Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Cost 2026–2027 – Updated Price Breakdown, Itinerary & Permit Fees

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek cost varies by trek duration, group size, services, season, and personal expenses like drinks, showers, Wi-Fi, and gear rental costs.The Kanchenjunga circuit trek is one of the most remote, adventurous and challenging trekking routes. It lies in the eastern part of Nepal, in the Kanchenjunga conservation area, in the lap of Mt. Kanchenjunga (alt 8586m). If you and your family are planning to trek the Kanchenjunga circuit in 2026 and 2027 and want to understand about the costs, itinerary , includes , excludes and more details about the packages, please go through these blogs. We provide a cost breakdown that includes more information.

The kanchenjunga circuit trek average cost starts from USD 1500 to $2800 in the full packages, which includes, Transportation both drive and fly , Guide , Porter , Permits , Food, Hot drinks, all the trip logistics, etc. the cost depends on the group size, service, number of days of trek, etc. Alternatively, you can hire a guide; a professional guide costs from USD 35 to $40 per day, including his food and accommodation.

The Kanchenjunga circuit trek cost depends on the group sizes and the service that you want to include and not include in the packages. If you are planning for a solo private trek, then the cost can be expensive and if you plan to join a group trek to kanchenjunga trek the cost is cheaper, as you can share the Guide, Transportation, Porter , permits, and accommodation cost with another traveler.

Alternatively, you can only hire a professional guide and porter, permits, transportation, and all the trip necessary logistics with trekking companies like us and the remainder of the trip expenses you can pay directly to the teahouse. Hire a guide for kanchenjunga trek or buy the full package for this trek; whatever you find comfortable you can decide and we are always ready to help you with both options.

The Kanchenjunga circuit trek cost also depends on the trekking companies’ experience, profession, and guides and how they organize the trek. Since there are more than 3000 trekking companies that have trek package and you can find different costs for the same trek, itienray and inclusions/exclusions, you have to understand that you decide; you have to rethink twice and choose the best local trekking company that is more experienced and organizes such adventures and remote and big trips.

It doesn’t matter about the cost difference, like a few hundreds USD but your trip should be successfully completed, and no hidden cost should show up on the trek. Many companies show the cheaper cost on the internet, but while you are trekking, additional costs rise slowly everyday. This is our advice for choosing the right company for adventure trekking to kanchenjunga trek.

Highlights:

• Reach the third world’s highest mountain base camp.
• A scenic flight to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung.
• Trekking through the beautiful landscapes, Hills
• Cross the multiple Rai, Limbu, & their Traditional villages and lifestyles.
• Cross suspension bridges Over the Tarun River.
• Visit Mt. Janu (Kumbakarna) Base camp.
• Cross the sele la pass and visit Kanchenjunga South Base Camp, Oktang.
• Explore the old tibetan Ghunsa village
• Explore the remorse, adventure and unique trekking route
• Mesmerize yourself with the wonderful views of the eastern part of Nepal with mountains, Hills, snowscapes, Culture, nature and traditional religions.

Kanchenjunga Trek Itinerary:

Kanchenjunga circuit trek itinerary starts from 15-22days. It depends on which routes you want to trek. if you only want to do the kanchenjunga north base camp trek you can complete the trek in 14-15 days, and if you want to connect to the south base camp via the sele la pass then it takes another week, like 20-22 days, to complete the full kanchenjunga circuit trek. You can also do only the Kanchenjunga south base camp trek. It takes 15/16 days.

Here is the general itinerary that most of the trekkers used to follow nowadays after the car road reached further up. But you can always customize the itinerary. We are a very flexible and helpful team.

Day 1: Arrive in Nepal and transfer to your Hotel alt. 1300m

Day 2: Trip preparation

Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur and Drive to Taplejung—7 hrs. Alt. 1820m – 246km

Day 4: Drive to Sekathum or Japantar, depending on road conditions. 5 hrs (alt. 1650 m)
, Ft. 5412), 40-45km

Day 5: Trek from Sekathup to Amjilhasa , 6 Hrs , alt. 2495 ft (8183), 6 km

Day 6: Trek from Amjilhasa to Gyabla, 4 -5 hrs (alt. 2725 ft, 8938) 8.5km

Day 7: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsha. 6 hrs (alt. 3418 m, 1106 ft) 11km

Day 8: Rest day

Day 9: Trek from Ghunsha to Khambachen—6-7 hrs (alt. 4150m Ft.13641) 10-11km.

Day 10: Visit the Mt. Janu base camp Known as the Kumbakarna mountain)

Day 11: Trek from Khambachen to Lonak, 6-7 hrs, alt. 4795 m (15727 ft) 10km

Day 12: Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema Base camp , North KanchenJunga base camp alt. 5144m. Ft.16872) and return to Khambachen for overnight stay. 8-9 hrs. Approx 14 -15km

Day 13: Trek back to Ghunsha (alt. 3415 m,) , 20-22km , 8-9 hrs.

Day 14: Trek to Sele la camp side , (alt.4290m. 13776) 4 hrs, 8 km

Day 15: Trek to Tseram (alt. 3840m) via the Cross the Sele la pass (alt. 4600m. Ft.15088) 9 -10 hrs.

Day 16: Trek from Tseram to Ramche, 3.5 hrs, ( alt. 4600m 15088Ft)

Day 17: Trek from Ramche to South Kanchenjunga basecamp (Oktang), alt. 4860m. (15940 ft) and back to Ramche for overnight stay.

Day 18: Trek back from Ramche to Torangdin (alt. 3000m. Ft.9840)

Day 19: Trek back to Yamphudin from Torangdin (alt. 1700m , 8-9 hrs.

Day 20: Trek from Yamphudin to Ilam by drive in 7-8 hrs (alt. 1600 m)

Day 21: Drive back to Bhadrapur airport and afternoon Fly to Kathmandu. Where your trek ends.

Best time to go to the Kanchenjunga Trek:

The best time to go to the kanchenjunga circuit trek season is the autumn and spring seasons every year. Autumn season: September, October, and November; and Spring season Mid-March, April and May are good times to go, as the weather is favorable, with sunshine, clear skies, reliable temperatures, and good visibility of mountains in the distance. The weather is unpredictable, but this is generally good weather to go trekking in Nepal, including the Kanchenjunga region. Here is the month-by-month weather update based on past experience.

Mid-March to Mid-April—spring season is the second biggest trekking season in Nepal. We recommend going on a trek to Kanchenjunga after mid-March, when the weather starts to get better and the temperature will increase day by day. During the daytime it will be sunny and clear skies. In the late afternoon sometimes there can be a storm and light rain and light snow in the mountains, but it melts quickly as the temperature is hot.

The temperature will be during the day 15-17 °C and at nighttime it can fall to 8-10 and higher sections of the trek, the temperature can be a little cold and windy as you get close to the Kanchenjunga mountain range. The temperature during the daytime you can expect to be 12-14°C and at nighttime it can fall to 5-7°C. If you plan to go early march to the end, March can be colder than April.

Overall mid march to april is a good time for trekking to the Kanchenjunga trek.

After the Mid-April to the end of May:

Mid-April to the end of May is the perfect time to do the Kanchenjunga circuit trek as the weather can be favorable, such as sunshine, crystal-clear weather, blue skies and warm temperatures. In early March there can be light rain and snow in the mountains, but it will not stay long on the trail as the temperature increases day by day. Which melts quickly.

In the spring season, April-May are the best months to do the adventure and remote treks in Nepal. The temperature can be 15-20°C in the lower area during the daytime and 10-12°C at nighttime. higher sections of the kanchenjunga trek can be 12-14 °C and fall to 6-8°C at nighttime. As a result, most of the big expedition groups plan to climb the mountains in April-May. We recommend for the potential travelers to trek to kanchenjunga circuit during these months.

Mid-September – October:

After the monsoon ends in Nepal, the autumn season welcomes many trekkers in Nepal as the weather improves with sunshine, clear skies and reliable temperatures. During these months you can have a fresh-air green valley and good visibility of mountains, as the cloud duet will be down after the monsoon season.

As the weather is unpredictable, there can also be rain, floods and landslides in the lower sections of the trek, especially from September to early October. From mid-October there are fewer chances for landslides and floods. The temperature can be 12-15°C during the daytime and 5-8 at nighttime. And in the higher sections of the trek, it can be 10-12°C during the daytime and 2-3°C at night at the end of October.

Mid-October to November:

The weather will be crystal clear, with blue skies and sunshine. Very good visibility, no haze or fog. From mid-October to the end of November is highly recommended for trekking to kanchenjunga circuit trek. A disadvantage can be the cooler chill and temperature, and water can be frozen in the higher sections of the trek, especially after the mid november. With this good weather you have a good opportunity to catch the nice photography and short clips of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which includes several mountain ranges.

If you prepare well mentally and physically and are not worried about the cold weather, then go to the Kanchenjunga circuit trek in October-November. The tentative temperature can be 12-15°C at daytime and falls to 5-8°C at nighttime. In the higher sections of the trek, it can be 8-10 in the daytime and 2-5 to -10°C at nighttime, depending on which months you will be there. Like, from early October to early November, it can be not that cold but in November, it will be colder.

Winter season like December, January, and February, is not a recommended time to do the kanchenjunga trek as the snow and cold block the route; teahouses can be closed because of the cold and not many people used to go trekking.

Monsoon season, from early June to July, August and early September, is not recommended because of its rain and clouds, so you can’t see the mountain views and the trail can be broken from landslides and floods as well. You may meet many leeches on the trail and the trail is completely covered with grass.

Kanchenjunga circuit trek cost in breakdown :

The Kanchenjunga circuit Trek cost depends on the group size and what is included/excluded in the cost that you get offered from organizers. Basically, the cost starts from USD 1600 per person to $2800. The cost is also quoted as per the number of days, your interest in visiting places like side hikes, some of the specifics required, etc. if you do the only short Kanchenjunga north base camp trek tentative cost is USD 1600 to USD 2000 in the full board package.

And if you want to do the longer route, the full kanchenjunga circuit trek for 20/22 days costs USD 2200 to $2500 per person. Alternatively, you can only hire a professional guide and porter, and then food, accommodation, and drink expenses you can pay yourself. Basically food and accommodation cost each day $40 to $50. It depends on how you spend it. Cold drinks are not counted in the suggested per-day cost.

Here is the cost breakdown.

The price is subject to change every season; it’s in the year 2025 as per the record. But it would go quickly a lot higher. We always suggest carrying extra funds with you. If you don’t spend all of them, you can convert them back to your currency. If you buy the full board packages, most of the above cost is included. Cold drinks, wifi, beverages, Hot shower, charging, etc. are usually not included in the cost.

Included items in the full-board package.

• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner everyday.
• Hot drinks each meals behind a cup
• Flight to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu and return at the end
• Transportation by Jeep or bus, as per the group size, as mentioned in the itinerary above.
• Professional guide
• Porter weight limit 20kg) can be shared between 2 trekkers.
• Kanchenjunga restricted permits and conservation both
• Airport pickup and drop-off
• Accommodation as per the
• Three star Hotel in Kathmandu as per the itinerary includes breakfast.
• All the trip necessary logistics support
• Fresh seasonal fruits
• All the entrance fees at temples, Monasteries, etc.
• Airport pickup and drop-off as per the itinerary before the trek and at the end of the trek.

What do we provide complimentary?

• Sleeping bag -20-return at the end of the trek
• Down jackets—returned at the end of the trek
• T-shirt as a small gift
• Trekking Map
• Farewell Dinner.

What is not included in the full package?

• International airfare
• Trekking equipment
• Personal Travel insurance
• Additional expenses like wifi, charging, extra snacks, cold drinks, and extra hot drinks,
• Extra then mention the itinerary
• Any change and add the side trip, or add some extra time on the trek
• Tips for the guide and porter.
• Alternatively, you can hire a guide, porter, transportation, domestic transportation, permits and kanchenjunga circuit trek logistic support with us and food, accommodation, and drinks by yourself too.

Kanchenjunga Trek: Important Things You Must Prepare Before You Go.

Here are the most important tips you should know before you start this trek. Which can play the cruel role of making the successful trip to the Kanchenjunga trek.

Physical and mental preparation:

As the Kanchenjunga trek is remote, difficult, adventurous, and a long trekking trail in the eastern part of Nepal, physical fitness is very important. You must have some past trekking experience of trekking in high altitude to do this trek. Beginners and families with kids are not recommended, as it is remote and a long adventure trek. Every day you have to hike 6-7 hours, which is approximately 10-15 km a day.

The trail leads up and downhill. At the beginning of the trek, you don’t feel it as hard, as it lies at a lower elevation, but once you reach the higher elevation, it adds more demands on your physical stamina.
Minimum you have to train for 4-5 months before trek departure, but if you are travelers and have recently done some high-altitude treks, then there is no need to consider 4-5 months of training. The suggested training is running, hiking, Yoga, meditation, and doing a week-long trek. If possible, checking your boots and stamina with a heavy backpack can help you to become physically stronger and ready for the Kanchenjunga trek.

Mental preparation is another important aspect, as this trek lies in the remoteness and not many facilities are available. The infrastructure is basic; food and accommodation are basic except in some places during the trek. So you have to be mentally ready, as you are trekking in a remote, basic place where you are exploring the wilderness trekking for a few weeks.

Unpredictable Weather;

As the weather is unpredictable due to the climate changes, it has the same effect on the kanchenjunga trek as well. Basically, we have two good weather trekking seasons in Nepal: spring and autumn. As at this time of year we have the weather of sunshine, clear skies, and good visibility, which means we will have a great view of the Kanchenjunga mountains in the distance. Spring – March, April and May and autumn october, november early december. As the weather is unpredictable during the suggested season/months above, it can be different weather too like rain, snow and clouds.

When you have extra time with you, you can extend the itinerary and wait for the good weather in case there is not good weather. As based on recent weather forecasts sometime in October, November or March and April, also, it can not be good weather. We suggest to every potential traveler those who are looking for trekking to kanchenjunga trek please be prepared for such weather conditions. Pack enough clothes and rain and snow gear.

Limited Communication

The Kanchenjunga trekking route lies in the far, remote and long adventure mountain region of Nepal at the eastern part of the country and on the border with Sikkim, India. Due to the remoteness and distance from cities, the basic infrastructure is still not improved like other parts of Nepal in the Everest and Annapurna regions.

So, at the beginning of the trek you can have basic facilities like wifi, internet, good accommodation, hot showers, and telephone signal, but when you reach the higher elevation of the trek, you will feel more remote and you can’t get many days of internet or phone signal and food and accommodation are basic because transportation is very difficult from lower region markets to the upper section of this trek. We hope these basic facilities will be improved soon and you will have more facilities on this trek, like in the Annapurna and Everest regions of Nepal.

Flexibility in the itinerary

Since you are planning for the long , remote and adventure trekking to kanchenjunga region we suggest you have some extra time with you. If you need any additional days during the trek, you can use them for unpredictable weather, if you want to extend the trip, or if any unpredictable conditions come up during the trek. A flexible itinerary will give less stress and a smoother trip, which will make the Kanchenjunga trek more enjoyable.

Travel Insurance

We highly recommend having good high-altitude covered emergency cover insurance. The maximum altitude of the trek is 5100m above sea level. If anything comes up, then we have to call the emergency evacuation, like a helicopter, to take us to the nearest hospital and cover the medical bills. And some of the insurance companies also cover if you lose your things like trekking equipment or baggage, while you are traveling to nepal and returning home, etc. it is very important to have good insurance.

Here are some recommended insurance companies; you can check with them.

(A) Word nomad,

(B) American Alpine club,

( C.) IMG Global insurance ,

(D) Himalayan Guardian insurance. It is a local Nepalese based insurance company.

Respect Local Culture and People.

As the kanchenjunga trek goes through a number of local villages, fascinating culture, and charming people. Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa people who used to live in this area of Nepal for years and years. Each of them has their own culture, traditions, and religions. At the beginning of the trek you will cross the traditional houses of the Rai and Limu people and see their basic daily lifestyle. If you want to take a picture of them, first ask them and take a picture. It’s more respectful to them.

You may see their traditional shaman dance and cultural dances like Udhauli, Ubhauli and crossing the temples, which make you more interested in trekking before we reach the higher elevation of the trek. At higher elevations of this trek you can meet the sherpa people and see old monasteries like in Ghunsha, Khambachen, Tserem, Lonak, and Yamphudin.

Enough Cash Is Mandatory

Please take with you enough cash for the trek, as there is not an available ATM machine or bank, and you also can’t exchange the USD or Euro. Someplace they can exchange it but they give a low rate. So you can lose the money. We suggest having enough nepali rupees in cash with you. If you don’t spend all of them, you can convert in your currency. And recommend carrying the nepali currency.

Important documents and Permits

Before you start the kanchenjunga trek you have to prepare all the necessary trip documents and trek permits. The Kanchenjunga trek lies in the restricted area of Nepal so you have to buy the restricted permits and the Kanchenjunga conservation permit. Both you can make in Kathmandu. You can’t make them individually; you have to go through a nepal government registered company like Nature Explore Trekking.

List of required documents for the kanchenjunga trek.

• a valid passport,
• passport-size photos to put in permit,
• travel insurance,
• passport fees to have with you.
• Emergency contact details (if needed)

Pack Proper Gear

Packing the right gear plays a big role in completing the Kanchenjunga trek. If you have the right gear with you, this gives you more inner strength and motivation. So before you pack your bags for the Kanchejunga trek please recheck and rethink and pack the right equipment. If you have a personal choice brand that suits you, then you can bring it from your home country. You can also buy most of the nice trekking gear in Kathmandu at thamel. Here are hundreds of shops and they provide the multiple items of trekking gear on the recommended list for packing. From low quality to high quality, you can buy both brands in Kathmandu. It’s good to have options with you in case you forget to bring or pack something and then at the last hour you can buy them in Kathmandu before the trek begins.

Major items List of the equipment for the kanchenjunga trek.

• Warm big down jackets/Gore-Tex
• -20 sleeping bags
• Walking stick
• 70-80 liter backpack
• Day backpack, 25-30 liters
• Travel documents include passport and extra photo copies
• Warm long pairs of trouser
• Wind- and waterproof jackets and trousers
• Gloves
• Three pairs of Warm socks
• Walking boots which cover the ankles
• Long sleeves pair – quick dry
• Short shirt pair – quick dry
• Travel towel
• Toiletries
• 5-6 underwear
• Basic Medical kit bag
• Warm hat
• Sunscreen +50
• Touchlights and extra batteries, etc.

Finding the right company with the Professional guide and Porter:

If you are planning to do the kanchenjunga trek please find a reputable company and professional guide and a strong porter. They are very important, as the trek is an adventure with long trekking routes as well as a remote region of nepal. We highly recommend to you to go with who has been guiding the group and who knows more about the trail and kanchenjunga region. You can find the many local and international companies that organize this trek but not everyone is professional at organizing the trek like Kanchenjunga.

So choosing the right company with the professional guide and staff is the main key to the success of your trek. We (Nature Explore Trek) have been organizing several treks in kanchenjunga circuit trek for many years and our guide and staff are very professional. If you are planning to go on the kanchenjunga trek please do not hesitate to book the trip with us, and we encourage you to read our past clients’ feedback on tripadviser, google review too.

Final Say:

The Kanchenjunga circuit trek is one of the most popular adventure trekking routes, which lies in far east nepal, bordering Sikkim, India. Planning the trekking to kanchenjunga need good preparation, like a well-planned itinerary, research about the trek, navigating the trail and understanding about the cost for the kanchenjunga trek. Due to its remoteness, far from the cities, it takes many days to complete the whole trek. Generally, the cost starts from USD 1600 to $2000 per person for the short-day itinerary trek, like 15-16 days.

But if you do the trek to both kanchenjunga base camps, then at minimum it takes 20-22 days and the cost starts from $2200/2500 per person. The Kanchenjunga trek cost also depends on the group size, inclusions/exclusions, etc. Alternatively, you can only hire a guide and Porter and then you can pay for the food, accommodation, drinks, and transportation yourself.

The Nature Explore Trekking team is the best professional team born and brought from the mountain region of Nepal. Our team are familiar with the trek routes, mountains, and hills, as they are from the countryside.

You can book your trek with us with no doubt, as we have been a trusted and reputable trekking agency for many years. You can read our TripAdvisor reviews and feedback, which are excellent. We have an easy booking process and to ensure your trek with us, you have to send to our official account 15% trip in advance to our official account, and the remaining balance you can bring in cash with you and pay before the trek starts. Let us know in advance, and we will save your departure date and the early spot. Leave your footprint here and take with you great memories of trekking in nepal.