Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Duration

21 Days (customizable)

Location

Eastern Nepal (Taplejung District)

Trip Type

Best Season

Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Accommodation

Teahouse & camping (in remote sections)

Tour Highlights

• Trek to both North & South Base Camps of Kanchenjunga
• Traverse remote, untouched Himalayan valleys
• Experience Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, and Tibetan cultures
• Dense rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forests
• Wildlife: red panda, snow leopard (rare), Himalayan thar
• Fewer trekkers – pure wilderness & off-the-beaten-path feel

From

Starting Area

Itinerary Options

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
• Pick-up, hotel transfer, trek briefing
Day 2: Flight Kathmandu → Bhadrapur, drive to Ilam
• Scenic flight and 5-6 hr jeep drive
Day 3: Drive Ilam → Taplejung → Mitlung (921 m)
• Begin trek through terraced farmland
Day 4–8: Trek Mitlung → Chirwa → Sekathum → Amjilosa → Gyabla → Ghunsa
• Gradual gain through deep valleys and forests
• Stay in traditional villages
Day 9–11: Ghunsa → Kambachen → Lhonak → Pangpema (5,143 m – North Base Camp)
• Epic views of Kanchenjunga, Jannu & Kirat Chuli
• Optional hike up for better panoramic shots
Day 12–13: Return Lhonak → Ghunsa → Sele La (pass camp)
• Cross Sele La Pass (~4,290 m)
Day 14–17: Trek to Tseram → Ramche → Oktang (South Base Camp – 4,620 m)
• Stunning views of south face of Kanchenjunga
• Visit Yalung Glacier & glacial lakes
Day 18–20: Descend to Torongdin → Yamphuding → Khebang → Drive to Birtamod
Day 21: Flight Bhadrapur → Kathmandu
Option to shorten trek by visiting only North or South Base Camp.

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• Airport transfers in Kathmandu
• Domestic flights: Kathmandu–Bhadrapur–Kathmandu
• Private ground transport (jeep drives)
• 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu + 1 in Ilam
• All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Accommodation in teahouses or tents (as needed)
• Licensed trekking guide and porters
• Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit (KCAP)
• Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
• Sleeping bag, duffel bag (on return basis)
• First aid kit and emergency communication device
• Government taxes & service charges

Cost Includes

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Cost Excludes

• Nepal visa and international airfare
• Travel insurance (must include emergency evacuation)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Ilam
• Personal gear, snacks, hot showers, battery charging
• Tips for guide and porters
• Extra nights due to delays, landslides, or weather

What to Bring:

• Warm layers, down jacket, thermal base
• Waterproof shell, gloves, hat
• Trekking boots & gaiters
• Sleeping bag (-20°C), headlamp
• Power bank, purification tablets
• First aid, sunscreen, lip balm, and trek snacks