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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 Ghunsa - Kambachan (4100 m) 6:30 h
- Day 09 Rest day
- Day 10 Kambachan - Lhonak (4785 m) 5 h
- Day 11 Lhonak - Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5143 m) - Lhonak (4785 m) 5 h
- Day 12 Lhonak – Ghunsa (3595 m) 6 h
- Day 13 Ghunsa - Selele Phedi (4000 m) / Tseram (3870 m) 9 h
- Day 14 Rest Day
- Day 15 Tseram - Tortang (2995 m) 4/5 h
- Day 16 Tortang – Sekathum 5 h
- Day 17 Sekathum – Suketar / Taplejung 7/8 h
- Day 18 Suketar / Bhadrapur – Kathmandu
- Day 19 Kathmandu
- Day 20 Departure
What is included in this tour ?
- Transfer – airport – hotel – airport including domestic airport
- 4 Nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu domestic flight 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 trek.
- One guide 1 porter every two person basis during the trek
- Guide and porter-s all meal, accommodation, daily wages and insurance
- Private transportation from Bhadrapur – Taplejung –Sekathum & Sekathum – Tablejung - 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 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, and 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.
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 you can visit the Kumbhakarna Glacier ( Janhu point of view) or you can visit the northwestwards, through the Nuchu Khala Valley towards the Nupchu Peak. This will be a better acclimatization for you to have good views. 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 North 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. Since the lodge in the base camp is not so preferable we will return back to Lhonak which takes about 2 hrs. Overnight at Lodge.
This day we will walk for about 6 hours. We will walk through downhill, straight trail crossing the pine forest and on the way we will see Blue sheep, big waterfalls, few species of birds and other animals grazing on the fields. We will also see good views of Mt Kanchenjunga (8586m), Mt Pathivara, Mt Yalung Kang, Nepal Peak, Twin Peak, Tent Peak and many others. Overnight at Lodge.
This day we will walk through uphill trail and cross Selele pass (4290 m) we will walk for about 4 hours to reach Selele Phedi. On the way we will see good views of Mt. Makalu and many other mountains. For those who don’t want to continue to Tseram; overnight at Selele Phedi.
Those who are physically fit, they can continue the trek early morning from the Selele Phedi to Tseram which will take about 5 hrs. Along the way, we will have to cross these passes: Sinion La (4440 m), Mirgin La Pass (4480 m) and Sinelapche La Pass (4640 m). 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. We prefer to stay in Tseram because there’s nothing good to see in Selele Phedi and not so good lodge to stay. Overnight at lodge.
Those who stay at Selele Phedi, they will continue the trek to Tseram. And those who continued the trek from Ghunsa to Tseram, they will be resting on this day. Overnight at lodge.
This day we will walk for about 4 - 5 hours to reach Tortang. We will walk through Rhododendron and pine forest to reach Tortang. Overnight at local lodge.
This day after breakfast we will head towards Sekathum which takes about 4 hours. We will have to walk through the dense forest to reach Sekathum. Overnight at lodge.
If we stay on Sekathum previous day then today after having breakfast we will ride via jeep to reach Suketar / Taplejung on the off road. Overnight at lodge.
This day we can take the flight from Suketar to Kathmandu. If we cannot get the flight from Suketar we will drive for 7 -8 hrs from Taplejung to Bhadrapur. Evening flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping, sightseeing, relax, hotel.
Transfer to international airport and fly to your destination.
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