Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary
The time of 18–20 days will be enough for your Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. We will focus on designing the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek itinerary according to your holiday time and interests. Similarly, if your interests vary or if you have more or less time than the 18 to 20 days suggested, please let us know. You can inform us, and we will make the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek itinerary according to your preference.
There are many possibilities to start and end your Kanchenjunga Trek. This means you can take a direct flight to Suketar from Kathmandu. However, flights are not available every day, which may not align with your schedule and itinerary. You have another option: you can fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (eastern Terai region), then you can drive to Ilam Bazaar and continue to drive to Taplejung (your trekking starting point). It will be most suitable for your Kanchenjunga Trek.
Kanchenjunga Trek Highlights
- Great views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), the third-highest mountain in the world. This trek is popularly known as the ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow.’
- There are also off-the-beaten trekking trails in eastern Nepal.
- A beautiful, untouched wilderness of flora and fauna is inside the national conservation area.
- Amazing scene of the north face of Kanchenjunga from north base camp (Pangpema) at 5,140 m and the south face of Kanchenjunga from south base camp (Yalung) at 4,810 m.
- Experience the villages and Himalayan cultures of the Sherpa, Rai, and Limbu communities.
- Trekking through the rhododendron forest from March to May is wonderful, with colorful blooms of rhododendron flowers.
- Enjoy views of Kanchenjunga and Yalung Glacier, glacial lakes, waterfalls, and wildlife.
- Incredible view of Janu Himal, 7,710, right in front of your eyes.
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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary
1. Arrival in Kathmandu (1,335 m) and transfer to the hotel.
2. Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Ilam Bazaar/Kanya. Stay at the hotel.
3. Drive from Ilam/Kanyam to Sekathum. Stay at a teahouse.
4. Trek to Amjilasa (2,498 m); stay at a teahouse.
5. Trek to Gyabla (2725 m). Stay aa a teahouse.
6. Trek to Ghunsa village (3,415 m). Stay at a teahouse.
7. Trek to Khambachen (4,146 m) and stay at a teahouse. Beautiful views of Ghabur Peak (6,305 m), Pholesobi Peak (6,652 m), and Janu Himal (7,710 m) (Kumbhakarna).
8. Acclimatization Day: Hike to the Janu Viewpoint at 4,420 m (Kumbhakarna). Enjoy the stunning view of Janu Himal and many more.
9. Trek to Lhonak (4,795 m) and stay at a teahouse.
10. Hike to Pangpema (5,140 m) (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp). Enjoy great views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Yalung Kang (8,505 m) (Kanchenjunga West), and a beautiful Himalayan panorama, the Kanchenjunga glacier, blue sheep, etc. Then trek back to Lhonak.
11. Trek back to Ghunsa village (3,415 m).
12. Trek to Sele La Camp (4,200 m), and stay at the teahouse (it is also possible to trek directly from Ghunsa to Cheram).
13. Trek to Cheram (3,870 m) via Mirgin La Pass (4,800 m) and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,700 m), where you can enjoy incredible views of Janu Himal, Mt. Makalu (8,463 m), and Bharuntse Himal from the top of Mirgin La. Likewise, views of Rathong Peak, the Kabru Himalayan range, and Kanchenjunga south from the Sinelapche La Pass (4,650 m).
14. Trek to Ramche (4,610 m) and stay at a teahouse.
15. Hike to Okhtang (4,810 m) (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp). Enjoy spectacular views of the Mt. Kanchenjunga Himalayan range, Khambachen Peak, the Kabru Himalayan Range, and Rathong Peak. This trek also includes Yalung Glacier, glacial lakes, wildlife, and blue sheep, among other attractions. Trek back to Cheram (3,870 m).
16. Trek to New Jhoreni. Stay at a teahouse.
17. Trek to Yamphuding or Sherpa gaon. Stay at a teahouse.
18. Drive to Ilam Bazaar. Stay at the hotel.
19. Drive from Ilam Bazaar to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu.
20. Drive to TIA Kathmandu for your final departure.
Note: The above itinerary is only a rough one, so you can change and modify it according to your vacation time and interests.