Kanchenjunga base camp trek is a stunning 19 days trip in Eastern Nepal, with 17 days of trekking, covering 220 km, An area much less visited by tourists,  Including a wide range of stunning landscapes ranging from lush tropical jungle to forests of Rhododendrons, Chestnuts, Oaks, red panda bear, White Monkeys (Lonkur) and to the glacier third highest peak in world.

(view of Ortang Base Camp view point)

In this region number of visitors to do trekking and area is limited, So to hike Kanchenjunga you need a guide and at least 2 trekkers to obtain the necessary special permit in Kathmandu. In this trek you can visit both base camps on the north and south side of the mountain Yalung glacier. It is usually organized for a small group of people looking for custom date. We provide experienced advice and preparation for the trek, And a high level of professional, caring while trekking with an excellent staff.

(on the way to cheram)

The route passes to Kanchenjunga Base Camp through the Arun Valley which is considered to be one of the most beautiful trekking regions in Nepal, And one of the highlights in Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Which covers an area of ​​2035 square kilometers.

(view of Janu himal from selele pass)

Kanchenjunga trek starts from Taplejung also and Yamfudin which is a 45 minute flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Then by jeep to Birtamod to Taplejung or yamfudin (For the detailed itinerary, Enter on itinerary,

(White yak Guest house Campachen)

This trek around the Kanchenjunga mountain range leads to both north and south base camps. The route starts to the northern side of Kanchenjunga where you can see the magnificent views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Cross Peak, Before you reach and see a large part of Kanchenjunga. The trek leads from Pangpema to the north, Then returns to Ghunsa and leads to the south of Kanchenjunga, through Murgin La Pass. Once you have crossed the pass, You follow the road through Ramjir and Oktang himal, where there are impressive views of the southwestern face of Kanchenjunga.

(views and lake way to Selele)

The tracks are easy to follow, Follow rivers with valleys, Then suddenly climb up rocks and shoulders, Steep steps and zigzags.

(Map of Kanchanjunga trek)

When reaching base camp, The risk of altitude makes difficult to walk and there is a risk of disease at this altitude. So it is necessary to take rest days and walk slowly. The trek has a wide range of temperature, According to altitude. In mountains between 1000m and 3500m, The nights will be cold, Usually around 5ºC, and during the day sometimes the temperature rises to 25ºC. At high altitudes the temperature at night ranges from about -15ºc to -20ºC, So it will be important to choose the layers and a good selection of clothing to provide protection from cold and heat. This is a remote area with a limited access to medical care, So it is important to be fit, have good shoes, Carry a pack Sleeping bag and walk for many days. because in this area for the lodge not so complicated yet, we can get to eat Dal Bhat and Chaumain for the food and breakfast Chapati and pancake light breakfast, A good start is to hike, Pack up and train at home, As well as do some leg exercises at the gym and swim for cardiovascular fitness. This is a long walk, Get your health and dental checkups done before you go.

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Day 01: Arrive Nepal - Kathmandu airport, 1350m,

Kathmandu international airport, we pickup by our private vehicle. 30 minutes drive airport to hotel, Near Thamel touristic Area, O/N with BB.

Day 02: Rest Kathmandu, - Visit Kathmandu valley

Visit Swayambhunath temple, Patan Durbar square, Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa, back to the same hotel. with BB.

Day 03: Kathmandu – CHandragadi Airport, Bhadrapur Jhapa, - flying 45 minutes, Bhedim 5hrs drive,

Having breakfast and depart around 8 AM to catch the Flight to Bhadrapur Chandragadi Airport, Bhedim village, flight will fly around 45 minutes, and Catch the jeep 5/6hrs drive, O/N Guest house.

Day 04: Bhedim village to Yamfudin/ Sherpa Gaun, - travel by Jeep this day also, 1200m, 6/7 hrs

This day also have to travel by jeep till Yamfudin and walk 30 minutes to Sherpa gaun, The road is bumping road almost 4hrs drive till Yamfudin, Yamphudin is a village development committee in Himalayas of Taplejung District in Province number one of north-eastern Nepal. At the time of 1991 Nepal census had a population of 764 people living in 130 individual households, O/N Guest House,

Day 05: Trek Sherpa Gaun to New Jhureni - 5/6hrs walk, Elevation: 3242m

The trek starts with quite a challenging day, beginning on rough paths high above the river. The route passes through the inside the dense forest to Hamji Khola or Bhedi here is a pasture of cow which can they provide Dal bhat only otherwise no solution for lunch, After that climb step up to Jhureni inside Bamboo and Rhododendron Forest, valley narrows and wide while passing over the trail New Jhureni, O/N Guest house,

Day 06: Trek New Jhureni to Torangdin - 3/4hrs walk, Passing Jhureni Dada 3435m, Elevation: 3000m

The trek begins to the Jhureni Dada 30 minutes climb view of Kapru himal if clear weather, and step descend inside the Rhododendron and Sup pin forest with bad quality trail as slippery, and crossing the metals of suspended bridge, and few minutes ascend to the Torangdin, here is only two guest house, O/N Guest house,

Day 07: Trek Torangdin to Tseram - 3/4hrs walk, elevation: 3854m

The trek begins to the w valley of Yalung edge of river which flew from Ortang Himal and North Kanchanjanga, and pasture of yaks can seem on the way to Tseram Between Athara Bhedi forest of Rhododendron and Pine sup pine, near arrive Tseram Juniprier Forest, here is 4 guest house, O/N Guest house,

Day 08: Trek Tseram to Oktang BC Tseram - 9hrs walk, view point 4782m, up Down 24km, Elevation: 3854m

Trek to early morning for Oktang BC and back to Tseram, This day is long and high altitude trail walk for the views of Yalung Glacier and North Kanchanjanga, Oktang Himal, Kapru Himal, 7412, Rathang Himal, 6678m, Talung himal, 7349m, Ascend and descend following Ramjir 4414m, descend same trail to Tseram, O/N Same Guest house,

Day 09: Trek TSeram to Selele to Ghunsa - 8/9hrs walk, 20km, selele pass Elevation: 4700m, Ghunsa 3400m,

This day also long walk, Trek to Ghunsa: following Selele the trail leads to the steps climbs up to the left bank of the valley to the North Kanchanjunga. The trail crosses a large meadow rocks hills and small three lakes and Makalu himal, before arrive Selele, have to do three pass before you arrive Selele, there is only two guest house of 40 person capacities, so it is better to descend to Ghunsa get better rooms, 2hrs from Selele, passing few into beautiful village of Ghunsa. There is several lodges and a gompa. O/N Guest House,

Day 10: Trek Ghunsa–Kampachen - 5/6hrs walk, Elevation: 4100m

Trek to Kampachen: the trail climbs gradually along the south bank of the Ghunsa Khola, through beautiful rhododendron and sup pine forests, passing many mani walls, colorful prayer flags and chörtens along the way. waterfall and to Lapuk tea house which we can have lunch break, The trail climbs steeply up scree slopes to reach the Tibetan settlement of Kampachen, with wonderful views of the huge north face of Jannu, Nyupla himal, Kumbha garna 6000m, Kyaphru himal,1,2,3,4,5, 6000m, O/N Guest house,

Day 11: Rest at Kampachen - Hiking for Acclimatization 4700m,

This day is for rest and relaxation after a trekking week. There is an optional day walk to the high ridge behind the village, for impressive views of the surrounding Himalayas. can hiking to Nupju Lake 8/9hrs or Jhanu BC, 5hrs,
O/N Guest house,

Day 12: Trek Kampachen–Lhonak - /5hrs walk, Elevation: 4754m

Trek to Lhonak: the trail climbs up through exposed rocky fields and a waterfall to the village of Ramtang, crosses North West of the Kanchenjunga face and Glacier, and passes large stone huts to the village of Lhonak. Impressive views of the Himalayas, including West Peak 6750m Mera Peak 6344m, Nepal Peak 6910m and Twins peak 7351m. Pathiphara or Kirat chuli, Chhyang peak, twince himal, Khimi Killa, Pangpema peak, left site: Pantra Peak, O/N Guest house,

Day 13: Trek Lhonak–Pangpema KBC Lhonak - 5/6hrs walk, Elevation: 5143m, 4754m,

Kanchenjunga north base camp, we must start early morning to Kanchenjunga north base camp at Pangpema 5143m, for majestic views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Kumbhagarna peak, Cross Peak, Twins peak with impressive views of Kanchenjunga. Ramtang, Gurju, Jhyakhu himal, Drohmo (Ri) peak 6100m, Peramit 6000m, North large glacier, Return to Lhonak, O/N Guest House,

Day 14: Trek Lhonak–Ghunsa - 5/6hrs walk, Elevation: 3400m,

After having breakfast early morning trek Return to Ghunsa, along the same path trail following Ramtang, Kampachen, Lapuk, passing Jhanu himal, O/N Guest house,

Day 15: Trek Ghunsa–Thangyam - 5/6hrs walk, Elevation: 2354m

Today we leave the mountain area, great view of the south-western side of Kanchenjunga. The route makes numerous descents and short climbs inside forest, and passes a beautiful large waterfall to Gyabla: there is a short ascent through oaks, bamboo and rhododendron forests, offer final steep climbs up to Gybala. and descend to the Thangyam there is a lodge but not so many tourist stay there just only having lunch who are begins trek from Sekhathun, nothing to see from here narrow edge of the Ghunsa river, now from here new trail construction to Bhedi of Lamadar, O/N Guest house,

Day 16: Trek Thangyam-Sekhathun - 15km, 5/6hrs walk, elevation: 1600m,

Trek to Sekhathun begins morning
Climbs steep for 2hrs to Amjilhasa inside Bamboo oaks Rhododendron Forest the trail is bad quality tree roots ascend and descend over the valley, and descend to the Lamadar crossing the river of Ghunsa lunch break in Lamadar and continue to Sekhathun ridge of the river with impressionable views of cardamom field and long waterfall, walk edge of the river near Sekhathun have to 15 minutes walk on the road will arrive Sekhathun, O/N Guest house,

Day 17: Catch the Jeep Taplejung to Kanyam, Tea Garden, - 50km, 3hrs drive Taplejung, 184km, Kanyam, Elevation: 1600m

Drive to following the Tamur River before descending to the Simbuwa Khola. 550m and ascend, The river comes from the Yalung Glacier on the south of Kanchenjunga. The road crosses a ridge and joins the steep with Ghunsa Khola and Olangjung khola flew from Makalu himal Sekhathun to taplejung, we change the second jeep in Taplejung to Kanyam, Sekhathun to Taplejung is only allowed for local jeep which are drop and pick up, so have to change the next jeep,
now we have to drive 5/6hrs drive to Kanyam following Panchthar District leaving Taplejung, and Inter Ilam Tea Garden of old tea factory of Nepal, visit tea garden of Kanyam and factory, O/N guest house,

Day 18: Kanyam to Chandragadi Airport, to Kathmandu - 46km 1:20hrs Drive, Elevation: 200m

This day we have to catch the flight
Around 12:00 clock, so have to depart around 9:00am From Kanyam good road 1hrs 20 minutes will takes to arrive Bhadrapur Airport, check in before 1hrs, at Kathmandu airport we will come to pick up you by our privet vehicle, O/N Same Hotel, With BB,

Day 19: Final Departure to Kathmandu international airport - Final depart to International airport Kathmandu,

We drop you by our private vehicle according to your flight schedules.

COST INCLUDE: -

Airport transport,
All accommodation in lodges/tea houses
All meals on trek, either from the menu in the lodges or prepared by our staff,
National Park Fees and special permit for Kangchenjunga area, trained guides from Government license holder and porters
two way Internal flight to Chandragadi airport and back Kathmandu,
Staff insurance,
Government and service Charge, and staffs equipment local bus charges Kathmandu Yamfudin-Sekhathun Kathmandu two way fare,

COST EXCLUDE: -

International flight to Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu - we have a choice of options available during booking or you can book yourself
Personal costs on trek - hot and cold drinks, hot showers, charging, Wi-Fi, snacks. high rescue as like helicopter if needed and horses
Travel Insurance
Visa fees
Tips for staffs,