Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. The Kanchenjunga mountain range covers eastern part of Nepal and India. Kanchenjunga Trek 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.

Classical 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: Kathmandu to Biratnagar by flight. O/n in hotel at Biratnagar.

Day 03: Morning fly to Taplejung. Afternoon trek to Lali Khark. O/n at Canmp.

Day 04: Lali Khark to Kade Bhanjang (2200m). O /n in camp.

Day 05: Kade Bhanjang to Phurungde (1965m). O/n in tent.

Day 06: Phurungde to Yamphuding (2300m). O /n in camp.

Day 07: Yamphuding to Omje khola(2345m). O /n in camp.

Day 08: Omje Khola to Torontan(2990m). O /n in camp.

Day 09: Torantan to Tseram(3870m). O /n in camp.

Day 10: Rest in Tseram. O /n in camp.

Day 11: Tseram to Ramche(4625m). O /n in camp.

Day 12: Rest and Explore around the Yalung Base Camp.Back to the Ramche. O /n in camp.

Day 13: Ramche to Yalung (4800m). O /n in camp.

Day 14: Yalung to Selele Pass(5109m). O /n in camp.

Day 15: Selele Pass to Ghunsa (3425m). O /n in camp.

Day 16: Ghunsa to Khambachen(3960m). O /n in camp.

Day 17: Khambachen to Pangpema(4940m). O /n in camp.

Day 18: Day hike to the Kangchenjunga Base Camp. Back to the Pangpema. O /n in camp.

Day 19: Pangpema to Khambachen. O /n in camp.

Day 20: Khamgbachen to Ghunsa. O /n in camp.

Day 21: Rest in Ghunsa. O /n in camp.

Day 22: Ghunsa to Kyapra. O /n in camp.

Day 23: Kyapra to Sekhathum. O /n in camp.

Day 24: Sekhathum to Chirwa. O /n in camp.

Day 25: Chirwa to Phurunde (2000m). O /n in camp.

Day 26: Phurumba to Suketar(Taplejung) . O /n in camp.

Day 27: Morning fly to Biratnagar. Late afternoon fly back to Kathmandu. O/n at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 28: Transfer to Kathmandu international airport for your onward journey.

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This Trip Queries and Answers

Am I fit to Trekking? Should I do prior preparation to trek?
In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience More

What is tea house trekking? How is it organized?
Almost in all popular trekking trails in Nepal (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang), local villagers have built tea-house lodges. In tea house trek you stay at those mountain lodges and have breakfast, lunch and dinner in their restaurant More

What is Camping Trekking? How is it organized?
In a camping trek you will sleep in our tents. The tents are roomy. The sleeping pads/ mattresses are comfortable. All food are prepared and served by our camping crew. Food you get is hygienic and fresh.

What equipments should I bring?
You should bring your personal wear like walking boots and sand shoes, sandal, a water-and wind-proof jacket, woolen shirts, T-shirts, a thick pullover, shorts/skirts and trousers/track suits. Thermal underwear is necessary for high altitudes More

What kind of food will be served while on trek?
You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

How long do we trek per day and how high?
Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

What is the best season for trekking in Nepal? And can I go trekking in the months of January- February and June- August?
The best time for trekking in Nepal is from mid September to early December and from March to April. Beside them in other months also you can do trekking in Nepal. More

What happens if I get sickness during trekking?
To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. More

What happens in the event of an emergency?
Normally trekkers rarely have emergency case like serious mountain sickness. Because our staff do not let you have it. Sometime if there is an emergency incident a helicopter will be called to the spot. You will then be flown with our staff to Kathmandu More

What about Travel Insurance?
We strongly suggest you to do sufficient travel insurance that also cover treatment cost of severe high altitude sickness including helicopter evacuation if it needs. When you come to Nepal, you must bring the legal insurance documents with you More

Our contribution to porters welfare

You are becoming responsible trekker!!!

They are uneducated. Often whole family is depending on them. That's why they try to save the money that they earned from trekking economizing to fulfill their basic needs like trekking shoes, warm jackets, sun glasses, altitude medicines etc. So, a number of porters they suffer from altitude sickness and cold related illness. Some of them even die due to those reasons More

Our Community Involvement

Himalayan Environmental & Cultural Awareness
Centre (HECAC),

Himalayan Environmental and Cultural Awareness Centre (HECAC), Nepal is a non-profit making organization committed to helping deprived people living in remote areas of the Himalayas. HECAC is strongly engaged in ecological management and environmental protection of the Himalayas. HECAC was founded in 2004.More

Classical Kanchenjunga Trekking Itinerary

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