Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 21 Days

Kanchenjunga
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 21 Days
Trekking into the Wild
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
Duration21 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeStrenuous
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Maximum Altitude5,140 m
Group Size1-10
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesTrekking and Adventure
Best TimeSeptember to Mid December and March to May

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Highlights

  • Kanchenjunga is a wilderness trek in the Eastern Himalayan region of Nepal
  • Immerse into the Rai, Limbu, Kirat, and Magar culture by staying in the local tea house.
  • Visit both the North and South base camps of Kanchenjunga at once.
  • Enjoy the tea garden, Cardamom bush, and Rhododendron Forest along the trek
  • Mirgin La (4645m) pass intersects north Base camp (5,140m) and South Yalung Base camp (4840m)

Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third-highest Mountain in the world and lies in the eastern Himalayan region of Nepal. Mt Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is delimited by Tamar River in the west, Lhonak in the north, Teesta River in the east, and Sikkim in the South. It was officially announced in 1856 that Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain after Mt. Everest and Mt. K2. Kanchenjunga region is not a frequently visited trekking area in Nepal because of its remote location. Kanchenjunga base camp is getting popular due to its isolated landscapes, cultural intermingle newly developed tea house, and a direct flight from Kathmandu to Suketar and back.

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek: A hassle-free trip where you can experience the ancient style

Kanchenjunga restricted area was open for trekking and exploration in 1988 and this trek is becoming a primary trekking destination among the trekkers who seek thrilling adventure. There are two different options to start the Kanchenjunga adventure. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a 22-day trek from Kathmandu until back to Kathmandu. While you are at the Kanchenjunga trek you will feel that this area is home of wild animals like Himalayan Black bears and snow leopards.

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary

The 20-day Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek itinerary is outlined and it can be customized as per your requirements. Based on our customers' feedback about our itinerary, starting point and ending places, transport options, and accommodation from our past clients and tour leaders whether our proposed itinerary is the most suitable one or not. They honestly suggest us the below itinerary and we are following that. Remember some days involve 6 to 7 hours of walking, high passes without having a tea shop facility along the way. A minimum of 18 days to a maximum 24 days is the best suitable duration for the Kabchenjung Base Camp trek.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Cost

Our 20-day Kanchenjunga Trek Itinerary is in a tea house trek where you will eat and sleep in the tea house from place to place. Carrying food, a sleeping mattress, and a tent are not mandatory while trekking in Kanchenjunga. So the price is way cheaper than a tented/camping trek. The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek cost varied on the number of trekkers, trek duration, mode of transportation, and standard of the teahouse. It costs between 1800- 2600 USD per person. including a Guide, Permit, Flights, food, and accommodation, for a standard level of services. Our standard package trek includes below below-mentioned services, please see carefully. You have a great opportunity to add one to the services. The Kanchenjunga package trek is much cheaper with 100% guaranteed departure. An experienced guide and friendly porter will be accompanying you throughout the trek as per Government rules and regulations. The proposed itinerary is outlined and we can customize it as necessary. There are a few different options to start and end the Kanchenjunga Trek. Please contact us for a customized itinerary.

What to expect at Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking

Kanchenjunga Trek is a challenging trek that goes a lot up and down through the high pass of Mirgin La. The daily trekking duration is about 6/7 hours in the rocky terrain. Prepare for warm clothes “The higher you go, the colder you get” Face the challenge and convert it as a part of fun. You will be fully inspired by local people and their culture, the fascinating mountain view, blue sky with twinkling stars. Be sure you will have enough food and a place to sleep even though it is remote and wild. The accommodation will be in a basic teahouse in some places.

Kanchenjunga circuit Trek is the most enjoyable trek in Nepal because of the diverse landscapes, flora, and fauna, Tibetan tribes in the upper part and Rai, Lumbu, Kirat in the middle, and Brahman and Kshetri at the beginning of the Kanchenjunga journey. Global Eco Trails offers a local guide and porter who can speak the local language and knows the way of daily life to tell you. Embark on a 21-day trek with a legal company for the unforgettable memories that GET can assure you.

Itinerary

Mt. Kanchenjung is the 3rd highest Mountain in the world and the trek itinerary to its base camp is depending on the travelers fitness, budget, level services and the transport. Our 18 days itinerary includes the North and South Base Camp. The itinerary is outlline and happy to customize as per your needs.

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

On the clear day, you can see the best view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Terai fertile land while you are flying. After landing at Bhadrapur, drive to Phikkal Bazar and enjoy the Tea Garden.

Flight duration:1 hour
Driving Distance: 52 km
Drive time: 3 Hrs

Max Altitude: 1,000 mMeals: Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 4 hoursDistance: 52 km
02Day

It is a scenic drive, but long! The road is partly well paved and partly dots. You are going by local Jeep, so you will enjoy the professional driving in Nepal.

Max Altitude: 1,820 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 9 hoursDistance: 190 km
03Day

Descending to Chiruwa through local Bhramen and Kshetri village with beautiful landscapes and Mountain views.

Max Altitude: 1,270 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 7 hoursDistance: 21 km
04Day

Another day of walkig for about 6 hours. We enter the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area as we pass through Tapethok. We have our permits checked and head across the suspension bridge and ascend to Lelep.

Max Altitude: 1,750 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 9 km
05Day

Leaving Lelep behind, we march forward enjoying the mesmerizing views, trails, local people, and their way of living. We stop at Amjilosa for the night.

Max Altitude: 2,308 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 11 km
06Day

Walking through the dense forest enjoying the magnificient sceneries of the mountains and waterfalls on the way, we move forward to Gyabla this day.

Max Altitude: 2,730 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 8 km
07Day

Today, we cross 3000 m elevation and walk through the forest of Rhododendrons and firs. You will get to see the Yak pastures and a small yet beautiful Tibetan village on the way. Passing through the green fields and larch forests, we reach Ghunsa village where we stay overnight.

Max Altitude: 3,595 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 10 km
08Day

To help your body acclimate to the altitude and environment, we schedule a rest day in Ghunsa. You can explore the area and relax for the whole day.

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
09Day

On this trek day, we have breakfast and gradually ascent through a pine forest. During the walk, you may have the chance to see a Snow Leopard in its natural habitat, offering a rare and exciting wildlife experience. You will be rewarded with an enchanting view of Mt. Jannu and Jannu Glacier after a challenging hike.  Enjoying the surrounding vistas, we descend through the mountainside and reach Khambachen where we stop for the night.

Max Altitude: 4,050 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 10 km
10Day

The trek begins by ascending through rocky boulders on the hillside along the riverbank and through the terrains carved with icy blades of the high-altitude glaciers. The trek is challenging yet rewarding with mountains surrounding us in all directions, beautiful waterfalls, and breathtaking sceneries. We come across the small village of Ramtang where you can see Ramtang Monastery and finally reach Lhonak after a short walk for an overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 4,780 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 9 km
11Day

 

After having a breakfast, we start our next day of the trek by setting out across moraine from the Kanchenjunga Glacier, gently climbing upwards. Take some rest, click pictures and immerse yourself in the majectic view of the Himalayas. We return back to Lhonak for the night.

Max Altitude: 4,780 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 7 hoursDistance: 9 km
12Day

After spending a night at Lhonak, we trek down the hill rejoicing the views of the Himalayas and leaving the Kanchenjunga Base Camp behind.

Max Altitude: 3,595 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 20 km
13Day

After passing Ghunsa, we reach Selele Phedi, where we can get a chance to see snow leopards as we pass through the dense forest. There is a few human settlements and guest houses since the place receives heavy snowfall during the winter.

Max Altitude: 4,200 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 7 km
14Day

Leaving Selele Phedi, we move up to the Selele La pass, where we can enjoy the panoramic views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, and Mt. Makalu along the way. We descend to Tseram for an overnight stay.

Max Altitude: 3,886 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 7 hoursDistance: 9 km
15Day

After having an early morning breakfast, we pass through the Yalung Glacier and get close to the vistas. After some spectacular views of Rathong and Kabru, we will stop at Ramche that day.

 

 

 

Max Altitude: 4,580 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 5 hoursDistance: 7 km
16Day

Ultimately, this is our final destination for exploring the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (Oktang Base Camp 4,730 m) day trip. Enjoy the  Our trail leads out through woodland until we clear the tree line and approach the moraine field of Yarlung Glacier, with Jannu, Kanchenjunga, and other peaks in the area soaring high above us in the valley. After exploring South Base Camp, we will descend to Tseram overnight.

 

 

Max Altitude: 3,886 mMeals: Full BoardAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 8 hoursDistance: 14 km
17Day

Leaving the snow-capped Mountains behind, we start walking downhill through the Rhododendron forest with amazing views. Our trek ends at Tortong, where we stay overnight.

Max Altitude: 2,995 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 7 hoursDistance: 15 km
18Day

From Tortong, we continue descending to Amji Khola passing through Lasiya/Lamite Bhanjyang (3415m) and Dhupi Bhanjyang, and finally reach Yamphudin. Yamphudin is a village where we had our permits checked before entering the Kanchenjunga Reservation Area.

Max Altitude: 2,080 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 6 hoursDistance: 13 km
19Day

After having breakfast in Yamphudin, we take a drive towards the lowland, Kanyam, leaving the Mountain villages behind. You will get to see many visitors as it is one of the most popular destinations for tourists, surrounded by tea gardens and natural landscapes.

 

 

Max Altitude: 1,200 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest HouseDuration: 8 Hours
20Day

After having breakfast, a bumpy and adventurous drive for about 3 hours takes you to Bhadrapur Airport. Arrival and check in hotel.

 

 

 

Max Altitude: 1,350 mMeals: Breakfast
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Included
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Park Entry Permit.
  • TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit
  • A complimentary international airport pick-up upon arrival if required
  • Kathmandu-Bhadrapur-Kathmandu flight tickets with departure Tax.
  • An Experienced English-speaking Sherpa Guide with equipment.
  • Airport pick up and drop off by private/sharing vehicle for domestic airstrip
  • All the food and lodging and salary of Sherpa Guide
  • 19-night twin-sharing Mountain accommodation including Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Insurance of Nepalese Staff.
  • Gov't tax and VAT
  • The services which are not mentioned in the included section are extra.
  • All ground Transportation as per the itinerary.
Excluded
  • Personal expenses, Tipping to the Guide, an Emergency Fund for the flight cancellation, Necessary Trek Equipment,
  • Food and accommodation whilst city.
  • Other meals and Hotel in Kathmandu as per itinerary
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and also in the case of early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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