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Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek

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  • Availability
    Anytime of the Year

  • Trip Duration
    18 days

  • Trek Difficulty
    Moderate

  • Group Size
    Private and Group Tour

  • Maximum Altitude
    4785 m

  • Guide Language
    English

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Quick Overview

  • Start From Kathmandu
  • End At Kathmandu
  • Duration 18 days
  • Best Season Sept-Dec, Mar-May

Introduction

 Nepal is home to arguably some of the most beautiful trekking destinations in the world. Right from the Mountain ranges to picturesque grasslands, pristine lakes, majestic slopes as well as gushing rivers, the region is a trekker’s delight and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek is a combination of all. With elevations of about 5,200 above sea level, many people consider Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek as the most splendid of the Kanchenjunga Treks. The trek to Kanchenjunga is a long itinerary and offers one of the thrilling high altitude trekking trips, leading the most famous peaks of eastern Nepal as Kanchenjunga and mysterious Jannu via the spectacular Yalung Glacier. You'll also get to witness some of the spectacular mountain peaks including Everest (8848 meters), Kabru (7412 meters), Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) (5663 meters), Makalu (8481 meters), Jannu (7710 meters), and Kanchenjunga(8,586 meters) itself, third highest mountain in the world. If you're lucky enough, you'll get to encounter the impedance Red –Billed Blue Magpie, Musk Deer, Pheasant, Himalayan black bear, and even the Red Panda. Trekking to Kanchenjunga is possible throughout the year but March to May and September to December are the best months of the trek.

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek begins with a scenic flight to Suketar, Taplejung, in the remote northeast part of Nepal. From Suketar, the trek continues through fascinating Rai and Limbu villages where you get to learn about their culture and history. As we head up through pristine forests to the awe-inspiring South Face Base Camp at Ramche we can enjoy the best of the off-the-beaten-path trek.  We cross Mirgin La Pass to the north side of Mount Kanchenjunga and the Pang Pama Base Camp. Stepping on the base camp of the world's third-highest mountain is a beautiful feeling. Pristine mountain rivers, Himalayas, nature, and culture make this trek an unforgettable experience.

Trek Highlights

  • Off the beaten trail trek
  • The base camp of the world's third-highest mountain
  • Rai and Limbu culture and history
  • High altitude trek, thrilling experience
  • Mountain view including Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, etc
  • The rich wildlife of the region

Food

In most of the places, you'll find teahouses run by local people who provide delicious food such as Bhat, Eggs, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fried rice, Noodles,  Pasta, Cereals, Soup, etc and other Nepali food, Indian food, Chinese Food, American food, Continental food, Local food and many more dishes you like to have from menu card. We always recommend you to have organic and local food, vegetable from their own garden. However, you will stay in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast, lunch and dinner service.

Accommodation:

During Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, you will have two types of accommodation, 3-star hotel, and local teahouses or camp. During your days in Kathmandu valley, you will stay at a 3-star hotel and during the trek, you will stay at tea houses. Teahouses are run by local people with good service and clean beds. The room will be private rooms with a twin and triple sharing basis and attach bathrooms in most of the places. In high-altitude, there won't be any teahouses, so we have to set up a camp for overnight stay.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2 : Fly to Biratnagar (45 minutes)
Day 3 :  Fly to Suketar(30 minutes) and trek to Phurmbu 1,800m. 
Day 4: Trek to Chirwa Alt – 1,185m 
Day 5:  Trek to Tapethok Alt – 1,322m 
Day 6:  Trek to Sakathum in 4 hours. Alt – 1,660m 
Day 7: Trek to Amjilosa Alt – 2,510m
Day 8:  Trek to Gyapla Alt – 2,750m
Day 9: Trek to Gunsa , alt. 3415m.
Day 10: Rest Day at Ghunsa , alt. 3415m.
Day 11:  Trek to Khambachen Alt – 4,099m 
Day 12:  Trek to Lhonak in 5 hours. Alt – 4,785m 
Day 13: Trek to Pangpema North Base Camp (5,200m) and then return to Lhonak
Day 14:  Trek to Ghunsa Alt – 3,415m
Day 15:  Trek to Amjilosa Alt – 2,510m
Day 16: Trek to Chhiruwa  Alt – 1.185m  
Day 17: Trek to Suketar , alt. 1900m
Day 18: Fly to Biratnagar 30 minute and fly back to Kathmandualt. 1300m
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival at the airport, our representative will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport waiting for your arrival. As you arrive at the airport terminal, you’ll be driven to the hotel and stay overnight.


Day 2 : Fly to Biratnagar (45 minutes)

The very next day, you’ll take an early flight to Biratnagar. The flight to Biratnagar features the great views of rivers, green hills and some stunning Himalayas in eastern Nepal. After your arrival at the airport, our staff will take you to the hotel for an overnight stay.


Day 3 :  Fly to Suketar(30 minutes) and trek to Phurmbu 1,800m. 

We'll have breakfast at the hotel and fly to Suketar which takes about 30 minutes from Biratnagar. We'll have lunch there and start our trek to Phurmbu. We climb slowly along the valleys the trail goes up through pristine forests, crop fields, and tranquil villages. Overnight at a lodge in Phurmbu.


Day 4: Trek to Chirwa Alt – 1,185m 

The trail goes along the sub-tropical rainforest and follows the valley and from village to village crossings and up again. This region is home to ethnic Kirantis but now known as Limbus and most of the people are involved in agriculture at the moment. We continue through the riverside before descending towards the Thiwa River and continue to Chirwa for overnight stay. 


Day 5:  Trek to Tapethok Alt – 1,322m 

Today's trek is easy and mostly passes through lush green hills blanketed in all varieties of trees and flora, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and enormous glaciers will greet you throughout the journey. Overnight at Tpaethok.


Day 6:  Trek to Sakathum in 4 hours. Alt – 1,660m 

Today's walk is a peaceful one where we walk through the village of Hellok, and Lelep and move alongside Tamor River and go downhill towards Simbu Khola. You can see the beautiful view of Yalung Glacier. We then trek through steep and narrow Ghunsa Khola valley to reach Sakathum which takes 4 hours. Overnight in Sakathum.


Day 7: Trek to Amjilosa Alt – 2,510m

Early morning trek follows the north bank of the Ghunsa Khola which is a steep and narrow valley. The trail is full of oak and rhododendron forest with bamboo undergrowth as well as small Sherpa settlements. You'll come across many yak pastures and reach small Tibetan settlements of Amjilosa village. Overnight stay.


Day 8:  Trek to Gyapla Alt – 2,750m

Today, we walk through the forests of rhododendrons and bamboos and also pass many waterfalls and rivers on the way to Gyapla. There are several ups and downs on the trail and you ascend steeply and stop at Sherpa village Gyabla. Most of the people are fully dependent on agriculture in this area so you'll see many farming lands.


Day 9: Trek to Gunsa , alt. 3415m.

We'll have breakfast at Gyapla and head towards Gyapla which goes through the forests and after a while rises up. We'll also come across Phale village where you can see a wooden Gompa. We continue through the forest and descend towards the Ghunsa River to reach Ghunsa which is the biggest village in the region. Overnight stay.


Day 10: Rest Day at Ghunsa , alt. 3415m.

Before going forward, we'll take rest at Gunsa village for better acclimatization with higher altitude. You can explore Gunsa village in the meantime, know about their culture and tradition. Overnight stay.


Day 11:  Trek to Khambachen Alt – 4,099m 

 The walk goes along the river bank with beautiful alpine scenery as we pass through meadows off beautiful wildflowers, eventually hiking through rhododendron and pine forests. Easy walk for 4-5 hours takes us to Khambachen for overnight stay.


Day 12:  Trek to Lhonak in 5 hours. Alt – 4,785m 

Today's walk is a bit challenging where the trail goes along rocky fields with large boulders on the hillside. We follow the riverbank until we arrive at a waterfall. We cross the river bridge at Ramtang and continue until we arrive at Lhonak, which is a beautiful little town located on a big ground and surrounded by high mountains. Overnight stay.


Day 13: Trek to Pangpema North Base Camp (5,200m) and then return to Lhonak

Today's highlight is a trek to Pangpema Nothe Base Camp. We start our day with a slow walk today, arriving at our destination after just 3.5 hours of descent walk. We'll have lunch with an amazing view of mt. Kanchenjunga and continue up to the north of Pang Pema for a once-in-a-lifetime view. Return to Lhonak for overnight stay.


Day 14:  Trek to Ghunsa Alt – 3,415m

After breakfast at Lhonak village, we head to Ghunsa village via pine, rhododendron forest, and beautiful waterfalls. After descent downhill walks, we arrive at Ghunsa village and have lunch and enjoy the rest of the day. Overnight stay.


Day 15:  Trek to Amjilosa Alt – 2,510m

The trek goes down enjoying the views of Kanchenjunga, Gimmigela Peak, Mera Peak and other peaks and mountains at the backdrop.   We will reach Gyabla from where we will have lunch over there and continue down to Amjilosa for overnight stay.


Day 16: Trek to Chhiruwa  Alt – 1.185m  

From Amjilosa, we will traverse the oak forest to reach Chhiruwa Village. You'll see Tibetan influenced culture there.  We follow the Tamur river down and cross numerous small tributary streams to arrive at chirwa village. Overnight stay.


Day 17: Trek to Suketar , alt. 1900m

Today's walk mostly passes through small Limbu villages and Sherpa villages. We walk downhill enjoying the last day of our walk of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek. Overnight at Suketar.


Day 18: Fly to Biratnagar 30 minute and fly back to Kathmandualt. 1300m

This is the final day of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, we'll first fly to Biratnagar from Suketar and fly back to Kathmandu from Biratnagar. We'll say you farewell after reaching Kathmandu valley and drop you to the airport for your flight back home.


Cost Includes

  • Airport peak and drop.
  • -Two night hotel in Kathmandu one on arrival and one in departure B/B
  • – Three times meals on trek (breakfast, lunch &, dinner)
  • -Hot drinks Tea or coffee.
  • -Fresh fruit after dinner everyday
  • -Accommodation in normal basis twin sharing room.
  • – Experience English speaking guide.
  • -Porter. (Two people one porter) each porter carry 25kg .
  • -Kanchunjunga conservation fee
  • – Kanchunjunga restricted area especial permit
  • – TIMMS CARD
  • – Rural municipality entrance fee.
  • -All the ground transportations
  • -Airfare from Kathmandu biratnagar – Kathmandu
  • – Treated drinking water.
  • – All the Ground transportation.
  • – First aid kit.
  • – Nature explore trek down jacket (refundable after trip)
  • -Duffle bag for the trip (refundable after trip
  • – Last night dinner at Nepali kitchen with cultural dance show.
  • – Nature explore t- shirt.
  • – All the trip necessary documents
  • -Gov. Vat and tax

Cost Excludes

  • Personal insurance
  • -International airfare
  • – Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • -Trekking equipment
  • -All type of beverage
  • -Extra expenses like Buttery charge, WIFI- Hot shower, Laundry during the trek.
  • -Tipping for staff.
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