Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga TrekkingMt. Kanchanjunga, the world's third highest peak offers a spectacular sceneries and joy of being there. This region offers an endless variety of culture and changing countryside as it proceeds from the river -growing districts through terraced fields, forests of birch, bamboo and rhododendron that eventually turn to stands of fir and hemlock as one climbs higher intro the mountains. Himalayan bear, barking deer and the lesser panda are among the rich animal and bird life that fill the area. Kanchanjunga, Makalu and the spectacular Jannu are among the peaks at the outset of the trek. Passing through villages of Brahmins and Chhetries, you enter almost exclusive Rai and Limbu territory with a scatter of Gurung and Sherpa settlements. A special trekking permit is needed and only Camp Trek is available in this region.

The whole trekking areas in this region stretches through and around Arun River Whose origin dates back to prehistoric period. The arun valley is one of the most beautiful regions to trek in Nepal. Traveling around this part also gives an opportunity to enjoy and experience the traditional culture of rai and limbu, athe native locals of this area. Trekking in this area is an adventure that is full of enthusiasm excitement and above all, an unforgettable life experience

Trip Fact Box

Trekking duration: 29/26/31 days

Starting from: Kathmandu to Basantapur by bus/Kathmandu Taplejung suketar by flight.

Ending at: Taplajung by bus or by flight back to Kathmandu

Grade: Strenuous

Highest access of the trek: Pangpema (5150 m. Kanchenjungha's northern Base Camp

Culture: Mixed

Mode of trekking tour: Camping trek only

Himalayan sights: Kanchenjungha Himalayan range, Mt.Makalu Jhanu Himal/Khumvakarna Himal,Nepal Peak.

Splendid breathtaking place: Most challenging special trek in remote eastern Nepal and Himalayan views.


Option I: Kanchenjunga Trekking (Drive in Taplejung & Fly out from suketar)

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Kanchenjunga trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive bus to Dharan Bazaar 1540m. Over night at Lodge /Tea house.
Day 04: Dharan Bazaar drive bus to Basantpur 2200m .Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 05: Basantapur Trek to Gupha pokhari 1876m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 06: Gupha Pokhari trek to Dobhan 1567m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 07: Dobhan trek to Chhirwa 1190m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 08: Chhirwa trek to Sekathum 1640m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 09: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 10: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla/Kypra 2730m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 11: Gyapla/Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village. During this day you can hike up to the selele pass base camp. Overnight Gunsa at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 15: Lhonak trek to Pang pema 5140m. (northern Base Camp) Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 16: Pang Pema trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp .
Day 17: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m. Overnight at Tented Camp .
Day 18: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 20: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 21: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 22: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 23: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m Overnight at Tented Camp .
Day 24: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 25: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 26: Lali Kharka trek to Suketar /Taplejung 1824m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 27: Suketar by flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at kathmandu Hotel.
Day 28: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 29: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Option II: Kanchenjunga base camp trekking ( Fly in Suketar & Flight out from Suketar)

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Kanchenjunga trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu Fly to Suketar 1824m trek to Mitlung 1968m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 04: Mitlung trek to Chhiruwa 1190m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 05: Chhiruwa trek to Sekathum 1640m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 06: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 07: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla/Kypra 2730m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 08: Gyapla/Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 09: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village. During this day you can hike up to the selele pass base camp. Overnight Gunsa at Tented Camp. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 10: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 11: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Lhonak trek to Pang pema (Kanchenjunga northern Base Camp) 5140m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Pang pema base camp trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 15: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 16: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 17: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 18: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 20: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m Overnight at Tented Camp .
Day 21: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 22: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 23: Lali Kharka trek to Suketar /Taplejung 1824m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 24: Suketar by flight back to Kathmandu. Overnight at kathmandu Hotel.
Day 25: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel .
Day 26: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

Option III: Kanchenjunga Trekking (Drive in from Basantapur-Drive out from Taplejung)

Day 01: Arrival in kathmandu 1334m, Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will transfer to hotel , Kanchenjunga trekking briefing with officially arrangements. overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: After breakfast, our tour guide will take to you for historical monuments sightseeing around kathmandu valley such as Bhkatapur, pasupatinath, Boudhhanath, kathmandu durbar square & Swaymbhunath(monkey temple) and prepare for the Kanchenjunga trekking because this day is required to make Kanchenjunga trekking permit with original passport. Overnight at kathmandu.
Day 03: Kathmandu drive bus to Dharan Bazaar 1540m. Over night at Lodge /Tea house.
Day 04: Dharan Bazaar drive bus to Basantpur 2200m .Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 05: Basantapur Trek to Gupha pokhari 1876m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 06: Gupha Pokhari trek to Dobhan 1567m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 07: Dobhan trek to Chhirwa 1190m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 08: Chhirwa trek to Sekathum 1640m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 09: Sekathum trek to Amjilessa 2490m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 10: Amjilessa trek to Gyapla /Kyapra 2730m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 11: Gyapla /Kypra trek to Gunsa village 3430m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 12: Acclimatization or rest day in Gunsa village. During this day you can hike up to the selele pass base camp. Overnight Gunsa at Tented Camp.
Day 13: Gunsa trek to Kambachen 4040m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 14: Kambachen trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 15: Lhonak trek to Pang pema 5140m. (northern Base Camp) Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 16: Pang Pema trek to Lhonak 4790m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 17: Lhonak trek to Gunsa 3430m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 18: Gunsa trek to Sinion/ selele Phedi 3546m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 19: Sinion /selele phedi via Selele pass 4854m trek to Tseram 3870m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 20: Tseram trek to Kanchenjunga Oktang Base camp back to Ramche 4620m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 21: Ramche trek to Torontan 3256m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 22: Torontan Trek to Amje Khola 2340m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 23: Amje Khola Trek to Mamanke 1810m Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 24: Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang 2134m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 25: Kande Bhanjang trek Lali Kharka 2213m. Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 26: Lali Kharka trek to Taplejung Bazaar 1824m.Overnight at Tented Camp.
Day 27: Taplejung Bazaar drive to Phidim Bazaar 1567. overnight at hotel.
Day 28: Phidim bazaar to Ilam Bazaar 1667m. overnight at hotel.
Day 29: Ilam Bazaar drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 30: After breakfast, Relaxing or shopping with own activities than in the evening farewell dinner in Nepalese Restaurant, overnight at kathmandu in Hotel BB..
Day 31: After breakfast, Relaxing/shopping with own activities ,Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition’s representative will drop to Kathmandu international airport for onward destination.

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