Kanchenjunga Trekking 24 Days

Finally, you have arrived in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu in a wide valley. We will transfer you to our hotel not far from the city center. Depending on the flight schedule, there is time for initial exploration and a short tour. In the evening, our tour guide will introduce himself and discuss the tour with you.

Max altitude

1350m

Duration

45 minutes drive

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

First thing in the morning, our guide will meet you at the hotel to collect your documents. He will then prepare for tomorrow’s flight and necessary group permits for Kanchenjunga trekking.

Then we will go to the Old Palace Square, to the Kasthamandap temple, to the house temple of the goddess Kumari. If you need to buy more equipment, there will be time for that. In the evening we will have dinner, and get acquainted and the guide will answer all your questions that you may have before starting this trip.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

Early morning we will depart to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu airport and fly to Bhadrapur for about 45 minutes. During the flight, you can view Lhotse, Everest, Kanchenjunga, and their surrounding peaks. This town is near the Indian border where you can observe the influence of Indian culture with its colorful markets and rickshaws.

After having lunch here, we will drive to Taplejung via jeep or van along the serpentine road of the mountains. Passing through Phididm, we will shortly arrive at this beautiful village where we will rest for the night.

Point to Remember:

Direct flight operates from Kathmandu to Taplejung on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If you want to skip the drive, we can wait for these days to catch a direct flight to Taplejung.

Max altitude

1445m

Duration

45 minutes flight and 3-4 hours drive

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

After breakfast, we will resume our journey to Kanchenjunga trekking by driving to Ranipul. After about 5 hours, we will arrive at Ranipul where we will have our lunch.

Now it’s time to begin our hiking journey. We will first cross the river of Yaling Glacier, then ascend the small ridge and reach the Ghunsa Khola Valley. Now we will hike along an easy stone-paved path and reach Shekathum which is our overnight destination for tonight.

Max altitude

1500m

Duration

4-5 hours drive, 2- 3 hours walk.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

After breakfast, we will walk along the northeastern shore of Ghunsa Khola. After overcoming a steep climb, we will reach Zaubari which resembles stone steps over a steep cliff. And at the top, a reward awaits us – a beautiful waterfall.

From here the road is not so steep and we slowly climb along the grassy slopes to Jongim and Solima. Shortly, we will arrive at the first Sherpa settlement of Amjilosa where we will dine and rest.

Max altitude

2505m

Duration

5-6 hours walk.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Today we will have an easy trek with a gentle and picturesque climb to Thanayani Village first. The tropical forest gives way to thickets of meanders, rhododendrons, and oaks, and alpine pastures are increasingly encountered.

The highlight of the day will be the waterfalls that we will pass by. Our destination is the Sherpa village of Gyabla. The area around it is very beautiful and there are stunning cascading waterfalls. Pandas live in local bamboo groves.

Max altitude

2730m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The morning begins with a descent to the seething river and a trek along steep cliffs, then a steep climb to the ridge. From here the path widens surrounded by fields and deciduous forests leading us to Phale. We will take a look at its wooden monastery.

Now a steep path along the gorge of Ghunsa Khola will take us to Ghunsa Village which means winter settlement. It is like an ancient Tibetan village. This is the largest settlement on our route to Kanchenjunga.

There are quite large shops with essential goods, its own small hydroelectric power station, and a checkpoint. Enjoy a hot shower, coffee, and WIFI.

Max altitude

3595m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

This is an important day on our trek set aside for our acclimatization at an altitude of more than 3500 m. After breakfast, we will visit the village of Ghunsa, its local Lepasan La monastery, meditate for a while, and explore its hydroelectric power station.

We will now return to our lodge and rest for the next day’s hike to Kambachen.

Max altitude

3500+m

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Leaving Ghunsa, we now walk under the canopy of larches and junipers. We will then cross a bridge over Ghunsa Khola and pass the Rambuk Kharka at 3720 m. The landscape is now alpine. Passing the waterfall, we now begin the difficult climb to the ridge with a beautiful view of Kanchenjunga, Jannu, Sobi Thongje, Phole Peak, and Ghabur Peak.

3 more hours of smooth ascend and we will be at our overnight destination of Kambachen.

Max altitude

4050m

Duration

5 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Ascending along the trail, we move towards rocky peaks covered in eternal ice. Passing the Buddhist chortens, and Ramtang pastures (4,350 m), we now walk along the lateral moraine of Kanchenjunga glacier. Crossing the river, we will arrive at Lhonak standing on the shore of a wide lake.

The enchanting voices of Chang Himal, Kanchenjunga, and the entire Kambachen delight us in the village.

Max altitude

4780m

Duration

4-5 hours walk.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

We will begin an incredible journey to the base of the third peak of the world. We will follow the glacial moraine along the ridge, where the road is most stable. If the weather permits, today from the trek we will see the majestic Kanchenjunga almost non-stop.

We will spend the night in the northern base camp of Pangpema at an altitude of 5070 m. There is only one shelter, open several months a year with the grandeur of the Kanchenjunga, Langpo Glacier, and Drohma Ri.

Max altitude

5070m

Duration

4-5 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

We will wake up before dawn and walk up 300 meters to the ridge north of Pangpema. Here we will see the most stunning sunrise of our lives! From the top of the ridge, Kanchenjunga is clearly visible. We will also see Taple Shikar (6,341 m), and Chang Himal (6750 m).

Max altitude

5070m

Duration

Approx. 5 hours

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Today we will have an easy trek descending first to Lhonak and Kambachen. We will descend a little along a wide panoramic valley, admiring the mountains and the autumn colors of golden larch. We will be at Ghunsa in no time where we will relax in one of its cozy lodges.

Max altitude

3595m

Duration

6-7 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Today, we enter the most difficult part of the Kanchenjunga trekking. By this time, our acclimatization is in order, the views around us are stunning. Through rocks and snow, we climb to the Sele La Pass (4,290 m), photograph the panorama, and descend to the Sele La camp. We will spend the night in a tea house, and in the evening we will enjoy an enchanting sunset over Makalu.

Max altitude

4290m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

It will be harder today but we will see Everest. The landscape changes to glacial moraines, forests of rhododendrons and junipers, and azure lakes in which icebergs float.

We will take turns crossing the passes of Sinion La (4440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), and Sinelapche La (4,830 m). From them, in addition to the panorama of Kanchenjunga, we will have views of Jannu, Makalu, Chamlang Ridge, and even Everest.

We now go down for the night to Tseram – a village right under the glacier that slides down from Kanchenjunga.

Max altitude

3970m

Duration

6-7 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

After breakfast, we will begin our trek to the South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga. Along the trail, there are many mani prayer walls and ritual stone cairns. We now climb the moraine along the Yalung glacier where there will be an observation point with a gorgeous view of the southern side of Kanchenjunga.

In addition, we can see the Rathong (6,682 m), and the Kabru (7412m) glaciers from here. Having admired it enough, we move on to the base camp.

Max altitude

4610m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The descent to warmth and civilization begins. We will walk along the valley, from which we can still see Kanchenjunga, but by evening it will disappear from us behind the mountain ranges.

We now pass meadows with herds of yaks, rivers, Sherpa villages, and gompas. We ascend and descend along paths that in some places resemble stairs, although our track is mostly flat. We arrive in Torangdden, which is literally buried in lush forests of rhododendrons, huge larches, and pines, overgrown with moss and ferns.

Max altitude

2990m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

The descent will be moderate – along shady forest serpentines, we traverse numerous spurs of ridges that drop into river valleys. Finally, we will admire the familiar Jannu and Kumbhakarna, and walk through a unique grove of silver pine trees in Lasiya Danda. A short walk and we will be at Yamphuding a Sherpa village.

Max altitude

2085m

Duration

4-5 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

We will take a different route less walked by tourists. We will descend along the terraced fields of several villages which are not much accustomed to trekkers. But there are comfortable homestays available where we will spend the night.

Max altitude

1915m

Duration

5-6 hours walk

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

Again descending through the green vegetation and terraced fields, we reach the village of Khamdime where there are tea houses for us to spend the night.

We also have the option to shorten our trip by driving to Bhadrapur and Taplejung from Khamdime and taking a direct flight to Kathmandu- if our day falls on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Max altitude

1420m

Duration

6 to 7 hours walk.

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Local Teahouse

A pretty long drive today. Passing through the familiar surroundings, and taking an occasional break for stretching our legs, we will reach Bhadrapur in the evening. We will enjoy a hearty dinner and relax in a cozy lodge for the night.

Duration

8 - 9 hours drive

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation

Lodge

Early morning we will drive to Bhadrapur airport to fly to Kathmandu. The rest of the day you are at leisure which you can spend by a relaxing massage in Thamel or explore Durbar Marga or take a walk in the Garden of Dreams.

Max altitude

1300m

Duration

45 minutes

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

A free day today for shopping in Thamel, Durbar Marga or visit Bhaktapur and Patan for traditional artifacts.

Max altitude

1300m

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

3-Star Hotel

After breakfast, you can explore for a while and our driver will pick you up and take you to the Kathmandu airport for your retreat to your home.

Or you can also take another marvelous trip to Annapurna, Everest, Ghorepani, or some other destination. We are here for you, please remember us for your next adventure.

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

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