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Kanchenjunga base camp trek is a high-quality 20-day vacation in the east of Nepal, with 18 actual trekking days covering 220km. Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), which is the third highest mountain in the world, is situated inside a long way east of Taplejung District of Nepal. The hiking rout to Kanchenjunga Base Camp is highly new in comparison to other established trekking routes like Annapurna and Everest Base Camp in
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
This day is your rest for acclimatization for your body to adjust to the higher altitude. Explore the area take pictures of beautiful landscape.
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
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 eas
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
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.
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.
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)
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
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).
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)
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
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
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
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.
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3 hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is Pangpema , N. Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5143m). This is the elevation of Kanchenjunga Camp.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash inKathmandu or Bhadrapur. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can not be accessed in most of the places. But Mobile works in most of the places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. .
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking cannot be done independently. You could hire a guide, and a porter throughway registered trekking company.
For the Kanchenjunga region pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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