs. 100 (Nepali) visitor and Rs. 25 for tourist porter.)

Question 2.Which currency is most widely accepted on this tour?

A Trekking Company accepts US Dollar as well as Nepali Rupees. But in other places only Nepai Rupees is accepted.

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