Kanchenjunga Trek

Overview

Kanchenjunga (8,585 m.) is the 3rd highest mountain in the world which situated at north- east corner of Nepal between Nepal and India (Sikkim). It has five great treasuries of Snow. The Journey to Kanchenjunga base camp (5,143 m.) starts from sightseeing in UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu. After that, we take a short flight to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur from where we can drive to Taplejung or take a flight to Suktar (2,420 m.) and follow the Tamor River. Then we walk along the Ghunsa khola (River). On the way we walk through the dense lush forest that provides chances to see many wild animal Including Red Panda, one of the protected animals in Nepal, and Himalayan Black Beer. This area is popular for Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, Musk Dear etc. Upper valley of this trek includes Gyabla (2,730 m.), Phale (3,140 m.), Ghunsa (3,595 m.), Kambachen (4,100 m.), Lhonak (4,785 m.) and Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,143 m.). On the way we can see plenty of beautiful mountain glaciers, landscape and river valley of Nepal. On the way back from base camp to Ghunsa, we pass through Sele La (4,290 m.) and Margin La (4,480 m.) to Cheram (3,870 m). This geography is predominated by Rai, Limbu and Sherpa people practicing their own culture and life style.

Trip Highlight
Flight to Biratnagar or Bhadrapur — Drive or flight to Taplejung (Suketar) — Trek through the dense forest along the Tamor River and Ghunsa Khola — Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,143 m.), Sele la (4,290 m.) pass and Margin La (4,480 m.) pass
Rai Limbu and Sherpa settlement and culture around this region

Trip Duration	24 Days
Activity	Nepal Trekking
Accommodation	Basic
Start - End	Taplejung - Suketar,Taplejung
Group Size	Min 2 Px
Max. Altitude	5143 m
Trip Season	Autumn and Spring is Recommended

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu(1400m) & transfer to hotel

After arriving at the airport, our guide welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport, from there you are dropped to the Hotel and transferred by a welcome drink and dinner in the evening. If your flight arrives earlier, you can spare some time at the hotel or roam around Kathmandu, preferably Thamel and look for some souvenirs back home. Later in the evening, you are served with authentic Nepali food or dinner of your choice.

Accommodation in Hotel

Snacks and Dinner Included

Day 02: Prepare for trekking and permit in Kathmandu

Today is kind of a rest day as it doesn't contain more traveling, this day is more likely a day to prepare your documents and make sure you have enough gears for the trek. We take care of required essential equipment today. Furthermore, we still continue the day visiting different world heritage sites in Kathmandu meanwhile your documents are made ready. We are more likely to visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa or Pashupatinath Temple which is all listed on the UNESCO world heritage site. On this day you get the quick tour of Kathmandu city. Later in the evening, you can visit pubs and clubs around Thamel and get prepared for the early morning bus to Pokhara the following day.

Accommodation in Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included.

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur & drive Taplejung(1820m).7/8hrs

Today after our breakfast at the hotel, we drive to the Tribhuwan International Airport to the domestic terminal and take a flight to Bhadrapur, a city in Jhapa district of Nepal which lies in Eastern Nepal. The flight time is 45 minutes, after reaching Bhadrapur we take a drive via the Mechi highway towards our trekking start point till Taplejung. On the way we pass through Illam where great quality of Tea are produced and also known as Queens of hills, with the view of some great mountains the roads are mostly single lane with many turns. Passing Phidim we reach Suketar in Taplejung District which also has a Suketar airport which is under maintenance for some time. Overnight stay at Suketar.

Accommodation in Lodge