KANCHENJUNGA
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trip information
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a remote mountain trail ideal for trekkers who enjoy the solitude to reach the base camp of the world’s third the tallest mountain.
In the far north-eastern corner of Nepal lies, Mt. Kanchenjunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain massifs, scaling 8,586m. It’s a wilderness virtually untouched by time and tourism, perfect for the adventurous trekker looking for something unique.
In this trek through diverse land topography, forests, and villages you’ll see central, south and north Kanchenjunga, as well as Yalung Kang, Mt. Jannu, Makalu, Lhotse and Mt. Everest on the way to Selela Pass. With luck, you might see snow leopards, musk deer and several species of birds, along with the country’s most pristine oak and rhododendron forests.
After trekking through the forested area, the trail winds into higher and harsher terrain only to cross the Mirgin-La pass at 4725 meters and enjoy the views of Makalu, Chamlang, and Everest. Later you will pass through the glacier, and finally, you will be rewarded with an incredible, close-up view of Kanchenjunga peak as you approach the Kanchenjunga base camp at Pang Pema.
itinerary
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar (2,420m), trek to Lalikha
Day 2: Lalikharka to Khesewa (2120m/6,955ft)
Day 3: Khesewa to Mamankhe (1785m/5,856ft)
Day 4: Mamankhe to Yamphudin (2080m/6824ft)
Day 5: Yamphudin to Tortong (2,995m/9,826ft)
Day 6: Tortong to Cheram (3,870m/12,696ft)
Day 7: Cheram: Acclimatization and rest
Day 8: Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580m/15,026ft)
Day 9: Ramche to Yalung Base Camp (4500m) to Cheram
Day 10: Cheram to Sele La (4290m/ 14,074ft)
Day 11: Sele La to Ghunsa (3,595/11,794)
Day 12: Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,050m/13,287ft)
Day 13: Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780m/15,682ft)
Day 14: Kanchenjunga base camp, overnight at Pangpema (5,143m)
Day 15: Pangpema to Lhonak
Day 16: Lhonak to Ghunsa (3475m/11,400ft)
Day 17: Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2,308m/7,572ft)
Day 18: Amjilosa to Chirwa (1,270m/4,166ft)
Day 19: Chirwa to Phurumbu (1,549/5,082ft)
Day 20: Phurumbu to Suketar
Day 21: Fly to Kathmandu
inclusions
Included in the cost
- Airport Pickups and drops from the airport to hotel and hotel to the airport
- All necessary administrative works (paperwork and permits, ACAP, National park permit & TIMS, Local government permit etc.)
- Accommodations in Kathmandu with B&B facility
- Teahouses during the trek
- All land transportation or flight as in mentioned in the itinerary
- Experienced trekking guide and all necessary trekking crews, and porters to carry luggage (2 trekkers:1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
- First Aid Medical Kit
Not included in the cost
- Nepalese visa fee
- International Airfares (To and From Kathmandu)
- Excess baggage charges
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra accommodations in Kathmandu other than in the package
- All Travel and rescue insurance
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
- Tips for trekking crews
