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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek offers the chance to see the entire area and stay in local lodgings, giving you an authentic experience while on the trek.

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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek offers the chance to see the entire area and stay in local lodgings, giving you an authentic experience while on the trek.

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Trek Facts

Trip Level
Strenuous
Trip Starts At
Kathmandu
Trip Ends At
Kathmandu
Max Altitude
5143m / 16869ft
Trek Activity
Sightseeing, Trekking, Hiking, Photography
Trek Route
kathmandu - Birtamod - Taplejung - Chirwa - Ghunsa - Lonak - Selele La - Trotong - Khebang -Birtamod
Best Season
Spring and Autumn

Trek Overview

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is a fantastic adventure travel destination in Nepal because it gives you the chance to learn about the real local culture, tradition, and way of life while also experiencing life in a remote and peaceful setting with breathtaking views of the Himalayas, a variety of stunning landscapes, a wealth of flora and fauna, magnificent waterfalls, and wildlife.

At 8586 meters, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek represents the third-highest mountain in the world for a solo trek. For each and every trekker, this exploration of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel through the least traveled parts of the uncharted area.

Any trekker should at least once experience the magnificent Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek because it is one of the hardest treks and the scenery is breathtaking. A unique opportunity to see nature is provided by the breathtaking vistas of the vast Himalayan ranges from the Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Few people have been able to adequately describe the magnificence of Kanchenjunga.

The best Kanchenjunga views can be observed while traveling via storied routes like Sele La Pass. The views of Makalu and the magnificent Everest are to die for from this location. From this vantage point, the mountain's panoramic position gives the impression that its placement has been well thought out over a long period of time. It is genuinely captivating.

Are you prepared to be charmed by Kanchenjunga's magnificent beauty and have your soul inspired? Then, it's time to secure your seat and get your hiking supplies!

The Kanchenjunga base camp route is inhabited by people of various ethnic backgrounds. Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Magar, some Brahmins, and Chhetris make up the lower trail.

While the Sherpa settlements are found on the upper trail. The region has a stunning diversity of religious and cultural practices. Communities of Sherpas practice Tibetan Buddhism. You can explore many monasteries, prayer flags, and other historically significant sites while hiking through the area.

You can learn more about the distinct, isolated Tibetan Buddhism culture and the way of life in traditional villages from the lowlands to the High Himalayas by trekking to the Kanchenjunga base camp. Rivers, waterfalls, verdant meadows, rhododendron, and pine woods may all be found in the area leading up to the Kanchenjunga base camp walk.

The beautiful mountains lead the trekkers along their trip. You can see a variety of animals, including red pandas, shy dragons, shy drakes, pheasants, musk deer, Himalayan black bears, and musk deer.

3It travels by various picturesque villages, rare plants and animals, and the desolate valley. The journey to the Kanchenjunga base camp provides an engaging introduction to the region's cultural richness.

This journey offers the chance to discover numerous small, picturesque valleys nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in addition to the mountains and local culture. During your walk to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, you will also have the opportunity to visit various glaciers, including Nyukla, Yalung, and others.

 

Key Highlights

Reach the foot of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third-tallest peak.
Experience Tibetan hospitality and traditional Nepali traditions.
Explore the isolated and undeveloped places.
Stroll through the conservation area where musk deer, red pandas, and other animals can be found.
Engage in a challenging traverse through a region that is rarely visited by trekkers.
Experience unmatched vistas of the Makalu range, the Kanchenjunga mountain, and other peaks like Jannu.
The Gurung, Limbu, Rai, and Sherpa peoples' isolated villages are visited during the trek.
An exhilarating trek around Kanchenjunga, the third-tallest mountain in the world.
Spectacular sceneries give off an authentic wilderness vibe.
Take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the locals living in the picturesque villages.
The third-highest peak in the world offers you the best adventure imaginable, and climbing it is one of the greatest accomplishments you could possibly have.

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Trek Itinerary

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1400M)

Welcome to Nepal! well, upon your arrival at the airport, a representative from the Himalayan Connection will greet you and take you to the hotel. After having some rest you’ll join to team meet–up and pre-trip discussion of the trek.

where you will meet your trek guide/leader before the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek starts. In the evening Himalayan Connection will organize a welcome dinner with delicious Nepali cuisine and a cultural show.

DAY 02 : KATHMANDU VALLEY SIGHTSEEING AND TRIP PREPARATION

Camp: Thamel Kathmandu

Altitude: 1400m. / 4592 ft.

Time:

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation : 3-star hotel

Main Attractions: World heritage sites( Pashupatinath temple, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath stupa, Newari culture, durbar squares (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan ), etc.

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DAY 03: FLY TO BHADRAPUR JHAPA AND DRIVE TO TAPLEJUNG

Camp: Taplejung

Altitude: m. /  ft.

Time: 9 - 10 hrs

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions: Scenic Flight and a jeep ride to Taplejung

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DAY 04: TAPLEJUNG TO CHIRWA ( 1250M/4100FT ) 6 - 7 HRS.

Camp: Chirwa

Altitude: 1250m. / 4100ft.

Time: 6 - 7 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 05: CHIRWA TO SUKETHUM (1500M/4920FT) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Sukethum

Altitude: 1500m. / 4920ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

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DAY 06: SUKETHUM TO AAMJILASA (2400M/7872FT) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Aamjilasa

Altitude: 2400m. / 7872 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

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DAY 07: AAMJILASA TO GYABLA (2750M/9020FT) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Gyabla

Altitude: 2750m. / 9020 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 08: GYABLA TO GHUNSA (3595m. / 11792 ft.) 4 - 5 HRS.

Camp: Ghunsa

Altitude: 3595m. / 11792 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 09: GHUNSA REST DAY

Camp: Ghunsa

Altitude: 3595m. / 11792 ft.

Time:

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 10: GHUNSA TO KAMBACHEN (4050m / 13284ft) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Kambachen

Altitude: 4050m. / 13284 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 11: KAMBACHEN TO LONAK (4800m / 15744ft) 5- 6 HRS.

Camp: Lonak

Altitude: 4800m. / 15744 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 12: LONAK TO KANCHENJUNGA NORTH BASE CAMP AND BACK TO LONAK (5143m / 16869 ft) 4 - 5 HRS.

Camp: Lonak

Altitude: 5143m. / 16869 ft.

Time: 4 - 5 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions: Spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Nepal Peak, Tent Peak, Cross Peak, and more.

DAY 13: LONAK TO GHUNSA (3595m / 11792ft) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Ghunsa

Altitude: 3595m. / 11792 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 14: GHUNSA TO SELELE LA (4480m / 14694ft) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Selele la

Altitude: 4480m. / 14694 ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 15: SELELE LA TO TSERAM (3870m / 12694ft) 6 - 7 HRS.

Camp: Tseram

Altitude: 3870m. / 12694 ft.

Time: 6 - 7 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 16: TSERAM TO RAMCHE (4580m / 15022ft) 4 - 5 HRS.

Camp: Ramche

Altitude: 4580m. / 15022 ft.

Time: 4 - 5 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 17: HIKE TO kANCHENJUNGA SOUTH BASE CAMP AND BACK TO TSERAM (4850m / 15908ft) 6 - 7 HRS.

Camp: Tseram

Altitude: 4850m. / 15908ft.

Time: 6 - 7 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 18: TSERAM TO TROTONG (3000m / 9840ft) 4 - 5 HRS.

Camp: Trotong

Altitude: 3000m. / 9840ft.

Time: 4 - 5 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 19: TROTONG TO YAMPHUDIN (2080m / 6822ft) 5- 6 HRS.

Camp: Yamphudin

Altitude: 2080m. / 6822ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 20: YAMPHUDIN TO KHEBANG (1915m / 6281ft) 4 - 5HRS.

Camp: Khebang

Altitude: 1915m. / 6281ft.

Time: 4 - 5 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 21: KHEBANG TO KHANDEMBE (1420m / 4658ft) 5 - 6 HRS.

Camp: Khandembe

Altitude: 1420m. / 4658ft.

Time: 5 - 6 hrs.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 22: KHANDEMBE TO BHADRAPUR (91m / 298ft) 7 - 8 hrs.

Camp: Bhadrapur

Altitude: 91m. / 298ft.

Time: 7 - 8 hrs. drive

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Accommodation: Tea house

Main Attractions:

DAY 23: FLY TO KATHMANDU (1400m / 4592ft)

Camp: Kathmandu

Altitude: 1400m. / 4592 ft.

Time:

Accommodation : 3-star hotel

Main Attractions:

DAY 24: DEPARTURE DAY

Your new adventure experience in Nepal (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek) ends today. A representative from Himalayan connections will take you to the airport, 3 hrs. before your flight schedule. we wish you a safe journey to your home and hope to see you soon for your next adventure.

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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek 23 Days Equipment Checklist

For Head/Face

Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hats

For Body

Fleece Jacket
Down Jacket
Light and Warm Thermal (set)
Hiking shorts ( pant )
Gloves
T-shirts
Hiking Boots
Thick wool shocks
Slippers

Toiletries

Toothbrush/Paste
Toilet Papers
Oil or cream for dry protection
Multipurpose soap
Anti bacterial hand wash

Accessories

Rapid Test Kit
Hiking pole
Thermal water bottle
Water purification drop
Sleeping bag
Ear plug
Camera , Sell Phone

Cost Includes

Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle.
3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the Trek.
Tea-house accommodation during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
All necessary paperwork and trekking permits ( Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek special permit ) All government and local taxes.
Domestic flights (Kathmandu - Bhadrapur - Kathmandu)
English-speaking and government-licensed local trek leader for a group.
Porter One for Two guests.
Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
Hiking T-shirts

Cost Exludes

Nepalese visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Any kind of beverage during Upper mustang Trek.
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
Tips for guide porter and driver

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Frequently Asked Questions

From where the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek starts?

The initial point of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is Taplejung.

What is the accommodation like during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek?

Well, talking about the accommodation, you will be staying in local teahouses during the trek. There might also be the need to do camping some days. Hence, this trek is a mixture of camping and teahouse accommodation.

When is the best time to do Kanchenjunga base camp trek?

The optimum time to trek the Kanchenjunga base camp trek is during the Spring and Autumn season i.e. during the months from March to May as well as September to November respectively.

How many permits are required to do this trek?

You require two permits to do this trek.
- Restricted Area Permit
- Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit.

Will I experience altitude sickness during the trek?

Yes, there are chances of experiencing altitude sickness during the trek as well as HAPE and HACE also might occur. Therefore, proper medication should be done as well as a healthy diet should be taken.

How hard is Kanchenjunga base camp trek?

This trek is a strenuous trek and required high dedication and prior experience to complete this trek, otherwise, excess difficulties might occur.

Reviews

Why it’s best to have a GUIDE when trekking in Nepal….

1) To really get to KNOW the beautiful country of Nepal. A licensed trekking guide will enhance your knowledge and appreciation of culture, flora and fauna and animals, mountaineering, and the peaks of Nepal. A guide can add so much depth and richness to your trek experience.

2) Safety. No one knows the details that will keep you safe like a trained trekking guide. Changes in the weather, changes in trail conditions, awareness of any political/social situations that could endanger you (for example, when we trekked in 2003, there was political unrest going on in certain areas; our guide knew where to go and where to avoid!)

3) Peace of mind and an uncomplicated travel experience. It takes a lot of mental energy to figure out bus timetables, to wonder about prices and bargaining, and to arrange to lodge when trails are crowded. We “could” have handled these details (we’re experienced travelers), but going out with a licensed trekking guide was the best decision and worth every dollar. Our guide kept us enchanted and informed about each peak and valley we were seeing, and he called ahead each day to confirm lodging. He gave advice that probably saved us much misery, such as “only order dishes with meat during our 1st or 2nd day of the trek...after that, it’s best to stick to egg and vegetarian options because meats have been carried in greater distances, stored for longer times, and there is the possibility of food poisoning”. Our guide kept current of weather forecasts and trail conditions and was able to make necessary modifications of which we would have been unaware.

4) The opportunity to form a friendship with a Nepali national. Trekking clients will have differing expectations of socializing, but in our case, we greatly enjoyed getting to know our guide, sharing meals, learning about Nepali life and culture through his eyes, enjoying laughs and after-dinner card games, and truly feeling like we were a group of “3 travelers + guide = 4”.

In conclusion, if you do not hire a trekking guide, it is possible to save a little money. But, my strong recommendation is that you trek with a GUIDE when exploring the amazing mountains of Nepal. Twice we have trekked Nepal, and twice we have had a guide….and we never regretted the decision for a moment.

~Becky Johnson
April 2019 - Mardi Himal Trek
(Guide: Sujan Pandey, Founder & Lead Guide of the company “Himalayan Connection”)

Becky Johnson

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