Kanchenjunga Trek

Trip Facts

Overview

Kanchenjunga Trek is the best wilderness adventure trekking trail of Nepal. If you are in the search for the best tranquil trekking route of Nepal then this is the best place to trek. Nepal Unique Treks & Expedition ensures the adventure, serenity, cultural beauty and pristine unexplored region for the best experience of the Nepal trekking.

Most of the trekking trail of Nepal which is popular lies in the western and central zone of Nepal. However, Kanchenjunga Trek is in the Eastern region of Nepal. Everest is the highest mountain in the world and Kanchenjunga is the third highest. Therefore, trekking in Kanchenjunga Mountain Base Camp would be equally fascinating as the Everest Base Camp Trekking. Moreover, this trekking trail provides an abundance of the wilderness adventure and tranquility. The trip is towards the Kanchenjunga Mountain foothill. The mountain itself possesses the whopping height of 8586 m from sea level.

The route is less explored and untouched by many. Undoubtedly the virgin beauty will present the plethora of excitement while you are in the mountains. The major talking point of this trekking is that you can witness the three geographical and climatic region of Nepal. The first phase of the journey includes the flight to flatlands (terai) of Nepal where the temperature is hot while the middle phase is the hilly area where the climate is temperate and the upper phase is the Himalayas. The climate and geographical landscape to differ. Therefore, in a single trip, you can witness many things including culture and nature. Once you have reached Suketar the walking starts. The journey passes through the villages of Sukathum, Ghunsa, Kambachen and others. As its name suggests it is pure and pristine. However, the trail can be strenuous because of the rocky ravines and terrain. If you have trekked to Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp then it is the right time for you to try out this off the beaten trail of Nepal.

Join us for the ultimate adventure trip to the world’s third tallest Mountain Mt. Kanchenjunga’s Base Camp. Witness the culture, spirituality, and tranquility of this Eastern Himalayas of Nepal.

Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300m

Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar 2,420m/ trek to Lalikharka (2265m

Day 04: Lalikharka to Khesewa 2120m

Day 05: Khesewa to Mamankhe 1785m

Day 06: Mamankhe to Yamphudin 2080m

Day 07: Yamphudin to Tortong 2,995m

Day 08: Tortong to Cheram 3,870m

Day 09: Cheram: Acclimatization and Rest

Day 10: Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche) 4,580m

Day 11: Ramchaur (Ramche) to Yalung Base Camp (4500m), back to Cheram

Day 12: Cheram to Sele La 4290m

Day 13: Sele La to Ghunsa 3,595

Day 14: Ghunsa to Kambachen 4,050m

Day 15: Kambachen to Lhonak 4,780m

Day 16: Kanchenjunga base camp, overnight at Pangpema 5,143

Day 17: Pangpema to Lhonak

Day 18: Lhonak to Ghunsa 3475m

Day 19: Ghunsa to Amjilosa 2,308m

Day 20: Amjilosa to Chirwa 1,270m

Day 21: Chirwa to Phurumbu 1,549

Day 22: Phurumbu to Suketar

Day 23: Fly to Kathmandu

Day 24: Final departure

Itinerary