General

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. The Kanchenjunga mountain range covers eastern part of Nepal and India. Kanchenjunga trekking route is opened for foreigners for trekking in only 1988. Actually Kanchenjunga is a remote and undeveloped area as compared to other trekking destinations of Nepal. However Kanchenjunga treks is a really paradise for the adventure lovers. Here trekkers get an opportunity of a great walking through terraced fields, forests of birch, bamboo and rhododendron. Himalayan bear, barking deer and the lesser panda are among the rich animal and bird life that fill most of part of Kanchenjunga trekking. The breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Makalu with beautiful glaciers offers further excitement to all trekkers along this trekking trail. Besides nature the trekkers also witness culture and lifestyle of Limbus and rais in this trail. These are two dominant ethnic groups in eastern Nepal. During Kanchenjunga treks, one is bound to have an unforgettable experience of difference that cannot be found somewhere else in the world.

Kanchenjunga Trekking Highlights

  1. Close up view of world’s third highest mountain Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu
  2. Open for foreign visitors only from 1988
  3. Paradise for adventure lovers
  4. Beautiful glaciers
  5. Lifestyle and culture of ethnic groups: Limbus and Rais
  6. Pleasant walk through rhododendron forest and terraced fields

Encounter with Himalayan animals like bear, barking deer and panda

KANCHENJUNGA TREKKING FACT
  • Trip Code : HST-OF-19
  • Trek Start/End :Taplejung
  • Grade : Moderate / Difficult
  • Trek start Elevation :1750 m.
  • Highest Elevation :5230 m.
  • Group Size :Minimum 2 People
  • Best time : September, October, November, December, February, March, April
  • Mode of Trek : Tea house / Tent
Trek Duration : 30 days Kanchenjunga Trekking Itinerary Day 01: Upon arrival in Kathmandu international airport. Transfer to the hotel. Orientation of the trip. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Preparation for special permit. Kathmandu valley sightseeing. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 03: Kathmandu to Biratnagar by flight. Drive to Illam Bazaar. O/n in hotel at Illam. Day 04: Drive Illam to Taplejung. Trek to Lali Khark. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 05: Lali Khark   to Kade Bhanjang (2200m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 06: Kade Bhanjang to Phurungde (1965m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 07: Phurungde to Yamphuding (2300m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 08: Yamphuding to Omje khola(2345m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 09: Omje Khola to Torontan(2990m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 10: Torantan to Tseram(3870m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 11: Rest in Tseram. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 12: Tseram to Ramche(4625m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 13: Rest and Explore around the Yalung Base Camp. Trek back to the Ramche. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 14: Ramche to Yalung (4800m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 15: Yalung to Selele Pass(5109m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 16: Selele Pass to Ghunsa (3425m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 17: Ghunsa to Khambachen(3960m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 18: Khambachen to Pangpema(4940m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 19: Day hike to the Kangchenjunga Base Camp. Back to the Pangpema. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 20: Pangpema  to  Khambachen. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 21: Khamgbachen to  Ghunsa. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 22: Rest in Ghunsa. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 23: Ghunsa  to  Kyapra. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 24: Kyapra to Sekhathum. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 25: Sekhathum  to  Chirwa. O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 26: Chirwa to  Phurunde (2000m). O/n at Tea house / Camp. Day 27: Phurumba  to  Suketar(Taplejung) . Drive to Illam. O/n at hotel. Day 28: Drive Illam to Biratnagar.O/n at hotel. Day 29: Fly Biratnagar to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 30: Transfer to Kathmandu international airport for your onward journey. A typical trekking day on a Camping: A typical trekking day means hiking from morning to afternoon only. Each morning after packing bags and having a good breakfast, we set off on the day’s walk. All we need to carry is a small day pack containing water bottle, sun cream, hat, raincoat, camera and warm jumper just case. Rest of your materials will carry by porters. You just need to pack your belongings before the breakfast. The walk will be 3-4 hours in the morning until for lunch in midday. The lunch will be prepared in the grassland beside the Trail. In between your get sufficient time to roaming with villagers, take photographs and enjoy the flora and fauna. After that walk will gradually shorter. We usually reach camping spot in time for afternoon tea but this is not a fixed schedule. But evening camp will set near village area.  Remaining period of afternoon can be spent by exploring the village or simply relaxing with a good book. Local food will provide at dinner by cook and kitchen crew and they were fully aware of food hygiene and green travel. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day’s adventures or writing diary if you habitual of it before heading off to bed for well-earned sleep.  

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