Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal

Rising Adventure’s representative will welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport with a traditional Khada (scarf). Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Thamel, where you can have some rest. After a while, we will have a short meeting to discuss the Kanchenjunga trek itinerary planning. The overnight stay will be in a hotel in Kathmandu.

This day is reserved to acquire the necessary permits needed for the Kanchenjunga base camp trek. So, you may spend this day by enrolling around Kathmandu. Rising Adventure will help you to organize the Kathmandu sightseeing tour if you need.

We will take a flight from Kathmandu heading towards Bhadrapur after taking our early morning breakfast. Then, we will embark on a jeep ride traversing through charming villages and hilly landscapes. We will stop at Taplejung for our overnight stay.

From Taplejung, we take another scenic drive, traversing through Mitlung and Chirwa. En route, we will pass along rivers like the Tamor River and dense forests. The route will also take us to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, where we will register our permits. Our overnight stay will be in Suketham in a simple yet comfortable teahouse.

Our Kanchenjunga trek begins today from Suketham, heading towards Amjilosa. The path will follow the Ghunsa Khola closely, with several suspension bridges and beautiful waterfalls along the way. En route, we will also encounter quaint villages of Jongim and Ghaiyabari and forests of bamboo and rhododendron. Continuing our trek further will lead us to Amjilosa village, mostly inhabited by Gurung and Sherpa communities.

The trail will ascend from Amjilosa through dense rhododendron, bamboo, pine, and oak forests. On our way, we get the opportunity to encounter sheep and yaks as well as rare wildlife like red pandas. Then, we will follow the path along the isolated forest and reach the small settlement of Gyabla after crossing a wooden bridge. Here, we will stop by today for our overnight stay.

On this day of our Kanchenjunga trekking itinerary, we will move downwards towards Phale village. Phale is a Tibetan refugee village, decorated by prayer flags and mani walls engraved with sacred Buddhist inscriptions. After trekking for several more hours, we reach the beautiful Ghunsa village, the largest village in the area.

This day in Ghunsa is scheduled as an acclimatization day in our Kanchenjunga base camp trek package. Proper acclimatization is needed for our body to adjust to the high altitude and also avoid altitude sickness. We will explore around the charming Ghunsa village, visit a nearby monastery, or climb a ridge. We are rewarded with spectacular views of the Jannu Peak from the ridge.

We follow an ascending path that gradually changes from green hills to an open and rocky setting. The views of the Jannu Peak, also known as Mount Kumbakarna, are prominent on our way to Kambachen village. If luck is on our side today, we might also get to witness blue sheep and snow leopards. Our overnight stay will be in a teahouse at Kambachen.

Today will be yet another acclimatization day taking place in Kambachen so that our bodies can adjust to the high altitude. We will also get the chance to prepare for our climb to the Kanchenjunga north base camp. We will make an uphill climb to a ridge, which presents us with gorgeous views of the Kanchenjunga Himalaya.

The path will wind through rough and isolated terrain from Kambachen as we move closer to the Kanchenjunga glacier. The route can be dangerous, as the area is prone to landslides. As we move closer to higher altitudes, we are rewarded with mesmerizing Himalayan vistas of the Mera, Twins, Wedge, and other peaks. We will find large stone houses as we reach Lhonak in the evening.

Today will be an unforgettable day, as we reach the northern foot of the world’s third-tallest peak. Our trek will begin early in the morning, traversing along the moraine of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Today’s trek will follow a lengthy and gradual ascent but will be very rewarding. Magnificent views of Mount Kanchenjunga, as well as Tent Peak and Chang Himal, are offered from the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp.

After spending some time capturing photos and videos at the base camp, we will retrace our steps back to Lhonak for our overnight stay.

We will retrace our steps back to Ghunsa from Lhonak via Ramtang and Kambachen villages, enjoying the view of the northern face of Mount Kanchenjunga along the way. At Kambachen, we will have our lunch before continuing our return journey to Ghunsa. Our night's stay will be in Ghunsa.

From Ghunsa, the path will follow a steep ascent through lush forests. En route, we will occasionally witness incredible views of the nearby mountain peaks. As we get close to the Sele Le camp, the landscape shifts to plain and rugged, highlighted by rocky outcrops. Sele Le Camp is a remote place but offers awe-inspiring natural scenery. 

Our trek begins early in the morning from Sele Le camp to Cheram, crossing three high passes of Sinion La (4400 m), Mirgin La (4663 m), and Sinelapche La Pass (4785 m). Today’s walk will be rigorous as we make our climb on a steep trail crossing the three passes. However, the astounding Himalayan views of Mount Everest, Makalu, Jannu, and Kanchenjunga make today’s trek all worthwhile.

We then make our descent from the last pass to arrive at Cheram (Tseram), which will be the place of our overnight stay.

Today is yet another thrilling day on the Kanchenjunga Circuit trek, as we trek to the south base camp of Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-tallest peak. At first, we arrive at Ramche for our lunch, leave our stuff at the teahouse, and make our climb to the base camp. The route to the Kanchenjunga south base camp will follow along the Yalung Glacier. The base camp will present trekkers with stunning mountain views of Mount Kanchenjunga as well as Kabru and Rathong peaks. After clicking many unforgettable photos and videos here, we will head back to Ramche for our overnight stay.

As we head down from Ramche, the route will display landscape changes from the alpine slopes to subtropical forest. Up to Cheram, the route will be the same as before. The trail follows steep steps and some switchbacks. We highly recommend using trekking poles to reduce the impact on the knees while making the descent. We will finally reach Tortong, which is a small settlement with 2 teahouses and limited facilities. Here, we will get a well-rested sleep after our demanding journey.

Today’s path will be downhill, passing through subtropical forests and bamboo groves. Along the way, we will discover the landscapes populated by terraced farmlands and traverse through Limbu and Chetri settlements. By afternoon, we will reach Ranipul, which will be our place of overnight stay.

We will take a 4-hour jeep ride from Rani Pul and head towards Taplejung. The path to Taplejung will wind through green farms and ridges along the Kabeli River. Our overnight stay in Taplejung will be in a comfortable hotel with facilities like WiFi, showers, and private rooms. 

You can finally get a relaxing sleep after your long and rewarding trek.

Early in the morning, we take a bus/jeep ride from Taplejung to Biratnagar. The drive will take approximately 7 hours. We then take a 30-minute scenic flight to arrive at Kathmandu. We will reach our hotel and rest for a while. There will be a farewell dinner at our hotel to celebrate our successful Kanchenjunga circuit trek.

Today is the final day of the unforgettable Kanchenjunga Circuit trek. It is with a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to you and the unforgettable time we spent together in the Kanchenjunga region. One of Rising Adventure’s representatives will drop you at the airport 2 or 3 hours prior to your flight.