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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek from Kathmandu 23 Days
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23 Days
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Offered in: English
Overview
Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure: Unlike the crowded trekking routes in other parts of Nepal, the Kanchenjunga Circuit remains pristine and untouched. Traverse through lush forests, remote villages, and diverse landscapes that few travelers have the opportunity to explore.
Cultural Encounters: Experience authentic interactions with local communities such as the Rai, Limbu, and Tibetan Sherpa people. Discover their unique cultures, traditions, and hospitality as you stay in traditional teahouses and learn about their way of life in remote mountain settlements.
Spectacular Views: Enjoy panoramic views of Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Jannu (7,710m), and other Himalayan giants throughout the trek. Witness sunrise and sunset painting the peaks with hues of gold and pink, creating unforgettable moments that will stay with you forever.
What's Included
- Private trip.
- Restricted area special permit.
- Accommodation in basic teahouse.
- English speaking experienced trekking guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Trekking permit and tims for Conservation area.
- Round trip transfer by sharing bus and local Jeep as per itinerary.
- All personal expenses.
- Gratitude (Optional)
Meeting And Pickup
Start time
04:00 AM
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Kathmandu - Early morning take bus to Bhadrapur (16 Hours).
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Early morning, 4 am, Transfer you to Bus staion, take bus to Bhadrapur (16 Hours). 4am, we will pickup you from your hotel at Kathmandu, and transfer you to the Bus staion, take long bus drive to Bhadrapur (approx 16 hours), and upon reaching at Bhadrapur, we will transfer you to the hotel foe overnight stay.
14 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Bus travel to Taplejung ( 9 hours)
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Taplejung
Bus travel to Taplejung ( 9 hours) Today, we take bus to Ilam and than sharing Jeep to Taplejung. Overnight stay at Guest house.
9 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Taplejung to Chirwa. (Elevation: 4,166 feet (1,270 m)
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Trek from Taplejung to Chirwa. (Elevation: 4,166 feet (1,270 m) Your first day of trekking starts sets out from Taplejung with an easy walk along the Tamur River, crossing the small farming village of Mitlung. The trail continues to climb towards the beautiful village of Sinwa, passing the suspension bridge at Tawa to reach Chiruwa. Get settled into your accommodations and spend the remainder of your afternoon exploring this beautiful spot.
7 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Chirwa to Lelep. Elevation: 6,102 feet (1,860 m)
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Trek from Chirwa to Lelep. Elevation: 6,102 feet (1,860 m) Today’s trek takes you toward the small mountain village of Lelep, passing through the Tapethok Checkpoint en route. Trekking time: 6-7 hours Elevation: 6,102 feet (1,860 m)
7 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa. Elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 m)
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Day 5: Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa. Elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 m) The trail today can be challenging and slippery, so you'll take your time along the route. As you make your way toward Amjilosa, you'll pass beautiful monasteries and observe the culture and lifestyle of the Sherpa and Tibetan people living in this area. Trekking time: About 9 hours Elevation: 7,874 feet (2,400 m)
9 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla. Elevation: 8,858 feet (2,700 m)
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Today takes you on an easy route through dense forests filled with oak, bamboo, and rhododendron. With no villages along the way, the entire walk offers a remote and peaceful experience as you trek towards your accommodations for the night in Gyabla. Trekking time: 5 hours Elevation: 8,858 feet (2,700 m)
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa.Elevation: 11,220 feet (3,430 m)
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After breakfast, you'll set out on today's half-day walk towards Ghunsa. The beautiful Tibetan village of Phole marks the halfway point of the trek, and you can stop to explore and enjoy lunch here before continuing towards Ghunsa for the afternoon. Trekking time: 5 hours Elevation: 11,220 feet (3,430 m)
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Acclimatization Day at Ghunsa. Elevation: 11,220 feet (3,430 m)
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Spend today acclimatizing to the altitude as you rest and allow your body to adjust to the dramatic elevations of the Kanchenjunga region. Considered the capital of the area, Ghunsa has good telecommunication links and plentiful meal options, making it the perfect spot to rest and explore at a relaxed pace. Stretch your legs in the afternoon with an easy walk to a nearby ridge for spectacular views.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Gunsa to Kambachen. Elevation: 13,287 feet (4,050 m)
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After leaving Ghunsa this morning, follow the trail that goes along the east bank of the river. After crossing the bridge at Rumpak Kharka, the trek continues past a sacred waterfall as you make your way towards Kambachen for the evening. Today's trail can be a bit challenging due to the increasing altitude, but the day is short and you'll be rewarded with magical views of the high peaks. Trekking time: 5 hours Elevation: 13,287 feet (4,050 m)
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak. Elevation: 13,287 feet (4,050 m)
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Today’s trail hugs the north of the river, crossing cross through Ramtang to reach the village of Lhonak and your final destination for the day. Trekking time: 5 hours Elevation: 15,583 feet (4,750 m)
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Acclimatization and exploration Day at Lhonak. Elevation: 15,583 feet (4,750 m)
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Acclimatization and exploration Day at Lhonak. Elevation: 15,583 feet (4,750 m) Explore the Lhonak area as today is Acclimatization and exploration Day at Lhonak. Elevation: 15,583 feet (4,750 m).
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Day Trip to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Elevation: 16,863 feet (5,140 m) & Back to Lhonak.
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Today is one of the longest and most challenging days of your adventure, as well as one of the most memorable. Hit the trail early this morning to reach Pangpema, the highest point of Kanchenjunga North Basecamp. From here, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking views across the valley and the surrounding peaks of Chang Himal, Kirat Chuli, and Kanchenjunga's north side. Since there are no lodges or teahouses available in this remote spot, you'll hike back to Lhonak for the evening. Trekking time: 11 hours Elevation: 16,863 feet (5,140 m)
11 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
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This morning takes you mostly downhill (which is not as easy as it sounds!) as you cross Ramtang towards your base for the evening in Ghunsa. Along the way, you'll have the chance to see the Himalaya's native bharal (blue sheep) as they graze peacefully on the high slopes. Trekking time: 6 hours Elevation: 11,794 feet (3,595 m)
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Ghunsa to Sele Le.Elevation: 14,074 feet (4,290 m)
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Kanchenjunga
Today's route takes you along a trail used daily by the local people of this region, which passes through thick forests of pine and rhododendron (and is sometimes covered by snow). You'll follow a path that hugs the slope's south side to reach your base for the night in Sele Le. Trekking time: 5 hours Elevation: 14,074 feet (4,290 m)
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Selele to Cheram. Elevation: 12,696 feet (3,870 m)
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This morning starts with a climb up towards Mirgin La Pass at 14,698 feet (4,480 m), which offers magnificent views of Mount Makalu, Jannu, Baruntse, Kanchenjunga, and the Himalaya range along India's Sikkim border. Continue trekking towards Sinelpche La to reach the village of Cheram for the evening. Trekking time: 9 hours Elevation: 12,696 feet (3,870 m)
9 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Cheram to Ramche, Visit Kanchenjunga South Base Camp. Elevation: 15,026 feet (4,580 m)
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Trek your way through alpine meadows and follow the lateral moraine of the Yalung Glacier this morning. After a few hours, you'll reach Ramche, where you'll be greeted with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and watch the unforgettable sight of the evening sunlight spreading across the snow-capped peaks. From Ramche, the trek continues toward the Kanchenjunga South Basecamp, where you'll take a short excursion to the camp before hiking back to Ramche. Trekking time: 7 hours Elevation: 15,026 feet (4,580 m)
7 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Ramche to Torongding. Elevation: 9,858 feet (3,005 m)
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Pass through more stunning rhododendron and pine forests on today's route to reach your base for the night at Torongding. Trekking time: 7 hours Elevation: 9,858 feet (3,005 m)
7 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Thorongdin to Yamphuding. Elevation: 6,824 feet (2,080 m)
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Today's trek starts after crossing the bridge over Simbhua Khola, where you'll follow the trail towards Lasiya Bhanjyang. Cross the river and continue trekking to reach the beautiful Sherpa village of Yamphuding and your accommodations for the night. Trekking time: 8 hours Elevation: 6,824 feet (2,080 m)
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Yamphuding to Khebang. Elevation: 6,266 feet (1,910 m)
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The penultimate day of your epic trek takes you through some of the area's most pristine natural landscapes. Pass through the idyllic villages of Brahmin and Chettries to reach Khebang for the night. Trekking time: 6 hours Elevation: 6,266 feet (1,910 m)
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Trek from Khebang to Khamdime. Elevation: 4,954 feet (1,510 m)
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Ilam
Today marks the final day of your Kanchenjunga trekking adventure. After a memorable glimpse of the Kanchenjunga range and an unforgettable sunrise over the mountains, you'll trek downhill to reach Khamdime from Khebang. Trekking time: 6 hours Elevation: 4,954 feet (1,510 m)
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Drive from Khamdime to Ilam and overnight stay.
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Ilam
Drive from Khamdime to Ilam and explore beautiful Ilam Tea garden and mighty tea farm. After exploring the area, we will sleep overnight at guest house.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Ilam to Bhadrapur and take night Bus drive back to Kathmandu at 3 pm.
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Ilam to Bhadrapur and take night Bus drive back to Kathmandu at 3 pm. First we will drive you to Bhadrapur from Ilam, and than take Night bus to Kathmandu.
9 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight stay at guest house.
Arrival in Kathmandu
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Thamel
Arrival in Kathmandu after long overnight night bus journey from Bhadrapur. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we will transfer you back to your hotel. Tour end.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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