Kanchenjunga Trek
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Kanchenjunga Trek
The Kanchenjunga Trek, offered by Budget Trek Nepal, is an adventurous journey to one of the most remote and pristine trekking regions in Nepal, centered around the third-highest mountain in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m). This trek is known for its serene landscapes, rare wildlife, and vibrant cultural encounters with local communities such as the Rai and Limbu people.
Trip Highlights:
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- Remote and Untouched Beauty: The trek takes you through unspoiled landscapes, including dense forests, alpine meadows, glacial rivers, and views of towering Himalayan peaks. It remains relatively untouched by mass tourism, providing a genuine and immersive Himalayan experience.
- Diverse Trekking Routes: You can choose between the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and South Base Camp treks, or combine them into a longer circuit trek. The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the most comprehensive, offering incredible views of the Kanchenjunga massif and other major peaks like Makalu and Everest
- Challenging Adventure: This trek is suitable for experienced trekkers due to its high altitude and remote nature. It requires good physical fitness, and previous trekking experience is recommended. High mountain passes such as Sele La and Lapsang La add to the challenge(
- Cultural Immersion: Along the way, you’ll pass through remote villages, encountering the traditional lifestyles of ethnic groups like the Sherpas and Tibetans, as well as ancient monasteries
Trip Iterinary:
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Rest, sightseeing, and preparation.
A domestic flight followed by a drive to the starting point of the trek.
An easy trek through rural villages and terraced fields.
Walk through forests and riverside paths, passing small settlements.
Cross several suspension bridges and walk along the Ghunsa River.
A more challenging day, ascending through forests to the village of Amjilosa.
Trek through bamboo forests, with increasing elevation
Arrive at the largest Sherpa village, known for its monasteries.
Rest and explore local monasteries and surrounding areas.
Trek above the tree line with stunning views of the Himalayas.
One of the highest points of the trek, offering amazing views of Kanchenjunga.
Trek to the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and back to Lhonak.
Descend back to Ghunsa for rest.
Cross the Sele La Pass for breathtaking panoramic views of surrounding peaks.
Descend towards the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp region.
A day hike to Yalung Glacier and South Base Camp, then return to Cheram.
Trek down through rhododendron forests.
Continue descending through remote settlements.
Return to Taplejung and drive back to Bhadrapur, concluding the trek.
Included:
Kanchenjunga Trek
- Trekking Permits:
- Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit (KCAP)
- Restricted Area Permit
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System
- Accommodation:
- Lodging in teahouses or guesthouses along the trekking route.
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu or Bhadrapur as per the package
- Meals:
- Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek, including tea/coffee
- Typically includes hygienic and locally sourced food.
- Transportation:
- Domestic flights (Kathmandu to Bhadrapur or Suketar and back) or land transportation where applicable
- Private transport for airport transfers and drives to and from the starting point of the trek.
- Trekking Guide & Porters:
- Experienced English-speaking guides and porters to carry luggage (one porter typically shared between two trekkers)
- s, insurance, equipment, and meals for the trekking staff.
- Emergency Services:
- Helicopter rescue services in case of altitude sickness or emergencies (usually included in premium packages).
- Basic first-aid kit carried by the guide.
- Permits & Fees:
- National park entry fees and other relevant local taxes
- Acclimatization Days & Rest Stops:
- Additional acclimatization stops as per the itinerary, typically in places like Ghunsa
- Miscellaneous:
- Group equipment (if needed), including tents or camping gear.
- All government taxes and service charges included in the overall cost.
Excluded:
Kanchenjunga Trek
- International flights to/from Nepal.
- Personal expenses, such as beverages, snacks, and souvenirs.
- Trekking gear (available for rent in Kathmandu).
- Travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking.
- Visa fees and tips for guides/porters
Frequently Asked Questions:
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The Kanchenjunga trek is considered one of the more challenging treks in Nepal. It involves long days of walking, crossing high-altitude passes, and requires good physical fitness. Prior trekking experience, particularly in high-altitude regions, is highly recommended
The best times for trekking are spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November). These periods offer the most stable weather, clear skies, and stunning mountain views. The trek is possible in other seasons, but winter (December-February) is cold and monsoon (June-August) is rainy, making conditions more challenging
The standard Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek takes about 19 to 25 days, depending on your pace, rest days, and whether you do the North and South Base Camps. The North Base Camp trek can be completed in around 20 days, while the South Base Camp trek takes around 16 to 20 days
Trekkers need several permits for the Kanchenjunga region:
- Restricted Area Permit (about USD 100 for the first 7 days, USD 15 for each additional day)
- Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit (KCAP)
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card
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