Kanchenjungha Trekking

Mt. Kanchenjungha is located in the northeast of Nepal, Tibet (China) in the north and Sikkim (India) in the east. Among the highest mountains, Mt. Kanchenjungha (8586m) is the third highest peak in the world and the second highest peak in Nepal. It was opened to trekkers in 1998, though people have trekked in this area in connection with mountaineering expedition since the turn of the century.Kanchenjungha Trekking is one of the pristine high mountain areas in Nepal. Kanchenjungha is translated as “Five Treasures of the snow“. Though this superb Kanchenjungha massif, you see the unforgettable cultures, lifestyles, costumes and dishes of inhabited castes like Rai, Limbu, Sherpa and Gurung. Not only this, this massif is decorated by the abundant wildlife such as musk deer, blue sheep and, for the believer the “Yeti”. You will be over the moon with the untouched and magnificent views of Everest, Makalu and Kanchanjunga massifs.

Kancheunjungha area is conserved under the supervision of Kanchenjungha Conservation Area ( KCA) which contains 11 peaks over 7000m. Kanchenjungha Trekking is one of the most adventurous and difficult trek. You start Kanchenjungha Trekfrom Kathmandu to (Tumlingtar of Taplejung accessible by) air, Ilam or Basantapur accessible by road. Kanchenjungha Trekking begins with the first camp at Chauki then trek though Gyabla, and ascend to the highest camp at Pang- Pema (5,140m) and camp at Lohnak. The trek ends at Suketar via the decent from Omje Khola then back to Kathmandu. Trekkers must be self-sufficient because there are only tea houses and lodges in lower part but no more facilities in higher elevation. The rewards of these all efforts, trekkers earn really natural and scenic views of rhododendron forest, spectacular panoramas and undreamt views.

Facts of Trip

Trip Highlights of Kanchenjungha Trekking

Trip duration: 32 Days
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing
Best season: April, May to September, October
Starting from: Hile a long bus drive from Kathmandu
Ending at: Basantapur and drive a bus back to Kathmandu
Grade: Strenuous
Highest access of the trek: 5,140m
Culture: Mixed
Mode of Trekking Tour: Fully Organized Camping Trekking
Himalayan views: Kanchenjungha all, Makalu Himal

Trip Map

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Itinerary of Kanchenjungha Trekking

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel

Day 02: Full day Kathmandu valley Guided tour

Day 03: Kathmandu Biratnagr by fly 3 hrs drive to Bashantapur.

Day 04: Bashantapur to trek through mossy Rhododendron forests eventually leading to Chauki 2682m.

Day 05: Chauki trek to Gupha Pokhari where you have first views of various peaks including Kanchenjunga. 2900m.

Day 06: Gupha to Gurja Gaun 2010m.

Day 07: Gurja Gaun to Doban 645m.

Day 08: Doban to Mitlung 890m.

Day 09: Mitlung to Chirwa 1185m.

Day 10: Chirwa to Sokathom 1650m.

Day 11: Sokathum to Amjilessa 2498m.

Day 12: Amjilessa to Gyabla 2725m.

Day 13: Gyabla to Ghunsa 3415m.

Day 14: Acclimatisation day in Ghunsa

Day 15: Ghunsa to Kambachen 4145m

Day 16: kambachen to Lhonak 4792m

Day 17: Lonank to Pangpema and hike to view point and back to Pangpema 5140m

Day 18: Pangpema to Khambachen 4175m

Day 19: Khambachen to Ghunsa 3415m

Day 20: Gunsha to Selelekharka 3950m

Day 21: Selelekharka to Tseram 3868m

Day 22: Tseram to Oktang Base Camp 4740m and back to Ramche 4610m

Day 23: Ramjer to Tortong 2980m

Day 24: Toranten to Yamphuden 1692m

Day 25: Yamphuden to Phumphedada 1860m

Day 26: Phumphedada to Kadhebhayanjang 2190m

Day 27: Kadhebhayanjang to Lalikharka 2266m

Day 28: Lalikharka to Suketar 2420m

Day 29/30: Sukear to Kathmandu

Day 31 : Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and other activities

Day 32: Transfer to airport for departure