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Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal

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Country
Nepal

Duration
28 Days

Maximum altitude
5140m

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Moderate / Difficult

Best Season
September, October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation
Included

Meals
Included

Start/End Point
Taplejung

Trek Overview

Kanchenjunga trek Nepal in the wilderness of the beaten track in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world. The Kanchenjunga mountain range covers the eastern part of Nepal and India. Kanchenjunga trekking route is opened for foreigners trekking in only 1988. Actually, Kanchenjunga is a remote and undeveloped area as compared to other trekking destinations in Nepal. However, Kanchenjunga treks are a real paradise for adventure lovers. Here trekkers get an opportunity of great walking through terraced fields, and forests of birch, bamboo, and rhododendron. Himalayan bears, barking deer, and the lesser panda are among the rich animal and birdlife that fill most of the part of Kanchenjunga trekking. The breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Makalu with beautiful glaciers offer further excitement to all trekkers along this trekking trail. Besides nature, the trekkers also witness the culture and lifestyle of Limbus and Rais on this trail. These are the 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 trek Nepal trail leads with amazing scenery of landscapes, alpine green woodlands, vegetation, and mountains, this adventurous trek after exploring the southern base camp, and then heading to cross three high passes Mirgin, Tamo-la, and Simion-La at above 4,500 m, on reaching the top fantastic views of Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang.

After Simion La, the walk descends gently to Tamo La at 4,560 m with a grand view of Khumbakarna, then the trail finally heads downhill towards the Buddhist area of Ghunsa, 3,480 m, Kangbachen 4,000m, and then to Lhonak at 4,780 m high here with another wonderful rest day for local hike and excursion to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp also called Pangpema at 5,150 meters the highest point of this adventure.

Kanchenjunga trek Nepal can Enjoy the highlight of this awesome adventure at Kanchenjunga North Base Camp after a great exciting time with a memorable moment, Himalayan Smile return journey using a different scenic route to Sukhetar walking past nice villages of Phole 3,100 m,  Amjilessa 2,500m, Tapethok 1,300 m and heading towards the warmer area as the altitude drops walking past Mitlung 1,550 m and then to  Suketar 2,440 m for the flight back to Kathmandu after an adventure of a lifetime experience with Himalayan Smile and its cheerful and friendly guides and porters.

Trek Highlights

Close-up view of the world’s third-highest mountain Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu

Open for foreign visitors only from 1988

A paradise for adventure lovers

Beautiful glaciers

Lifestyle and culture of ethnic groups: Limbus and Rais

A pleasant walk through rhododendron forest and terraced fields

Encounter with Himalayan animals like bears, barking deer, and Red-Panda

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