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Nepal >> Trekking in Nepal >> Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking

Kanchenjunga trekking is one of the unspoiled trekking trails in eastern part of Nepal opened in 1988 for trekkers. Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m is the world’s third highest mountain offers infinite variety of landscapes, cultures and panoramic views of Himalayas including the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, & Kanchenjunga, four of the worlds five highest mountains make the trek rewarding. Mount Kanchenjunga 8598m lies on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, Musk deer, a and blue sheep are mostly found here and also the abominable snow man YETI is believed exist here. Kanchenjunga is translated along the lines of "Five Treasures of the Snow" A journey to Kanchenjunga trekking area is a special treat- starting from the tropical lowlands through great rhododendron forests and lovely villages of east Nepal up to the glacier and overwhelming views. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area spread in an area of 2,035 square Kilometers and KCAP area has a rich diversity of wildlife including snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer red panda and others. Impheyan, pheasant, red-billed blue mangpie, shy drongo are the major birds found in kanchenjunga trekking route. Kanchenjunga trek to the south and north faces of the world's third highest mountain offers fantastic Himalayan views, including Everest. Kanchenjunga base camp trekking provides you with an adventure trekking in eastern part of Nepal Himalaya., which will stay forever. One of the most remote and beautiful Trekking areas in Nepal, which, unused to foreign visitors, still lies shrouded in mystery. Kanchenjunga region trekking trails start from 1200 meters (4,000ft) to 5180 meters (17,094ft) above sea level.

Kanchenjunga Trekking begins from Suketar Taplejung accessible by air, or Basantapur accessible by road. Kanchenjunga trekking walk through lush rhododendron forests you climb on into high alpine terrain beyond the village of Gunsa. A camp established high above this village that provides astounding views of Kanchenjunga South face. Returning to Gunsa you then cross the Lapsung La pass , Selele pass and trek on the Yalung Glacier and Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Kanchenjunga base camp trekking is still exploratory trekking in Nepal Himalaya and you must be prepared to take the trail as it comes. But to look up at Kanchenjunga towering south face is easily reward enough for your efforts. Retracing your route to Taplejung you return to Kathmandu, having becomes one of few who have experienced this remarkable and little known region of Nepal. Special trekking permit is required for Kanchenjunga trekking.

Jugal Himal Trekking Trip Highlight
Trekking duration :
25 days
Starting from :
Kathmandu to Basantapur by bus
Ending at :
Taplajung by busor by flight back to Kathmandu
Grade :
Strenuous
Highest access of the trek :
Pangpema (5150 m. Kanchenjungha's northern Base Camp
Culture :
Mixed
Mode of trekking tour :
Camping trek only
Himalayan sights :
Kanchenjungha all, Makalu Himal.
Splendid breathtaking place :
Most challenging special trek in remote eastern Nepal and Himalayan view.

OPTION 01: Kanchenjunga Trekking ( Via Taplejung)

Day 01 : Arrive in KTM airport & drive to hotel
Day 02 : Sightseeing around KTM valley
Day 03 : Kathmandu Fly to Suketar trek to Phurbu
Day 04 : Phurbu trek to Chirwa (1190 M )
Day 05 : Chirwa trek to Sekathum (1640 M)
Day 06 : Sekathum trek to Amjilessa (2490 M)
Day 07 : Amjilessa trek to Gelpa called Chapla( 2730 M)
Day 08 : Gelpa trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 09 : Rest day for acclimatization
Day 10 : Gunsa trek to Kambachen (4040m)
Day 11 : Kambachen trek to Lhonk (2790m)
Day 12 : Lhonk trek to Pang pema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp) (5140m)
Day 13 : Pang pema trek to Lhonak (4790m)
Day 14 : Lhonak trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 15 : Gunsa trek to Sinion Phedi or Selele Kharka
Day 16 : Sinion la, Margin la & Selele pass camp at Tseram (3870m)
Day 17 : Tseram trek to oktang base camp (Kanchenjunga BC ) back to Ramche (4620m)
Day 18 : Ramche trek to Torontan
Day 19 : Torontan trek to Omje Khola ( 2340m)
Day 20 : Omje Khola trek to Mamanke (1810 M)
Day 21 : Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang
Day 22 : Kande Bhanjang trek to Lali Kharka
Day 23 : Lili Kharka trek to Suketar ( Taplejung Airport)
Day 24 : Suketar Fly back Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 25 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 25 : Free day for shopping
Day 27 : Back to onward destination.

OPTION 02: Kanchenjunga Trekking ( Via Biratnagar )

Day 01 : Arrive in KTM airport & drive to hotel
Day 02 : Sightseeing around KTM valley O/N Hotel
Day 03 : Kathmandu flight to Biratnagar overnight at hotel
Day 04 : Biratnagar Flight to Suketar trek to Phurbu
Day 05 : Phurbu trek to Chirwa (1190 M)
Day 06 : Chirwa trek to Sekathum (1640 M)
Day 07 : Sekathum trek to Amjilessa (2490 M)
Day 08 : Amjilessa trek to Gelpa called Chapla( 2730 M)
Day 09 : Gelpa Trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 10 : Rest day for acclimatization
Day 11 : Gunsa trek to Kambachen (4040m)
Day 12 : Kambachen trek to Lhonk (2790m)
Day 13 : Lhonk trek to Pang pema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp) (5140m)
Day 14 : Pang Pema trek to Lhonak (4790m)
Day 15 : Lhonak trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 16 : Gunsa trek to Sinion Phedi or Selele Kharka
Day 17 : Sinion la, Margin la & Selele pass 4685m camp at Tseram (3870m)
Day 18 : Tseram trek to oktang base camp (Kanchenjunga BC) back to Ramche (4620m)
Day 19 : Ramche trek to Torontan
Day 20 : Torantan trek to Omje Khola (2340m)
Day 21 : Omje Khola trek to Mamanke (1810 M)
Day 22 : Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang
Day 23 : Kande Bhanjang trek to Lali Kharka
Day 24 : Lali Kharka trek to Suketar
Day 25 : Suketar flight to Biratnagar same day kathmandu
Day 26 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 27 : Free day for shopping
Day 28 : Back to onward destination.

OPTION 03: Kanchenjunga Trekking ( Via Basantpur)

Day 01 : Arrive in KTM airport & drive to hotel
Day 02 : Sightseeing around KTM valley O/N Hotel
Day 03 : Kathmandu drive bus to Dharan Bazaar O/N Lodge
Day 04 : Dharan Bazaar drive bus to Basantpur O/N Tent Camp
Day 05 : Basantpur Trek to Gupha Pokhari O/N Tent Camp
Day 06 : Gupha Pokhari trek to Dobhan O/N Tent Camp
Day 07 : Dobhan trek to Chirwa (1190 M) O/N Tent Camp
Day 08 : Chirwa trek to Sekathum (1640 M) O/N Tent Camp
Day 09 : Sekathum trek to Amjilessa (2490 M) O/N Tent Camp
Day 10 : Amjilessa trek to Gelpa called Chapla (2730 M) Tent Camp
Day 11 : Gelpa trek to Gunsa (3430m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 12 : rest day O/N Tent Camp
Day 13 : Gunsa trek to Kambachen (4040m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 14 : Kambachen trek to Lhonak (2790m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 15 : Lhonak trek to Pang pema (5140m) (northern Base Camp) O/N Tent Camp
Day 16 : Pang Pema trek to Lhonak (4790m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 17 : Lhonak trek to Gunsa (3430m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 18 : Gunsa trek to Sinion Phedi or Selele Kharka O/N Tent Camp
Day 19 : Sinion la, Margin la & Selele pass camp at Tseram (3870m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 20 : Oktang Base camp back to Ramche (4620m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 21 : Ramche trek to Torontan O/N Tent Camp
Day 22 : Torontan Trek to Omje Khola (2340m) O/N Tent Camp
Day 23 : Omje Khola Trek to Mamanke (1810 M) O/N Tent Camp
Day 24 : Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang O/N Tent Camp
Day 25 : Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka O/N Tent Camp
Day 26 : Lali Kharka trek to Taplejung Bazaar O/N Lodge
Day 27 : Taplejung Bazaar drive bus to Phidim / Ilam O/N Lodge
Day 28 : Phidim / Ilam Drive bus to Kathmandu
Day 29 : Free day in Kathmandu
Day 30 : Back to onward destination.

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