Kanchenjunga Trek

• Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel::

  As you arrive at the capital city, Kathmandu, you will be met by a representative from Nepal Mountain Trekkers at International Airport terminals and he will take you to your respective hotel (Hotel Horizon). After checking in a hotel, you can enjoy the free time relaxing at the cosy room or stroll around the tourist hub Thamel area until the end of the day.

• Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation::

  After having our early meal, we start our day with a visit to Nepal Mountain Trekkers office at Thamel. After being introduced with our team including tour guide, trekking leader and director of operations, we head for necessary trekking preparations, getting needed equipment with the initiation of Kathmandu sightseeing around world heritage sites. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath Stupa are UNESCO world heritage sites that we explore till sunset. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu. B included.

• Day 03: Drive from Biratnagar to Phidim, after Kathmandu to Biratnagar via a flight:

  Initially, we board our domestic flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Upon arrival at Biratnagar, we have our lunch followed by a drive to Phidim. In this way after taking a flight and drive in a first day out of Kathmandu valley, we take rest overnight at Phidim.

• Day 04: Further take a drive from Phidim to Suketar:

  Likewise a day earlier, we take a drive from Phidim to Taplejung early in the morning which is also the starting point of our trekking activity. We gear up with our trekking crew and start ascending towards Suketar where there is also a small airstrip with basic teahouses. We stay overnight at Suketar.

• Day 05: Trek from Suketar to Mitlung:

  Today we will be heading at rough off the beaten path of our Kanchenjunga trail, initially, we walk through the pasture land, walk downhill trails crossing many colourful settlements along the tracks. We leave behind Tamur River and make our way towards Mitlung. We stay overnight at Mitlung.

• Day 06: Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa with many quick uphill and downhill trails:

  We arrive at beautiful village inhabited by Limbu, Rai, Gurung and Chirwa communities who will welcome with open heart. With quite a number of quick ascend and descends, we gradually arrive at Thiwa. Cross suspension bridges and finally arrive at Chirwa for overnight stay.

• Day 07: Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum:

  Today after having our early meal, we make our way crossing greenery, enjoying walk along vegetations gradually gain some altitude at the end of the day. We stay overnight at Sekathum which is considered as an ideal place for night halt.

• Day 08: Trek to Sekathum to Amjilosa:

  Following mostly the ascending trails through beautiful yet challenging gorges, jungle walks, we finally arrive at Amjilosa. However, gradual and careful walk following the instructions of the guide will be helpful. Your trekking stick will come handy on this day while you are making your way towards Amjilosa for overnight stay.

• Day 09: Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla:

  Following the excellent views of striking waterfalls, walking through beautiful forests, trekking along with Tibetan settlements we finally arrive at Gyabla. We also witness blossoming rhododendron forests during spring, which is also the national flower of Nepal. In this way, we completely immerse ourselves into the natural beauty that features across the trails.

• Day 10: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa, most developed settlement of northern side of Kanchenjunga:

  Today after having our early meal, we get an exclusive chance to explore the local village inhabited by Sherpa communities. It is quite large local settlement compared to nearby ones at Kanchenjunga trekking trails. On our course to Ghunsa valley, at a place called Phaley, Tibetan refugees are settled. And in just about a couple of hours of walking, we finally arrive at Ghunsa.

• Day 11: Acclimatization day in Ghunsa for adaptation with the high altitude of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp:

  To avoid the altitude sickness, it is recommended that we take proper acclimatization at every 600 meters of altitude gain and we take Ghunsa as our acclimatization point before we gain further altitudes. During the rest day, we visit around the Lapsang La and nearby monasteries so that our body adapts according to the high altitude surroundings.

• Day 12: Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen:

  Today we face quite a bit of challenge while heading from Ghunsa to Kambachen. There will be a couple of landslide-prone areas we have to cross. We make our way through beautiful rhododendron and pine forests too. Today, our fitness will also be tested. However, we get excellent views of Mount Kumbakarna which will be a rewarding experience.

• Day 13: Acclimatization day in Kambachen:

  Today will be another day for acclimatization during Kanchenjunga Trek. It will help our body gets familiar with changing altitudes and makes it easy during further trekking ascents. At above 4000 meters, we should take care of ourselves that we are not showing any symptoms of acute mountain sickness. In this way, walking taking precautions, we continue our Kanchenjunga Trek.

• Day 14: Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak:

  Today we wake up early in the morning and head towards Lhonak from Kambachen. There will be plenty of obstacles today. Avoiding the landslides prone areas, we quickly cross that site and finally arrive at Lhonak for overnight stay.

• Day 15: Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp North):

  We walk through the glacier moraines today in our Kanchenjunga Trek as we cross the rocky part of our trekking trail. Upon arrival at Pangpema, we stay at stone hut and hike little further up to enjoy magnificent views of glaciers and Kanchenjunga’s north ridge. It will be the most important day of our trek as we finally step at Kanchenjunga Base Camp from the northern side.

• Day 16: Trek from Pangpema to Kambachen:

  We descend today and lose altitude quite drastically than former days. After having our early meal, we start our downhill trekking starts gradually to Kambachen. With whole lots of wonderful memories, we leave Kanchenjunga North Ridge behind.

• Day 17: Trek from Kambachen to Ghunsa:

  Today, we again step downhill towards Ghunsa from Kambachen enjoying the natural and cultural essence during our Kanchenjunga trekking journey. We feel quite relaxed while descending down the trails.

• Day 18: Trek from Ghunsa to Sele Le:

  Today we arrive at the stone hut at Sele Le, where we will be camping. It is the most isolated area in Kanchenjunga Trek and we also might get a chance to spot a snow leopard. We will not be strolling around outside after sunset. Will be quite an adventurous day.

• Day 19: Trek from Sele Le to Cheram:

  Testing our fitness level, we cross the high altitude pass at top of Sele Le Pass at Southern hemisphere of Kanchenjunga. From here, we get excellent views of Makalu and other surrounding peaks. In this way, we trek steep downhill towards Cheram.

• Day 20: Trek from Cheram to Ramche and back to Cheram (Ramche is Kanchenjunga South Base Camp):

  After having our early meal, we visit Oktang Monastery and trek from Cheram to Ramche which is a dead end or also known as Kanchenjunga south base camp and we get back to Cheram at the end of the day. Today we start our day quite early, cross Yalung glacier too.

• Day 21: Trek from Cheram to Tortong:

  After we cross towards Sele le pass, we make our way towards left ridge trail and downhill trekking towards Tortong which is covered by lush green forests and Simuwa river. We will arrive at Tortong and stay overnight at overthere.

• Day 22: Trek from Tortong to Yamphuding:

  Yamphuding is the biggest village we explore during our Kanchenjunga trek where the air is full of oxygen. While trekking from Tortong to Yamphuding, we also get a chance to encounter local Limbu Museum, culture centre, cross through beautiful forests. It will be a great exploration opportunity of both natural and cultural highlights today.

• Day 23: Trek from Yamphuding to Yangpang:

  To make the lower altitude trekking short, we head from Yamphuding to Yangpang instead of going back towards Taplejung. Along the day’s course of the journey, we pass through beautiful terraced farmlands, local settlements and finally arrive at Yangpang.

• Day 24: Trek from Yangpang to Thorpu:

  Today is the last day of trekking activity in our Kanchenjunga Trek. We walk through large farmlands, at the eastern side of Nepal. We finally arrive at Thorpu and stay overnight.

• Day 25: Drive from Thorpu to Birtamod:

  Today we take a drive from Thorpu to Birtamod, which is a popular local city of eastern Nepal well connected with roads and highways.

• Day 26: Drive from Birtamod to Bhadrapur and fly back to Kathmandu:

  Today we take about an hour drive through fertile terai lands of Nepal from Birtamod to Bhadrapur airstrip and board an hour flight that takes us back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will be met by our director of operations, Mr Dhakal and offer you a farewell dinner along with spa and massage as a complimentary token of love from Nepal Mountain Trekkers Company.

• Day 27: Departure Day:

  Today will be your final day in Nepal, as we drop you to International Airport for your scheduled international flight towards your onward destination.

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Equipments

HEAD

Sun hat or scarf
Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
Sunglasses
Head Torch
Suncreams(40+) and Lip Balms

UPPER BODY

Cotton t-shirts and thermals
Fleece jacket
Waterproof jacket
Down jacket

LOWER BODY

Lightweight cotton pants (long)
Waterproof pants
Inner thermals

FEET

Thin inner socks (3 pairs)
Thick, warm wool hiking socks
Comfortable hiking boots
Shower sandals

HANDS

Gloves (Cotton and Waterproof)
Creams
Sanitizer

ACCESSORIES

Sleeping bag rated to -20°C +
Trekking bag (Rucksack)
Duffel bag
Large plastic bags (for keeping items dry inside trek bag)
Trekking poles (optional, recommended)
Water bottle or camel bag
Toiletries and Tissue Papers

First Aid Kits 

Personal Regular Medicines
Knee Caps
Bandages
Ointments
Blister Tape