Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

We'll welcome you at the international airport on your arrival day. Our team will escort you to the hotel in a private vehicle. The remaining day is free. You can rest and stroll in Thamel.

Later in the evening, you'll meet with our manager, who will brief you on the program and reach out to your needs. 

You'll have a free day today as we need to obtain a special permit for the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. You can visit some of the famous heritage sites in Kathmandu by yourself.

We can organize a guided city tour if you would like to do it to meet your needs.

After breakfast, you'll meet your trek guide at the hotel, load your luggage, and drive to the domestic airport. You'll take an early morning flight to Bhadrapur. From here, you'll have long hours of driving on a Jeep to Taplejung via Ilam. You'll enjoy the beautiful scenery and countryside views.

Today is another long driving day. You'll take a scenic drive to Sekathum, passing by beautiful landscapes.

Today is the first walking day of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. The trail is gorgeous. You'll walk along the Ghunsa Khola river bank. Gradually, the trail becomes rugged, and you'll see the rocky landscape. Before reaching Amjilose, there is an uphill climb. It is a small village inhabited by Sherpas and migrated Tibetans.

The trail goes through dense pine, oak, rhododendron, and bamboo forests. The scenery and people begin to resemble more Tibetan. You'll come across sheep, yaks, and goats along the way. You'll walk through verdant forests and cross a wooden bridge to reach Gyabla.

You'll leave Gyabla and continue walking through the forests. The trail reaches Phale village, an old Tibetan refugee camp. From here, the trail moves towards the big Ghunsa village. In the Ghunsa village, there is a health post, police station, telephone, internet service, etc.

Before moving further, you'll spend a day in Ghunsa. Today is rest and acclimatization day. You'll ascend to an ancient monastery located on a ridge. The views of Jaanu Peak from here are phenomenal. You can explore Ghunsa village and mingle with locals.

Today, you'll gradually ascend, following the south bank of Ghunsa Khola. The trail passes through pine and rhododendron forests. Many mani walls, chortens, and prayer flags are along the way. The final ascent is steep along the scree slope to Khambachen.

Today is another rest day to acclimatize your body before you'll climb further. You'll hike to the north base camp of Mount Kanchenjunga. The views of snowcapped mountains are breathtaking. You'll have a lot of time to unwind and enjoy the serenity of the Himalayas.

Today, you'll walk on exposed rock fields to Ramtang village. The trail then crosses the northwest of the Kanchenjunga glacier and passes by large stone huts to reach Lhonak village. You'll see the incredible mountain views along the way. 

The trail continues to the moraine of the Kanchenjunga glacier. You'll ascend to Mount Kanchenjunga's north base camp. The fluttering Buddhist prayer flags along the way, against the backdrop of stunning mountain scenery, are heavenly. Reaching this point is a huge achievement.

You'll spend some time here to acclimatize your body with the majestic Himalayan views. Then, you'll descend to Lhonak to spend the night.

Today, you'll follow the same route back to Ghunsa, passing Khambachen. You'll walk by stony huts and the glacial path. The trail then continues through lush forests.

Today, you'll trek through woodland towards a trailhead of striking mountain views of Mount Makalu. You'll feel like the mysterious Makalu is isolated on the far horizon.

Today, you'll cross Sinion La Pass (4,650 m) and Mirgin La Pass (4,470 m). It's another long day with a breathtaking mountain panorama. After crossing the passes, you'll descend to Cheram to spend the night. It's the only settlement area on the route this day.

The rail goes by rhododendron forests, and you'll follow an uphill, steep path to Sele La pass. At Sele Le, two small teahouses offer some essential services. The trail further crosses Mirgin La pass. The views of mountains like Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Baruntse, and others are outstanding.

You'll pass by the nose of the glacier and trek towards an ablation valley. The trail offers views of Koktang, Rathong, and numerous 7,000 meters above peaks. Before reaching Ramche, you'll walk by a lake, meadow, and stone houses. If the time allows, you can hike to Boktoh's viewpoint to witness spectacular mountain scenery. 

Another ablation valley, Oktang, offers a sensational view of Mt. Kanchenjunga's south face. Today's walk is gradual and scenic, helping you acclimate. You'll spend the night in Ramche village. 

After breakfast, you'll follow a downhill route that goes through the rhododendron forest to Tortong. You'll climb the mossy forest and continue ascending to your overnight place. This place offers an incredible perspective of the Jannu and Kanchenjunga mountains.

Today is another beautiful hiking day through villages and forests. Today, you'll descend almost 1,000 meters; you feel very strong. The first part of the route drops steeply to Imja Khola. You'll cross the Dubi pass and further descend for a couple of hours to reach Yamphudin.

Our airport team will escort you to the airport per your flight departure time.