Kanchenjunga Trek (North & South Base Camp) - 22 days

The Kangchenjunga Trek offers stunning views and cultural insights as it leads to the North and South Base Camps of the world's third-highest peak.
The Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek, a 22-day adventure in Eastern Nepal, showcases the region's rich diversity, including ethnic communities like the Rai, Limbu, and Magar, a lush flora range, and some of the Himalayas' most stunning vistas. This trek traces the Tamur and Ghunsa Rivers to their source near the Kanchenjunga Himal, revealing rugged yet breathtaking landscapes.

Trek Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and transfer to Kathmandu Suite Home.

Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour

Prepare a trek permit and book a Guided City Tour of World Heritage Sites: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur; Drive to Taplejung (1820m)

The morning flight to Bhadrapur followed an 8-9 hour jeep drive to Taplejung. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Sekathum (1670m)

5-6 hours off-road drive via Mitlung and Chirwa. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 5: Trek to Amjilosa (2520m)

5-6 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 6: Trek to Gyabla (2730m)

5-6 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 7: Trek to Ghunsa (3595m)

4-5 hour trek. Overnight in Dzonga Family Guesthouse or Kanchenjunga Guesthouse.

Day 8: Acclimatization Day

Hike to 4200m towards Dudhkunda (milky lake) and return to Ghunsa. Overnight at the guesthouse.

Day 9: Trek to Khamabachen (4050m)

5-6 hour trek. Overnight at Kanchenjunga White House.

Day 10: Acclimatization in Khamabachen

Hike to Jannu View Point (2-3 hours), return for lunch and overnight at Khamabachen.

Day 11: Trek to Lhonak (4780m)

4-5 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 12: Visit Kanchenjunga Base Camp; Return to Lhonak

Day hike to Pangpema (5065m) and return to Lhonak for an overnight stay.

Day 13: Return to Ghunsa

Trek back to Ghunsa. Overnight in Dzonga Family Guesthouse or Kanchenjunga Guesthouse.

Day 14: Trek to Selele (4300m)

5-6 hour trek towards Oktang Base Camp. Overnight in a basic teahouse.

Day 15: Cross 3 Passes; Reach Tseram (3870m)

Traverse Sele La, Sinion La Pass (4460m), Mirgin La Pass (4480m), Sinelapcha La Pass (4646m); trek to Tseram. Overnight at a local guesthouse.

Day 16: Visit Oktang Base Camp (4370m)

Day hike to Oktang to view Kanchenjunga South; return to Tseram for overnight stay.
Day 17: Trek to Torangden (2995m)

3-4 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 18: Trek to Yamphudin (2080m)

5-6 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.
Day 19: Trek to Khebang (1910m)

4-5 hour trek. Overnight at a local teahouse.

Day 20: Trek to Khandembe (1420m); Drive to Ilam (2150m)

5-6 hour trek to Khandembe, then drive to Ilam Bazar. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 21: Fly Back to Kathmandu

1-hour drive to Bhadrapur, fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu Suite Home.

Day 22: Departure

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Note: The itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted on the trek route as per needs.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.