A trek to unreal wilderness adventure of lifetime: welcome to Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. An off-the-beaten path, secluded, and isolated from the mainstream trekking routes and hordes of tourists, the trek is one of the most beautiful hiking adventures in Nepal. The trek covers the far eastern part of Nepal and revolves around the world’s third highest mountain Kanchenjunga 8,568m.
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trekking trail passes through the beautiful Arun Valley and the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which covers an area of 2035 sq.km. The trek offers you a wide range of wonderful scenery from lush, tropical jungle through to rhododendron forests, low river valley, glacial moraine, rocky scree slopes and to the unique lifestyle and culture of diverse ethnic groups like the Limbus, the Sherpas and the Tibetans.
As this trekking is in restricted area you need a local guide and at least two trekkers and must have permits.
Price Included
Airport transfers
All accommodation in lodges/tea houses and in tents on the camping days
All meals on trek, either from the menu in the lodges or prepared by our staff at the camps
National Park Fees and permit for Kangchenjunga area
Sherpa guides (English speaking, trained in first aid) and porters
Internal flight to Bhadrapur
All transportation fee
Staff insurance
First aid kit and group equipment
All government tax
Cost Exclusion
International flight to Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu - we have a choice of options available during booking or you can book yourself
Personal costs on trek - hot and cold drinks, hot showers, charging, wifi, snacks.
Travel Insurance
Visa
Tips
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu & Transfer to Hotel
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport one of our company representative picks you up and transfer you to the hotel.
Day 2 :
Sight-seeing and permit preparation day
Free day in Kathmandu. Rechecking your documents and luggages.
Day 3 :
Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (35-45 mins) & Drive to Taplejung (9-10 hrs)
Catch the early morning flight to Bhadrapur. Then drive to Taplejung by bus.
Day 4 :
Trek from Taplejung to Mitlung (921m) – 5-6hrs
We start our hike to Mitlung from Taplejung Bazar. The trail goes through rice paddies, terraced farm fields, and cardamon farms.
Day 5 :
Trek from Mitlung to Chiruwa (1270m) – 5-6hrs
After having breakfast, we start our trek walking uphill and downhill along the Tamor river to Sinuwa, a village of Limbu and Tamang ethnicity. After lunch we continue our walk to Chiruwa.
Day 6 :
Trek from Chiruwa to Sukethum (1585m)
Trekking through the Limbu, Rai, Tamang, and Sherpa villages we move alongside Tamor river and climbs a spur before descending to the Simbua Khola. We follow the trail taken by Dalai Lama when he fled from Tibet in 1959.
Day 7 :
Trek from Sukethum to Amjilosa (2350m)
Today we walk alongside Ghunsa Khola which is set in a steep sided and narrow valley. Today’s walking is on exposed terrain with steep uphill. After lunch, there is a steep climb up to the small and friendly Tibetan settlement of Amjilosa, where we will camp for the night.
Day 8 :
Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730m)
Today will be an easy day as we will walk through rhododendron and bamboo forests. After lunch, we will start our ascent to our final destination of the day, Gyabla.
Day 9 :
Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3595m)
Leaving behind the beautiful Gyabla village, today we head for not only the largest but also the last village in the valley, Ghunsa.
Day 10 :
Acclimatization & Explore day at Ghunsa
Ghunsa is a perfect place for a rest. We take a short hike to the opposite side of Ghunsa Khola with a gain of about 400m. The rest of the day can be spent relaxing and exploring the lively Tibetan village of Ghunsa.
Day 11 :
Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4050m)
From Ghunsa we begin our trek walking through a forest of thorny shrubs, juniper and birch trees along the south bank of Ghunsa khola. We will also have to cross several scree slopes and some glacial moraine before we drop down to Khambachen.
Day 12 :
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m)
Today we follow the trail on the left side of Kanchenjunga Glacier, hiking along a high plateau to reach the campsite of Lhonak. From there we can see the stunning panoramic view of massive mountain peaks like Wegde Peak (6802m), Mera Peak (6364m), Nepal Peak (7177m), Twins (7350m), and many others.
Day 13 :
Trek to Pang Pema(5143m) (Kanchenjunga Base Camp) back to Lhonak
We start our trek early morning to reach and explore Kanchenjunga north basecamp area. There you will get panoramic views of Kirant Chuli, Nepal Peak, Kanchenjunga, Yalung, Twins, Kambachem, Chang Himal and more. After enjoying the views, we return to the camp via the same route.
Day 14 :
Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
Today we retrace our footsteps back to Ghunsa.
Day 15 :
Trek from Ghunsa to Sele La High Camp (4130m) via Sele La Pass (4,290m)
We trek along a steep rocky trail through a forested area filled with birch, pine, and colorful rhododendron to reach High Camp for overnight stay.
Day 16 :
Trek Sele La Camp to Cheram (3,870m) via Sinion La (4,440m), Mirgin La (4,480m) & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646m)
Today will be a bit difficult day as we have to cross over three passes to reach Cheram. The view from the passes is rewarding. We see Yalung Glacier, Jannu (7710m), Makalu (8481m), Baruntse (7129m), Kanchenjunga (8586m), and many other mountain ranges along the Sikkim border followed by the walk along ridges with a final descent to Tseram.
Day 17 :
Trek from Cheram to Ramche (4620m)
Passing the moraines of Yalung Glacier into an ablation valley, we head towards Ramche for overnight stay.
Day 18 :
Explore to Yalung Base Camp & back to Ramche
This is another beautiful exploration day. We cross the Oktang glacier, giving panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Jannu amongst others. We then return back to Ramche.
Day 19 :
Trek from Ramche to Tortong (2995m)
We start to descend from today. It is an easy trail along Simbua Khola through varieties of pine and rhododendron forests, descending all the way to Tortong.
Day 20 :
Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin (2080m)
The trail drops steeply to the Imja Khola then crossing Lasiya Bhanjyang (3310m) and Dhupi Bhanjyang (2620m), we descend towards Yamphudim. The village has a mixed community of Sherpas, Rais, Limbus, and Gurungs.
Day 21 :
Trek from Yamphudin to Phumphe (1860m)
We descend from Yamphudin to the Kabele Khola and climb to Phumpe for overnight stay.
Day 22 :
Trek from Phumphe to Simbu (1845m)
Today as we trek through forests, waterfalls, stairs, we will then cross the Phewa khola, and climb steeply to Simbu.
Day 23 :
Trek from Simbu to Taplejung
Finally, today is the last day of your trek. We will take shortcuts and follow roads to reach Taplejung.
Day 24 :
Drive from Taplejung to Illam
After having breakfast, we will take a private/public transportation to reach Illam which is Nepal’s most popular tea state. On the way you will have wonderful mountain views.
Day 25 :
Drive from Illam to Badrapur and fly back to Kathmandu
From Illam we will take a 2-3 hours drive to Badrapur and catch our flight to Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu take your time to relax and rest and at evening we will have a farewell dinner.
Day 26 :
Departure from Kathmandu to back home
Today you will be transferred to the international airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight by one of our representatives. It may be the departure day but we will be in touch with you from time to time.
Gears & Equipments
Planning and Preparation are very important to have a safe and sustainable experience while trekking. Focusing only on fitness is not what you should be doing to prepare for the trek, instead, there are so many key factors that you should consider before leaving for the trek.
Things like gear & equipment, mental preparation, budgeting, planning itinerary, acclimatization, safety & other important factors are necessary to avoid trekking errors. Here are some important factors to plan & prepare for a safe & sustainable trek in Nepal:
Gears & Equipment: Packing list for EBC
Packing the right gear & equipment can save you from any unnecessary expenses. To make it easy for you, here is the checklist of the packing list for the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
Clothing gear for the trek
Down jackets
Trekking boots
Long sleeve t-shirts
Gortex-waterproof
windproof jackets
Hiking socks
Beanie
UV rays protected sunglasses
Nylon windproof pants Nylon
windproof pants
Water bottles
Gloves
Neck gaiter
Essential gears for the trek
Duffle bag (It is provided by us without extra charges if you trek with us)
Minimum 40L daypack for carrying essential items during the trek
Water bottles or Camelbak (Hydration bladder)
Sleeping bags
Trekking poles
Quick dry trekking towels
Toiletries Items
Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo Diaper
Rash cream
Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Lip balm
Wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Hairbrush
Foods and Snacks
Snacks (which include chocolate bars and Protein & carb-containing foods)
Thermos (For storing hot water for a longer time)
Re-hydration powder (To stay hydrated)
Important Documents
Passport (It is needed for entry gate registration)
Visa
Travel Insurance
Additional Supplies
Portable solar charger/power bank
Playing cards or any other games
DSLR cameras
Book
What can you rent in Thamel, Kathmandu for your trek?
In Thamel, Kathmandu, we can recommend several rental shops where you can rent a Down Jacket, sleeping bag, and Trekking Pole, and buy the remaining gear too. We also offer quality sleeping bag rental service.
I am Vegan, what extra things should I pack for the trek?
If you are a vegan, it is strongly recommended to bring additional protein bars or snacks for the trek. The cost of snacks in the trekking trail will be expensive, so prepare accordingly.
