Introduction
Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is remote, wild and full of adventure. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek takes you to the base of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8598m), the world’s third highest mountain straddling between the borders of Nepal and Sikkim.
You will discover the unique local culture and lifestyle of the local people. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is another attraction of this trek where you will find rare and unique flora and fauna including rhododendrons, orchids, snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, red panda etc.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and fly from Biratnagar to Taplejung /Suketar (2300m).
Day 2 Trek from Suketar (2300m.) to Kunjari (1928m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 3 Trek from Kunjari to Mamangkhe (1920m) takes about seven hours.
Day 4 Trek from Mamangkhe to Yamphudin (2080m.) takes approximately five hours.
Day 5 Trek from Yamphudin to Omje khola (2460m) takes about six hours.
Day 6 Trek from Amjekhola to Torontan (2890m.) takes approximately five and half hours.
Day 7 Trek from Toronde to Tserma (3870m.) takes approximately five hours.
Day 8 Trek from Tserma to Ramche (4580m.) takes approximately six hours.
Day 9 Trek from Ramche to Yalung B.c.(5400m) takes about six and half hours.
Day 10 Trek from Yalung Bc.to Ramche (4580m.) takes approximately six and half hours.
Day 11 Trek from Ramche to Toronde (2890m) takes about six and half hours.
Day 12 Trek from Toronde to Amjekhola (2460m.) takes about six and half hours.
Day 13 Trek from Amjekhola to Yamphudin (2080m.) takes about four and half hours.
Day 14 Trek from Yamphudin to Mamangkhe takes about five and half hours.
Day 15 Trek from Mamangkhe to Keswa (2120m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 16 Trek from Keswa to Suketar (2300m.) takes about seven hours.
Day 17 Fly from Biratnagar to Katmandu via Suketar.
Day 18 Final departure
Day 1 : Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and fly from Biratnagar to Taplejung /Suketar (2300m).
This morning you fly to Biratnagar in the eastern Terai. It is Nepal's second largest city and an energetic, bustling place. After landing, you take a little time for refreshments and for the porters to prepare their loads before beginning your walk along the ridge line above Taplejung village. Stay overnight in camp.
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Day 2 : Trek from Suketar (2300m.) to Kunjari (1928m.) takes about seven hours.
You climb gradually along a rhododendron-covered ridge. The trail crosses the ridge and contours past the Deorali Khola and four more streams to a pass at 2570m. Descend through the forests to Lali Kharka, houses at 2220m., then through fields to the substantial Limbu village of Thembewa at 1880m. Now climb steeply to Kunjari, a Limbu village at 1700m. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 3 : Trek from Kunjari to Mamangkhe (1920m) takes about seven hours.
From here the trail makes a long looping traverse to Bhanjyang, a Gurung settlement with several bhattis, on a pass at 2120m. Now you head north just below the top of a ridge descending to the scattered village of Keswa at 1960m. You pass below waterfalls crossing severeal streams and landslide to Phun Phun. You descend through a series of side valleys to shops on a ridge at 1850m, then descend steeply through rice terraces into a side canyon, cross a stream on a long suspension bridge at 1540 m, then climb to Mamankhe, a prosperous Limbu village. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 4 : Trek from Mamangkhe to Yamphudin (2080m.) takes approximately five hours.
Beginning with an easy climb, the walk to Yamphudin is along a trail, which contours the hillside above the Kabeli Khola. You cross the ridges and stream beds that make up the valley sides and the trail eventually becomes level with the river a couple of hours before Yamphudin. Yamphudin is the most remote settlement in this area and the last habitation you will see until you reach Gunsa. It is a charming place tucked away beneath the ridge of the Deorali Danda, which you must cross next. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 5 : Trek from Yamphudin to Omje khola (2460m) takes about six hours.
Cross the Omje Khola on a couple of bamboo poles and follow the Kabeli Khola upstream for a short distance, ignoring the suspension bridge. Zigzag up through fields of corn and barley to Darachuk, and keep climbing past meadows to Dubi Bhanjyang, a pass at 2540m. Descend through ferns and big trees to the Omje Khola at 2340m. and follow the stream uphill for a short distance. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 6 : Trek from Amjekhola to Torontan (2890m.) takes approximately five and half hours.
From the stream, the trail makes a steep climb through bamboo to a kharka at Chitre (2920m.). After a short descent, the ascent to a clearing is less strenuous and then the trail passes through a forest of pines and rhododendrons to a pond at Lamite Bhanjyang, 3410m elevation. Once the initial steep descent is over, the trail becomes gentler. It passes through damp, orchid-filled forests, crossing streams and isolated clearings used by herders and woodcutters. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 7 : Trek from Toronde to Tserma (3870m.) takes approximately five hours.
This morning, you follow the right bank of the river, passing through pine and rhododendron forests. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 8 : Trek from Tserma to Ramche (4580m.) takes approximately six hours.
You proceed for a relatively short day's walk today to your next camp at Ramche. The scenery is magnificent as you ascend past the snout of the Yalung Glacier and into a series of ablation valleys. A frozen lake, crystal clear streams and views of Kokthan, Rathong and Kabru are the highlights of this walk. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 9 : Trek from Ramche to Yalung B.c.(5400m) takes about six and half hours.
While trekking this day, you cross long distance moraines and follow Yalung Glacier to climb onto the moraine. A short distance beyond the chorten is view of Mount Jannu. You must climb down the rough moraine onto the Yalung Glacier. Following Yalung Glacier, you get to the Yalung Base Camp. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 10 : Trek from Yalung Bc.to Ramche (4580m.) takes approximately six and half hours.
You retrace back to Ramche following Yalung Glacer. On the way, you see juniper jungle, yak herds and landslides. Ramche is occupied with few teashops and houses made of stones. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 11 : Trek from Ramche to Toronde (2890m) takes about six and half hours.
While trekking, you can enjoy the views of different mountains. While trekking, you pass the junction with the trail to Mirgin La is nearby. The trail goes alongside the moraine of Yalung Glacier. Somewhere during the trek, you cross the rhododendron forests and landslides. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 12 : Trek from Toronde to Amjekhola (2460m.) takes about six and half hours.
Normally, you trek through flat path following thick jungle. At a certain point of jungle, your trail begins to gently ascend. After a short distance, the trail starts to descend to Amjikhola. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 13 : Trek from Amjekhola to Yamphudin (2080m.) takes about four and half hours.
Your trek is in descent way through jungle. You cross suspension bridge to reach Yamphudin. Yamphudin is relatively a big town inhabited by mixed community of Buddhist and Hindus. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 14 : Trek from Yamphudin to Mamangkhe takes about five and half hours.
You descend to west side of the Kabeli Khola through the less dense forest. Now you ascend gradually to the Tenguwa Khola. Parts of the trail are on cliffs high above the riverto get to Kabeli Khola at 1640m. Mamankhe is a prosperous Limbu village. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 15 : Trek from Mamangkhe to Keswa (2120m.) takes about seven hours.
The first part of your trek is ascent through the rice terraced into a side cannon, cross a stream on a long suspension bridge at 1540m. Then go up a bit to Phonpe village at 1780m. You head generally downwards through forest past a large waterfall. Normally you cross several waterfalls, streams and a landslide to reach Phun Phun. Finally you get to Keswa which is village inhabited by Limbu and Gurung, the ethnic groups of Nepal. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 16 : Trek from Keswa to Suketar (2300m.) takes about seven hours.
The trail is mixed with ascents and descents. You cross streams at several places. You have to cross Pokara village to a suspension bridge across the Phawa Khola at 1430m.You descend steeply at Kunjari, a Limbu village at 1700m. The trail now makes a long, looping traverse to Bhanjyang, a Gurung settlement with several Bhatti, on a pass at 2120m. Now the trail enters the Kabeli Khola valley. For some part, you gradually climb down along the rhododendron covered ridge and cross the Deurali Khola with four more streams to a pass at 2570m. Ascend through forest to Lali Kharka. Suketar is a village above the Taplejung. Stay overnight in camp.Accomodation :
Day 17 : Fly from Biratnagar to Katmandu via Suketar.
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Day 18 : Final departure
Your adventure comes to an end today. There is nothing to do but we trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. A representative from Jvill nepal trekking will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.On our way to home, we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.Accomodation :
Features Included on Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Features Not Included on Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Things To know
Requirement
Things to know
Physical Condition & Experience Requirements
On this trek you are likely to walk for 6-7 hours a day in average, cross steep, hilly terrain and cross Chola pass. There have been some changes in icy landscape of the Cho La that is making pass more difficult and challenging compared to previous years. Therefore, previous trekking experience, physical fitness and positive attitude are essential. Exercising and jogging regularly for a few months prior to the trip is a good idea to enhance strength and stability. Past hiking experience is a must but no technical skill is required for this trip. Participants with pre-existing medical conditions such as heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform Himalayan Glacier before booking the trek. We also recommend that you consult your doctor(s) before the trip.
