Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek covers both North and South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga. This Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is one of wildest trek in eastern Nepal. Kanchenjunga 8586m, is the world’s third highest mountain. This giant mountain name is actually Kangchhen Dzongkha in Buddhist Language. It`s meaning big mountain fort. Buddhist belief this mountain is local protector deity and great treasures of snow. The people inhabitant surrounding are Sherpa community in western and southern side, Denzongpa and Lepcha community in eastern side of Kanhcenjunga mountain. Kanchenjunga is eastern border with India’s Sikkim.
Lower part of Kanchenjunga is greenery and beautiful paddy fields, upper is high alpine landscape and captivating snowed peaks. Its alpine ecosystem preserves thousands of medicinal herbs, fragranced magnolias, rhododendrons, orchids and various species of plants with endangered wildlife like red panda, snow leopard, black bears, musk deer and numerous species of birds including Himalayan monal. Lower valley is home of Hindu and upper hills are housed with Buddhist. Pathibara Temple is one of biggest Hindu temple in Nepal that lies in this region.
Best time to trek Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is from March to May and September to November. One can trek during the winter also but most of Lodges are close in winter. We can tailor this program as per your time reducing Kanchenjunga North Base Camp or South Base Camp.
Trip Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel- Hotel
- Day 02: Trek preparation day for Kanchenjunga - Hotel
- Day 03: Flight Kathmandu to Badrapur and drive to Ilam - Lodge
- Day 04: Drive to Taplejung 2420m - Lodge
- Day 05: Trek to Sukathum 1576m - Lodge
- Day 06: Trek to Amjilosa 2308m - Lodge
- Day 07: Trek to Gyabla 2730m - Lodge
- Day 08: Trek to Ghunsa 3595m - Lodge
- Day 09: Acclimatization day at Ghunsa - Lodge
- Day 10: Trek to Khambachen 4050m - Lodge
- Day 11: Trek to Lhonak 4780m - Lodge
- Day 12: Trek to Pangpema 5140m North Base Camp - Lodge
- Day 13: Trek to Khambachen 4050m - Lodge
- Day 14: Trek to Ghunsa 3595m - Lodge
- Day 15: Trek to Sele La Base Camp 4290m - Lodge
- Day 16: Trek to Tseram 3870m via Sele-La pass 4480m - Lodge
- Day 17: Trek to Ramche 4620m Kanchenjunga South Base Camp - Lodge
- Day 18: Day trip to Yalung Base Camp 4700m Tseram 3870m - Lodge
- Day 19: Trek to Tortong 2995m - Lodge
- Day 20: Trek to Yamphudin 2080m - Lodge
- Day 21: Extra provisional day - Lodge
- Day 22: Drive to Ilam - Lodge
- Day 23: Drive to Badrapur and flight to Kathmandu - Hotel
- Day 24: Spear day for self-exploration - Hotel
- Day 25: Drive to airport and fly back to home
Cost Details
TREK COST INCLUDES:
- All the arrival and departure transport in Kathmandu and Badrapur
- Double sharing Delux room on BB Basis in Kathmandu
- Airfare Kathmandu – Badrapur – Kathmandu
- Airfare of Guide and Bus fare of Porters
- Jeep Badrapur – Taplejung and Yambhudin to Badrapur
- Kanchenjunga Trek permit and National Park fee
- Twine sharing basic Lodges during the trek
- All meals during the Trek in Lodge restaurant
- Salary and food of guide and Porter (1 porter for 2 person)
- Medical Insurance of Nepali staff
TREK COST NOT INCLUDES:
- Food and sightseeing in Kathmandu
- Monument entrance fees
- Personal beverages like beer, Coca cola and Mineral water etc. during trek
- Insurance of client since you are travelling in remote and we must be aware of Acute Mountain Sickness AMS
- Tips for supporting staff
- Local donations!
FAQ
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