Kanchenjunga Trek
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The Kanchenjunga mountain range in far Eastern Nepal is situated at the border with Sikkim (India). It is the third highest mountain in the world with peaks upto 8586m. The name “Kanchenjunga” means “5 peaks” in Tibetan language.
This trek, which is not very touristy but breathtaking, will introduce you to different landscapes, views and cultures, including Limbu and Tibetan culture.
There are lodges available along the trekking route, although they are very basic with minimum comfort and only for a limited amount of trekkers. Bigger groups have to bring their own tents.
Your adventure starts with the transportation from the capital to the trekking area. A combination of a domestic flight and long jeep drives brings you to this remote region. Make sure to count for some spare days after your trek! A cancelled domestic flight will result in extra days needed if you don’t want to miss your international flight.
This challenging trek is only suitable for people with a flexible attitude, sense of adventure and a good health and fitness.
Itinerary
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day 1 : Kathmandu - Taplejung
Pick-up at your hotel/ guesthouse for the domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur.
Private jeep from Bhadrapur to Taplejung.
Overnight in a simple guesthouse.
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day 2 : Taplejung - Siwan
The first day of hiking : from Taplejung via Asahangpati and Mitlung to Siwan (980m).
Approximately 6 hours hiking.
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day 3 : Siwan- Chautari
From Siwan via Chiruwa and Taplethok to Chautari (1580m) in about 7 hrs trekking time.
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day 4 : Chautari - Amjilosa
From Chautari a fairly heavy but beautiful walking day (6 to 7 hours with some arduous parts uphill) to Amjilosa. Amjilosa is located at 2308m.
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day 5 : Amjilosa - Gyabla
Via Thyanyani (2287m) to Gyabla (2730m) in about 4 hours walking.
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day 6 : Gyabla - Ghunsa
From Gyabla via Phale in about 5 hours walking to Ghunsa (3595m).
We spend the night twice in this authentic mountain village.
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day 7 : Ghunsa
Acclimatization day in Ghunsa (trip without luggage to the viewpoint)
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day 8 : Ghunsa - Khambachen
5.5 hour hike from Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050m).
A nice trip today through rhododendron forests and through grassland, surrounded by high peaks on either side.
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day 9 : Khambachen
Acclimatization day
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day 10 : Khambachen - Lhonak
Today a little more than 7 hours walking time to Lhonak (4780m). In this region there is a good chance that you can spot the “Himalayan blue sheep” (naur or bharal).
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day 11 : Lhonak
Get up early for the trip (8 hours of hike in total) to Pangpema (Kanchhenjunga Base Camp) and back. This challenging route is partly about a glacier. Today we take extra account of the weather conditions. Overnight in Lhonak or in Khambachen.
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day 12 : Lhonak - Ghunsa
From Lhonak or Khambachen we return to the village of Ghunsa.
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day 13 : Ghunsa - Sele La
From Ghunsa we take a different route and walk in a good 4 hours via a steep climb over the Sele La pass (4290m). The overnight stay is slightly lower in Sele Le.
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day 14 : Sele La - Cheram
Again a tough, challenging day today: from Sele Le we will pass in 3 passes until we arrive in Cheram. Count on 6.5 walking hours if the trail is not snowy.
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day 15 : Cheram - Ramche
A little over 5.5 hours walking from Cheram via Ramche to Oktang viewpoint (4730m) and back to Ramche (4580m). The Oktang viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga peaks (8586m, 8482m and 8476m) and Yalung Kang (8505m).
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day 16 : Ramche - Tortong
About 6 walking hours mainly downhill from Ramche via the rhododendron forests to Tortong (2995m)
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day 17 : Tortong - Yamphudin
Via a steep climb from Tortong to Bhanjyang (lunch at 3310m) and then descend to Yamphudin (2080m) (approx. 6 hours walking time)
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day 18 : Yamphudin - Phumphe danda
Descend from Yamphudin via Mamankhe to Phumphe Danda (1858m) in about 5.5 walking hours
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day 19 : Phumphe danda - Kande
From Phumpe Danda to Kande Bhanjyang (2129m) in about 4h15min
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day 20 : Kande - Ilam
The last 2.5 hours of walking from this trek, brings us to Simbu (1845m).
There the jeep leaves for Ilam (8 hours’ drive).
Overnight in Ilam in a simple guesthouse.
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day 21 : Ilam - Kathmandu
Private jeep to Bhadrapur and domestic flight back to Kathmandu. The guide takes you upto your place of residence in Kathmandu (overnight stay not included).
End of the trek.
(accommodation not included)
Price Details
Price – valid for your trek in 2024
€1993 per person (on the basis of 2 persons).
Minimum 2 persons needed for this trek!
Groups from 3 to 5 persons pay €1786 per person.
Groups from 6 to 9 persons pay €1683 per person.
Do you want the service of a porter for your luggage? Count for €496 extra ; you can give upto 12kg. of luggage per porter.
Included
- the service of a certified trekking guide
- insurance for the guide
- accommodation in lodges (minimum comfort) and 3 meals a day for you and for the guide
- transportation from your hotel in Kathmandu to the start- and ending point of the trek and back (incl. domestic flights)
- all needed permits for the trek (incl. restricted area permit)
- administration fee
Excluded
- international flight and airport tax
- your stay in Kathmandu or elsewhere before/ after the trek
- drinks and extra’s
- your own travel-, health- and cancellation insurance
- a porter for your personal luggage
- the usual tips
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