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Total Cost:

$2585 PP

  • Duration: 22 Days
  • Best Time: Sep-Oct-Nov-Apr May
  • Max Elevation: 5,160
  • Group Size: Min 2-12
  • Trip Grade: Strenuous
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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Circuit HGT.

Trip Highlights

  • Take pleasure with heart-stopping outlook along the way to Kanchenjunga Base Camp
  • Mount close and exclusive with the world’s third topmost peak
  • Less visited by foreign trekkers and stands misty in puzzle
  • Journey from subtropical depressions to rhododendron forest to huge alpine pasture
  • Visit native families and get a brief look into their daily life
  • Amusing crossroads in the soaring regions, divine mountains, and copious wildlife
  • Glorious looks of mountain visions an extraordinary adventure Mt KANCHENJUNGA Base camp Pangpema {5160m}.

Since 1988, Nepal opened the Kanchenjunga region for foreign trekkers, although trekkers had trekked within the area in reference to mount expeditions since the flip of the century.

Kanchenjunga Trek is remote, wild and jam-packed with adventure. Named after Kanchenjunga Peak, the world’s third highest peak, settled in Taplejung District within the northeastern a part of Nepal on the borders of Sikkim and Tibet.

Kanchenjunga Trek HGT can take you deep into the unique peak ranges on Nepal’s border between Sikkim and Tibet. This trek can provide bountied trekking through lush, low-lying valleys and tropical forest all the way through to chestnut, bush, and oak forests and into the high alpine pastures and glaciers at the foot of Kanchenjunga.

This Kanchenjunga Trek HGT along the way, undergo Hindu and Buddhist villages whose culture includes Chhetri, Rai, Limbu, Gurung, Sherpa, and Tibetan. due to that, you’ll observe a variety of culture and lifestyle of Nepal from Rais, limbus and so to Tibetan Buddhist villages.

Required fitness for this Kanchenjunga Trek HGT 

Walking in higher altitudes is a lot of physically exacting than walking within the lower altitudes. However, if we have a tendency to are in wonderful health with average shape, have a positive perspective, self-worth and powerful determination, we are able to accomplish the trek with success.

Exercise and jogging frequently for a few weeks before the trip is a nice plan to boost our strength and stability. Past hiking expertise would be a quality, however, no technical ability is needed for this trip. It’s vital that we have a tendency to sit down with our doctor before we have a tendency to decide and discovered for the mountain peak Base camp trek.

When to go

Throughout the year, Spring and fall are the overwhelming periods of time. During this time the sky will be clear and it will be easy to climb due to favorable weather. If you are lucky enough then you will bless with the blooming flowers on the track.

During the winter, many native folks will migrate to lower height and teahouses will close so the only choice will be camping and it will be awfully cold.

Itinerary


  • 1
  • Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
  • You will be met at the airport by our Him Ganga Treks representative and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Rest at the hotel and briefing about the trip. There should be time to explore the city’s many charms on your own too. Overnight (O/N) in Kathmandu (breakfast included).

  • 2
  • Day 2 Flight to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung
  • Departure at dawn to reach the national airport. The registration hall offers a special atmosphere that combines good-natured character, administrative rigor and excitement of the next departures … all in the middle of baggage piled up on both sides counters … Flight (subject to weather hazards … ) to the south to reach the border town of Bhadrapur . We go directly by private bus to the Taplejung, located about 9-10 hours drive, between the plains of Terai and the first hills covered with terraced crops and subtropical vegetation. We then continue between the tea crops and the winding road to the hamlet of Taplejung in lodge.

  • 3
  • Day 3 Drive to Chhirwa and trek to Sekhathum 4 hrs.
  • We take a jeep from Taplejung to Chhirwa and trek to Sekhatum which takes around 5-6 hrs. We cross several small village along the way and cross several suspension bridge before we reach our destination in lodge.

  • 4
  • Day 4 Trek to Amjilasa 4-5 hrs
  • We trek from Sekhathum to Amjilasa which takes around 4-5 hrs. We cross several suspension bridge and see several waterfall before reaching our destination. After crossing the last suspension bridge we have to trek uphill until we reach our destination in lodge.

  • 5
  • Day 5 Trek to Gyabla 4-5 hrs
  • Today, we walk through forested trail filled with rhododendrons and bamboo, before ascending to Gyabla. We also come across a big waterfall on the opposite side of the river on our way to Gyabla. Making a steep ascent and then a descent, we arrive in Gyabla. Overnight in Gyabla in lodge.

  • 6
  • Day 6 Trek to Ghunsa 5-6 hrs
  • Gyabla to Ghunsa. Ghunsa is like the capital of Kanchenjunga. It’s a large Sherpa village, on the Ghunsa River, with a very old monastery. Accommodation is very nice and so are the meals. There is telephone and internet facilities available but as of Nov 2015, it took almost an hour to send two email. Lunch in Phole, then a 3 hrs walks from Gyabla. From Phole it is 1 hrs to Ghunsa. There are many Tibetan refugees in Phole and you can buy excellent souvenirs.

  • 7
  • Day 7 Rest day and acclimatization
  • To adjust with the thinning air, we take a short hike to the opposite side of Ghunsa Khola with a gain of about 400m. After returning from the hike, we can spend rest of the day exploring the ancient village of Ghunsa visiting monasteries and learning about their Buddhist culture and tradition. Overnight in Ghunsa in lodge.

  • 8
  • Day 8 Trek to Khambachen 5-6hrs
  • Today, we begin our trek entering the forested path along the south bank of Ghunsa Khola and passing several Mani walls and Chortens along the way. We also trek through several scree slopes and some glacial moraines to reach the Tibetan settlement of Khangpachen from where we can get the stunning view of the north face of Jannu (7710m). Overnight in Khangpachen in lodge.

  • 9
  • Day 9 Hike to Jannu BC
  • We hike towards Jannu BC and come back to Khambachen which takes around 5-6 hrs. Theres a Limbu temple near Jannu BC.

  • 10
  • Day 10 Trek to Lonak 5-6 hrs
  • Leaving behind Khangpachen, we follow the trail on the left side of Kanchenjunga Glacier. We hike along a high plateau to reach the campsite of Lhonak. From Lhonak, we can see the panoramic view of massive mountain peaks like Wegde Peak (6802m), Mera Peak (6364m), Nepal Peak (7177m), Twins (7350m), and many others. Overnight in Lhonak in lodge.

  • 11
  • Day 11 Trek to Pangpema and back 6-7 hrs
  • Today, we head towards Kanchenjunga Base Camp following the trail along the glaciers on the northern ridges and back to Lonak. The camp is also known as Pang Pema from where we get the mesmerizing and spectacular view of Mt Kanchenjunga (8586m) along with the skyline filled with snow-capped mountain ranges bordering Nepal-India and Nepal-Tibet. Overnight in Lonak in lodge.

  • 12
  • Day 12 Trek to Ghunsa 7-8 hrs
  • From Lhonak it is 8 hrs walk back to Ghunsa, mostly downhill, back to civilization. Don’t forget to collect any equipment left there. We usually lunch in Kambachen on the way down and follow the same route we used to come up.Khangdoma water fall and thousand cave.In lodge

  • 13
  • Day 13 Trek to Selele 5-6 hrs
  • Walk from Gunsa to Selele.Takes around 5-6 hours.You can enjoy view of Kanchejunga South valley, Gunsa valley. Its mostly uphills from Gunsa to Selele in lodge.

  • 14
  • Day 14 Trek to Tseram 6-7 hrs
  • From Selele we descend to Tseram. We cross the Selele pass. You can view Mt. Jannu on the way. After crossing Selele pass , we descend downwards we see several small ponds on our way down before reaching Tseram in lodge.

  • 15
  • Day 15 Hike to Oktang and back to Tseram 7-8 hrs
  • To enjoy an exceptional view of the third highest mountain in the world, we are off to a great acclimatization race back and forth over Tseram, along the Yalung Glacier. Early departure in a cool atmosphere. Along the way, the white rocks of Kabru are reflected in the waters of two small Laptsang lakes. We reach the edge of the moraine of the mighty Yalung Glacierwhere it is not uncommon to see great bharals, a goat Himalayan also called blue sheep, graze the alpine steppe. A tea shop, located in the long valley of ablation that borders the moraine is welcome for a good break before reaching the Oktang belvedere at 4700 meters , at the foot of Kangchenjunga 8586 m . The base camp of his normal track is further down the glacier. Its gigantic south-west face stands on 3000 m high. The summit was climbed by only 250 people. Back to Tseram camp.

  • 16
  • Day 16 Trek to Torong ding 3-4 hrs
  • Enjoy mountain view breakfast and head towards Yamphuding. It takes around 3-4 hrs. The trail is fairly easy and we walk along the bank of river and through forest.Chendu water fall.Torong ding in lodge.

  • 17
  • Day 17 Trek to Yamphuding 6-7hrs
  • It’s a relaxing day. The stage is both short and beautiful, while panoramic balcony trail , with full views of the most prestigious peaks of the region: the Jannu , the Kyabru and the huge Kangchenjunga . In the two villages we cross, Limbus, Sherpas, Rais and Gurungs live side by side. You will notice the big fields of millet, a cereal that the villagers ferment to prepare the local beer, and it falls . She is drinking with a straw in large bamboo cups. To test. Arrive in early afternoon at Yamphudin camp, official entrance to Kangchenjunga Conservation Area.Yamphuding in lodge.

  • 18
  • Day 18 Trek to Haapu Khola {1300m} 7-8 hrs
  • We trek to Happu khola which takes around 8-9 hrs and take a jeep next day to Illam. We need to cross multiple villages of Sherpa,Rais,Limbu,Chettrys and Biswokarma’s villages and walk through the millet,rice filled,organic vegetables and Gooseberry forest,Khebang beautifull village of chettris and Rais,hills to reach Happu Khola.Khebang to Happu Khola descend and ascend from jor bridge.At Happu khola tea house lodge.

  • 19
  • Day 19 Drive to Illam 8-9 hrs.
  • We take a jeep to Ilam from Taplejung/Haapu Khola which take around 8-9 hrs.We take the road heading south and the tea fields of Ilam. End of the day relaxing in a subtropical atmosphere compared to the previous days.On drive we can see the Mt Jannu,Kumbakarna and in Limbu language call Phatalungma and Mt Kanchenjunga view,Cardamon,Tea plants and broom plants etc.In Ilam in Guest house lodge.

  • 20
  • Day 20 Drive to Bhadrapur and Fly to Ktm.
  • Return by vehicle to catch the road used to go. We pass from the high hills to the low ones of Ilam until reaching the plain of Terai , in the southeastern Nepal. Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

  • 21
  • Day 21 Free day
  • If the weather is clear we can see all Mt Kanchenjunga Range to Mt Everest and Mt Makalu from that our flight.

    From {70m} to 8848m view and different color of mountains,hills and paddy filled.

  • 22
  • Day 22 Depature to home
  • Free morning in Kathmandu . As the day before, the guide stays with the group . Appointment for the lunch, then according to the schedule of the return flight, we take a little time to hang out or we leave directly for the airport to take our flight home.

    Includes Section Head:
    Accessories:
    Sun hat
    Fleece/Wool hat (to cover ears)
    Sunglasses & reading glasses
    Scarf to cover face (dust/wind)
    Watch with light & alarm
    Headlamp & spare batteries
    Hand touch & spare batteries

    Dry packs:
    Open neck water bottles x2
    Pack no heavier than 15kg fully packed
    Pack cover
    Day pack 35litre with waist strap
    Money belt

    Lower Body:
    Under garments
    Hiking shorts
    Lightweight walking pants
    Light weight thermal leggings
    Fleece or tracksuit pants
    Waterproof shell pants
    Shampoo & Conditioner (biodegradable)

    Toiletries & Personal Hygiene:
    1x quick dry towel & face cloth
    Toothbrush & paste (biodegradable)
    Multipurpose wipes (face & body)
    Deodorant
    Face & Body Moisturizer
    Nail clippers/file
    Small comb/brush
    Small mirror
    Toilet paper (you can buy more on trek)
    Anti-Bacterial Wipes (4x packs)
    Hand sanitizer (small bottle)
    Sun block face/body high UV protection
    Lip block with UV protection
    Feminine hygiene products

    Feet:
    3x thin cotton inner soaks
    3x thick warm wool hiking socks
    Hiking boots (with spare laces)
    Walking sneakers
    Scandals
    Walking poles
    Clothes washing soap (biodegradable)

    Upper Body:
    3x T-shirts
    2x lightweight thermal tops
    2x Merino/Fleece long shelve tops
    Waterproof shell jacket
    Down vest/jacket*
    Poncho rain cover

    Hands:
    Lightweight fleece gloves
    Heavyweight gloves
    Or waterproof/wind fleece gloves
    Playing cards
    Trail map & guide book

    Extra Items:
    Camera & extra batteries
    Binoculars
    Reading books
    Journal & pen
    Photo’s of home/family
    Energy/protein bars (optional)

    Sleeping:
    Sleeping bag*
    Sleeping bag liner
    Pillow slip/case

    Medical Kit:
    See your Doctor for compete medical kit
    including Dimox

    Trip Includes

    • The transferts mention in program airport-hotel-airport.
    • 3 nights’ hotel accommodation sharing room for 2 persons in Kathmandu with breakfast.
    • Fly to Bhadrapur Fly to Kathmandu Drive to Taplejung, Chirrwa and Bhadrapur.
    • 22 days and 21 nights trek in the lodge in the mountain region.
    • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period prepared by our cook with Tea and coffee.
    • Local fresh fruits where available Nak cheese.
    • Twin sharing room accommodation in the lodge.
    • Trekking map, one in a group and duffel bag of Him Ganga Treks for use in trekking.
    • Trekking porter can carry your bags max 20 kg during the trek.
    • All camping gear and necessary staff for carrying, cooking and building camps.
    • A local government licensed English speaking Guide during the trek, the required number of cooks, porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments and transportation.
    • First aid kit will be available.
    • Boiled and purified drinking water for the trek.
    • All required special trekking permits,conservation TIMS card fees.
    • All government taxes and our service charges.
    • Farewell Dinner before departure.

    Trip Excludes

    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
    • Your Travel insurance (Mandatory).
    • International airfare and date change or ticket re issuance charges.
    • Nepal entry visa fee (you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu).
    • You will require 2 passport size photos.
    • Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected but not mandatory).
    • Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, and supplementary hot drinks
    • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, phone calls and internet service.
    • Personal trekking Equipments.
    • Sightseeing/Monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu.
    • Any others expenses not mentioned on package.

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