Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Highlights

• Marvelous sights of Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world
• Hiking through vibrant rhododendron forests
• Engaging in cultural encounters in the traditional villages of Rai, Limbu, and Sherpas.
• Discovery of various plant and animal species in the area
• Possibility to see special Himalayan terrains and ice formations
• Opportunity to come across indigenous wildlife like red pandas and snow leopards
• Exploring secluded monasteries and understanding local Buddhist customs
• Crossing lofty mountain passes with wide-ranging views
• Connecting with welcoming local communities along the path

Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Are you planning to visit the Kanchenjunga region and looking for a budget package for the Kanchenjunga base camp trek? Yes, we Himalaya Darshan treks offer Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek package. The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is best for adventure lovers and it gives a great opportunity to visit a rural area of eastern Nepal.

Our budget-friendly package for the Kanchenjunga trek starts from Sekathum. We will drive through Taplejung to reach the trek starting point. KBC trek passes through beautiful landscapes filled with rhododendron forests and traditional villages of ethnic groups and cultural experiences likewise you reach the high apex of the Himalayas along the route.

Mount Kanchenjunga 8586m is the world’s third-highest peak. So you can put your footsteps on the base camp of this mountain on your budget. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek is an adventurous trekking route and the high passes are challenging. There are some popular trekking, climbing, and expedition routes. If you are a nature lovers and love to see mountains Kanchenjunga trek is one of the best for you.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Route

There are two different points to start the Kanchenjunga circuit trek route. The one that starts from the north side or the south side, it depends on your choice. Our budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Route starts from the north base camp side. After 45-minutes flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (Far eastern Terai region) and a drive to Phidim. We will continue to drive to Sekathum(starting point of the trek) from Phidim then continue to follow the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trekking trail to reach Pangpema 5140m (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp)

After that trek descend to Ghunsa village, and start to follow the trail to Kanchenjunga south base camp (Okhatang) passing through the adventure high passes Selela pass, Mirgin la pass, and Senionlaptsa pass. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek routes connect both base camps of Kanchenjunga. After enjoying the incredible Mountain View from South base camp, we will descend our trek to Hellok (The beautiful village). Hellok is connected with the bumpy road so from here we will drive to Taplejung and Bhadrapur.

Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Cost

We at Himalaya Darshan Treks offer a budget-friendly package with the best guiding service.  Our Kanchenjunga Trek budget package cost is $1220 per person. You will need a minimum of two trekkers in a group to get a Kanchenjunga trek special permit. We also offer a Kanchenjunga base camp trek full-board package. You can choose your most suitable package with us.

Mountain View during Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

The Kanchenjunga region is like a garden of mountains in eastern Nepal. So when you visit Kanchenjunga, you can fully enjoy the incredible Mountain View during the KBC trek. The breathtaking mountain views are majestic Kanchenjunga massif, including Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Kanchenjunga center (8,473m), Kanchenjunga south (8476m) Yalung Kang (8,505m Known as Kanchenjunga west) and Khambachen (7,902m) as well as Nepal peak, Twins Peak, neighboring peaks like Jannu Himal, Kabru, and Rathong. You can enjoy the great view of Mt Makalu (8,464m), Baruntse as well as Mt Everest 8,848m

Kanchenjunga High Passes

Several high mountain passes occur during the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek (North and South base camp). Which are known as the challenging passes are – Sele La Pass (4,290 meters), Mirgin La Pass (4,745m), and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,645m) which offer stunning mountain views and surrounding views.

Useful Information

1, Best time to do KBC Trek

The best time for the budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is like planning the ultimate adventure getaway. Imagine yourself embarking on this epic journey, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the thrill of exploration. Spring, blooming from March to May, paints the landscape with vibrant colors as rhododendrons burst into full bloom, adding a touch of magic to your trek. Alternatively, autumn offers crisp, clear days and perfect temperatures from September to November, creating an ideal setting for your mountain adventure.

Both seasons promise stunning views of snow-capped peaks and clear skies, making every step of your trek an unforgettable experience. But remember, nature can be unpredictable, so it’s essential to stay flexible and prepared for any surprises. With the right timing and a sense of adventure, your journey to Kanchenjunga Base Camp will be extraordinary.

2, Food and Accommodation during the trek

In the Kanchenjunga Region, nowadays you can do a comfortable teahouse trek. Before 5/6 years only  Camping trek was possible. It was hard and expensive too. But now the teahouse trek is easy and cheaper, it makes trekkers journey more convenient and easy. Teahouses are owned by local people. The accommodation in this region is normal with twin beds. The toilets are shared basis but now at Ghunsa, there is a separate bathroom with a 24-hour running hot shower but only a few guest houses. Food is normal typical Nepali Dal Bhat and in most of the places you can choose food by menu, which means they have many choices.

3, Communication/Network

The good news, most of the places in the Kanchenjunga region have mobile networks now. Ghunsa village has a mobile network of Nepal Telecom. So you can send text messages and 2g network also works. Likewise, ghunsa has wifi so you can call/chat with your friends and family.

4, Electricity

Sekhthum and, Ghunsa have micro hydro power while most other places will have solar power.  So, we highly recommend to bring back up. The backup can be charged where there is good electricity mostly in Ghunsa village. Also, you can charge solar where there is good power.

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