Kanchenjunga Trek 26 Days, Adventure

Our representatives will pick you up from the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) after clearing the customs and you will head towards your hotel with him/her. You can get the first-hand experience of culture and lifestyle in Kathmandu through a short walk from your hotel. Rest for the day in the hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.

After breakfast, you will meet with your trekking teams and guides at the Nepal Hidden treks office near your hotel. Following a quick orientation session, you will have the day to prepare for the Kanchenjunga trek. Meanwhile, we will arrange the necessary permits for the Kanchenjunga. With your guide put together the gears and equipment and rest for the day. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

We will pick you from the hotel and you will board a domestic flight to the Bhadrapur airport with your guide in the morning. Located in the lowlands of Terai, Bhadrapur is a bustling city with a mixture of culture and lifestyle. After a brief stop here you will take a bus taking you to Taplejung. Stopping in various places, you will pass by the iconic and picturesque tea garden of Ilam. Similarly, we will also drive by and take our lunch in one of the major commercial bazar areas driving to Taplejung. This adventure-packed ride on a hill highway gives you fantastic views of a long chain of green hills expanding to the horizon. After reaching there in the evening we will rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Taplejung.

Today is the first day of your Kanchenjunga trek. After an early breakfast, we will have a smooth and scenic walk of about 5 hours to Phurumbu on this day. Following the banks of Tamor River, we will walk beside the terraced farmlands and thick jungles. The ascent is gradual with some of the best walking trails of this segment. Stopping in one of the midway villages here, you can try some local food. You might also spot some of the rare animals and beautiful birds as you get near Phurumbu. Phurumbu village constitutes of close houses made up of wood and tin roof like most others you will find in this trek. Overnight at a lodge in Mitlung.

From Mitlung you will have a gradual uphill walk to Chiruwa today. Some portion of the walk is also steep so slow and steady is the key. Talking about 5 to 6 hours of walking you cross some major villages in the way. Entering the Sinwa valley you can find some unique Kiranti (Rai and Limbu ethnic groups) settlements. Next is the village of Tawa which is regionally popular for being the village of wild honey harvesters in eastern Nepal. Stopping briefly in some of these places we will continue our walk to Chiruwa. Overnight at a lodge in Chiruwa.

We will pass by multiple Tamanig, Rai, Gurung and Sherpa villages to reach from Chiruwa to Sukethum today. After a warm tea and breakfast, we will begin the trek gradually downhills beside the Tamur river. From here the path starts to gain elevation and passes by some thick sub-tropical jungles. After a couple of hours, we will reach the plains of OlangchungGola. OlangchungGola is a historic village and once was significant as the strategic location for the trade routes of Nepal, Tibet, and Sikkim. The Word Gola translates locally as a market or bazaar and this settlement was a major commercial center for different villages scattered in the region. We will have our permits checked here as from the village we will be entering the restricted regions of the Kanchenjunga conservation area. We will walk for a couple of hours or so beside the GhunsaKhola and finally reach Sukethum. Overnight at a lodge in Sukethum.

The views of the snow-capped mountains get closer as we further ascend from Sukethum to Amjilosa today. Following the locally preferred trail of stone steps, we will mostly walk in the Oak, Pine and Rhododendron jungles. After a couple of hours, we will reach a small Sherpa settlement. The steep climb starts from here leading us up the high ridges. A sharp descend will once again take us back to the flatlands. We will rest for some time here and prepare for the final steep section lasting about 90 minutes to the village of Amjilapsa. Nearing the Tibetan border we can witness the influence of Tibetan culture in the village and surroundings. Prayer flags and Mani walls mark the village and we will rest for the day after reaching there. Overnight at a lodge in Amjilosa.

The Sunrise view of the Himalayas is fantastic from the Amjilapsa village and you can start the day after a quick breakfast here. You can also enjoy a view of the waterfall near the village to kickstart today. From Amjilapsa to Gyabla, the trail is much relaxed and open. We will be blessed with wonderful landscape views and fantastic spotting of the Himalayas throughout the day. Passing by small stretches of forests we will arrive at the Sherpa village of Gyabla in the late afternoon. You can also take a brief hike to the nearby hill and watch a beautiful sunset from there. Overnight at a lodge in Gyabla.

We will have a moderate walking day today towards the village of Ghunsa from Gyabla. Following a quick descent from the village through some bamboo forests, we will start a gradual uphill climb. Continuing on the rising trail, we will reach the village of Phale. Phale is a lively settlement surrounded in a huge Yak pasture. Once an important stop in the trade route of Nepal and Tibet, you can explore through some of the locally hand-woven carpets in the village. An auxiliary trail to Makalu separates from the village and the main trail continues to the village of Ghunsa. Overnight at a village in Ghunsa.

This day is separated from the rest, as a well-needed rest and acclimatization day in Ghunsa village. Being one of the main villages of this region, Ghunsa is lively and you can peek into the local lifestyle here. A checkpoint here will verify your permits to Kanchenjunga and you can continue the day after the approval. In a clear morning, you can enjoy a great sunrise view of the Himalayas from the village. Today you'll have a short hiking option to the lake below the Yamtari glacier from Ghunsa. After returning from the hike you can rest for the day. Similarly, you can do your laundry in your spare time. Overnight at a lodge in Ghunsa.

The trekking section leading to Khambachen from Ghunsa treats with outstanding views of the snow-capped mountains. JanuHimal/Kumbhakarna (7710m), Phole Peak (6645m), Sobithongie (6670m) &Khabur Peak (6332m) are some of the frequent sightings /here. After breakfast, we will catch the trail beside the GhunsaKhola to the village of RunbukKharka. We will take a short break here and start an uneven climb to Kambachen. The landscape is pristine as we head nearer to Kambachen. Enjoy the sunset view and rest for the day at Kamabachen.

The trail from Kambachen to Lhonak is one of the shorter trekking segments of the Kanchenjunga Trek. We will have an easy climb throughout the walk providing us with some fantastic mountain views. The first stop will be at Ramtang passing by some rocky fields. We will get nearer to the glacial moraines below the Kanchenjunga Mountain and the vegetation changes drastically as we reach Lhonak. We will rest for the day at the campsite here with majestic views of Wedge Peak (6750m) Ramtang Peak (6700m) TapleShikha (6510m) and also clear views of Nupchu Peak (6044m) Tinjung Peak (6097m) and Dango Peak (6250m). Overnight at a lodge in Lhonak.

Today we will be heading towards the northern base camp of the Kanchenjunga Mountain also popular locally as the Pangpema Base camp. Starting the day walking beside the large Kanchenjunga glacier we will have some prominent steep climbs throughout the way. Nearing the base camp, the path will also offer us some of the best natural viewpoints to the Kanchenjunga and surrounding mountains. One can just gaze and admire the wonderful face of this massive mountain once reaching the Pangpema base camp (5100 m). After some great time and pictures in the base camp, we will start our return walk to Lhonak. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Lhonak.

We will walk back to Ghunsa village by the same trail as before from Lhonak. We will have steep descents for most of today. Passing by Ramtang and Kambachen we will make our lunch stop in one of the midway settlements. After a steep descent following the village of RumbukKharka, we will walk beside GhunsaKhola for a couple of hours and reach the Ghunsa village in the late afternoon. Overnight at a lodge in Ghunsa.

We have a short walking day of about 5 hours composing of a steady climb to Selele base camp from Ghunsa village. Starting the walk by a series of prayer flags we will cross the GhunsaKhola and continue on the trail. Passing by some of the high pasture lands we will make a steep climb to reach the base camp of Selele. After reaching the base camp we will prepare for the passing day tomorrow. Overnight at a lodge in Selele base camp.

We will start the day early to do the Sele La Pass to the village of Tseram today. As one of the longest days in the trek, we will rest and walk steadily today. The first part is a steep and rocky climb to the Sele La Pass from the base camp. We will do up to four high passes today starting from the Sele La. If the weather permits, we will have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains and even Mt Everest in the distance sometimes. After Selele pass we will walk pass the Sinion La pass. Stopping briefly in the base of Mirgin La pass we will continue the walk and do the final pass of today as the Sinion La or Sinelapche pass. An hour or so of a steep downhill walk from the pass we will reach Sinelapche Bhanjyang and finally the village of Tseram. Overnight at a lodge in Tseram.

We will have a short trek to the village of Ramche which is the gateway to the southern base camp of Mount Kanchenjunga. The trek starts in the base of Yalung glacier and to the Lapsang village. We will have a relaxed and easy walk from there to Ramche talking about a couple of hours. After some rest in Ramche, we will start our walk to the base camp. After a few steep ascents, we will reach Oktang, the southern base camp of the Kanchanjunga. Despite being in a lower elevation compared to Pang Pema, Oktang equally has some amazing shades of Kanchanjunga and surrounding mountains. After some sightseeing and picture sessions, we will return to Ramche and rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Ramche.

We will descend from Ramche to Tortong or Torongdin today. Being round or circuit trek we will be taking a different route back to Taplejung and the new route will start from the Tseram village. We will stop briefly at Tseram for lunch. Enjoying the views and landscape we will follow the SimduwaKhola to Tortong. We will descend further towards the late afternoon and reach the village of Tortong. Overnight at a lodge in Tortong.

We will start the day with a beautiful sunrise from LasiyaDanda. Our trek of today is comparatively shorter to Yamphudin. After a short drop to LasiyaBhanjyang, we will follow the AmjiKhola to Chitre. We will have our lunch break here and then follow the trail to Yamphudin village. Yamphudin is one of the main villages of the region connecting different villages around the area. The descent is gradual and at the end of the day, we will have moved down over 1000 meters to reach Yamphudin. Overnight at a teahouse/lodge in Yamphudin.

The trek from Yamphudin to PhumpheDanda is continuously descending through a sub-tropical forest. For the first part of today's trek, we will walk beside the terraced farmlands. Passing by small settlements, we can have a near view of the lifestyle and farming techniques in the hills. The trail goes beside small streams and rivers and rises a little nearing PhumpheDanda. PhumpheDanda is also one of the popular local destinations for sightseeing. Overnight at a lodge in PhumpheDanda.

We will wake up early for a beautiful sunrise view from PhumpheDanda. After some warmup and breakfast, we will start the trek to SinchewaBhanjyang today. Following the trail beside the KabeliKhola, we will start our walk to SinchewaBhanjyang. Stopping in the midway settlements we can some more adventure in the Hilly trails and forest. Nearing SinchewaBhanjyang we will have a bit relaxed trail. We will rest for the day after reaching SinchewaBhanjyang in the late afternoon. Overnight at a lodge in SinchewaBhanjyang.

From SinchewaBhanjyang, we will continue our walk descending to LaliKharka. We will have a light walk throughout this stretch enjoying the trail and the surrounding views. After reaching Lalikharka towards the late afternoon, we will rest for the day there. Overnight at a lodge in LaliKharka.

We will walk the last stretch of the Kanchenjunga trek walking to Taplejung today. The walk is about 4-5 hours long and you can enjoy nature and landscape throughout the trail. Mostly descending the ridges and walking in wide trails we will reach Taplejung in the afternoon. After reaching Taplejung, rest for the day. Overnight at a lodge in Taplejung.

We will start our drive back to Birtamode early today. We will stop for regular snacks and lunch in the midway settlements. The views are amazing and the drive back is adventure packed too. We will reach Birtamode in the evening and head towards the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Birtamode.

You can explore some of the local areas of Birtamode today in the spare time before the flight to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur. After landing in Kathmandu, we will drive you back to your hotel where you can rest for the day. As the flight to Kathmandu is short you will have some time to spare in Kathmandu. Explore the markets of Thamel and look for some souvenirs to take back. You can choose some fantastic handicrafts, organic products, and many different goods in the extensive market here. Join us for a farewell hotel where we will treat you with different Nepali cuisine. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

We will drive you to the TIA from your hotel prior to your flight back to home. Return with some magical experience and wonderful stories of Kanchenjunga trek with Nepal Hidden Treks.