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At a Glance
Duration
20 daysDestination
NepalTrip Difficulty
ModerateMax altitude
4785mGroup Size
1-10 Pax.Activity
Trekking,hiking & sightseeingAccommodation
Hotel in Kathmandu, lodge & tea houses during the trek.Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner during the trekVehicle
Private car/bus/jeep and flightOverview of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek is a challenging and remote trekking route that will take you to the eastern part of Nepal. Kanchenjunga (8598m) is the world’s third-highest mountain. Jannu (Kumbhakarna), Chhang Himal, and many more snowy peaks are here. We will encounter the Limbu and Rai inhabitants. Ubhauli and Udhauli are their main festivals. These festivals in October and May are celebrations of harvesting the crops and sowing the crops from the fields and bringing them to their homes respectively. The Brahim and Chettri celebrate festivals like Tihar, Dashain, teej, Janaipurna, and many others following the Hindu religion. However, cultures and traditions insight can be witnessed only in mean meantime. Ghurkhas are recruited from this area.
During the Kanchenjunga north basecamp trek, you can encounter wild animals such as Blue Sheep, musk deer, and the snow leopard are abundant wildlife in this area. There are also many Yaks in this area. This package has picturesque farmland, green alpine valleys, and rhododendron and bamboo forests. We skirt the incredible northern flank of Jannu (7710m), Pang Bema (5140m), and the base camp. We enjoy the breathtaking view of the formidable north face of Kanchenjunga.
Highlights of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek
- Enjoy the panoramic views of the Kanchenjunga-the world’s third -highest peak,as well as other peaks like Jannu,Kabru and Rathong.
- Encounter the diverse ethnic communities along the way including Rai,Limbu,Sherpa etc.
- Crossing the high mountain passes such as Lapsang La Pass (5,160m /16,929 ft),Mirgin La Pass (4,663m/15,299 ft).
- Witness the spectacular waterfall cascading down from the towering cliffs.
- Less crowded route.
Route Map and Altitude Chart
Itinerary
01
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu,1300m
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport ,our representative will be there to welcome you .They will assist you to your hotel your staying in Kathmandu and you’ll have rest day or you can explore the Kathmandu city
Duration
30 minMax altitude
1300m/4265Meals
BreakfastAccommodation
Hotel02
Day 02 Trip preparation day
Today you will have a day for the trip preparation. Our team will provide you a detailed briefing about the trek, route information and other important details.You can also buy the gear or equipment in the kathmandu you will find many shops where you can buy or rent them.Take this time to organize your belonging and fully prepared for the trek.
Meals
BreakfastAccommodation
Local Teahouse03
Day 03 Fly to Bhadrapur,(40-45min)alt.91m
Today ,we will take a short flight to Bhadrapur,which takes around 40-45 min.Enjoying the scenic view of stunning landscapes you will arrive in Bhadrapur.Once you arrive you can explore or rest or prepare for the next day.
Duration
40- 45 minMax altitude
91m/298 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse04
Day 04 drive to Taplejung 7-8 hrs
After having our breakfast we will set off on a scenic drive to Taplejung. The journey takes us through beautiful landscapes, tea garden, winding roads and charming villages . Along the way ,we’ll stop for lunch and enjoy the views. Upon reaching to Taplejung we will settle in our accommodation.
Duration
30 minMax altitude
1800m/5905 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse05
Day 05 Trek to Phurmbu (alt.1800m)
We’ll set out from Taplejung and trek to Phurbu. The trails takes us through lush forests, terraced fields and different villages. Along the way, we’ll immerse ourself in the natural beauty of the himalayan foothills and enjoy the views. After a day of trekking we’ll reach to Phurbbu where we’ll spend the night in a cozy lodge.
Max altitude
1800mMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse06
Day 06 Trek to Chirwa (alt.1,185m)
Todays trails goes through sub-tropical rainforests as you follow the valley from village to village.You’ll pass through the traditional homes of the Limbu people.The trek offers the glimpse of the local life and stunning natural scenery.After a full day of hiking you’ll reach to Chirwa,a charming village settled along the riverbank.
Duration
5-6 hrsMax altitude
1185 m/3887 ftMeals
BreakfastAccommodation
Local Teahouse07
Day 07 Trek to Tapethok,5-6 hrs(alt.1,322m)
Trek on this 5th day is relatively short and easy .You’ll cross suspension bridge,encounter waterfalls and glaciers along the way.The trails offer plenty of places where you will find yourself appreciating the beauty of the region. After a rewarding day of trekking ,you’ll arrive at Tapethok,where you’ll spend the night.
Duration
5-6hrsMax altitude
1322m/ ft4337Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse08
Day 08 Trek to Sakathum,4 hrs(alt.1660m)
Today’s journey is a peaceful walk through the villages of Hellok and Lelep alongside the Tamor river.You’ll descend towards simbu khola enjoying views of the Yalung Glacier along the way.The trail then leads you through steep and narrow valley before reaching Sakathum.Here ,you’ll have the chance to rest and recharge for the night.
Duration
4hrsMax altitude
1660mMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse09
Day 09 Trek to Amjlosa,6-7 hrs(alt.2510m)
Early in the morning ,you’ll set out on a trek along the north bank of Ghunsa Khola, navigating steep and narrow valleys. The trail takes you through oak and rhododendron forest with bamboo. You’ll pass by small Sherpa settlements and yak pastures before reaching Tibetan influenced village of Amjilosa.
Duration
6-7 hrsMax altitude
2,510m/8234 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse10
Day 10 Trek to Gyapla,6-7 hrs(alt.2,750m)
Today’s trek leads you through forest of rhododendron and bamboos with different waterfalls and rivers along the ways.The trails involves several ups and downs as yu ascends towards the Sherpa village of Gyapla.In this village you will have the opportunity to interact with locals and learn about their traditional way of life.
Duration
6-7 hrsMax altitude
2,750mMeals
BreakfastAccommodation
Local Teahouse11
Day 11 Trek to Gunsa,6-7 hrs(alt.3415m)
After having breakfast at Gyalpa we will head towards Gunsa which goes through the forest and after ascending for a while we will come actress Phale village where you can see a wooden Gompa.We will continue our trek through forest and descend toward the Ghunsa river to reach Ghunsa which is the biggest village in the region
Duration
6-7 hrsMax altitude
3415m/11204 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse12
Day 12 Rest day at Ghunsa,(alt3415m)
Before going forward, we’ll take rest at Gunsa village for better acclimatization with higher altitude. You can explore Gunsa village in the meantime, know about their culture and tradition.
Max altitude
3415m/11204 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse13
Day 13 Trek to Khambachen,5-6 hrs (alt.4,0099m)
Today’s trek will be walk along the river bank with beautiful alpine scenery as we pass through the meadow and beautiful wildflowers.Today it will be a easy walk for like 4-5 hrs and reach to Khambachen
Duration
5-6 hrsMax altitude
4,099m/13448 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse14
Day 14 Trek to Lhonak ,5 hrs( alt.4,780m)
Today’s walk is a bit challenging where the trail goes along rocky fields with large boulders on the hillside. We follow the riverbank until we arrive at a waterfall. We cross the river bridge at Ramtang and continue until we arrive at Lhonak, which is a beautiful little town located on a big ground and surrounded by high mountains.
Duration
5 hrsMax altitude
4,785m/15698 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse15
Day 15 Trek to Pangpema North Base Camp(5,200m) and then back to Lhonak ,7-8 hrs
Today’s highlight is a trek to Pangpema Nothe Base Camp. We start our day with a slow walk today, arriving at our destination after just 3.5 hours of descent walk. We’ll have lunch with an amazing view of mt. Kanchenjunga and continue up to the north of Pang Pema for a once-in-a-lifetime view. Return to Lhonak for overnight stay.
Duration
7-8 hrsMax altitude
5,200m/17060 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse16
Day 16 Trek to Ghunsa ,6-7 hrs (alt.3,415m)
After breakfast at Lhonak village, we head to Ghunsa village via pine, rhododendron forest, and beautiful waterfalls. After descent downhill walks, we arrive at Ghunsa village and have lunch and enjoy the rest of the day.
Duration
6-7 hrsMax altitude
3,415m/11204 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse17
Day 17 Trek to Amjilosa,6-7 hrs (alt.2,510m)
The trek goes down enjoying the views of Kanchenjunga, Gimmigela Peak, Mera Peak and other peaks and mountains at the backdrop. We will reach Gyabla from where we will have lunch over there and continue down to Amjilosa for overnight stay.
Duration
6-7 hrsMax altitude
2,510m/8234 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse18
Day 18 Trek to Chhiruwa,5-6 hrs(alt.1,185m)
From Amjilosa, we will traverse the oak forest to reach Chhiruwa Village. You’ll see Tibetan influenced culture there. We follow the Tamur river down and cross numerous small tributary streams to arrive at chirwa village.
Duration
5-6 hrsMax altitude
1,185m/3887 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse19
Day 19 Drive to Illam ,7-8 hrs (alt.1167m)
After having breakfast, we will drive mostly through small Limbu and Rai villages to Illam. After reaching Illam we’ll explore the Nepal’s famous tea garden at Kanyam.
Duration
4-5 hrsMax altitude
1167m/3828 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local Teahouse20
Day 20 Drive to Bhadrapur(3-4 hrs)and fly to Kathmandu (1hr 15 min)
This is the final day of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, we’ll first fly to Biratnagar from Suketar and fly back to Kathmandu from Biratnagar. We’ll say you farewell after reaching Kathmandu valley and drop you to the airport for your flight back home.
Duration
1hr-15 min flight &3-4 hrs driveMax altitude
1300m/4265 ftMeals
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerAccommodation
Local TeahouseBeginning of the trek you can also drive further up and cut in itinerary few days if you are tight with time ,but if you flexible with time we suggest all adventure lovers start walk from Taplejung and cover the whole trek itinerary as per we mention above in itinerary section. We are open to discussion in any questions and concerns about this trek programs. Do hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or confusion.
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Inclusion/Exclusion
What's Included?
- Airport pick and drop.
- 3-night Hotel in Kathmandu one on arrival and one on departure B/B
- Three times meals on the trek (breakfast, lunch &, and dinner)-Hot drinks Tea, or coffee.
- Fresh fruit after dinner everyday
- Accommodation on a normal basis twin sharing a room.
- Experience English-speaking guide.
- Porter. (Two people one porter) Each porter carries 25kg.
- Kanchenjunga conservation fee
- Kanchunjunga restricted area especially permit
- TIMMS CARD
- Rural municipality entrance fee.
- All the ground transportation
- Airfare from Kathmandu biratnagar – Kathmandu
- Treated drinking water.
- All the Ground transportation.
- First aid kit.
- Nature explore trek down jacket (refundable after the trip)
- Duffle bag for the trip (refundable after the trip
- Last night’s dinner at Nepali kitchen with culture
- Nature Explore Trek T-shirt.
- VAT. tax
What's Excluded?
- Personal insurance
- International airfare
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
- Trekking equipment
- All type of beverage
- Extra expenses like Buttery charge, WIFI- Hot shower, Laundry during the trek.
- Tipping for staff.
Trip Information
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Difficulty
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek takes you to the heart of the Eastern Himalayas and offers the breathtaking views. The trek reaches elevation of over 5000m(16,404 ft) which results to the altitude sickness if not acclimated properly. The trek typically takes around 18 to 20 days to complete depending upon the route chosen. The trek requires good physical stamina and endurance. The terrain varies from the Lush green forest to rugged mountain trails.
Trekking to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp is really tough compared to other treks in Nepal.The hardest part is crossing a high pas called Sele-la which connects the two base camps.At starts ,it might not feel too hard,especially if you have treks before,but as you go higher each day it becomes tougher.
The trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp is in a remote region of Eastern Nepal,far from cities so that means limited access to almost everything so packing wisely is important during the trek.As you ascend higher into the mountains,the terrain becomes more rugged,with gradual inclines to alpine meadows and yak pastures.The path may be well-defined but can be rocky and uneven at times,meaning careful footing.You can also encounter glacial moraines .These are leftover rocks left behind glaciers as they move.Walking through these areas can be tough because you have to be carefully step over big rocks and loose stones.
Weather conditions in the himalayas can change rapidly ,from blue skies to sudden snowstorm of heavy rain,which means trekkers needs to be prepared for all the weather condition.Throughout the trek you’ll be treated with stunning views of Kanchenjunga,the third highest mountain in the world.
How can one reach Kanchenjunga Trek?
If you’re starting your trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp from Kathmandu,you will have 2 main transportation option:Bus or Airplane.
By Bus:
If you choose to travel by bus ,then it’s a journey of approximately 2 days to reach the starting point of th trek.The road trip takes you though winding mountains roads offering the glimpse of the rural life scenic landscapes along the way .You’ll pass through different towns and villages,providing the opportunity to rest and enjoy the local cuisine.This type of mode of transportation is quite budget-friendly and can be more physically demanding.
By Airplane:
You can also reach to the starting point by airplane which is more convenient and faster .We will be flying from Kathmandu to Suketar.The flight duration is like 1 hour and once you reach to Suketar your trek starts immediately upon arrival.If you have limited time then you can choose this option for more comfortable and convenient mode of transportation.
While returning back you have the same option but if you want to extend your journey by visiting Illam tea garden then you can catch a flight from either Badrapur or Biratnagar to Kathmandu..
Accommodation:
Accommodation along the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trek is generally basic compared to the other trekking. You’ll stay at tea houses or lodges and these teahouses offers basic rooms with twin beds ,rooms may have shared or common bathrooms. It also depends upon the teahouses you are staying in. Meals at tea houses and lodges consist of basic but nutrition foods. Common meals includes dal bhat ,noodles, momos and tibetan bread.As it may be different upon teahouses you are staying in but the teahouses provides the organic vegetable as they cook by picking up from their gardens so the food will be healthy.
Travel Insurance:
If you’re planning to trek in Kanchenjunga North Base Camp ,you’ll need to have travel insurance. This trek is in pretty remote and goes to high altitude, so it’s important to be prepared for any emergency. Your insurance should cover emergency air evacuation up to 6000m .It’s also a good idea to have a coverage for medical bills if possible. While trekking in the kanchenjunga region is better to have insurance. As our main priority is to make sure our guests have a safe and enjoyable experience while exploring the himalayas.That’s why we ask for travel insurance,especially for remote areas trek like this.
Best Season:
The ideal time for trekking to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp is during the Spring(March to May) and Autumn season (September to November).These seasons offer stable weather conditions making trekking more enjoyable and safer.
During Spring and autumn, you can expect breathtaking views of mountains and hills with moderate temperature during the day and then cooler at nights. The trails are covered with lush forest showcasing the seasonal vegetation and colorful flowers which are enhancing the trekking experience.
Trekking during these season allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the Kanchenjunga region while enjoying comfortable weather conditions and mesmerizing natural scenery.
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek FAQ'S
Q
How hard is the Kanchenjunga base camp trek?
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is considered as the challenging trek as this trek takes longer day as compared to other takes,trek goes through the different high passes and the base camp is in the elevation of around 5,143m(16,873ft) trails includes steep landscapes,dense forest,glacial river .As you ascend higher the terrain becomes more rugged,with gradual inclines to alpine meadow.
Q
How high is Kanchenjunga North Base Camp?
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp stands at an elevation of 5,143m(16,873 ft) above level.It’s one of the highest base camps in the world.
Q
How long is the trek to Kanchenjunga north base camp?
The trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp typically takes around 18-20 days to complete. It depends upon the route you take ,the pace and then acclimatization.
Q
What are the interesting facts about Kanchenjunga?
Kanchenjunga,the third highest mountain in the world and it stands at an elevation of 8,586m(28,169 ft sea level).
Q
How much does the Kanchenjunga trek cost?
Kanchenjunga Trek cost ranges from $2200-$2350 .It depends upon facilities you take like means of transportation,accommodation itinerary and no of trekkers.
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