Kanchenjunga Base Camp Circuit Trek - 26 days

KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP CIRCUIT TREK

Duration: 26 Days
Highest Altitude: 4780m
Difficulty: Moderate
Trekking
Arrival: Kathmandu
Departure: Kathmandu
Group: 1-50
Min Age: 18+
Jan - Dec
Destination: Nepal
Best Season: Mar-May and Sep-Nov
Fixable Departure: Seasonal Month/Day
Accommodation: Lodge and Tea house

This Kanchenjunga Base Camp Circuit trek is one of the great Himalaya trails, which covers the eastern part of Nepal. It sits across the Nepal/Sikkim border and is only a few miles from Tibet. Mount Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at 8,586m. And the second-highest mountain in Nepal. One of the best seasons to trek mount Kanchenjunga is March, April, May, and September, October, November. And accommodation type Tea house, Camping, and homestay. One of the great attractions is the spectacular scenery offered by the rhododendron in full bloom on the hills and ridges along the way. This area is home to many flora and fauna as well as various wildlife including snow leopard, red panda, Himalayan black bear, and many others. True trekking experience in the wilderness.

The route base camp offers variations in landscape from alpine grasslands, sub-tropical forest, glacier moraine, low river valley, rocky paths, stunning panoramic view of the massive mountains’ peaks such as Mount Everest (8,848m) mount Lhotse (8,516m) Mount Makalu (8481m) mount Kanchenjunga (8586m) and many others. This trek appeals to adventure seekers who want to enjoy the challenging outdoors in relative solitude. It is a thrilling adventure with a wide range of climates. Vegetation, culture, and landscape desert. Experience the village and beautiful Himalayan culture of Sherpa, Rai, Limbu communities with Tibetan Buddhist cultural tradition. Overland Trek Nepal brings you one of the best trips in Nepal and Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel Preparation for trekking. And overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Shopping wonder around preparation for trekking and overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Bhadrapur by flight and drive by bus to Birtamod and overnight in Birtamod.

Day 04: Drive Birtamod to Taplejung (1820m) by bus/jeep/van and overnight in Taplijung.

Day 05: Trek Taplijung to Sinwa. (980m) and overnight in Sinwa.

Day 06: Trek Sinwa to Taplethok. (1380m) and overnight in Taplethok,.

Day 07: Trek Taplethok to Sukethum/Japan Tar. (1585m) and overnight in Suketham.

Day 08: Trek Sukethum to Amjilosa. (2395m) and overnight in Amjilosa.

Day 09: Trek Amjilosa to Gyabla. (2730m) and overnight in Gyabla.

Day 10: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa. (3427m) and overnight in Ghunsa.

Day 11: Rest Day explore around enjoying and overnight in Ghunsa. (3427m)

Day 12: Trek Ghunsa to Kambachen (4050m) Overnight in Kambachen.

Day 13: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m) and overnight in Lhonak.

Day 14: Trek Lhonak to Pangpema Base Camp – Northen Base Camp of Kanchenjunga (5143m) and back to Lhonak (4780m) as same day and overnight in Lhonak.

Day 15: Trek Lohonak to Ghunsa (3427m) and overnight in Ghunsa.

Day 16: Trek Ghunsa to selele la Kharka and overnight in selele la.

Day 17: Trek selele la to cheram/Tseram (3870m) Overnight in Tseram.

Day 18: Trek Tseram to Ramche/Ramchaur (4580m) and overnight in Ramche.

Day 19: Trek Ramche to Oktang (4730m) /Yalung (4500m) Southern Base Camp (and return back to Cheram (3870m) and overnight in Cheram.

Day 20: Trek Cheram to Lasiya Bhanjyang (3310m) and overnight in Lasiya Bhanjyang.

Day 21: Trek Lasiya Bhanjyang to Yamphudin (2080m) and overnight in Yamphudin.

Day 22: Trek Yamphudin to Khebang (1915m)

Day 23: Trek Khgebang to Hapu Khola lunch and drive to Illam the same day and overnight in Illam.

Day 24: Illam to Birtamod by jeep and the same day by flight to Kathmandu. And overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 25: Shopping day in Kathmandu and overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 26: Departure to the international airport or if you have a few days extra in Kathmandu you can chill. Do shopping, sightseeing, Day Tour, etc.

Departure and Arrival Location: Kathmandu, Nepal Airport

Departure Time: Before 3 Hours

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Circuit Trek Cost
Cost Include

Airport pickup and drop by private transport
Two-night accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
Kanchenjunga conservation area permit and restricted area permit.
All your standard meals during the trekking. Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner with three cups of tea or coffee a day.
Tea house accommodation during the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
Snickers chocolate one each person during the trek
English speaking guide
Accommodation, Food, Salary, Insurance and Medicine for all staff, Medical Kit, Trip Certificate
Porter service (1 Porter between 2-person basis)
Company Duffel bag and a t-shirt, Duffel bag during the trip
All ground transportation land to land
Flight ticket and airport tax Kathmandu – Bhadrapur and back to Birtamod – Kathmandu member and guide
All government and local taxes

Cost Exclude

Lunch and dinner during your stay in Kathmandu
Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
Nepal entry visa fee, International air fare
Personal Equipment
Tips for guide and porter (Tipping is expected)
Personal expenses such as: Alcoholic beverages, hot shower, water bottle, cold drinks, hot water, battery charge, donation etc
Any other expenses which are not mentioned on price include section

Complementaries

Trekking Pole/ Stick
Nepal Sim Card
Overland T-Shirt

Trip Highlights

Magnificent view of Mt Kanchenjunga
Explore beautiful remote village in Kanchenjunga region
Challenging high mountain passes
Explore wilderness