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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Trip Facts

Duration:

26 Days

Highest access:

5400 meters

Group Size:

Minimum 2 people

Location:

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

Grade:

Moderate - Adventure

Best season:

Automn - Spring

Culture:

Cultural program with Special Dinner

Transportation:

As per program

Accommodation:

Standard Hotel / Lodges

Meals:

BLD

Arrival:

Kathmandu, Nepal

Departure:

Kathmandu

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is most challenging trekking destination in eastern part of Nepal. Which is situated in Taplejung District in  wonderful mountain over Eight Thousands Mt Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, so we will take flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar than trek continues to several villages of Kanchenjunga Trekking route. This trek is quite longer Trekking to high pass Mirgin-La 4645 m, than back to another part of the Kanchenjunga region. You will mostly enjoy with lovely Nature & culture, green forest, Lakes, Mountains, also different types of ethnic culture and their lifestyle.
Kanchenjunga Circuit is all includes in City sightseeing to adventure trip during your vacation in Himalaya. Kanchenjunga Trekking is a unique hiking trail in eastern Nepal, Also perfect climate during the season of the Trek

Embark on a thrilling adventure with the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, an ideal destination for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path trekking experience in the remote regions of Nepal. Dominated by the colossal Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain at 8,586 meters, this trek promises a daring journey along the border of Nepal and Sikkim in India.

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is renowned for its daredevil allure, allowing trekkers to explore both the northern and southern base camps of the massive mountain. Considered a less-traveled route due to its technical challenges, it offers a unique opportunity to discover pristine villages and breathtaking landscapes in the eastern region of Nepal.

As one of Nepal's most fascinating trekking destinations, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek unveils the stunning landscapes of the Kanchenjunga area. Despite its challenging nature, the trek provides an immersive experience into the unspoiled traditional culture and lifestyle of the local inhabitants. Starting with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and a short flight to Suketar at the foothills of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the trail winds through dense forests of rhododendron, pine, and oak.

The trek takes trekkers to both the South and North Base Camps of Mt. Kanchenjunga, with the mesmerizing Oktang considered a striking viewpoint at the South Base Camp. From Oktang, awe-inspiring views of Rathong, Kanchenjunga Range, Kabru Range, and Jannu unfold. The journey also traverses three challenging passes that separate the Southern and Northern Kanchenjunga Base Camps.

Marvel at impressive views of high passes like Wedge Peak, Pyramid Peak, The Twin Peak, and Tent Peak, alongside panoramic vistas of eastern Nepal. The warm hospitality and traditional culture of the local communities enhance the trekking experience, creating lasting memories. The return route of this wilderness trek is more remote, adding to the sense of adventure and exploration. Embark on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Nepal's untamed beauty.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Highlight’s

  • Trip Name: Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
  • Hotels in Kathmandu: Standard, Budget or Luxury Star Hotel
  • All the Nights’ Accommodation:  Mountains Lodges (Guest House)
  • Transportation: Land transportation (Car, Van, Local bus, Tourist Bus) or Private Jeep as per Guests required
  • Domestic Flight: Kathmandu to Biratnagar, Kathmandu both ways
  • Attractions: Mount Kanchenjunga  is the third tallest mountain in the world at 8,586 m you will have an Amazing view of Kanchenjunga Himalayan range such as Tent Peak 5,663 m/18,684 ft, Mt. Janu 7,710 m/25,300 ft, Mt. Kambachen 7,902 m/25,925 ft and also several  beautiful villages, waterfalls, (River) nature & culture 
  • Location: Kanchenjunga Conservation Area project (ACAP)
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Best Season: March, April, May and Sept, Oct, & Nov 
  • Walking hours: per day 5 to 6 hours 
  • Point of entry into the KCAP: Taplejung
  • Point of Exit into the KCAP: Taplejung
  • Group size:  2 to 14 members or (we can organize solo travelers private group & Family group as well) Bigger group could have discount rates so ask the expert properly.
  • Kanchenjunga Special Permit entry Point: Ghunsa
  • Kanchenjunga Special Permit entry Point: Ghunsa
  • Minimum Altitude: Taplejung 1820 m
  • Maximum Altitude: Pangpema Base Camp 5140 meters
  • Duration: 26 Days

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Short Itinerary

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek : 26 Days

Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, welcome Program by member of Himalayan Magic Treks transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley over night at hotel with Breakfast.
Day 03: Flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar overnight at Hotel with Breakfast
Day 04: Drive to Taplejung 2,420 meters by Local Bus 8 to 9 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 05: Trek to Thembewa 5 hours 1,880 meters overnight at Lodge
Day 06: Trek to Keswa 6 to 7 hours 1,960 meters overnight at Lodge
Day 07: Trek to Phumpe Dada 1,860 meters 6 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 08: Trek to Sherpa Gaun 1,740 meters, 6 to 7 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 09: Trek to Torongten 8 to 9 hours across the pass via Lashetham 3,646 meters then descent to Torongten 2,980 meters Overnight at Lodge
Day 10: Trek to Tseram 5 hours 3,868 meters overnight at Lodge
Day 11: Trek to Ramche 5 hours 4,610 meters overnight at Lodge
Day 12: Trek Visit to Oktang Tempale, Glacier, 4740 meters see the incredible view of Mont Kabru, Kanchanjunga, yalungkang, kumbakarna many etc. Trek back to Tseram 3868 meters, 6 to 7 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 13: Trek via Sinelapche bhanjayang 5181meters and Mirgin-La 4645 m then trek down to Selele Base Camp 6/7hours 4200m overnight at Lodge
Day 14: Trek to Ghunsa 3415 m 4 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 15: Rest day at Ghunsa Overnight at Lodge
Day 16: Trek to Khambachen 4145 meters 5 to 6 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 17: Trek to Lhonak 4792 m 4 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 18: Trek to Kanchanjunga Base Camp (Pangpema) 5140 m 5 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 19: Trek Back to Khambachen 4145 meters 6 to 7 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 20: Trek to Phale 3215 meters 5 to 6 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 21: Trek to Amjilasha 2725 meters 5 to 6 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 22: Trek to Tapethok 1322 meters 6 to 7 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 23: Trek to Mitlung 890 meters 5 to 6 hours overnight at Lodge
Day 24: Trek to Suketar 2420 meters then drive back to Biratnagar overnight at Lodge
Day 25: Morning Fly Back to via Biratnagar Kathmandu transfer to Hotel evening farewell dinner with Typical Nepali Culture
Day 26: Departure from Kathmandu to your onward destination

What are included in my Package?

The Trip cost will vary depending on the size of the group, duration of the trip and services basis. Make your own team to customize the price so contact us about the tour packages via Email:nabinkarki04@gmail.com with your details to obtain a quote.

  • Airport Picks up & drops by private transport 
  • Flight Cost Kathmandu / Biratnagar / Kathmandu
  • Airport Taxes
  • 3 meals per day during the trek (Breakfast Lunch Dinner) including Tea or coffee
  • All Accommodation on Tea House (Lodge) or provided Tents during the trek as mentioned in the trek type.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu on Bed / Breakfast plan
  • English Speaking guide
  • All Government local Taxes
  • Kanchenjunga National park Fees
  • Kanchenjunga Special permits
  • (TIMS) Trekker’s information Management System
  • First Aid kit and general equipment for Porter
  • Guide and porter salary
  • Guide porters insurance during the trekking and extra services according to the guest per Demand
  • Company T-shirt as gift
  • Himalayan Magic Trek’s Appreciation Certificate after the successful trek
  • Farewell dinner with typical Nepali restaurant

What are Excluded from my Package?

  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
  • Trekking equipment any type of personal expenses such as Alcoholic Beverage drinks, phone and Laundry
  • Emergency Rescue and Travel Insurance, Trip Cancellation cost accident or Health, Loss Theft or Damage and personal effects.
  • Entry into Temples and monastery during the Sightseeing tour
  • Tips

Route Map

Airport Reception:

Upon your arrival at the airport our representatives person with a Himalayan Magic Treks (LOGO) sign board, to show you on your arrival exit gate. Who taking care of you with reception then safely drive to the hotel, Briefing about program details before going to Mountains. At the airport we cannot enter the interior of the airport because a person who doesn’t have a plane ticket is not allowed to enter.

Accommodations:

We give our first priority to serve the customers with the most standard level. As for the accommodation, we have been providing star hotels in Kathmandu and even Mountain guest houses during the trek according to their need and requirement. We provide convenient Guest House with sound environment and hygienic foods for the guest to make healthy their trip. Everest region is popular and has wonderful accommodation facility compared to the condition of elderly times.

Meals:

We get a paradise of delicious food in Kathmandu valley. We have a lot of restaurants with different cuisine in city but during the Lodge trek we get to eat Continental, Indian and Nepali menu choices like Pasta, Pizza, Mo: Mo, Soup, Dal Bhat, Hot drinks Tea & Coffee etc. Our Guides (Leader) will manage and advice the Food for beloved Guests to be satisfy

Trekking Team:

Being homeland of Himalayas, it’s obvious to have challenging routes, dangerous weather, health issues; any of these situations is enough to ruin your trip. Leading around the steeply hills and rocky routes is not a job of common climbers and trekkers. Himalayan Magic Treks have been providing native leaders and staffs working in this field perfectly since many years to overcome tough challenges and make your trip a golden memory. Our Guides are trained and well certified by the Government of Nepal. Our staffs have received proper emergency guidance and evacuation education in the Himalayas. They are also entirely aware of correct knowledge of first aid to the victims. We have never and will never compromise on the safety to our clients therefore, we provide insurance and medical services during the trek and compensation when they needs.

Field Staffs Rules:

To pass through challenging routes and to ensure your safety and comfort, we need adequate number of staffs. It includes guide, porter, driver, assistant guide and so on. We provide guide in every trip while one assistant guide to every 4-9 group of guests and two with every 10 crew. As for the porters, we send 1 porter for every 2 guest. The number of porter also varies to the load of the clients; a porter’s maximum load is 25 kg. Our staffs are professional and expert guides (leader) who can speak languages like English, French, Germany, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and other as required. We can also manage any other staffs as per your demands.

Trekking Equipment:

Equipment does matter to make your trip comfortable and better so you must be serious about check list before going to trek. We advice to take general equipment for the trek click here on link about equipment lists

Safety & Security:

Security is our primary concern from your first day you will be under our service and protection. Our staff will pick you up at the airport and will assist you to your hotel. We have proper remedial services during the trek with professional staffs and services like first aid, and we will help to arrange oxygen bag and helicopter service for emergency rescue. We also focus on acclimatization days to get rid of altitude sickness. We will take care of you on arrival to till on in your final departure date airport drop services

Best Season to Trek in Nepal:

Autumn (September - November) and spring (March - May) is the best season for trekking and mountaineering in Nepal. Weather is mostly clear and temperature is moderate in these seasons which offer beautiful views without any obstruction. Spring grants you beautiful flowers, plants and rare animals. Walking is favorable during these seasons.

Summer (June - August) and winter (December - February).

Though summer has heavy monsoon rainfall, it is very much clearer to trek around Upper Mustang TrekUpper Dolpo Trek and Nar Phu Valley Trek since they are rain shadow areas. Everest Base Camp TrekLangtang Gosaikunda TrekAnnapurna Base Camp Trek as well as Tibet trek are always better to trek in winter season.

Experience & Fitness:

Trekking can be challenging and exhausting. So you might need some fitness training and experience for some tough trial. Trekking in Everest Base Camp does not require past experience or extreme fitness even though we have more challenging routes in different region compared to that of Everest. Trekking in Himalayas always takes us to challenging altitudes and rocky routes. You could ask for proper rest time and acclimatization to sustain your strength. Mountains can never be achieved in a day. We always provide the detail in our itinerary. However certain training like running, skipping and other workouts will definitely be beneficial in such challenging routes.

Acclimatization:

Altitude sickness is a major risk when trekking. You might experience it on any trails above 2,500 m however; good health, proper care and drinking plenty of water will definitely help you to prevent from altitude sickness. Every trekkers needs to be familiar with the heights and altitude so, for this we have life saving appropriate acclimatization days during the trek, We also provide certain medical support for your relief and emergency rescue through helicopter whenever the situation gets worse.

Eco Friendly:

Our only goal in the Himalayas is to leave the memories and foot prints; Himalayan Magic Treks is concerned on environment pollution issue and global warming. We are always serious and genuine about our garbage during the trek especially during camping. We collect the rubbish and dump it to the proper place to protect our environment and also appeal our clients to do the same. We partake in every program conducted in KEEP (Kathmandu Environmental Education Project) and other environmental conservation programs. We want to promote Safe environment act and stand against pollution & global warming.

Tailor-made Itinerary:

Sometimes trekking in the Himalayan region passes through unexpected complication like natural calamity, health challenges and many other problems that might result to the changes of the itinerary. So, we kindly request you to cooperate with your guide and the team in such situation.

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