Mode of Travel: AIR + LAND + TREK
Program Type: TREKKING
MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 5160 M.
TRIP SEASONS: MAR – MAY / SEPT – DEC
TREK BEGINS: TAPLEJUNG (SUKETAR)
TREK ENDS: TAPLEJUNG (SUKETAR)
TREKKING STYLE: TEA-HOUSE / CAMPING
Kanchenjunga base camp trek leads you to the both north and south base camp of the world's second and Nepal's third highest peak mount Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga means "five great treasure of snow" in local language and height of main peak of Mount Kanchenjunga is 8586m. It is situated in the Kanchenjunga conservation area in the extreme northeast corner of Nepal bordering Tibet to the north and Sikkim (an Indian State) to the east.
This spectacular trekking to the foot of Mt. Kanchenjunga, also called as Kanchenjunga round trek, is one of the most adventurous and longest of all the hiking routes we offered. Kanchenjunga conservation area comprises the tranquil Tibetan villages higher up at the foot of mountains, pristine forest and high mountain meadows, high altitude wetlands, low land semi tropical green forest, Rai and Limbu villages in the mid hill sides of eastern Nepal, diverse flora and fauna and the most spectacular mountain vistas.
The high pass Mirgin-la which connects the both side of the mountain, Yalung Glacier, agricultural areas, wide variety of natural vegetation, lifestyle and cultures of various ethnic group inhabitants of this region and obviously the breath-taking Himalayan panorama are the highlights of this featured hike to stunningly beautiful and ecologically diverse conservation area.
Your trek takes you to the both north and south sides of this vast mountain providing the magnificent views of the Mt. Kanchenjunga, Yalung Kang, Jannu (Kumbhakarna) from Mirgin-La and many others from many places. In addition this awe-some trekking offers opportunities to explore the north base camp (Pangpema), south base camp (Oktang), the model tibetan villages of Ghunsa and Olangchukgola, Sele-La and mirgin-La pass in eastern Himalaya of nepal.
Trek begins at Taplejung (Suketar) which is accessible by air and land and Basantapur accessible by only land transport.
Day 01 :Arrive at Kathmandu Airport, transfer to your Hotel and trip information.
Day 02 :Rest and preparation day in Kathmandu.
Day 03 :Fly to Taplujung (Suketar Airport) via Biratnagar.
Day 04 :Trek to Mitlung.
Day 05 :Trek to Chiruwa.
Day 06 :Trek to sekathum.
Day 07 :Trek to Amjilasha.
Day 08 :Trek to Gybla.
Day 09 :Trek to Ghunsa.
Day 10 :Acclimatization day in Ghunsa
Day 11 :Trek to Khambachen.
Day 12 :Trek to Lonak.
Day 13 :trip to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp).
Day 14 :Trek to Ghunsa.
Day 15 :Trek selele.
Day 16 :Mirgin-La Pass and trek down to Tseram.
Day 17 :hike to Oktang (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp) via Ramche.
Day 18 :Trek to Torangdin.
Day 19 :Trek to Yamphudin.
Day 20 :Trek to Mamankhe.
Day 21 :Trek to Khesuwa.
Day 22 :Trek to Lalikharka.
Day 23 :Trek to Suketar.
Day 24 :Fly to KTM via Biratnagar.
Day 25 :A Leisure day or Sightseeing around Kathmandu and farewell Dinner.
Day 26 :Transfer to international airport for your final Departure.
TRIP PRICE MARKED ON THIS WEBSITE IS BASED ON CAMPING TREKKING.
TEA-HOUSES ARE VERY BASIC ON THIS ROUTE SO CAMPING TREK IS SUGGESTED FOR BETTER COMFORT ON THIS ROUTE.
MINIMUM 2 PAX IS REQUIRED FOR CAMPING TREK.
WE TAKE BOOKING FOR SOLO TRAVELLER FOR THIS TRIP ON TEAHOUSE BASIS AT US$ 2575 PER PERSON. BookNow
THERE WILL BE 10% INSTANT DISCOUNT FOR +2 BOOKING ON TEA-HOUSE + HOMESTAY BASIS. BookNow
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FINAL QUOTE OF TEA-HOUSE TREK.
IF YOU HAVE ABOVE 4 PERSON IN THE GROUP FOR THIS TREK ON CAMPING BASIS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FINAL QUOTE.
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