Kanchenjunga Round Trek - 27 days

 KANCHENJUNGA ROUND CAMPING TREK  (27 DAYS)​


In 1988, Nepal opened Kanchenjunga trek, though people had trekked in the area in connection with mountaineering expeditions since the turn of the century. This area is a long way from the Kathmandu, and the nearest roads and airports are a long way from the mountain.
Kanchenjunga (8598 m) is on the border of  Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, so a circuit of the mountain is politically impossible. The next best alternative is to visit both the north and south sides of the mountain from the Nepal side.
The lowland portion of this region is culturally intriguing, but there are few good mountain views.
The Kanchenjunga region is the home of the Limbus. Relatives of the Rais, Limbus dominate the region east of the Arun Koshi and few live elsewhere. Limbu men wear a distinctive, tall topi, a Nepalese cap that is much more colorful than that worn by other Nepalese.

Trip Hightlight

---

KANCHENJUNGA ROUND TREK ITINERARY FOR CAMPING (27 DAYS)

Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: After breakfast, Full day Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley.
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (45 min) and drive to illam. (3-4 hours)
Day 04: Drive Illam to Taplejung. (6-7 hours) 
Day 05: Trekking starts. Taplejung (1820m) to Mithlung (921m). 
Day 06: Trek Mithlung (921m) to Chiruwa (1270m). 
Day 07: Trek Chiruwa (1270m) to Sukathum (1576m). 
Day 08: Trek Sukathum (1576m) to Amjilasa (2308m). 
Day 09: Trek Amjilsa (2308m) to Gyabla (2730m). 
Day 10: Trek Gyabla (2730m) to Ghunsa (3595m.
Day 11: Trek Rest in Ghunsa. Explore the Ghunsa (3595m) village and acclimatization.
Day 12: Trek Ghunsa (3595m) to Khampachen (4050m).
Day 13: Trek Khampachen (4050m) to Lhonak (4780m).
Day 14: Trek Lhonak (4780m) to Pangpema (5143m).
Day 15: Return from Pangpema (5143m) to khampachen.
Day 16: Trek back Khampachen to Ghunsa. 
Day 17: Trek Ghunsa to Sele la Base Camp (4290m).
Day 18: Trek Sele la Base Camp (4290m) to Cheram via Sinion La Pass (4440m). 
Day 19: Trek Cheram toRamche (4580m). 
Day 20:  Trek Ramche to Amji Khola (2600m).
Day 21: Trek Amji Khola to Yamphudin (2080m). 
Day 22: Trek Yamphudin to Phumphe Dada (1858m). 
Day 23: Trek Phumphe Dada to Lalikharka (2265m). 
Day 24: Trek Lalikharka to Suketar. (2420m)
Day 25: Drive Suketar to Birtamod by private Vehicle. (8-9 hours)
Day 26: Drive Birtamod to Bhadrapur Airport (1 hour) then fly back to Kathmandu.(45 min)
Day 27: Departure for your onward journey.

Kanchenjunga Round Trekking Itinerary for Teahouse (21N/22D)
 
Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport.
Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport, Then welcome by our office representative and transfer to the respective hotel. After checking in to the hotel, meet our experienced trekking guide then detail briefing about the Trekking. Trekking permit collection as well as other required documents for the trekking. Finally, settle down all the payment procedures.

Day 02: Kathmandu full day city Tour.
After the morning breakfast, briefing about the Kathmandu full day city sightseeing. i.e Swoyambhunath, it is one of the holiest pilgrims for Buddhist and Hindus, and it is located at the hilltop in the Kathmandu also popularly known as the monkey temple.  
Then after we drive to Bouddhanath stupa, which is also the main important shrine for Buddhist around the world. Bouddhanath Stupa is one of the largest spherical Stupa of Nepal and one of the largest Stupa in the world. Then finally we drive for Pashupatinath.
Pashupatinath is located nearby Boudhanath, this temple is one of the major important sacred pilgrim sites for the Hindus around the world. And not to forget all the above three shrines are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage site. Finally drive back to the hotel, then have some rest, prepare for trekking which starts from tomorrow. Overnight.

Day 03:   Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Pachthar/Phidim 8 hours
Morning breakfast then drives to domestic Airport, fly to Bhadrapur which is located at eastern part of Nepal, the flight takes around 45 minutes. After landing at Bhadrapur Airport, drive to Illam by a reserved vehicle which takes around 3-4 hours, popular for its abundant tea garden, this place is also known as the tea garden of Nepal. During our drive to illam, we can see beautiful tea gardens on our way and beautiful hills. Illam is also famous for viewing stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga (3rd highest peak in the world, 8586m) and Mount Janu/ Kumbhakarna (7710m). Arrive at Pachthar/Phidim and overnight.

Day 04: Drive Phidim to Sekahathum (1650m) ( 08 hours)
After the morning breakfast, drive Phidim to Sekhathum, which takes around 08 hours. On our way to Sekhathum we can view beautiful typical Nepali villages, and landscapes. We will take lunch in between at one of the fine restaurants. Then continue our journey to Sekhathum, by the time we arrive at Sekhathum it will already be in the evening, and then check in to the hotel at Sekhathum. Rest and prepare for walking which actually starts from the next day.
 
Day 05: Trek Sekahathum to Thyangynam (2410) (6-7 hours)
After breakfast, we start our actual trekking from Sekhathum to the beautiful village of Thyangyan (2410m) which takes around 6-7 hours of walking. On our trek to Sekhathum from Thyangnam, there won’t be many difficulties this day because the trekking trail will be the gentle trail, not much steep, we will finally arrive at the Thyangyam and overnight.

Day 06: Trek Thyangnam to Gyabla(2725m)(4-5 hours)
After the breakfast trek to Gyabla, this takes around 4-5 hours of gentle walk and much steep climbing. As we trek above from Thyangynam to gybla more the remoteness and lesser the population. One of the most amazing attractions on this trekking route is the forest of rhododendron flowers mainly during the month of Jun- july, which is also the national flower of our country Nepal. Arrive at small village of Gyabla, and overnight.

Day 07: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa(3595m)(5-6 hours)
After the breakfast, Trek to Ghunsa, this takes around 5-6 hours of trek. On this day of trek, we have to walk lesser the steep and much the gentle walk. Ghunsa is also the place mainly of Sherpa communities, having bigger locality of Sherpa people. Sherpa people from Ghunsa have their culture, and Tradition similar to Tibetan culture and traditions. Overnight at Ghunsa.


                                       
Day 08: Ghunsa Acclimatization (3595m)
On this day at Ghunsa we will stay all the day at Ghunsa for Acclimatization purpose. This day we will have excursion around the Ghunsa village and possibly short hikes nearby. Leisure time at your own around Ghunsa village and overnight at Ghunsa.

Day 09: Trek Ghunsa to Khampachen (4050m)(5-6 hours)
After the breakfast, trek to Khampachen, which takes around 5-6 hours of gentle and steep trek. During this day of trekking we can see few unique stone huts, and the most amazing close views of Janu Mountain (7711m) and Kumbhakarna glacier. Arrive at Khampachen and overnight.


                                           
Day 10: Trek Khampachen to Lhonak (4780m)(4-5 hours)
After the breakfast, trek Khampachen to Lhonak, which takes around 4-5 hours. During our trek on this day we will be able to see awesome views of mountains. Lhonak is a beautiful place, which lies near to the Tibet and this place is also famous for viewing beautiful mountain peaks like kirat peak/ tent peak (7362m), Nepal peak (7177m) and many more peaks. Arrive at Lhonak and overnight.

                            
Day 11: Trek Lhonak to Pangpema Base camp (5143m) (7-8 hours)
After the breakfast, trek Lhonak to Pangpema base camp which takes 4-5 hours gentle walk and since this is the highest altitude during our trek; we will walk very gently on our pace. This day of trekking is most beautiful, where we will be able to view amazing several peaks like Gimmigela peak (5415m),Chang himal/ Wedge peak (6802m), huge glaciers, and when we arrive near to the Pangpema base camp, we can see the great Mount Kanchunjunga, the third highest mountain in the world (8586m). Arrive at Pangpema base camp. Back to Lhonak and overnight


Day 12: Trek Lhonak to Ghunsa (3595m)(6-7 hours)
Breakfast and trek Lhonak to Ghunsa, which will take around 6-7 hours. The views during our trek will be same as like on our previous trek. Arrive at Ghunsa,  and overnight.

Day 13: Trek Ghunsa to Sele la Base camp (4290m)(5-6 hours)
After the breakfast at Ghunsa, we will trek towards Sele la base camp, which will take around 5-6 hours of steep climb. During this trek we will enjoy the beauty of amazing hills and forests. Arrive at Sele la base camp, camping and overnight.
 
Day 14:  Trek Sele la base camp to Cheram (3870m) via Sinion la pass (4440m) (7-8 hours)
After breakfast, we trek from Sele la base camp to Cheram via Sinion la pass, 7-8 hours. On this day of trekking we have to go through continues up path and down path. It takes around 3 hours of upward trekking, from where we can view Janu/ Kumbhakarna Mountain from the Sinion la pass, (4440m) and 4 hours of downward trek accompanies the great view of Mount Kanchanjunga, and other peaks. Arrive at Cheram, camping and overnight.

Day 15: Trek Cheram to Ramche (4580m) (4-5 hours)
After breakfast then trek Cheram to Ramche which takes around 4-5 hours gentle walks. After trekking for few hours we can view the famous Yalung Glacier, along with other few peaks like Sunpathi Peak, and Mount kanchunjunga from few meters above the Ramche, from the southern part. Arrive at Ramche, camping and overnight.

Day 16: Trek Ramche to Torongden (2980m) (6-7 hours)
After Breakfast, Trek Ramche to Torongden which takes around 6-7 hours of easy downward forest walks. Arrive at Torongden and overnight.

Day 17: Trek Torongden to Naya Jhoreni (3310 m)(4 hours)
After breakfast then trek Torongden to Naya Jhoreni, which takes around 4 hours , Arrive at Naya Jhoreni and overnight.

Day 18: Trek Naya Jhoreni to Yamphudin (1692m) (4 hours) 
After breakfast then trek Naya jhoreni to Yamphudin, which takes around 4 hours. Arrive at Yamphudin and overnight.

Day 19: Drive Yamphudin  to Fikal (8hours)
After the breakfast at the Yamphudin, we drive from Yamphudin to Fikal on our private vehicle passing through the places like Taplejung, Panchthaar and finally to Fikal. Check in and overnight at the hotel.

Day 20: Drive Fikal to Bhadrapur  (2 hours) Airport and fly to Kathmandu. (45 mins)
After the breakfast drive Fikal to Bhadrapur Airport, which takes about 2 hour, then fly Bhadrapur to Kathmandu (45min). Land at the Domestic Airport Kathmandu, then transfer and check in to the respective hotel. Easy day, shopping and Typical Nepali farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight Kathmandu hotel.

Day 21: Free And Easy Day
Easy day, shopping and Typical Nepali farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight Kathmandu hotel.

Day 22: International Departure.
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu international Airport for your onward journey.
 
 

Cost Details :

Group size 2 : USD 3900.00 per person (Minimum 2 person basis)

Group size 3 to 5 : USD 3700.00 per person

Group size 6 to 10  : USD 3500.00 per person

Cost Includes

a) All permits and fees including TIMS and other necessary conservation permits and government taxes
b) Accommodation in the lodges/ camp in trekking areas.
c) All required Land and domestic Air transportation during the trip.
d) Experienced & professional Trekking Guide, his Salary, food & Insurance.
e) The necessary number of porters and their salary, foods, insurance & equipment.
f)  Kathmandu Valley city sightseeing tour.
g) Kathmandu Hotel on BB plan.
h) First aid box.
i) Celebration dinner after the trip in Kathmandu.
j) Normal Showers during the trek.

Cost Excludes

a) Medical/personal high-risk insurance (suggest to have rescue coverage policy as well.
b) Personal Clothing/Gears for the trekking.
c) Tips for Nepalese staffs.
d) Cost of personal expenses, i.e shopping, Beverages, Telephone bills etc.
e) Nepal Visa Fee
f)  International Airfare fee
g) Hot water shower.

Start Date	End Date	Availability	Price
2018
October
06th Oct	00th Dec	OPENED	2600	Book Now

The major important checklist for the trekking are as follows: 

1) Trekking boots - 01 pair with 4 pairs of  warm shocks
2) Dawn Jacket - 01
3) Sleeping bag- 01
4) Long sleeves - 02 pairs
5) Sun glass  - 01
6) Hat  - 01
7)  Water Bottle  - 01
8) Half Pant  - 01
9) Trousers  - 02
10 ) T- Shirts - 04
11) Trekking Stick - 02
12) Sunscreen  - 01
13) Mosquito repelling cream - 01 ( in case in the low land areas)
14) Rucksack - 01
15) Gloves -01 pair
16) Wind proof jacket- 1
17) Warm Cap-1
18) Personal Medicines
19) Flash light