Kanchenjunga Trekking

5/5

$2500
Per Person

Overview

Kanchenjunga, one of Nepal's spectacular trekking destinations lies just at the base of the majestic Kanchenjunga Mountain, world's third-highest peak. This region is riddled with alpine pasture lands, thick subtropical forests and low river valleys. It is situated in north-eastern Nepal, and is surrounded by China and India. This area allows you to observe numerous varieties of culture and changing landscapes as you pass through terraced hills, birch woods, rhododendron forests, and so on.

You will come across many diverse settlements of Brahmins , Chhetries , Rai, Limbu etc. that portray the cultural diversity existing in the eastern part of Nepal. You might see musk deers, Himalayan bears, blue sheeps etc. in the wild if we are lucky enough. 

The Kanchenjunga area was opened for trekkers in 1988. It is a restricted region for foreigners and requires an entry permit (It will be managed by us). Let Nepal Tibet Tours and Treks expedite this 23-day trek  bestowing you with  an opportunity to walk along the snowline through high territories leading you to terrific views of elevated peaks in their frozen blue glory.

Trip Highlights: 

  1. Enjoy the aromatic forests dappled with fresh rhododendron blooms as you make your way through the beautiful trekking trails of Basantapur.
  2. Explore the market of Chirwa and baffle yourself as you take in their unique practices.
  3. Relish in the beauty of numerous white water rivers like Arun, Tamur, Gunsa Khola and many more that you come across.
  4. Experience the unique cultures of Limbu and Sherpa people as you get acquainted with their livelihoods.
  5. Witness the breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga mountain fresh and closer than ever before.
  6. Ease in with the people of the Tibetan community and learn their interesting culture.
  7. Enjoy the ups and downs of the hilly trails of Nepal in the fresh and chilly air.
  8. Unwind in the beautiful city of Kathmandu surrounded by rich history, culture, art and stories..

Included/Exclude

  • Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking.
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter.
  • All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek.
  • Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge.
  • All fees on Trek.
  • Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking.
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter.
  • All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek.
  • Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge.
  • All fees on Trek.

Trip Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)

After you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representative at the airport and then you will be taken to the hotel. We will briefly describe your tour and get you checked in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is all yours. You can either recline in the hotel itself or go sightseeing around Kathmandu.
Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

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Day 2: Kathmandu – Basantapur

Today we take a picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar we drive to Basantapur.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

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Day 3: Basantapur - Chauki (2700m.)

Setting off from Basantapur, we will trek passing through the forest of rhododendron along with the marvelous views of Tamur Koshi, Arun Kosi and Makalu. Then, the trail takes you to Tude Deorali and ascends through Phedi and finally arrives at Chauki. We will be spending the night in Chauki.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 4: Chauki - Gupa Pokhari (2930m.)

After moving ahead from Chauki we will cross some ascents and descents and pass through Manglebare, Balukop and Srimani. Then, the track comes to two small lakes at Lamo Pokhari. After that it moves further up passing bamboo huts at Koranghatar and gets to more lakes at Gupa Pokhari. We will be staying the night at Gupa Pokhari today.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 5: Gupa Pokhari – Nesum (1620m.)

Today, we trek from Gupa Pokhari to leave Milke Danda and then arrive at Akhar Deorali (3200m.). From here you climb and descend on the way to Buje Deorali. You mount up to Mul Pokhari and reach Gurja (2000m.). Our destination for today is Nesum. We will be staying overnight at Nesum.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 6: Nesum – Thumma

Leaving Nesum, we will cross a well-built suspension bridge and reach Doban (640m.). This is going to be a thrilling experience. The bridge is built over the river Tamur Kosi. After crossing Tamur Kosi, the trail moves along the east-bank and we make our way through tropical forests. Ascending further we walk alongside the river and will arrive at Thumma. We will call it a day and spend the night at Thumma.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 7: Thumma - Chirwa (1190m.)

Today, we trek from Thumma passing the communities of Tawa, Siwa and Pork. Then after, you will reach Chirwa, a lovely bazaar where you will find some bhattis and shops. You will see the bamboo tubes pipes and channels set up for water supply in the village. It is quite an interesting experience. We will be staying at Chirwa for the night.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 8: Chirwa – Sakathum (1640m.)

From Chhirwa, we walk ahead and then come across the Chhetri settlement, Tapethok. Now, the route moves through several ups and downs. Going across Tamur Khola over a suspension bridge and taking a short ascent again we cross Gunsa Khola on a rocky bridge and arrive at the Tibetan village of Sakathum. Today, we will be staying at Sakathum.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 9: Sakathum - Amjilassa (2490m.)

Our path today, moves steeply up and then descends back to the river. Then once more we ascend through stone stairs to observe the beautiful waterfall and Ghaiya Bari. Trekking further up we will reach Crest (2530m.) and then walking downward we will get to the Tibetan community of Amjilassa. We will spend the night at Amjilassa.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 10: Amjilassa - Kyapra (2730m.)

The track climbs up today through the oak, bamboo and rhododendron forests with the striking views of the south-western face of the Kanchenjunga. We walk through many short ups and downs in the track and witness several waterfalls and meadows along the way. To finish trekking for today, we have a steep climb which will take us to Kyapra. We will call it a day and recline at Kyapra.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 11: Kyapra - Gunsa (3430m.)

Today we walk down and trek along the river all the way through the forest of rhododendron, fir and will arrive at the potato meadows of Phere. We move further via the larch forest and ultimately we will arrive at Gunsa. We will be staying overnight at Gunsa.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 12: Gunsa - Khambachen (4040m.)

The tracks move upwards gradually all along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola then to Rambuk Kharka towards the north part of the river and ultimately arrive at the Tibetan community of Khambachen. We spend the night in the company of the Tibetans at Khambachen.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 13: Acclimatization on Khambachen

Today, you have an acclimatization session at Khambachen to help you cope with the rising altitudes. We will be able to witness the sights of the elevated mountains of Khabur, Phole, Nango Ma and Jannu in the daylight. After having breakfast, we can either ascend above for more sights of the peaks or take a day trek to the Jannu Base camp. We will spend another night at Khambachen.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 14: Khambachen - Lonak (4790m.)

The path ascends steadily all the way through open pastures to Ramtag (4240m.), then comes across moraines lying north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and ultimately you will arrive at Lhonak. From here you will have the striking peak views thrive in all directions. Overnight at Lhonak.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 15: Lonak - Pang Pema (5140m.)

From Lonak, the path goes up slowly across the flat surface and after that gets a bit vertical as it proceeds to the moraine. We now follow the base of the valley. We will be able to view the vivid scenery en route as we arrive at Pang Pema. From here we will see the sight of the main mountain of Kanchenjunga and vista of other Himalayas. We will be staying overnight at Pang Pema.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 16: Pang Pema – Khambachen

Moving ahead from Pang Pema early in the morning, we trek up the North edge to reach Kanchenjunga peak (6750m.), Pyramid peak (7168m.), Tent peak (7365m.) etc. and walk back to Khambachem. Once again we will spend the night in the company of Tibetans in Khambachen.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 17: Khambachen – Gunsa

We trek back to Gunsa from Khambachen today. We will spend the night at Gunsa.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 18: Gunsa – Chirwa

We make our way back to Chirwa from Gunsa. We let our nights be filled with splendor at Chirwa today.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 19: Chirwa – Linkhim

From Chirwa we begin ascending and pass through Diwa village and then go up over and reach Tawa. Descending into a big side ravine, we mount back to the edge and ultimately we will reach Linkhim. We will be spending the night at Linkhim.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 20: Linkhim – Suketar

We leave Linkhim trekking through the tiny Limbu community of Helate, Phurbu, Pumbur and climb above the Sherpa community of Bung Kulung, Lakchun and arrive at Suketar. We will be staying overnight at Suketar.
Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 21: Suketar – Kathmandu

We take a flight back to Kathmandu today from Suketar. We will be staying overnight in Kathmandu.
Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

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Day 22: Kathmandu

Today, the day is all yours to utilize.You can go around for sightseeing in the major cultural hubs in Kathmandu if any remaining. Again, we spend the night in Kathmandu. Nights in Kathmandu are beautiful.
Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Day 23: Depature

Today is the day we say our goodbyes until we meet again.Our airport representative will take you to the airport for your way back home.
Includes: Breakfast | Airport Transfer

 

Note: This itinerary can be customized as per situation.

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Clothing and Equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph