Kanchenjunga Trek

Holiday Overview

world’s 3rd  highest  8586 meters Mt  Kanchenjunga  lies in Nepal’s North eastern corner part between the Nepal ,India and China border within the Taplejung District. Clear crystal Kanchenjunga Trek is  untouched  with the Nature & multi cultures beauties. It is inhabited by Nepal ethnic People Limbu,Rai and Shepas.Trek provides an exciting virgin snow covered  view of World highest Mt Everest  8848meters  & Mt Makalu  in Mahalangur Himalayan Range. Enchanting Mt  Kanchenjunga is worshiped by Sikim & Darjeeling Peoples  the reason it is assumed as  5 treasures of snow.Very beautiful Mt Kanchenjunga was climbed first time by British Expedition George Band and Joe Brown in 1955 on 25 May. Officially trekking route to kanchenjunga was opened in  1988 by Nepal Government.It is mystic place based on tale ,in this area  it was believed snowman (Yeti) used to  live.

Kanchenjunga Trek  offers most attractive view of  Mt Everest, Nupse,Lhotse,Makalu,Kanchenjuga and Flora,fauna ,forests like an exciting snow leopard, rare Redpanda,Musk deer, Black Beer, she drogo pheasant,snow cock, red billed blue mangpie, orchids, rhododendrons, extraordinary alpine grass, sub tropical forests, waterfalls,sherpas people culture and traditional Chortens, monastery, Lungta, Prayer flags, Prayer wheels and very rare Hindus Temples, isolated encircled high peaks landscape, Valley,Pine trees, maize, rise, wheat, Barley,Potato terraced fields, pastureland, Yak, Cow, Buffalo, Local farming styles, different Ethnic people’s culture, Life style, customs, civilization,  clear crystal steam, frozen lake, Okthan Glacier,The best view point Ramche, Banana trees, Millet, Bamboo trees similar to  Arun Valley Trek.

It is an another peaceful, less tourists, multi mountains view ,multi cultures, enchanting  landscape, remote  and an Adventure Trek in Nepal.Normally Kanchenjunga Trek starts from Suketar after your Kathmandu flight or Drive.To enter the Kanchenjunga travelers need to obtain  Special Trekking permit from Nepal Government registered Trekking Agency.

Highlights of Kanchenjunga Trek

-View of world 3^rd highest Mt Kanchenunga 8586m.

-View of word 1^st highest Mt Everest 8848m.

-View of word 5^th highest mt Makalu 8481m.

-Rhododendron Forest.

-Panorama flight (Ktm-Bhadrapur-Ktm)

-Sherpa,Rai,Limbu culture and their lifestyle

-Pure nature.

Kanchenjunga Trekking Information

Kanchenjunga Trek Restricted Permit fees info: $ 10 for  a week and $ 30 for Kanchnjunga area national Park.

Tims info: Tims is not requires when you have special permit

Travelers Numbers info: To travel Kanchenjunga  require minimum  2 person to obtain Permit. Individuals are not allowed to obtain permit.

Accommodation Info: In kathmandu 3 star standard Hotel, for small size groups we make tea house/Lodge trek and for big size groups we make camping style /Camping standard Trek.It is arranged by Agency.

Meals info: At home stay you get simple  food but in Camping we make ourselves Breakfast, Lunch, dinner from our own Camping expert cook.

Trekking staffs info: Enjoy Nepal Treks Expedition & Tours P.Ltd provides very experience, trained, helpful and fluent English Speaking Guide, Assistance, Porters  with their full insurance.

Trekking Time info: Sep-May

Physically condition info: It is an moderate to Adventure Trek in Nepal. Travelers need to physically prepare to fit walking for long days.

Internet info: we provide NTC,NCL, SKY Mobile network for an emergency call.

Some Recommended equipment

Trekking Bag

Sleeping Bag

Trekking shoes, socks, sandal

Trekking Trousers, underwear

Plastic, Woolen Hat

Sun Glass Peers, sun cream

Head light

T-shirt, shirts

Down & Rain protected Jackets

Water bottles

Medicine kits etc..

Kanchenjunga Trek Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Day 02: sightseeing in kathmandu /Trekking permit Preparation day

Day 03: (Flight) Kathmandu-Bhadrapur And  (Drive) Bhadrapur-Phidim 1264m.

Day 04: Phidim 1264m.-Suketar 2425m.-Phurumba-1800m.

Day 05: Phurumba-1800m.-Lingkhim 1660m.-Chirwa 1270m.

Day 06: Chirwa 1270m.-(Tapethok Permit Check Point)-Lelep-Sekathum 1650m.

Day 07: Sekathum 1650m.-Amjilosa 2498m

Day 08: Amjilosa 2498m-Gyabla 2725m.

Day 09: Gyabla 2725m.-Phale 3215m-Ghunsa 3415m. Permit Check Point

Day 10: Ghunsa 3415m.- Viewpoint 3950m-Ghunsa 3415m.

Day 11: Ghunsa 3415m.- Kambachen 4085m.

Day 12: Kambachen 4045m.-Lhonak 4780m.

Day 13: Lhonak 4780m.-Kanchenjunga Base Camp 5140m.-Back to Lhonak 4780m.

Day 14: Lhonak 4780m.-Ghunsa 3415m.

Day 15: Ghunsa 3415m.- Sele la Kharka 4200m.

Day 16: Sele la Kharka 4200m.-Sele la pass-Tseram 3885m.

Day 17: Tseram 3885m.-Hiking to south Kanchenjunga Base camp

Day 18: Tseram 3885m.-Lamite Bhanjyang 3415m.

Day 19: Lamite Bhanjyang 3415m.-Yamphudin 2015m.Permit Check Point

Day 20: Yamphudin 2015m.-Sibudin 1340m.

Day 21: Sibudin 1340m.-Panchami 800m.

Day 22: Panchami 800m.-Birtamod-Bhadrapur 208m.

Day 23: Bhadrapur-Kathmandu

Day 24: Extra day in Kathmandu

Day 25: Departure

Kanchenjunga Trek Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu airport(arrival)-Transfer to Hotel

Enjoy Nepal Treks Staffs will come to Airport for your arrival in Kathmandu then you will drive to hotel and you will have welcome dinner in the evening at Nepali culture restaurant with your Trekking Guide.

Included: Welcome Dinner

Altitude: 1350m.

Day 02: sightseeing in kathmandu /Trekking permit Preparation day

You have world heritage sites seeing in kathmandu.Our agency provide you Culture Guide in kathmandu for your sightseeing.We include you Pashupatinath ,Swayambunath  and Boudanath sightseeing.On this day, we prepare your Kanchenjunga  Trekking permit.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 03: (Flight) Kathmandu-Bhadrapur And  (Drive) Bhadrapur-Phidim 1264m.

Option 1: From Kathmandu Fly to Bhadrapur 45-60 minutes southeastern Nepal. Closer to India Bhadrapur Airport is situated in Jhapa district of Nepal which is 297 km far away from Kathmandu based on flight distance. Bhadrapur is 40 km far from Indian border Silguri.After your scenic flight  drive to Phidim by jeep or Local bus 5hrs approx.You drive through the Ilam Bazar(Tea Garden),small cities, Terrain flat land and beautiful landscape.

Option 2: Drive to Birtamod by Local bus from Kathmandu 10-12hrs and next day again drive to Taplejung  10hrs approx.

Overnight: at simple Lodge

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Flight  time:45-60 minutes and driving time 5hrs approx.

Day 04: Phidim 1264m.-Suketar 2425m.-Phurumba-1800m.

After breakfast, again 4hrs approx  you drive to suketar or (Tablejung).You can meet here with your Trekking porters. walking from Suketar it comes small monastery on the way,if you are interested you can visit the monastery. Afternoon steep decent 2hrs approx Asahanpati to Mitlung 980m-.On this day, You walk through the Nepal’s ethnic people Limbu villages with the Rice and millet fields. Explore their interesting local lifestyle with  vegetation.

Overnight: at simple Lodge

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Driving time: 4hrs approx, Walking time: 4hrs. 100 m+ and 700m-

Day 05: Phurumba-1800m.-Lingkhim 1660m.-Chirwa 1270m.

You walk today a lot of up and downhill by crossing the  some suspension bridges on the way through the cardamom, Rice and millet(lush vegetation).It takes 3-4hrs to Lingkhim from Phurumba.You can have lunch at Lingkhim.From here walk to Chirwa through the Tamor River 4hrs approx.

Overnight: simple accommodation.

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Walking time: 7-8hrs. 200 m+ and 730m-

Day 06: Chirwa 1270m.-Tapethok-Lelep-Sekathum 1650m.

You walk today up and downhill trail by crossing the several suspension bridges. On this day at Tapethok you will have to entry to Kanchenjunga Trekking Permit.From here walk to Sekathum trough the phembu by crossing the Tamor and Ghunsa Khola.Here is warm temperature, in warm temperature you can have open shower or wash clothing.

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Walking time: 5hrs. 550 m+ and 250m-

Day 07: Sekathum 1650m.-Amjilosa 2498m

Walk continue near the River, cross the  wooden bridges.On this day, you can have your lunch at Lamotar 1900 m.from here change the another riverside then 30-40 minutes walk steeply uphill first then gently uphill continues to Amjilosa.When you arrive at Amjilosa from here you can see the 1^st glimpses of upcoming passes between Ghunsa & Cheram.

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Walking time: 5hrs. 930 m+ and 100m-

Day 08: Amjilosa 2498m-Gyabla 2725m.

You walk today through the  narrow trail and cross the landslide. The trail goes plenty of  up &  down after   landslide.  On the way, it comes Bamboo forest and Rhododendrons. Mainly in the spring season it’s an awesome with the colorful Rhododendron flowers. Finally, after steeply  uphill you will arrive at Gyabla village.

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Walking time: 5hrs. 480 m+ and 150m-

Day 09: Gyabla 2725m.-Phale 3215m-Ghunsa 3415m.

Walk to Ghunsa, the first follow the River trail  then cross the several large meadow, villages uphill to Phale.Phale is known as Sherpa village, here is one small monastery.If you are interested to visit of course we can visit the Monastery and talk to Monks.Then descend, cross the River and continue walk to Ghunsa.The place is known as Tibetan residents village.You can see here wooden houses, visit the school, heath post,Micro hydropower.You can charge your batteries and you can have shower here.Also there are some shops and Phone call.It’s the largest and the last village of this valley.

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Walking time: 5-6hrs. 880 m+ and 270m-

 Day 10: Ghunsa 3415m.- Viewpoint 3950m-Ghunsa 3415m

Acclimatization day at Ghunsa.From the other side of River,You will hike steeply ascent to Viewpoint 3950meters with the Tibetan Prayer flags. from the viewpoint enjoy the view of Jannu 7710m. Then walk down to Ghunsa.On this also explore the outstanding picturesque Ghunsa Tibetan Village.

Note: walk with your small bag, water, tea, biscuits. And leave your luggage at lodge.

Walking Time: 3-4 hrs (535m+ and 535m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 11: Ghunsa 3415m.- Kambachen 4085m.

The Trail goes along the River then through the Pine forests, Rhododendron forests, Chortens, Mani wall gradually up.You will have lunch at Rambuk kharka.After lunch cross the Ghunsa River  and Climb steep. Before descend to  kambachen On the way enjoy the view of Jannu 7710m.After crossing  slopes and glacial moraines,then finally reach to Kambachen.The place is known as small another Tibetan settlement place which has been surrounded by Mountains.

Walking Time: 6 hrs (820m+ and 190m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 12: Kambachen 4045m.-Lhonak 4780m.

The Trail leads you flat at first then ascend to Ramtang 4370m.At this place you can have lunch at  a small monastery.Then walk continue to Lonak.Today you will overnight on the North Kanchenjunga Glacier.Via Lhonak you can see the Mera Peak and Nepal peak. In all direction,You will  have a magnificent panorama.

Walking Time: 6 hrs (870m+ and 180m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 13: Lhonak 4780m.-Kanchenjunga Base Camp 5140m.-Back to Lhonak 4780m.

For the great panorama walk in the morning the rocky path,You walk up to northern Kanchenjunga base camp which is called Pang Pema either.You enjoy the view of word’s 3^rd highest mt Kanchenjunga 8586m.After enjoying the view walk back to Lhonak.When you come back to Lhonak have a lunch and after lunch in addition you can do, if you interested to go western  Kanchenjunga for the View of  Yalung 8505m,Kangbachen 7902m 3-4hrs more walking time 200m+and 380m-  Or you can rest after lunch decide yourself.

Note: The Base Camp ,you get very cold so take warm clothes and enough Water, Biscuits.

Walking Time: 4-5 hrs (550m+ and 220m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 14: Lhonak 4780m.-Ghunsa 3415m.

With Spectacular Photos retrace steps back to Ghunsa.On the way,it is seen rarely Blue sleep depends on luck. Again the  path goes down to the valley through the Kambachen.Today you can have lunch at Kambachen then after Lunch descend to Ghunsa.You walk today slightly up and completely desced.

Walking Time: 8 hrs (300m+ and 1250m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 15: Ghunsa 3415m.- Sele la Kharka 4200m.

 Today,the trail goes through the Juniper, Rhododendron forests and rocky.from Ghunsa to Tamo la pass 3940m walk steeply up about 1hrs then walk up and down for another pass 4290m.Again continue to Kharka.From here enjoy the snow covered mountains view of Syamdo Kangri and Sarphu.But the view depends on Weather.

Walking Time: 5 hrs (920m+ and 135m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 16: Sele la Kharka 4200m.-Sele la pass-Tseram 3885m.

You have more than 3 exciting crossing passes (Sele la pass 4480m,Sinion la 4660m,Sinelapcha la 4705m,Mirgin la pass 4620m).In clear weather, it is the most awesome day of the trek.You can see the Mt view of Everest 8848m,Makalu 8463m and several other peaks from passes. After final pas, with the impressive panorama descend very steeply about 1000m to Tseram.

Walking Time: 6-7 hrs (720m+ and 1000m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 17: Tseram 3885m.-Hiking to south Kanchenjunga Base camp

Hiking to Ramche-south Kanchenjunga Base camp. Explore the  Yalung Glacier, on the way rarely can see Blue Sleep. Near the Ramche you will see lake and Lapsang People settlement.The trail leads you rocky and moraines to reach Oktang Glacier.Finally  come back to same place, on the  way ,we can see many mountains. (you will see the south face of Kanchenjunga)

Walking Time: 6-7 hrs (872m+ and 872m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 18: Tseram 3885m.-Lamite Bhanjyang 3415m.

We descend along the Simbuwa River and through the Rhododendron,pine forests by crossing the Tortang 2980m.It will be warmer temperature on  the way.The trail goes slightly ascend and mostly descend to Lamire Bhanjyang. (Enjoy the surrounding view, flora and fauna.)

Walking Time: 7 hrs (720m+ and 1120m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 19: Lamite Bhanjyang 3415m.-Yamphudin 2015m.

At first trail goes basically through the pine,Rhododendron trees 2 hrs steeply down and come slippery and landslide trail. Caution yourself in this area. Then reach the Sherpa village (Yamphudin) by crossing the Amji river via wooden suspension bridge. In the afternoon you have time, you can explore the lush rice, veg terraces, village and villagers.

Walking Time: 4 hrs (150m+ and 1470m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 20: Yamphudin 2015m.-Sibudin 1340m.

You walk today through the Rice and Millet field via Kabeli River with the 2 quite steep passes.You will have lunch at Ekchana Bhanjyang 2070m which is an ideal place because of beautiful rounding view.After lunch walk down hill green slopes to Sibudin.or Doban.

Walking Time: 7-8 hrs (750m+ and 1490m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 21: Sibudin 1340m.-Panchami 800m.

You have short walking day. It’s your last night with your Trekking porters. Relax your day after lunch. Here you have an opportunity to swim if you are interested. Here is warm temperature.

Walking Time: 4 hrs (540m -)

Overnight: simple accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 22: Panchami 800m.-Birtamod-Bhadrapur 208m.

Drive to Bhadrapur through the Subtropical Himalaya,Tea plantation Ilam via Birtamod.

Driving Time: 9-10 hrs

Overnight: Lodge accommodation

Includes: Breakfast/lunch/Dinner

Day 23: Bhadrapur 208m.-Kathmandu

From Bhadrapur to Kathmandu fly 45-60 minutes. Enjoy the the panorama again with your flight. Afternoon you have time in Kathmandu. You can relax your day.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 24: Extra day in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 25: Departure

you will be picked up at your hotel and drive to Airport by an agency

Service Included?

1) Airport Pick Up and Drop

2) Welcome and Farewell Dinner

3) Kathmandu Sightseeing-Half day  and entrance fees

4) Hotel in Kathmandu 4  nights-on BB basis

5) Trekking permit and Tims fees

6) Guide and Porter

7) Breakfast,Lunch ,Dinner,tea,cofee,Chocolate during your Trek

8) Domestic Airfare/Vehicle with Guide

9)  Duffle Bag

10)  Staff Insurance and first aid kit.

11) flight Ticket (Ktm-Bhadrapur-Bhatrapur-Ktm)

Service not  Included?

1) Kathmandu-Lunch and dinner

2) Personal Expenses

3)Water and alcoholic drinks

4)Nepal visa

5) Travel insurance

6) Airfare(international)

Without Trekking Package,Just if you want to hire porter guide for Kanchenjunga Trek we have an experienced  Trekking Guide and Porters.Read our Porter Guide in Nepal Link for more all detail information.