Overview

Offering some incredible sceneraries, the trek climb starts through the foothills into the great mountain stronghold of peaks such as Kanchenjunga, Rathong, and Jannu. Along the trail, trekkers can explore and witness North and South Base Camps of Mt. Kanchenjunga.  

In the wonders of the Himalaya, Kanchenjunga Circuit offers an adventurous trek allowing trekkers to indulge themselves and engage them with nature and the cultural richness. This trek is now listed in one of the premier routes for people who wish to take on a challenging and rare trekking experience. Many wildlife also reside here such as the Himalayan black bear, snow leopards, and the Assamese macaque.

With a determination of accomplishing challenging trials like this, trekkers are assured to feel the worth of completing it. The reward of majestic scenery and warm hearted locals are sure to keep trekkers awestruck in their entire trip. Mostly, Rai and Limbu people reside in these areas and strongly follow Buddhism and Hinduism.

Itinerary

• Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m.|4593ft.)

  Let us know your arrival flight and airline schedule, and the airport representative of NNT will be at the Tribhuwan International Airport to receive you. He will transfer you to the hotel booked by ourselves in a private vehicle. You can stroll on the road of Thamel in the evening and have good rest at the hotel.

• Day 02 - Kathmandu Sightseeing

  Sightseeing at Kasthamandap,Swoyambu and Boudhanath.

• Day 03 - Morning flight of 45 - 50 minutes to Bhadrapur, then Drive to Taplejung (1820m.|5971ft., 7-9 hrs drive, 152 km.)

  Today, we will fly from Kathmandu (TIA) to Bhadrapur (Chandragadhi Airport on a domestic flight of about 45 to 50 minutes. We will take a local jeep and drive through Kanyam. We drive via Mechi Highway from Kanyam viewing the tea cultivations on the way toward Taplejung from where the trek to Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek begins.

• Day 04 - Taplejung to Sekathum (1650m.|5413ft., 39km.|24.23miles., 6 - 9 hrs drive)

  We will have our breakfast and catch the local jeep and begin our second-day ride to reach our destination for the day, Sekathum. Usually, trekkers prefer to walk up to Sekathum from Taplejung but by making our itinerary short and utilizing the available services in the region, we reach Sekathum two days before other trekkers. The drive will take us through Mitlung, Chirwa, Thapethok, Lelep, and several other villages along the Tamor Nadi. There is the Kanchenjunga National Park entry point on our way, where our permits are checked and allowed to move forward to Sekathum.

• Day 05 - Sekathum to Amjilosa (2498m.|8195ft., 9km.|5.59miles., 5 - 6 hrs trek)

  After two days of the drive, we will start our hike with breakfast at Sekathum. The Himalayas' adventurous journey begins with an ascent along the Ghunsa Khola and walking over many bridges along the way, exploring through verdant trees, the little settlements of Jonggim, and Ghaiyabari reaching Amjilosa.

• Day 06 - Amjilosa to Gyabla (2725m.|8940ft., 8km.|4.97miles, 4 - 5 hrs trek)

  We move forward to Gyabla which is also known as Kyapra from Amjilosa after having breakfast. We continue to move in our path through a dense forest and trail without a Human settlement. Today, we can spot Red Pandas during our hike on the Kanchenjunga Trail, if we got lucky. After the uphill climb, we get to view the magnificent sceneries of the mountains and several waterfalls on the way. We slowly make our way and reach Gyabla village.

• Day 07 - Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415m.|11204ft., 11km.|6.83miles., 5 hrs trek)

  The walk through the woodlands with a wide range of flora and fauna leads us to the Phale village. Continuing the trek at a pace, we will reach Ghunsa village. Many trekkers stop at Ghunsa for acclimatization, but we have our acclimation day at Khambachen.

• Day 08 - Ghunsa to Khambachen (4145m.|13599ft., 11km.|6.83miles., 5 - 6 hrs trek)

  We will have our breakfast and begin the gradual ascent through an open pine forest and also have the chance to spot blue sheep and snow leopards. The trail passes through landslide-prone areas. We see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu, encounter the green glacier valleys, and finally reach Khambachen village.

• Day 09 - Acclimatization and Rest Day

  We rest at Khambachen after several days of walking. For the adjustment of the body to the altitude, we will have a short hike to nearby glaciers, viewpoints, and lakes. We can meet numerous trekkers in Khambachen returning from and traveling to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp.

• Day 10 - Khambachen to Lhonak (4792m.|15721ft., 10 km.|6.21miles., 4 - 5 hrs trek)

  We move ahead to the trail of the Kanchenjunga glacier. We can meet the trekkers in the main trekking season walking toward and returning from the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp on this track. We move through the Ramdang and come across the Ramdang Monastery. We are on the difficult trail, now at the junction of the Lhonak and Kanchenjunga glaciers. Walking forward, we reach the tiny settlement of Lhonak with a few teahouses.

• Day 11 - Hike to Kanchenjunga North base camp (Pang Pema) (5143m.|16873ft.) and return to Lhonak (9km.|5.59miles., 6 - 7 hrs trek)

  Today, we will hike to the north base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which is also known as Pang Pema. We will climb gradually following the moraines through the trail and reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The prayer flags around and the mesmerizing towering third-highest mount Kanchenjunga is the reward after multiple days of trekking. We will return to Lhonak for an overnight stay.

• Day 12 - Lhonak to Ghunsa (3415m.|11204ft., 21km.|13miles., 7-8 hrs trek)

  Rejoicing the views of the Himalayas and leaving behind the Kanchenjunga Base Camp, retracing the track, we arrive at Ghunsa. The Kanchenjunga trail gives us memories of walking passing the stone huts, soaring mountain peaks, rocky fields nearby the trails, rock-falling zones, etc.

• Day 13 - Trek to Sele Le Base Camp (4240m.|13910ft., 6km.|3.72miles., 5-6 hrs trek)

  We arrive at Sele Le, leaving the trail to Gyabla. There is a chance to see the snow leopards as we pass through the dense forest. There are isolated human settlements with few teahouses which are open only in the main trekking season. When there is heavy snowfall there is no other way connecting the pathway to reach South Base Camp until Sekathum. If the teahouses are closed and still we can cross the passes then, we can even reach Tseram in a day cutting a day off from our planned itinerary.

• Day 14 - Trek from Sele Le Base Camp to Tseram (3868m.|12690ft., 9km.| 5.59 miles., 6-7 hrs trek)

  Leaving Sele Le Pass, we will hike up to the high-altitude passes, Sinion La (4440m.|2758ft.), then Mirgin La (4480m.|2783ft.) and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4645m.|2886ft.). We will see the spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Jannu, Everest, Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga during our ascent. We descend to Tseram and stay overnight over there.

• Day 15 - Trek from Tseram to Ramche and Hike to Oktang (Yalung South Base Camp Viewpoint, 4740m.|15551ft.) and back to Tseram (14km.|8.6km) 7-8 hrs trek)

  Today, after early morning breakfast, we head forward through the Yalung glacier getting higher and close to the vistas. Passing by the Yalung which provides views of Rathong (6682m) and Kabru (7412m), we will stop for lunch at Ramche. We will hike to Oktang/ Okhordung the viewpoint of Yalung Base Camp or Kanchenjunga South Base Camp. Enjoying the closer view of three summits of Mt. Kanchenjunga 8420m, 8586m, and 8474m, and other towering peaks, exploring this untouched, unexplored by many trekkers, Kanchenjunga Base Camp, we will return to Tseram.

• Day 16 - Trek from Tseram to Tortong (2980m.|9776ft., 13km.|8miles., 6-7 hrs trek)

  The elevated snow-capped mountains behind us and the walk through the rhododendron forests give us tranquility. Our trek starts downhill and ends at Tortong passing through Simbuwa Khola with enchanting views of the Himalayas en route. We will stay overnight at Tortong.

• Day 17 - Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (1692m.|3910ft., 9km.|5.59ft., 6-7 hrs trek)

  From Tortong, we persist to descend to the Amji Khola passing through Lasiya/Lamite Bhanjyang (3415m) and Dhupi Bhanjyang (2665m). Walking past the steep slope area, we reach Yamphudin village. There is the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area checkpost in Yamphudin, where our permits are checked if we had begun our trek with Kanchenjunga South Base Camp first.

• Day 18 - Yamphudin to Kanyam (1210m.|3969ft., 8 hrs drive)

  After having breakfast in Yamphudin, we start exploring beautiful landscapes through the trails, and trekking alongside the pathway of Kabeli Khola. Leaving the mountain villages, we will take a drive to Kanyam, a beautiful place surrounded by tea gardens. Along the way to Kanyam, we can see the cardamom and tea cultivation through our windows. Keeping the bittersweet memories of the trek at the high altitudes, we are now at the lowlands. You can encounter many local tourists as Kanyam is a popular destination with tea gardens.

• Day 19 - Drive from Kanyam to Bhadrapur and late afternoon flight back to Kathmandu (1400m.|4593ft.)

  We will have our breakfast and explore the green tea cultivation area for a while. Then, we will have a 2-3 hour drive to Bhadrapur. We will have a 45 to 50 minutes flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu in the late afternoon. We will escort you to your hotel and invite you to a farewell dinner with our management team in the evening.

Cost Includes

• Airport Pickup and drop service during both international and domestic flight
• All necessary trekking permits
• 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu for 2 nights
• All accommodations during the trek
• Meals (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) during the trek and Tea and Coffee
• Government Licensed and first aid-trained trekking guide
• Salary, food, equipment, and insurance of the trekking Guide
• Flight From Kathmandu - Bhadrapur, and Bhadrapur - Kathmandu
• Official expense, all local and government tax and VAT.
• Porters for the luggage

Cost Excludes

• International flight tickets and Nepal entry visa
• Travel and health Insurance which covers emergency Rescues and evacuations
• During trekking time personal expenses, snacks, Beer, coke, juice, water, WI-FI, etc.
• Tips for treks guide and porter
• On-arrival visa fees at Tribhuwan Internationa Airport- (15 days – $25-30,