Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking

Day 01: Reach Kathmandu 1,345 m and then transfer to respective Hotels

On reaching at Kathmandu international airport received by our representative and guide, then transfer for short drive in the heart of Kathmandu city and to your hotels.

After checking into your pleasant rooms then join in for group briefing regarding Kanchenjunga Base Camp treks includes useful information to make your stay in Nepal more enjoyable and worth-while with us.

Evening includes group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant with cultural programs as entertainment.

Day 02: In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and preparations for Makalu trek.

Morning after breakfast in the hotel, our tour guide will take you in the heart of Kathmandu city, for exciting historical and heritage tour of old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) square of great importance.

Tour includes Temple of Kumari (Living young virgin Goddess) Kastamandap Temple where Kathmandu name derived from, a temple built with the wood of a single tree, tour of old palace during the reign of Malla and late Shah kings.

As tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, as tour continues towards famed landmark of Nepal at Swayambhunath Stupa of more than 2,500 years old a Buddhist Chaitya or Stupa, facing all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha.

Afternoon tour of famous Hindu Temple of Pashupatinath and visit Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest dome shaped monument in Asia of Buddhist religion and culture.

After an exciting and interesting tour head back to hotel preparation for Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek next early morning with exciting flight to Bhadrapur around Far South Eastern Nepal.

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur 350 m and drive to Ilam Town 1,365 m - 45 mins flight and 4 hrs drives with overnight stop at Ilam town 1,475 m.

Morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic air-terminal for exciting and scenic flight to land at Nepal Far South East Terai belt the flat-land of the country around sub-tropical climate zone close to India border.

From the airport around warmer area, where a jeep drive leads you into cooler area around high mid-hills at Ilam town, famous for good flavored tea and its vast fields of Tea-Garden in the shade of massive Kanchenjunga mountains.

As drive leads past number of farm villages and town to reach at Ilam for overnight stop in best available lodge, with enough time for short walks to observe local culture and custom of different eastern tribes of Nepal.

Day 04: Drive to Sukhetar 1,490 m - 04 hrs and trek to Lali-Kharka 1,900 -04 hrs.

From Ilam morning begins with exciting drive towards hills past many farm villages and town as drive continues on rough dirt tracks to reach around Taplejung areas at Sukhetar town with a small airstrip.

After getting organized then start walking towards North East on pleasant winding path full of neat farm terraces fields walking past interesting villages and patch of forest to reach our overnight at Lali-Kharka also known as Keshwa Bhanjyang with scenic views of snow capped peaks.

Day 05: Trek from Kande Bhanjyang 2,100m -07 hrs.

Morning starts with downhill walk into farm villages, populated mostly with Hindu tribe mixture of Brahmins, Chettris and as well Kirat tribes known as Rai and Limbu, also practice Hinduism along with their own ancient culture and deities of nature spirit.

After walking past village of Tembawa descending towards Phawa khola, crossing Phawa khola coming to Pokora village, the path from here leads through terraced farm fields, and finally crossing Pokora's suspension bridge our route climbs steeply to the village of Kunjari, a mountain village, from Kunjari walk leads through mixed forest with some small farm villages, and then climb to our overnight stop at kande Bhanjyang, a small farm village with grand views of Kanchenjunga and Yalungkang peaks.

Day 06: Trek to Phompe Danda 1,850m-06 hrs.

Today, walk leads to a steep descend towards the lush terraced rice and millet fields, then into dense forested area within headwaters of Nandeva khola towards left. On crossing stream trek continues downhill to a river, as our route enters a high hills where climbs start back into forest coming to the village of Loppoding.

After Loppoding walk on ups and down-hill path to reach a mountain village of Yangpang, and then walk along upper edge of the ridge with a climb on gentle slope for an hour to Pompe Dhada at the crest of a scenic ridge, an excellent spot for overnight stop with view of Mt. Jannu.

Day 07: Trek to Yangphudin 2,150m at Sherpa Gaon - 07 hrs.

From here on a winding path with downhill past hamlets and terraced farm fields to Khesewa khola, after crossing a suspension bridge as walk leads to a climbs to reach another resting spot, after a gradual ascent for an hour through terraced fields, then heading towards Mamankhe village. Afternoon leads to slow climb, skirting around a ridge to a level path that leads to Dekadin village.

On this walk with grand views and then descends to stone paved steps to Kabeli khola, on leaving the river behind our route climbs to a splendid ridge through villages and farm fields.

After a climb reaching an isolated village of Yamphudin from here climb to a hill for overnight stop at Sherpa Gaon.  This is the last permanent human settlement inhabited by Sherpa tribe till our adventures reach the other side at Gunsa. The campsite will be in a field or in village yards.

Day 08: Trek to Dorongding 2,880 m - 07hrs (Cross Lashe Tham, 3,800m Pass)

From this small Sherpa village trek leads to Chitre, walk along Kabeli khola, crossing tributary of Omje khola and start climbing steep up to Dhupi Bhangyang for two hours or more through open grassland.

From the top of Lahse Tham at 3,800 m pass and then leading to a steady descent through the deciduous forest to Omje Khola.

After tough climb reaching on top of a ridge, where our walks lead to Dorongding past Chitre for overnight halt in this small and scenic place with views of snow capped peaks.

Day 09: Trek to Tseram 3,770m - 05 hrs.

From the camp walk towards Ramite Bhanjyang (3,430m.), over steep uphill for few hours into magnolias, rhododendron and bamboo forest to reach at Ramite a place with single hut, from here our path leads to a climb within rhododendron tree covered ridge, passing towards a small pond on the right.

From here crossing stream as walk continues reaching a gravel ground, and then walk past this area leads to a shrine with a huge boulder shaped like a serpent.

Walking past forested areas our route leads to a riverbed, then ascending from riverbed path up to a terrace for overnight stop at Tseram, a place with roofless bivouac caves.

Ahead views of terminal moraine fed from Yalung glacier and behind looking at Kabru 7,353m and Talung peak 7,349m.

Day 10: Rest day at Tseram, Excursion to Oktang near Kanchenjunga South BC.

Rest day at Tseram for day hike to Oktang which is near to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp, where British expedition established base camp for the climb of Kanchenjunga summit in 1955.

Hike leads with close view of Yalung Glacier and south wall of Kanchenjunga, the hike takes for nearly three hours with views of Talung Peak and Kabru. After a scenic and exciting hike back to Tserem for overnight stop.

Day 11: Cross Tselele pass 4,250m and camp at Tselele bottom 3,700m - 08 hrs.

Today, descend via Yalung Bar with fifteen minutes of steep up, crossing a river and then on gradual path through forest, and then a steep climb for an hour and half towards two small ponds. From here cross three passes, Miring La, Tamo La and Selele pass.

The first part of the trail is uphill climb for 1 hour to the top of the pass with the great view of Kabru and Kanchenjunga. From Miring La, the trail goes gently down and then up to Selele La (4,250 m). From the top of the pass magnificent views of Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang and then descend gently to the base of the pass for overnight stop.

Day 12: Trek to Ghunsa 3,480 m - 04 hrs.

The first part of the walk is on gentle down slope and then leads to a steep descend for an hour into forest of rhododendron and pines as the walk reach a level ground near Ghunsa river, from here on gradual path to Ghunsa village for overnight in a village inhabited by Bhotia tribe (Tibetan origin) with community stone houses a neat and tidy small farm.

Day 13: Trek to Khambachen 4,000m -06hrs.

Walk from here leads to climb following a river with views of waterfalls along the walks, Yak herders may be met along the trail depending upon grazing season.

The trail goes from right bank of river Ghunsa, and through rhododendron and pine forest, as walk leads to a gradual ascend to Rambuk Kharkas and then crossing a small glacier landslide.

The trek continues with excellent views of Khumbukarna and Janu and other high snow capped peaks. 

On leaving tree lines behind, heading into barren country with few short bushes and scrub of juniper, after Rambuk Kharka climb, and then trail leads to a gentle down to Khambachen after crossing a landslide section to camp at Khambachen.

This scenic valley dominated by peaks of Sharphu (7,070m.) with north face of Mt. Janu and Wedge peak.

Day 14: Trek to Lhonak 4,780m - 06 hrs.

From here our route follows above river for an hour and then heading further east, as our walk heads down to a river, as climbs reaches rocks and boulder areas leading to a terminal moraine of Kanchenjunga glacier, on leaving Ramtang Kharka (a Sheppard place) where trail joins Kanchenjunga glacier and then crossing at a junction of Lhonak and Kanchenjunga glacier overlooking grand views of Mera, Nepal Peak and Wedge Peak.

Day 15: Hike to Pang Pema at Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5,065m - 06 hrs round trip back to Lhonak - 08hrs.

Today a leisure day for hike around Pang Pema our main highlight of the adventure within North Kanchenjunga base camps, starting with gentle climb above a river with impressive views of Kirat Chuli, Nepal Peak, Taple Sikhar, and Givegela Chuli. The first part of the climbs is gentle and then heading through a boulder on rocky trail.

Walking between grassy slopes and to a glacier path up at Kanchenjunga North Base Camp with chances of spotting herds of blue sheep's around this wilderness of mountains and glaciers.

After a wonderful scenic moment overlooking massive Kanchenjunga peaks and then heading back to camp at Lhonak with wonderful photographs around Pang Pema and Kanchenjunga base camp.

Day 16: Trek to Ghunsa, 3,480 m - 08hrs.

Retrace the journey back by the same way past Kambachen to camp at Ghunsa after a long day walks.

Day 17: Trek to Gyapla Phedi 2,300m - 07hrs.

From here walking on an alternative new route which allows you to see more of this beautiful country with views of mountains and walking past several scattered cattle herders summer camps to reach at Gypla Phedi, on lower alpine areas for overnight stop.

Day 18: Trek to Sekathum / Japantar 1,350m - 07 hrs.

With pleasant easy morning walking towards warmer areas back into farm fields and terraces within nice rural villages to reach at Sekathum or near to Japantar for overnight stop, where walks leads into much lower areas within farm villages growing much better crops and citric fruits.

Day 19: Trek to Chirwa 1,250 m - 06 hrs.

Enjoy the walk heading much lower and warm areas, as morning trek progress into several scattered farm houses and fields, where you will be greeted with friendly cheerful smiles as walk leads through villages and patch of cool forest areas to reach at Chirwa for overnight stops.

Day 20: Trek to Phurumbu School 1,500 m -07hrs.

Although our route leads downhill, and coming into areas with short climb to negotiate with shade of cool air after getting much warmer around low and foot hills of Kanchenjunga areas, slowly our walk reaching at small place to camp at Phurumbu School premises.

Day 21: Trek to Suketar 2,440 m -04 hrs.

Our last day of the wonderful adventure leads to Sukhetar at Tapeljung large village and town coming across more local villagers as walk leads through number of smaller farm settlement to reach at Sukhetar, this small town with an airstrip that flies to Kathmandu via Bhiratnagar city.

At present due to unpredictable flight time, which gets delayed and cancellation, to avoid the hassle flying from here we have chosen safe and best route from Bhadrapur to fly in and out to Kathmandu.

Day 22: Drive to Ilam drive with overnight in local Lodge.

Morning ending our last day adventurous walks taking an exciting drive to a nice little hill town at Ilam famous for Tea and its sea of Tea Garden, the flavor of the local tea much appreciated throughout Nepal and abroad.

Few hours of scenic drive brings you at Ilam town, with time to explore around and observe the local culture and custom of great interest.

Day 23: Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel with free afternoon.

Early morning get transferred to Bhadrapur airport for short scenic flight back to Kathmandu overlooking mountain panorama with green hill landscapes as flight reaches at Kathmandu airport and then transfer back to your hotel, with free afternoon at leisure.

Day 24: Free and contingency day in Kathmandu and for individual activities.

Reserved as free and or contingency day,in case of Himalayan unfavorable and unpredictable bad weather that might happen sometimes obstructs trail and road conditions, to be safe and secure with an extra day in Kathmandu.

If all goes well as per our itinerary days, enjoy this free day for individual activities or join in for another exciting sightseeing tour around places of great interest visiting Kathmandu-Patan or Bhaktapur.

Day 25: Depart for International flights homeward bound.

Final and last day in Nepal, country of high Himalaya and varied culture, after a memorable experience and great adventure of a lifetime on Kanchenjunga Base Camp trekking, as per time for international flight our staff transfer you to the airport for  homeward bound or to your next port of call and respective destinations.