Trip fact
Accommodation : Guest house /lodges
Trip Difficulty : Moderate/Medium
Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek (16 Days)
The Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek is a fantastic adventure that takes you deep into the heart of the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area in Nepal. This trek usually spans around 16 days, allowing trekkers to immerse themselves in the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas and witness the majestic peaks of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain.
Are you an adventure seeker , ready to dare the toughest ascending with white snow, slippery rocks and glaciers then Kanchanjunga trial is quite suitable for you. Remote and untouched scenario along with soul touching villages where the life is calm and relaxed the spirit takes you toward the world 3rd highest mountain Kanchanjunga is located at eastern Nepal.
Our Kanchenjunga base camp trek is absolutely 16 days holiday in the east of Nepal, covering 220 km in an area which is less crowded that includes a wide range of wonderful scenery from lush, tropical jungle through rhododendron, chestnut and oak forests and high onto he glaciated base camp .
Visitor numbers to this trekking are restricted, so to trek in Kanchenjunga you need a local guide and at least 2 trekkers fulfill and gain the necessary permits.
The route to Kanchenjunga Base camp passes through the Arun valley which is considered one of the most charming regions for trekking in Nepal, and even the most highlights in Kanchenjunga Conservation are which covers an area of 2035 square kilometers.
Kanchanjunga lies in the Taplejung region in the northeast of Nepal where is Kanchenjunga’s 5 peaks: Kangbachen (7903m), Kanchenjunga (8586m0, Kanchanjunga central (882m) , Kanchanjunga south ( 8476m) and Kanchanjunga north , etc.
Other Information
- Embark on a challenging traverse through a region seldom visited by trekkers
- Witness unsurpassed views of Kanchenjunga massif, Makalu range and surrounding peaks including Jannu.
- Cross the Mirgin La Pass (4500m), trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp and spend the night at Pangpema (5140m).
- Follow the glacier torrent of the Tamur and Ghunsa Rivers to their source on the northwest side of the Kanchenjunga Himal.
- Trek through remote villages of Gurung, Rai, Limbu and Sherpa community.
Itinerary
Day 01 Kathmandu –Bhadrapur (45 minutes) & drive to Taplejung (2420m)
- Pick uo at hotel
- Flight for 45 minutes
- 8 hour drive
- Overnight at Hotel
Day 02 Trek from Taplejung to Sinuwa (980m)
- Passing by river sand along some steep ridges.
- Traditional villages and their mud houses, rice field ,etc.
- Passing by Tamur River
- Overnight at Sinuwa
- 5-6 hours trek
Day 03 Sinuwa – Chiruwa (1280m)
- 5-6 hours trek
- Descending toward Thiwakhola then cross wooden bridges
- Overnight at Chiruwa
Day 04 Chiruwa – Sakathum (1575m)
- 5-6 hour trek
- Descending toward Simbuwa Khola
- Overnight at Sakathm
Day 05 Sakathum – Amjilosaha ( 2310 m)
- 4-5 hours trek
- We trek toward northeast alongside the banks of Ghunsa Khola
- Ascend to the Tibetan village of Amjilosa
- Overnight at teahouse
Day 06 Trek from Amjilosa to Gyable (2730m)
- 5-6 hours
- Trial takes you through rhododendron and bamboo forest
- Magnificent views of surrounding landscape.
Day 07 Gyable – Gunsa (3595m)
- 4-5 hours trek
- The last village in the Valley at Gunsa
- Overnight at Gunsa
Day 08 Acclimatization Day
Day 09 Gunsa – khambachen (4050m)
- 5-6 hours trek
- Numerous chortens and Mani walls.
- Several slopes and glacier moraines we reach Kambachen
- Overnight at teahouse
Day 10 Kambachen – Lhonak ( 4780m) 3-4 hours trek
Day 11 Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp then back to Lhonak (4780m) 6-7 hours
Day 12 Lhonak to Ghunsa (3595m) 6-7 hours trek
Day 13 Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2498m) 5-6 hours trek
Day 14 Amjilosa to Sakathum then drive to Taplejung (1442m) 6-7 hours
Day 15 Taplejung to Bhadrapur by drive 6-7 hours
Day 16 Bhadrapur to Kathmandu (45 minutes) by flight
Cost Includes
Airport Pickup and drop service during both international and domestic flight
All necessary trekking permits
3-star Hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights
All accommodations during the trek
Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek and Tea and Coffee
Government Licensed and first aid-trained trekking guide
Salary, food, equipment, and insurance of the trekking Guide
Sharing Jeep / Bus (Bhadrapur – Illam / Taplejung – Sekathum and Yamphudin – Kanyam – Bhadrapur airport)
Flight From Kathmandu – Bhadrapur, and Bhadrapur – Kathmandu
First aid kit with basic medication
Sleeping bag / Down Jacket if needed (it is refundable)
Nepal Nirvana T-shirt, Trekking Map, and Water Purifications Tablet
Farewell dinner in a fine Restaurant
Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
Cost Exclude
- International flight costs
- On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,
- Travel insurance
- Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival, or late departure or early return from the trek.
- Personal expenses such as shopping, snacks, alcoholic drinks, hot (tea/coffee) drinks, cold drinks, bottle or boiled water, shower, Wi-Fi, laundry, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc
- Personal clothing and gear
- Tips for guide and porters
- Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances beyond company control like landslides, bad weather conditions, itinerary modification for safety concerns, illness, change of government policy, political instability, etc
