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Kanchenjunga is a naturally stunning area with excellent geographical features ranging from subtropical to glacier region; Himalayan peaks above 7000m and ever growing varied flora and fauna. Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), the third highest mountain in the world, popularly known as the queen of the mountains is situated at the Nepal-Sikkim border. The massive Kanchenjunga glacier is the remarkable trait of the region. The magnificent mountain lies above the rhododendron forests with river flowing from its sides. Kanchenjunga is the magnet of the new trekking trails: Pathibhara and Limbu cultural trails that give the opportunity to experience the Himalayan culture and lifestyle. Limbus are the prevailing occupant of the Kanchenjunga region, with the upper area of the region settled by Tibetans, Sherpas, Rais, Gurungs, Magars, Newar, Sunwars and Tamangs of Tibetan-Mongolian orient. Cardamom farming, agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism are the major source of subsistence in the region. The attractive feature of the journey is trekking forth the sacred shrine, alpine meadows, rocky outcrops, extreme temperature, subtropical forests and low river fields and with its diverse ecology, the world’s largest pure rhododendron forest flourishes in the region with the utmost number of species in the planet. There should be minimum 2 people in a group in the trek per the rule of the Government of Nepal. The entire trek in Kanchenjunga which encloses the Milke Danda ridge (trekking route exceeding 4/5 days from Basantapur) with North as well as South base camp, the 5 great passes in ‘Mirgin La’ route (approximately 4660m) or ‘Lapsang La’ route (approximately 5110 m) with the shortest distance between the two requires at least 26 to 30 days of trekking.
Trip Itinerary Highlights
- Day 01 Kathmandu
- Day 02 Kathmandu
- Day 03 Kathmandu – Bhadrapur or (Suketar (2420 m) - Taplejung (1820 m)
- Day 04 Taplejung (1820 m) - Sekathum (1660m) 5h by jeep
- Day 05 Sekathum - Amjilasa (2500) 6h
- Day 06 Amjilasa - Gyabla (2710 m) 4 h
- Day 07 Gyabla - Ghunsa (3595 m) 5h
- Day 08 Rest day at Ghunsa
- Day 09 Ghunsa - Kambachan (4100 m) 6:30 h
- Day 10 Kambachan - Lhonak (4785 m) 5 h
- Day 11 Lhonak - Kanchanjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema) (5143 m) 3 h
- Day 12 Kanchanjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema) - Khambachen( 4100m) 6 h
- Day 13 Khambachen - Ghunsa (3595 m) 5 h
- Day 14 Ghunsa - Selele Phedi (4000 m) 6h
- Day 15 Selele Phedi - Tseram (3870 m) 7h
- Day 16 Tseram - Lamite Bhanjyang (3310 m) 7 h
- Day 17 Lamite Bhanjyang - Phumphe 7 h
- Day 18 Phumphe - Khesewa (2120 m) 6 h
- Day 19 Khesewa - Lali Kharka (2276 m) 6 h
- Day 20 Lali Kharka - Taplejung (1780 m) 4:30 h
- Day 21 Taplejung(Suketar) or Bhadrapur - Kathmandu
- Day 22 Kathmandu
- Day 23 Final departure
- NOTE
What is included in this tour ?
- Transfer – airport – hotel – airport including domestic airport
- 4 Nights hotel/Resort in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Kathmandu – Suketar or (Bhadrapur) – Kahtmandu domestic air tickets including guide
- Porter-s transportation from Kathmandu – Taplejung – Kathmandu by bus
- Kanchenjunga restricted area Permit + Kanchenjunga Conservation Area permit Fee
- All meal (breakfast, Lunch and dinner with tea or coffee) during the trek
- Accommodation at lodge/tented camp during the trek.
- One guide 1 porter every two person basis during the trek
- Guide and porter-s all meal, accommodation, salary and insurance
- Optional:- local transportation (Bhadrapur - Taplejung – Bhadrapur)
- Farewell dinner
- Company service charge
- All necessary government taxes
What’s Not included in this tour?
- Personal equipment
- Personal and medical insurance
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Emergency Rescue evacuation by helicopter incase needed
- Bar bills and beverage (like mineral water, coke, beer and etc.)
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Any other services, which is not mentioned above
Trip itinerary
Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu or sightseeing in Kathmandu valley and trek preparation, hotel.
This day we will fly Kathmandu to Suketar. There are no regular flights to suketar. In case if there are no flight on the schedule date then we will fly to Bhadrapur in morning and then we will drive to Taplejung on private vehicle, it takes around 8 hours. Overnight at hotel/lodge.
After breakfast, we will take jeep ride from Taplejung to Sekathum which takes about 5 hours. We will have to take ride on full off road. We can see villages on the way. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 6 hours through mostly uphill and slightly straight trail. On the way we will cross dense bamboo forest, beautiful waterfalls. We will see village settlements of Sherpa communities, most of the people in that area involve in agriculture farming, they grow mostly potato, buck wheat and vegetables. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 1 and half hours through narrow and downhill trail till Thyangyan and again walking uphill trail for about 2 and half hours we will reach Gyabla, on the way we will cross dense bamboo and pine forests walking along side Ghunsa Khola (stream). Gyabla is a village having settlement of Sherpa communities. Overnight at lodge.
This day we have to walk 3 hours through slightly uphill trail and mostly straight trail to reach Phale villlage. On the way we will cross dense mix forest, meet people of Tibetan origins in Phale village and have a chance to see their unique culture and traditions, if we are lucky we will have a chance to see Red Panda (one of the endangered species). After walking for about 2 hours we will reach Ghunsa. Overnight at lodge/tented camp
Rest day for acclimatization
This day we will walk for about 6:30 hours mostly through uphill trail. On the way we will cross pine forest, see beautiful waterfalls and also have a chance to see beautiful views of Khumbakarna Himal, Nupchu Himal, Chang Himal and many other mountains. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 5 hours through uphill and rocky trail, on the way we will see Kangbachen Himal (7903 m), Yalung Kang (8505 m). Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 3 hours to reach Kanchanjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema) through rocky and uphill trail. On the way will see massive glaciers, On the right side of our way we will see Mt Kanchanjunga (8586m),Mt Pathivara, Mt. YalungKang, Nepal Peak, Twin Peak, Tent Peak and many others, we can also see wild animals such as blue sheep, few species of bird. Overnight at tea house
This day we will walk for about 6hours. We will walk through downhill trail and on the way we will see Blue sheep and other animals grazing on the fields. We will also see good views of Mt Kanchanjunga (8586m),Mt Pathivara, Mt. YalungKang, Nepal Peak, Twin Peak, Tent Peak and many others. Overnight at tea house.
This day we will walk 5 hours through straight trail crossing forest of pine trees. On the way we will see big waterfalls, few species of birds, few wild animals and beautiful landscape. Overnight at lodge/tented camp.
This day we will walk through uphill trail and cross Selele pass (4290 m) we will walk for about 6 hours to reach Selele Phedi . On the way we will see good views of Mt. Makalu, Mt Barunche and many other mountains. Overnight at lodge.
This day we have to walk for about 7 hours crossing three passes Selele Pass (4440 m), Mirgin La Pass (4480 m) and Sinelapche Pass (4440 m). Upto Selele Pass we have to walk though uphill trail and afterwards through straight trail. On the way between Mirgin La Pass & Tseram we will see Talung Peak, Kabru peak, Kabru North, Kabru south, Sarphru center, we will also cross small pine forest. Overnight at lodge/tented camp.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours to reach Lamite Bhanjyang walking through downhill trail till Tortang. After Tortang we will cross river and continue our walk through dense Rhododendron, oak and Pine forest. Overnight at lodge/tented camp.
This day we will walk for about 7 hours through downhill trail, at first we will reach small village called Sherpagaun walking for about 3 hours, again after walking downhill trail for an hour we will reach Chhereng Danda, again after walking for about 4 hours through Cardamom field we will reach Phumphe, Major occupation of people in that area is Cardamom farming it is one of the main cash crop of eastern Nepal.. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 6 hours walking through narrow uphill and down trail crossing forests, Rai and Limbu villages, Rai and Limbu are one of the ethnic groups of Nepal. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 6 hours through downhill and uphill trail crossingn mix forests, small villages. Overnight at lodge/tented camp.
This day we will walk for about 4:30 hours. We will walk through slightly
uphill trail till deurali, from Deurali slightly downhill to reach Suketar (Taplejung). If we want to fly we will stay at Suketar, But, there is no daily flight from Suketar to Kathmandu and also no regular flight from Suketar to Biratnagar, there is 2 or 3 flight per week from Suketar to Biratnagar. From Biratnagar there is a regular flight to Kathmandu, or if we want to return to Kathmandu by land, we have to stay at Taplejung. Overnight at lodge.
If we get the flight on the schedule date of our return date then we will fly directly to Kathmandu. If we are not able to get the flight we will drive by private vehicle to Bhadrapur and we will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day evening or next day morning. Overnight at hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu, you are free for shopping, sightseeing, relax, hotel.
Transfer to international airport and fly to your destination.
The itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday. Similarly hotel can be upgraded or downgraded depending on your requirement.
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