Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

After breakfast, we’ll brief you on our upcoming adventure and then go on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. You can spend the rest of the day freely or prepare for your upcoming trek. Overnight at hotel.

We take a short, pleasant flight to Biratnagar. Explore the rest of the day. Overnight at hotel.

We take a very short flight from Biratnagar to Suketar. After we disembark from the plane, we have a short hike to Taplejung, building our anticipation for the trek ahead. Overnight in guest house.

After breakfast, we pack up camp and head on our way. We pass forests and quaint villages, and find a spot to have lunch. Continuing on our way, we reach Tambawa after 5 hours. Overnight at guest house.

After starting the trail, there is a climb followed by a steep descent through a village until we reach a river. We cross the suspension bridge and have another steep climb as we pass through the village of Kunjuri and Shikhaicha just before you get to Kesuwa (2000 meters). Overnight in guest house.

We begin our day after a delicious breakfast. We pack up and head on our way. We hike thorugh forests on a relatively flat trail. Overnight in guest house.

After breakfast, we begin our trek towards the Kabeli Khola. We walk on a trail passing through forests before crossing a small stream. On the way, we enjoy the amazing views of Himalayan peaks, while also passing through several small, beautifull villages. Overnight in guest house.

Today’s trek will be mostly uphill on an easy trail that mostly follows alongside the Kabeli Khola. During the walk, we admire the beautiful ridge beyond the stream. We continue our walk, admiring a waterfall nearby and the flowing water of the stream. After walking for some time, we cross a small suspension bridge and pass through small settlements before reaching Yamphudin. Overnight in guest house.

After leaving Yamphudin, it is about an hour before we cross the Omjekhola. This is a wonderful place for a combined lunch stop. The second half of the walk is a contrast to the first. Above Yamphudin the tight trail climbs a brutally steep ridge to a single farmhouse with fine views over the land traversed so far. We continue upwards through a dense forest before crossing the DupheBanjang and descending into the upper Omjekhola valley, where we will set up camp. Overnight in tented camp.

We continue along the gorgeous trail, passing the amazing scenery. It is an uphill climb today with some descents mixed in. Overnight in guest house.

We begin our steady climb to Tseram after breakfast. Our trail is right at the side of the Simbuwa Khola. We enjoy walking within the beautiful Lalung valley and have Tuplung peak for company for the most part of today’s journey. We pass through thick rhododendron forest and enjoy the magnificence of the Yalung Glacier. Overnight in guest house.

We begin our short trek after breakfast. From Tseram, we ascend for a little while before reaching the start of the Yalung Glacier. It is a beautiful walk on a valley trail. We savor the views of several Himalayan peaks and pass through a small settlement of Lapsang before reaching Ramche. Overnight in guest house.

We retrace our steps back down to Tseram after our gorgeous hike the day before. Waking up with incredible views made the climb worth it. We feel acclimatized and ready to trek on. Overnight in guest house.

After breakfast, we begin the journey. Today, we cross four passes beginning with Sinelapche Bhanjyang. After tackling the first pass, we continue to Mirgin La Pass. We continue trekking and reach the Sinion La Pass which is not far in front of the previous one. From here, we ascend to Sele La Pass.. We cross the pass. Overnight in guest house.

After breakfast, we walk towards the north, noticing Tangbgharma Danda nearby. We reach a chhorten marked by prayer flags,marking the start of a steep trail. We descend through rhododendron, birch and pine forests before reaching Ghunsa, a beautiful village of houses with dark and weathered pine walls and Buddhist prayer flags. Overnight in guest house.

Our guides will lead a beautiful day hike in the area today. It is important to take a rest to acclimatize properly. Overnight in guest house.

From Ghunsa, we trek further north along the river bank which presents us with magnificent alpine scenery. We pass through meadows filled with beautiful wildflowers, eventually hiking through rhododendron and pine forests. We cross a bridge at Rampuk Kharka, continue past a waterfall. After crossing the landslide area, we begin to see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu. Further exploring and tackling the tricky mountain trail will eventually lead us to Kambachen. Overnight in guest house.

Today will be another challenging day so an early start is needed. We trek through rocky fields with large boulders on the hillside. Hugging the riverbank, we arrive at a waterfall. We then cross a bridge to Ramtang Monastery. After a couple more hours, we arrive at Lhonak. Overnight at guest house.

From Lhonak, we trek towards the Kanchenjunga Base Camp, a highlight of our trek. The trail hugs the massive Kanchenjunga Glacier. Because we are at such a high altitude, we take it slow today, arriving at our destination after just 3 hours. Overnight at guest house.

From Pangpema we trace back our steps to Lhonak. Overnight in guet house.

From Ghunsa, we descend towards Phale. We pass through several Manes and a monastery nearby. We walk through Juniper forests and reach Phale. From here, it is a steady descent to Gyabla. We cross a bridge over Chhundatangka Khola to reach Gyabla. As we continue our trek, we see a precious waterfall. We also cross a suspension bridge over Sumbung Khola before reaching Amjelasa. Overnight at guest house.

After walking for a while we see a beautiful waterfall nearby. We continue our trek and pass a small settlement of Solima before crossing a suspension bridge again over Ghunsa Khola. Our trail passes through several villages beside Thunsa Khola before reaching Chirwa. Overnight at guest house.

We notice that the settlement starts to get thicker as we make our descent. The trail is full of lush vegetation. We pass through several villages before reaching Sinwa. From here we continue our descent and cross a bridge over the Sisne Khola. We pass through another village and cross another suspension bridge, this time over the Yaphre Khola to reach Phurumba. Overnight in Village.

Our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek ends today. We can take a well-deserved break after reaching Suketar. Overnight at guest house.

After an early morning flight, we arrive in Kathmandu. Spend the rest of the day as you pleas.e We will host a farewell dinner in the evening to celebrate our awesome journey. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport. Thank you for choosing Shikhar Adventure as your trekking guide! We look forward to your next adventure with us.