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Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kathmandu-Biratnagar- Basantapur- Gupa Pokhari- Thumma- Sakathum- Kyapra- Gunsa- Khambachen- Lonak- Pangpema- khambachen- Gunsa- Chirwa- Linkhim-Suketar- Kathmandu
Trek Area

Restricted Area Trekking

Duration

23 Days

Suitable Season

March - June, September - December

Difficulty level

Moderate

Highest Altitude

5140m Pang Pema

Group Size

from 2 Person & above

Trip Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Nights Spent

4

Walking Hours

4- 7 hrs

Accommodation

Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses or camping in trek

Meal

reakfast in City & all meals during Trekking

Transport

Private Comfortable Car/van/Hiace/tourist bus or domestic Flights

Kanchenjunga, one of Nepal’s spectacular trekking destinations lies just at the base of the majestic Kanchenjunga Mountain, world’s third-highest peak. This region is riddled with alpine pasture lands, thick subtropical forests and low river valleys. It is situated in north-eastern Nepal, and is surrounded by China and India. This area allows you to observe numerous varieties of culture and changing landscapes as you pass through terraced hills, birch woods, rhododendron forests, and so on.

You will come across many diverse settlements of Brahmins , Chhetries , Rai, Limbu etc. that portray the cultural diversity existing in the eastern part of Nepal. You might see musk deers, Himalayan bears, blue sheeps etc. in the wild if we are lucky enough.

The Kanchenjunga area was opened for trekkers in 1988. It is a restricted region for foreigners and requires an entry permit (It will be managed by us). Let Nepal Tibet Tours and Treks expedite this 23-day trek  bestowing you with  an opportunity to walk along the snowline through high territories leading you to terrific views of elevated peaks in their frozen blue glory.

Trip Highlights

  1. Enjoy the aromatic forests dappled with fresh rhododendron blooms as you make your way through the beautiful trekking trails of Basantapur.
  2. Explore the market of Chirwa and baffle yourself as you take in their unique practices.
  3. Relish in the beauty of numerous white water rivers like Arun, Tamur, Gunsa Khola and many more that you come across.
  4. Experience the unique cultures of Limbu and Sherpa people as you get acquainted with their livelihoods.
  5. Witness the breathtaking views of the Kanchenjunga mountain fresh and closer than ever before.
  6. Ease in with the people of the Tibetan community and learn their interesting culture.
  7. Enjoy the ups and downs of the hilly trails of Nepal in the fresh and chilly air.
  8. Unwind in the beautiful city of Kathmandu surrounded by rich history, culture, art and stories..

Trip Itinerary

  • Day 01
    Welcome to Kathmandu (1400m.)

    After you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representative at the airport and then you will be taken to the hotel. We will briefly describe your tour and get you checked in to the Hotel. Rest of the day is all yours. You can either recline in the hotel itself or go sightseeing around Kathmandu.
    Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

  • Day 02
    Kathmandu – Basantapur

    Today we take a picturesque flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar we drive to Basantapur.
    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

  • Day 03
    Basantapur - Chauki (2700m.)

    Setting off from Basantapur, we will trek passing through the forest of rhododendron along with the marvelous views of Tamur Koshi, Arun Kosi and Makalu. Then, the trail takes you to Tude Deorali and ascends through Phedi and finally arrives at Chauki. We will be spending the night in Chauki.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 04
    Chauki - Gupa Pokhari (2930m.)

    After moving ahead from Chauki we will cross some ascents and descents and pass through Manglebare, Balukop and Srimani. Then, the track comes to two small lakes at Lamo Pokhari. After that it moves further up passing bamboo huts at Koranghatar and gets to more lakes at Gupa Pokhari. We will be staying the night at Gupa Pokhari today.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 05
    Gupa Pokhari – Nesum (1620m.)

    Today, we trek from Gupa Pokhari to leave Milke Danda and then arrive at Akhar Deorali (3200m.). From here you climb and descend on the way to Buje Deorali. You mount up to Mul Pokhari and reach Gurja (2000m.). Our destination for today is Nesum. We will be staying overnight at Nesum.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 06
    Nesum – Thumma

    Leaving Nesum, we will cross a well-built suspension bridge and reach Doban (640m.). This is going to be a thrilling experience. The bridge is built over the river Tamur Kosi. After crossing Tamur Kosi, the trail moves along the east-bank and we make our way through tropical forests. Ascending further we walk alongside the river and will arrive at Thumma. We will call it a day and spend the night at Thumma.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 07
    Thumma - Chirwa (1190m.)

    Today, we trek from Thumma passing the communities of Tawa, Siwa and Pork. Then after, you will reach Chirwa, a lovely bazaar where you will find some bhattis and shops. You will see the bamboo tubes pipes and channels set up for water supply in the village. It is quite an interesting experience. We will be staying at Chirwa for the night.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 08
    Chirwa – Sakathum (1640m.)

    From Chhirwa, we walk ahead and then come across the Chhetri settlement, Tapethok. Now, the route moves through several ups and downs. Going across Tamur Khola over a suspension bridge and taking a short ascent again we cross Gunsa Khola on a rocky bridge and arrive at the Tibetan village of Sakathum. Today, we will be staying at Sakathum.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 09
    Sakathum - Amjilassa (2490m.)

    Our path today, moves steeply up and then descends back to the river. Then once more we ascend through stone stairs to observe the beautiful waterfall and Ghaiya Bari. Trekking further up we will reach Crest (2530m.) and then walking downward we will get to the Tibetan community of Amjilassa. We will spend the night at Amjilassa.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 10
    Amjilassa - Kyapra (2730m.)

    The track climbs up today through the oak, bamboo and rhododendron forests with the striking views of the south-western face of the Kanchenjunga. We walk through many short ups and downs in the track and witness several waterfalls and meadows along the way. To finish trekking for today, we have a steep climb which will take us to Kyapra. We will call it a day and recline at Kyapra.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 11
    Kyapra - Gunsa (3430m.)

    Today we walk down and trek along the river all the way through the forest of rhododendron, fir and will arrive at the potato meadows of Phere. We move further via the larch forest and ultimately we will arrive at Gunsa. We will be staying overnight at Gunsa.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 12
    Gunsa - Khambachen (4040m.)

    The tracks move upwards gradually all along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola then to Rambuk Kharka towards the north part of the river and ultimately arrive at the Tibetan community of Khambachen. We spend the night in the company of the Tibetans at Khambachen.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 13
    Acclimatization on Khambachen

    Today, you have an acclimatization session at Khambachen to help you cope with the rising altitudes. We will be able to witness the sights of the elevated mountains of Khabur, Phole, Nango Ma and Jannu in the daylight. After having breakfast, we can either ascend above for more sights of the peaks or take a day trek to the Jannu Base camp. We will spend another night at Khambachen.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 14
    Khambachen - Lonak (4790m.)

    The path ascends steadily all the way through open pastures to Ramtag (4240m.), then comes across moraines lying north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and ultimately you will arrive at Lhonak. From here you will have the striking peak views thrive in all directions. Overnight at Lhonak.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 15
    Lonak - Pang Pema (5140m.)

    From Lonak, the path goes up slowly across the flat surface and after that gets a bit vertical as it proceeds to the moraine. We now follow the base of the valley. We will be able to view the vivid scenery en route as we arrive at Pang Pema. From here we will see the sight of the main mountain of Kanchenjunga and vista of other Himalayas. We will be staying overnight at Pang Pema.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 16
    Pang Pema – Khambachen

    Moving ahead from Pang Pema early in the morning, we trek up the North edge to reach Kanchenjunga peak (6750m.), Pyramid peak (7168m.), Tent peak (7365m.) etc. and walk back to Khambachem. Once again we will spend the night in the company of Tibetans in Khambachen.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 17
    Khambachen – Gunsa

    We trek back to Gunsa from Khambachen today. We will spend the night at Gunsa.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 18
    Gunsa – Chirwa

    We make our way back to Chirwa from Gunsa. We let our nights be filled with splendor at Chirwa today.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 19
    Chirwa – Linkhim

    From Chirwa we begin ascending and pass through Diwa village and then go up over and reach Tawa. Descending into a big side ravine, we mount back to the edge and ultimately we will reach Linkhim. We will be spending the night at Linkhim.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 20
    Linkhim – Suketar

    We leave Linkhim trekking through the tiny Limbu community of Helate, Phurbu, Pumbur and climb above the Sherpa community of Bung Kulung, Lakchun and arrive at Suketar. We will be staying overnight at Suketar.
    Includes: Local Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 21
    Suketar – Kathmandu

    We take a flight back to Kathmandu today from Suketar. We will be staying overnight in Kathmandu.
    Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner | Private Vehicle

  • Day 22
    Kathmandu

    Today, the day is all yours to utilize.You can go around for sightseeing in the major cultural hubs in Kathmandu if any remaining. Again, we spend the night in Kathmandu. Nights in Kathmandu are beautiful.
    Includes: Hotel Accommodation | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

  • Day 23
    Depature

    Today is the day we say our goodbyes until we meet again.Our airport representative will take you to the airport for your way back home.
    Includes: Breakfast | Airport Transfer

Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking.
  • English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter.
  • All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek.
  • Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
  • Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge.
  • All fees on Trek.

USD 2,500

**Discounts are solely based on your group size. We do not add anyone to your group.

Fully refundable up to 30 days before departure. Secure payment via Stripe

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