Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

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Group size: Min:2, Max: 10+ Max-Altitude: 5143 m
Destination: Nepal
Arrival on: Kathmandu Departure from: Kathmandu
Meals: Full Board Meal (1 Breakfast/ 1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner)
Accommodation: Tea house/Lodge
Fitness level: Challenging

Trip Introduction

Nestled in the far east of Nepal, on the border with Sikkim, India, lies the well-preserved hidden gem known as Kanchenjunga. The majority of trekkers avoid the Kanchenjunga Circuit climb because of the difficult terrain and unique permissions required for the climb. Additionally, not many tourists are aware of this intriguing trekking path. At 8,586 meters, Kanchenjunga is the third-highest peak in the world. The Kanchenjunga Circuit trip traverses both the north and south base camps of the mountain.

This is a remote region trek, thus having some trekking experience and a decent degree of fitness are preferred. Nevertheless, trekkers can visit the Ramtang and Oktang Monasteries to get insight into the way of life of the locals despite the area's isolation. Along the journey, travelers will see the Yalung Glacier, rhododendron, birch, and pine woods, rivers, waterfalls, beautiful meadows, and, of course, the gorgeous mountains.
 

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day

Day 2: Trek preparation

Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung 
Altitude: 1820m | Flight: 45 min to 1 hr | Drive: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 4: Drive from Taplejung to Sekhathum
Altitude: 1650m | Drive: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 5: Trek to Amjilosa
Altitude: 2498m | Distance: 7.5km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 6: Trek to Gyabla
Altitude: 2725m | Distance: 7.5km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 7: Trek to Ghunsa
Altitude: 3415m | Distance: 10km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 8: Acclimatization Day at Ghunsa

Day 9: Trek to Kambachen
Altitude: 4145m | Distance: 11km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Lhonak 
Altitude: 4792m | Distance: 10km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Day trip from Lhonak to North Base Camp and back to Lhonak or to Kambachen
Altitude: 5140m  | Distance: 18km | Trek: 8 hr | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek  to Ghunsa
Altitude: 3415m | Distance: 21km | Trek: 9h | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Selela Base Camp
Trek: 6h | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Cheram via Selela Pass
Altitude: 3868m | Trek: 10h | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Trek to Ramche
Altitude: 4810m | Distance: 7km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Oktang View Point (4740m) and back to Cheram 
Altitude: 3868m | Distance: 12km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Trek to Tortong 
Altitude: 2980m | Distance: 10.5km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 18: Trek to Yamphudin 
Altitude: 1692m | Distance: 8km | Trek: 6h | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Trek to Khebang 
Altitude: 1915m | Distance: 10.5km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Drive from Khebang to Bhadrapur 
Trek: 8h | Meal: BLD

Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 22: Departure day
 

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day

Day 2: Trek preparation

Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung 
Altitude: 1820m | Flight: 45 min to 1 hr | Drive: 7-8 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 4: Drive from Taplejung to Sekhathum
Altitude: 1650m | Drive: 6-7 hrs. | Meal: BLD

Day 5: Trek to Amjilosa
Altitude: 2498m | Distance: 7.5km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 6: Trek to Gyabla
Altitude: 2725m | Distance: 7.5km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 7: Trek to Ghunsa
Altitude: 3415m | Distance: 10km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 8: Acclimatization Day at Ghunsa

Day 9: Trek to Kambachen
Altitude: 4145m | Distance: 11km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 10: Trek to Lhonak 
Altitude: 4792m | Distance: 10km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 11: Day trip from Lhonak to North Base Camp and back to Lhonak or to Kambachen
Altitude: 5140m  | Distance: 18km | Trek: 8 hr | Meal: BLD

Day 12: Trek  to Ghunsa
Altitude: 3415m | Distance: 21km | Trek: 9h | Meal: BLD

Day 13: Trek to Selela Base Camp
Trek: 6h | Meal: BLD

Day 14: Trek to Cheram via Selela Pass
Altitude: 3868m | Trek: 10h | Meal: BLD

Day 15: Trek to Ramche
Altitude: 4810m | Distance: 7km | Trek: 5h | Meal: BLD

Day 16: Trek to Oktang View Point (4740m) and back to Cheram 
Altitude: 3868m | Distance: 12km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 17: Trek to Tortong 
Altitude: 2980m | Distance: 10.5km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 18: Trek to Yamphudin 
Altitude: 1692m | Distance: 8km | Trek: 6h | Meal: BLD

Day 19: Trek to Khebang 
Altitude: 1915m | Distance: 10.5km | Trek: 7h | Meal: BLD

Day 20: Drive from Khebang to Bhadrapur 
Trek: 8h | Meal: BLD

Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 22: Departure day
 

Important Note

Included / Exclude

COST INCLUDES:

  • Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.
  • Basic guesthouse accommodation during the trek in mostly twin-share.
  • 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel with BB plan
  • 1 night accommodation in Bhadrapur at tourist standard hotel with BB plan
  • Domestic (Kathmandu – Bhadrapur - Kathmandu) Airfare and taxes as per the itinerary
  • Transportation from Bhadrapur to Taplejung
  • Transportation from Taplejung to Sekathum
  • Transportation from Kebang to Bhadrapur
  • Local licensed English-speaking trekking guide.
  • The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
  • Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
  • All necessary permits required for the trek
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags (upon request).It needs to be returned after trip completion. 
  • Company’s duffel bag(Upon request), Trekking route map, and T-shirt(As a souvenir)
  • First Aid Kit(Carried by your trek guide) 
  • All our government taxes, VAT, and tourist service charges.
  • Official expenses.

COST EXCLUDES:

  • Dinner and lunch in Kathmandu. 
  • Your expenses for mineral water, soft beverages, confectionaries, laundries, phone calls, hot drinking water, bar bills, showers, internet facility, battery chargers, multi plugs, etc. 
  • Your travel insurance covers Helicopter evacuation.
  • Any other extended trips and accommodation.
  • Tips of a guide, porters, and driver as a token of appreciation. 
  • Monument entrance fee for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu.
  • Any other expenses or charges not mentioned in the “cost includes” list. 
  • Nepal arrival visa. 
     

Best time to travel

Spring (March to May) Autumn (September to December)

Physical Condition and requirement

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