• Destination

    Nepal

  • Region

    Kanchenjunga Region

  • Trip Type

    Trekking

  • Trip Duration

    24 Nights/25 Days

  • Group Size

    Minimum 4 Pax

  • Season

    Spring & Autumn

  • Maximum Altitude

    5,150m/16,892ft

  • Flight

    KTM-BDP-KTM

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Map
  • Include
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  • Gears List
  • Gallery
  • Reviews

Introduction

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is one of the most challenging and longest treks in Nepal, located in the far northeastern region of Nepal. The trek offers the adventure journey to discover the very less explored trails in the Himalayas and offers variations in landscapes from alpine grasslands to sub-tropical forests, low river valleys, glacial moraine, and rocky screed slopes.

Kanchenjunga (8,586m) is the third highest mountain in the world and is also popularly known as the “Five Treasures of the Great Snow” i.e. Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, Grain, and Holy Scriptures. This trek leads us to both the Northern and Southern base camps of Kanchenjunga inclusive of all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), accommodation in the best available teahouse lodges, services of trained, trusted, and professional Guides & Sherpa assistants including team of strong and reliable porters.

The route lies inside the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) which is within the Sacred Himalayan Landscape. It has been designated as a conservation area in March 1998 and covers an area of 2,035 sq. km. The Kanchenjunga region is inhabited by a mixed community of Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, and Gurung, which provides an opportunity for trekkers to understand their culture and lifestyle.

Before the trekking, we will fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, south-eastern plain land of Nepal and drive to Taplejung region for 8 hours. During this drive, we will get diverse changes in the landscapes and weather as well. The trek starts and ends at Taplejung. In between, we may use local jeeps as some part are connected with road section.

 

Highlights of Trek

  • Close view of the world’s third highest peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) and other snowcapped mountains such as Mt. Yalung Kang (8,505m), Ramtang Peak (6,700m), Ghimmigela Chuli (The Twins, 7,350m), Nepal Peak (7,177m), Kirat Chuli (Tent Peak, 7,362m), Pathibhara Khas (Pyramid Peak, 7,140m), Mt. Kumbakarna (Jannu, 7711m) and many other peaks.
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area enrich in vast diversity of flora and fauna.
  • Explore Tea Garden
  • Explore the lifestyle, culture and tradition of Limbu and Rai Community.
  • Limbu Cultural Museum, Art Gallery, National Park Museum, Monasteries

 

What we offer on Trekking?

  • Strong and Reliable Team of Guide, Assiatant Guides, strong porters, and other trekking support team.
  • Pre-booking of Accommodation on best available teahouse lodges and domestic flight at the earliest.
  • During the trekking, we offer free of charge to explore every possible sites such as Monastery, Cultural Museum, National Park Museum, art and exhibition centre.
  • Emergency survival kit such as rope coil, first aid medical kit, oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.
  • Duffle Bags, Booklets of Detailed Itinerary, souvenirs, local SIM cards, and many more.
  • Sleeping bags and Down Jackets on rent.

 

Best Time to Visit 

Spring Season (March-May) and Autumn Season (September to Early December) are considered as the best time to go Everest Base Camp as we can expect mild temperature in the day and night and clear blue sky. However, the unpredictable weather pattern of mountain can cause frequent changes in the weather of specific places. Before trekking, we will inform the estimated weather pattern and temperature for trekking period during briefing session.

 

Essential Trekking Gears

As we do trekking from temperate to snow line regions, we will experience difference in  temperature, so we must be prepared to tackle the hazardous situation. The right choice of right gears will definitely help us to reach to the targeted points. For the more details, you can click here for essential trekking gears. You can also print the checklist of trekking gears as you need to pack each and every gear that will be useful for the trekking.

For more details of trekking, please refer to the trekking notes, You can find them on Gears Sections as well.

We focus on the safety and healthy performances of trekkers above 3000m with ample acclimatization days to minimize the risk of High Altitude Sickness. We provide a wilderness first aid treatment and backup oxygen concentrator with modern masks and regulators.

Infusion Trip Adventure team operates responsible tours and trekking and provides all-inclusive travel services. You will get worry-free services regarding the permits, fees, meals and accommodation along the trail. We are concerned with the pre-arrangement and booking for smooth operations of your trip. Your safety and enjoyment are always our main concern. With the experiences of travel, trekking and expedition for more than 7 years, we value the difference between a good experience and a great experience. Our reputation speaks for itself, we provide high-quality professional services to continuously exceed customer’s expectations and reinforce its market position in the field of trekking, expedition and tour-related services.

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be welcomed by a beautiful garland of seasonal flowers at the gate of the International Arrival Terminal.
With the final counting and loading of luggage into the vehicle, you will transfer to the hotel and check in.
After welcome refreshments, there will be a short briefing with the Infusion Trip Adventure Representative. You will get general information and orientation about the tour or trek.

Then you have free time in Kathmandu. You can explore the city.

In the evening – welcome dinner and traditional show in an authentic Nepali restaurant in Kathmandu. You will enjoy your dinner with different types of dances.

  • Accommodation

    Hotel

  • Meals Included

    Welcome Dinner

Day 02: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour and Trek Preparation.

Day 03: Fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Taplejung (1,820m/5,970ft)

Day 04: Drive to Chirwa (1,218m/3,995ft)

Day 05: Trek to Sekathum (1,615m/5,297ft)

Day 06: Trek to Amjilosa (2,370m/7,774ft)

Day 07: Trek to Gyabla (2,710m/8,888ft)

Day 08: Trek to Ghunsa (3,420m/11,218ft)

Day 09: Acclimatization Day at Ghunsa (3,595m/11,792ft)

Day 10: Trek to Khambachen (4,102m/13,454ft)

Day 11: Trek to Lhonak (4,758m/15,606ft)

Day 12: Hike to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga Northern Base Camp) (5,150m/16,892ft), and back to Lhonak

Day 13: Backtrack to Ghunsa (3,420m/11,218ft)

Day 14: Trek to High Camp (4,220m/13,842ft) 

Day 15: Trek to Tseram (3,870m/12,694ft)

Day 16: Trek to Oktang (4,770m/15,645ft) via Ramche (4,580m/15,023ft)

Day 17: Trek to Tortong Torangden (2,995m/9,824ft)

Day 18: Trek to Yamphudin (1,678m/5,504ft)

Day 19: Trek to Phumphe Danda (1,880m/6,166ft)

Day 20: Trek to Kunjari (2,130m/6,987ft)

Day 21: Trek to Suketar (2,420m/7,938ft) 

Day 22: Drive to Bhadrapur (90m/298ft)

Day 23: Fly Back to Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel

Day 24: Contingency day on trek or Kathmandu in case of bad weather or health issues.

Day 25: Transfer to International Airport for final departure.

Services Included

  • Services of all arrival/departure and ground transfers in a private vehicle accompanied by an English-speaking tour representative/escort/guide.

  • Round trip of Kathmandu/Bhadrapur/Kathmandu on a fixed-wing aircraft.

  • Four-night accommodation at a Hotel in Kathmandu on a Twin/Double Room Sharing on a bed and breakfast basis inclusive of all applicable taxes.

  • 20 Nights’ accommodation during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek at the best available trekkers lodges served with all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at all places.

  • Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu with an experienced English Speaking Tour Guide inclusive of all monument fees.

  • Welcome and Farewell Dinner at Authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu featuring a cultural program.

  • A team of Experienced trekking guide, assistant guide and porters (as required in the ration of 2:1) with their daily wages, equipment, meals, clothing, and insurance, etc.

  • Updated and Detailed Trekking maps with contour lines of Kanchenjunga Region.

  • Permits & Documents – Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project (KCAP) Permit, Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit, TIMS Card

  • Safe Drinking water (2L per person per day), Local SIM Card, Souvenirs.

  • Comprehensive First Aid Medical Kit with a backup Oxygen Cylinder with mask & regulators.

Services Excluded

  • International Airfare from/to Kathmandu

  • Nepal Entry Tourist Visa (USD 50 for 30 days)

  • Lunch and Dinner while you are in Kathmandu (except Welcome and Farewell Dinner)

  • Any additional stay in Kathmandu before and after the trekking (in case of any reason).

  • Personal Equipment including trekking gear, clothing, toiletries, Personal Medical Kit, and any other items.

  • Personal Porters can be arranged on request in advance and charge USD 25 per day.

  • Personal expenses such as; laundry, bar bills, tips and gratuities to the trekking support team, alcoholic beverages, telephone calls, internet services, toiletries, battery charges, soft drinks, etc.

  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance or “Umbrella Insurance” covering; Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purposes.

  • Any items that are not mentioned in the above ‘Services Included Section.’

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