Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek: A Remote 3-Week Wilderness Adventure
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek package is a 3-week-long trekking tour that takes you to the ultimate wild side of Nepal.
This hiking route is one of the least visited areas, off the beaten track, and has yet to be explored. With this trekking package, you explore the trails of Kanchenjunga with a walk to base camp. You walk away from the mainstream Nepal trekking routes, and the hordes of tourists. Also, you visit the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which covers a vast area of 2035 square kilometers.
During the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trekking tour, you will travel in complete isolation in most parts. The trekking route has no disturbances or interference from modern shenanigans. You will find yourself amidst unmatched natural beauty against the backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas. Hence, you can enjoy the purity of natural beauty.
Mt. Kanchenjunga stands over 8,585 meters, making it the world’s third-highest peak. It is in the beautiful terrain tugged in the eastern region of Nepal, spread over the border with Sikkim. It is a massive figure with five different tips that pierce the sky. The locals derive the name Kanchenjunga, which means Five Treasures of Snow. They believe that the five other mountains are manifestations of gold, silver, grain, stone, and holy scripture. So, most people worship the mountains as the lineage of the gods and the resemblance of their blessings to humankind.
Thinking about the highlights of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek? Well, here are the trip's prime points:
Best trekking destination for exploratory hiking in the world.
Trek to the wild side of the third highest mountain, Kanchenjunga in Nepal.
Visit Kanchenjunga Conversation Area to see rare and endangered animals like the red panda and snow leopards.
Hike through the thick forests and green hills, far from the modern shenanigans.
Off the beaten tramp, yet to be explored.
Trek through the Arun Valley, one of Nepal's most beautiful trekking routes.
Here’s the name of the five great massifs of Kanchenjunga with their heights.
Kangchenjunga Main (8,586 m, 28,169 feet)
Kangchenjunga West (Yalung Kang) (8,505 m, 27,904 feet)
Kangchenjunga Central (8,482 m, 27,828 feet)
Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 feet)
Kangbachen (7,903 m, 25,928 feet)
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek - Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Sightseeing and trekking preparation day
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar and trek to Lalikharka
Day 04: Trek to Khesewa
Day 05: Trek to Mamankhe
Day 06: Trek to Yamphudin
Day 07: Trek to Tortong village
Day 08: Trek to Cheram
Day 09: Acclimatization day at Cheram
Day 10: Trek to Ramchaur
Day 11: Trek to Yalung Base Camp and return to Cheram
Your accommodation in a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with a breakfast plan
Your accommodation in the best guesthouses available (on twin sharing basis) during the trek with breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the trekking journey
All paper works
National park and heritage sites entry tickets
Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) and trekking permits
A licensed, English-speaking, experienced guide along with a porter (1 for two clients)
All the costs of guide and porter including accidental insurance
Duffel bag, sleeping bags (to be returned to us after the trek)
T-shirts, route map, and a travel completion certificate
All applicable government
Exclusions
Meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Pokhara
International airfare
Nepal entry visa fees (USD 50 for a tourist visa, and it can be obtained at the airport in Kathmandu on arrival!)
Travel insurance
Personal refreshment items like cold drinks, snacks, etc.
Personal utility items like laundry, telephone expenses, electricity charges, etc.
Personal trekking gears.
Tips for guides and porters
Dates & Availability
Note to Travelers
Kindly note that the Start Dates are your date of arrival in Nepal for the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Package, and the End Dates are the dates of leaving Nepal.
We specially quoted and specified the below list of start dates for the group joining option. Let us know if the below start dates do not work for you- we will surely add your available days to fit your interest. Upcoming Trip Start Dates
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Available - The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trip is available to run when the minimum group size is met.
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24 days Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day 01 :Arrive in Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400m
Welcome to the land of Mountains. Our representative will greet and collect you at the airport and drive you to your respective hotels.
Day 02 :Sightseeing and trekking preparation day
Elevation: 1,400m
Sightseeing in UNESCO’s world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley including, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhu Chaitya, etc. Preparation for trekking
Day 03 :Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar and trek to Lalikharka
Elevation: 2,265m
An early morning flight to Suketar, the eastern region of Nepal. Simultaneous ascent and descent on a trail passing through lush green forests towards Lalikharkha.
Day 04 :Trek to Khesewa
Elevation: 2,120m
Trek to Khesewa with easy descent until Phundrawa. Then the steep climb until Yangpang, the further ascent to Phumphe Danda and Khesewa.
Day 05 :Trek to Mamankhe
Elevation: 1,785m
Ascend towards Kabeli Khola. Walkthrough forests, then cross a stream. Enjoy amazing views of the Himalayan peaks, passing through several beautiful villages till Mamankhe.
Day 06 :Trek to Yamphudin
Elevation: 2,080m
Ascend uphill on an easy trail alongside Kabeli Khola. Continue walking and cross a suspension bridge. Pass through small settlements before reaching Yamphudin.
Day 07 :Trek to Tortong village
Elevation: 2,995m
Walk on a local path and pass through terraced farms and meadows. Walk alongside Amji Khola. Cross a pass at Lassiya Bhanjyang to reach Tortong.
Day 08 :Trek to Cheram
Elevation: 3,870m
Walk alongside Simbuwa River into the Lalung valley. Enjoy the Luplung peak. Pass through thick rhododendron forest and enjoy the magnificence of the Yalung Glacier. Steady climb to Cheram.
Day 09 :Acclimatization day
Elevation: 3,870m
Spend a day in Cheram to acclimatize to the environment. Explore the area around the Yalung Glacier.
Day 10 :Trek to Ramchaur
Elevation: 4,580m
Ascend the snout of the Yalung Glacier. Enjoy a beautiful walk on a valley trail and pass through a small settlement of Lapsang before reaching Ramche.
Day 11 :Trek to Yalung Base Camp, back to Cheram
Elevation: 3,870m
Walk further up the valley then ascend the moraine top and trek towards the Oktang Monastery. Climb further up and reach the Yalung Base Camp. Enjoy the extraordinary views, then descend back to Cheram.
Day 12 :Trek to Sele La
Elevation: 4,290m
You will cross four different passes today - Sinelapche Bhanjyang, Mirgin La pass, Sinion La pass, and Sele La pass. Overnight stay in Sele La.
Day 13 :Trek to Ghunsa
Elevation: 3,595m
Trek towards the north. Reach the steep trail. Descend through rhododendron, birch, and pine forests before reaching Ghunsa.
Day 14 :Trek to Kambachen
Elevation: 4,050m
Trek further north along the river bank. Pass through meadows and rhododendron and pine forests then cross a bridge then continue past a waterfall. Then arrive at Kambachen.
Day 15 :Trek to Lhonak
Elevation: 4,780m
Tough trek ahead, through rocky fields, up a hillside along the riverbank with large boulders. Cross a bridge to Ramtang monastery. Descend towards the river and finally arrive at Lhonak.
Day 16 :Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Elevation: 5,140m
Trek towards the Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Hike alongside the gigantic Kanchenjunga Glacier. Pass Pangpema, and descend towards the Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
Day 17 :Trek to Lhonak
Elevation: 4,780m
Retrace back to Lhonak.
Day 18 :Trek to Ghunsa
Elevation: 3,595m
Descend all the way to Ghunsa through Kambache.
Day 19 :Trek to Amjilosa
Elevation: 2,510m
Descend towards Phale passing through several Manes and a monastery nearby. Walk through juniper forests and reach Phale. Cross a bridge over Chhundatangka Khola to reach Gyabla.
Day 20 :Trek to Chirwa
Elevation: 1,270m
Continue a trek and pass a small settlement of Solima. Cross a few suspension bridges and reach Sukathum. Pass through several villages before reaching Chirwa.
Day 21 :Trek to Phurumbu
Elevation: 1,549m
Descend alongside lush vegetation and pass through several villages before reaching Sinwa. Cross a bridge over the Sisne Khola. Pass through another village and cross another suspension bridge to reach Phurumbu.
Day 22 : Trek to Suketar
Elevation: 2,420m
Concluding trek towards Suketar walking through Pathibhara Trek trail
Day 23 :Flight back to Kathmandu
Elevation: 1,400m
Fly back to Kathmandu and spend the entire day taking a rest, packing, and souvenir shopping for loved ones.
Day 24 :Final departure (Farewell)
Elevation: 1,400m
On this last day of Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek, we will drop you at the International airport 3 hours before your flight time by our representative. Thank you and have a safe journey home.
Altitude profileMax 5,140 m
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Solo trip with my guide Dipak and my porter Gadesh
My second trip with Heaven Himalaya and this time a solo trip. The team so attentive and wonderful. My guide Dipak was wonderful and I had another outstanding trip to Kanchenjunga and I look forward to my next one with the team. Thankyou .
Best Time to Visit Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek from Nepal
The best time to go on a Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is from mid-March to June’s end, and after mid-September until mid-November.
During the monsoon, trekkers should avoid taking a Kanchenjunga trekking excursion from Nepal as the routes get slick and the highways remain closed because of the continuous rains. In the winter, trekking is often impossible because of the heavy snowfall, impassable paths, and unfavorable weather.
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek by Heaven Himalaya is a demanding hiking package. You need to cover an enormous distance each day. Being physically fit and being able to walk downhill or uphill for miles is a very important tip. So, we highly recommend you join a training session before leaving for the trek.
Despite choosing the best time for the Kanchenjunga trek, you should also note altitude sickness and its causes. Although we have an acclimatization day included in the trip itinerary to tackle altitude sickness, you still have to be careful of it.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking Tour: A Journey of Self-Discovery
You will travel to the far-eastern Himalayan part of Nepal with the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. The place has its own diverse culture and social values. Modern amenities are not nearly as luxurious. The Base Camp Kanchenjunga hike also tests your limits. It sharpens your moral and mental abilities to grow the feeling of instant gratitude for everything you have, the people you care about, and all that exists within you.
You can say the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is a journey of self-discovery. Hiking through the thick forest and into deep valleys with wild rivers and waterfalls raging through the veins and gorges is like meditation. Thus, we highly recommend it to peace seekers and those who are interested in less-visited places.
Those who have trekked to the region consider the Kanchenjunga Circuit the best destination for exploratory trekking in the world. Most of everything you see during trekking is probably a new discovery for the world. Besides that, it offers the best off-beaten route for adrenaline seekers to test their limits.
The route through the Arun Valley is most recommended, where you can observe the pure beauty of nature. If you’re lucky, you can see rare and elusive animals like snow leopards and red pandas.
The trekking itinerary to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp begins with Suketar of Taplejung. Besides, you will need to get a special trekking permit from a government-registered trekking company in Nepal to enter the Kanchenjunga.
Needless to worry, Heaven Himalaya is there to facilitate all your needs. Our guides and porters are from the area and know everything about the trekking route. So, get a month-long holiday to the unseen Himalayas, far from chaos in the Kanchenjunga with the 24-day trek to Kangchenjunga Base Camp.
