Trek Around Himalayas and discover the hidden mountain valleys of Nepal.
Duration
14 Days
Price
$1450 USD
Max. Altitude
5143m
Level
moderate
Meals

Breakfast in Kathmandu

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner during the trekking 

Accomodation

Hotel in Kathmandu & Tea House Lodge during the trekking 

Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu

Trip highlights

Kanchenjunga Trek is a program to explore the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, located at the far eastern end of Nepal Himalaya.

The Kanchenjunga massif is one of the most impressive massifs in the Himalayan range and is the third-highest mountain in the world.

The trek offers scenic views of cascading waterfalls, lush rhododendron forests, dramatic mountain vistas, and traditional Rai and Limbu villages.

The trek starts with a flight to Suketar from Kathmandu or a scenic drive to Taplejung.

Trekkers will go through an alpine world of forests, Himalayan peaks, sparkling streams, mountain lakes, remote seasonal Tibetan settlements, and the Kanchenjunga glacier.

The trek ends with a visit to Pativara temple and dropping down to Talplejung, Skuketar airport, and flying back to Kathmandu.

Overview

The Kanchenjunga Trek offers an epitome experience of wilderness and adventure. A 14 days trek towards the world's third tallest mountain base camp is full of remote experience and beauty that lies within it. Located in the far north-eastern corner of Nepal Mt. Kanchenjunga scales 8,586 m in height. Kanchenjunga Park is a geographically protected area with diverse flora and fauna which are the important and lively attractions of the trek. The area is home to wild animals like Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, and many others.

The adventure awaits you along the way toward the base camp as you trek through the diverse environment. The geographical challenge is great but nature draws unforgettable milestones all along the way as you trek through the diverse land topography full of sub-tropical forests, low river valleys, glacial moraines, and rocky scree slopes. Make your way through the villages and among the people of different cultures and customs. Those villages are inhabited by mixed communities of Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, and Gurung. Enjoy their hospitality and kindness. Explore the taste of unique local dishes. A warm welcome awaits you.

Enjoy our own hospitality as your journey begins from Kathmandu where you can explore the city and its beautiful lifestyle. The city is full of heritage, and ancient temples for site visiting. The next day after the flight to Bhadrapur you will take approximately 8 hours’ drive to reach Taplejung by private car/jeep. The following day from Taplejung to Hellok, you will travel by private jeep which will take about 5 hours. From this point, the real adventure of the trekking trip begins which will gradually lead us to our beautiful destination “Kanchenjunga Base Camp”.

Enjoy the mesmerizing heights and beauty of those standing tall among the tallest. Trekkers get to enjoy the stunning panoramic view of massive mountains peaks such as Mt. Lhotse (8,516m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,585m), Mt. Makalu (8,481m), and many others. After the amazing trek, you can fly back to Kathmandu and relax more in the urban environment until your departure.

Activities:
Nepal Trek
Grading:
moderate

Itinerary

As the journey begins, you will first take a flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur that will take approximately 45 minutes. Along the way, you can enjoy the scenic view of the eastern region of Nepal. This region is full of greenery and diversity. After landing at Bhadrapur airport you will be heading towards Taplejung for an overnight stay. The journey will take approximately 8 hours of drive-in car/jeep. You will stop for lunch and refreshments in a quite famous and beautiful tea garden of Illam.

The following morning you begin with a new exciting part of the trek as you will head towards Mitlung/Sinuwa by crossing Small River over suspension bridges. Further, you will descend down to the Tamor River walking through beautiful villages and terraced fields. Feel the adventure following the narrow trails close to the Tamor River. Then gradual uphill trail through the terraced fields will take you to the village of Hellok where you will rest the night.

On the third day, you will trek from Hellok to Mamasik by ascending an upward slope and interacting with friendly local people. Small tea breaks will help you to restore your energy and interact with local people. You can have a proper glimpse of how people are making up their living. Then walking along the bank of Simbuwa Khola, you will make your way to Mamasik and spend the night.

Today you will trek gradually ascending up following the Sibuwa River. You will have a great opportunity to walk through a natural thick forest full of rhododendron and bamboo. Along with nature, you can get glimpses of wild animals that are quite rare such as Red Panda, Wild Boar, Musk Deer, Himalayan Black Beer, and countless species of birds. After reaching Tortong you will stay the night for the next trek.

The fifth-day trek will take you to Cheram which is approximately a 5-hour walk ahead. You will trek through the trail of the dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo. You will trek along the bank of Simbuwa Khola gradually climbing uphill to reach Cheram. There you will spend the night.

After the early morning breakfast, the trek will begin. You will trek upward for some time to reach the snout of the Yalung Glacier. You can enjoy the heavenly panoramic view of the great Himalayas such as Mt. Everest (8,848 m), Mt. Jannu (7,710 m), and Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) itself. It is a beautiful walk on a valley trail. You will pass through the small settlement of Lapsang before reaching Ramche. Then you will spend the night there.

On this day of the trek, you will make your way to Yalung Base Camp. You will begin by following a stream and climbing on the moraine top until confronted by Kanchenjunga’s south face. Each and every moment is adventurous and thrilling. You will continue your trek further toward the Oktang Monastery. From here, you will climb further up and reach the Yalung Base Camp. The views from the base camp are extraordinary. You can enjoy a close-up view of Himalayan peaks like Mt. Jannu (7,710 m), and many others. After staying and enjoying the base camp you will head back to Cheram where you will spend the night.

After the early morning breakfast, you will trek to SELE LA. Adventure awaits you as you will cross four passes today beginning with Sinelapche Bhanjyang. Just after that, you will trek through Mirgin La pass moving further towards Sinon La pass which is quite near. From here, you will ascend towards Sele La pass. There are prayer flags strung across one of the steeper sections of the trial which is near the Sele La pass. Then you will finally reach Sele La for the night stay.

After the early morning breakfast, you will head out for the next destination “GHUNSA”. You will walk north with Tangbgharma Danda nearby. Then gradually you will reach a Chorten marked by prayer flags which marks the start of a steep trail. Then you will descend through the birch, pine, and rhododendron forests before reaching Ghunsa. Ghunsa is a peaceful and beautiful village.

Ghunsa is a beautiful settlement of Sherpa people with their beautiful culture and lifestyle, so you will take a day off in Ghunsa and explore the beauty around it. You will get a chance to visit the Monastery, Juniper, and incense factory with antique shops of handmade carpets. Ghunsa is the gateway of the North and the South Base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga.

After a day off in Ghunsa, you are ready to move towards “AMJILOSA”. It is an approximately 6 hours trek. During your trek, you will pass through several manes and a monastery nearby. You will make your way through juniper forests to reach Phale. From here, it is a steady descent to Gyabla (2,730 m/8,956 ft.). You will cross the bridge over Chhundatangka Khola and reach Gyabla. Gradually you will cross a suspension bridge over Sumbung Khola and reach the destination of the day “Amjilosa” where you will stay the night.

The next day in the morning 7 hours long trek towards “Hellok” will begin. You will walk through a small settlement of Colima while enjoying the freshness of the environment. You will cross a suspension bridge over Ghunsa Khola and reach Sukathum. You will come across many people from many villages and get a chance to interact with them. By the end of the day, you will be staying the night in Chirwa.

Today you will drive through Taplejung Bazaar in a private jeep/car enjoying the Nepali culture and lifestyle. You can see the beautiful cardamom garden with a beautiful rice paddy field on the way. After approximately 6 hours of driving, you will reach Illam Bazaar and stay overnight. After reaching Illam you can take your time and roam around the market. Illam Bazaar is one of the most popular business hubs between India and Nepal. Illam is very famous for its local products like Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Ghee, chilly, and many other household products.

The following day you will drive from Illam to Bhadrapur by our private jeep and enjoy the pleasant scenes of the tea garden all along the way. The beautiful tea garden is located in a famous tourist destination called Kanyam which is located in the Illam district of Nepal. Riding horses, local tea leaves, picnic spots, and mesmerizing views are the major attraction of this place. You can buy local products and enjoy riding horses at a low prices for fun. After the refreshment, you will drive to Bhadrapur airport and fly back to Kathmandu on the same day. After reaching Kathmandu we will pick you up from the airport and kindly welcome you to your booked hotels and then you can enjoy our hospitality till departure.

Includes & Excludes

  • Airport pick-up/ drop in a comfortable private vehicle
  • 2-night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Kathmandu heritage city tour
  • All ground transportation in a comfortable vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Tea House twin-sharing accommodation during the trek
  • All Meals are Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner with tea and coffee
  • One English speaking highly experienced trekking guide with government-license
  • Porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) – their expenses including salary, food, accommodation, accident insurance, equipment
  • All necessary paperwork, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area permit
  • TIMS Fee-trekker’s management system (2 pp size photo needed)
  • Domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and back to Kathmandu
  • First aid medicine kit box
  • Necessary Govt. and local tax
    • Nepalese Visa fee
    • International airfare to Kathmandu and out
    • Personal expenses phone calls, bar bills, bottled water, WiFi internet, battery charges
    • Personal trekking equipment
    • Snacks and dessert
    • Extra night accommodation and meals in the city
    • Entrance fees at the sightseeing point
    • Travel and rescue insurance
    • Tips and appreciation for trekking staff and drivers

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