Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek-South to North 18 days

Trip Overview
Enjoy breathtaking views and route to Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek
Get up close and personal with the world’s third-highest Himalayas (8,586 m)
Trek from subtropical valleys to rhododendron forest to high alpine meadows
Stay with local families and get a glimpse into their rural daily life
Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including the red panda, yak, blue sheep, Himalayan black bear, and the rare snow leopard
Discover around 3000 species of alpine floras
Experience the wilderness of pristine Kanchenjunga conservation area
Kanchenjunga base camp trek will lead you into the pristine Kanchenjunga Conservation Area of Nepal. This park is named after its massive snow treasure Mount Kanchenjunga with an elevation of 8,586m from sea level. Mount Kanchenjunga is 3rd highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest and Mount K2. Kanchenjunga trek gives you a very rare taste of an unexploited wilderness, experienced by very few tourists. Mount Kanchenjunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful snow massifs in the world. Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is an ideal trekking trail for trekkers who enjoy solitude. Trek is starting from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. his trek offers the most spectacular Himalayan landscapes, the route encompasses alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, dense temperate and subtropical forests, and low river valleys. There are also a number of high mountain lakes in Olangchung Gola, and the Tamor and Arun River systems are another attraction for tourists. These two rivers are the major tributaries of the mighty Sapta Koshi River. The trek heads through diverse land topography, forests, and villages. You’ll see Kanchenjunga, as well as Yalungkang, Mt. Jannu, Makalu, Lhotse, and Mt. Everest on the way. Keep your eyes open and you might see snow leopards, musk deer, and several species of birds, along with the country’s most pristine oak and rhododendron forests. Discover the world’s largest Yalung glacier, alpine meadows, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and the last remaining pristine forest on the planet. Kanchenjunga conservation area covering 2035 Km2 of the area is home to rare species of Snow leopard, Red panda, Himalayan black beer, and Musk deer. Kanchenjunga habitats around 3000 species of flora, 280 species of birds, 77 species of plants, and 13 species of mammals. Along the trekking trail, you can notice beautiful birds like golden-breasted Fulvetta, Snowcock, Blood Pheasant, and red-billed Cough. Kanchenjunga base camp trek 18 days offers an exceptional experience of wilderness and adventure that you will remember for a lifetime Adventure.
Itinerary
Day 1FLIGHT FROM KATHMANDU TO BHADRAPUR (93 M) 45 MINUTES FLIGHT THEN DRIVE TO TAPLEJUNG (1820 M) APPROX 8 HOURS
Day 2TAPLEJUNG TO HELLOK (1740 M) DRIVE BY PRIVATE JEEP 5 HRS
Day 3HELLOK TO YASANG(2800 M) 6 HOURS WALK
Day 4YASANG TO TORTONG (2995 M) 6 HOURS WALK
Day 5TORTONG TO CHERAM (3870 M) 5 HOURS WALK
Day 6CHERAM TO RAMCHE (3870 M) 4HOURS WALK
Day 7RAMCHE TO YALUNG BASE CAMP (4500M) TO CHERAM 4 HOURS WALK
Day 8CHERAM TO SELE LA (4290M/ 14,074FT) 6 HOURS WALK
Day 9SELE LA TO GHUNSA (3,595/11,794) 4 HOURS WALK
Day 10REST AND EXPLORATION DAY IN GHUNSA
Day 11GHUNSA – KAMBACHEN (4,050M) 6 HOURS
Day 12KAMBACHEN – LHONAK (4,780M) 6 HOURS
Day 13KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP(5,143M) 7 HOURS
Day 14PANGPEMA – KAMBACHEN 7 HOUR
Day 15KAMBACHEN- PHALLE (3308M) 6 HOURS
Day 16PHALLE-AMJILOSA/JHAUBARI ( 2,308M/7,572FT ) 7 HOURS WALK
Day 17HELLOK TO ILLAM DRIVE-BY PRIVATE JEEP 9 HOURS DRIVE
Day 18ILLAM TO BHADRAPUR BY PRIVATE JEEP 4HOURS DRIVE AND FLIGHT BACK TO KATHMANDU
What is Included?
Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle
Hotels in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
Three Times Meals during the trek
Government licensed, experienced English speaking guide
One porter per two people
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
All government taxes
One trekking map per person
Kanchenjunga permit and conservation fee
Sleeping bags and down jackets for the trek (should be refunded after the trek)
Surface transportation
First aid kit
Domestic flight tickets KTM–BDR/Suketa
Fresh fruit during the trek
Marsh bar and snicker 1 pic each day during the trek
What is Excluded?
Travel and rescue insurance
Beverage bills, bar bills, and personal expenses
Nepal entry visa
Tips for guide, porter, and driver
Extra day Kathmandu Hotel
Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 10 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
Equipment Checklist
Day pack (25–35 liters)Pack cover
Sleeping bag comfortable to -10 to -20 Degree(dependent upon season, weather forecast, and personal preference) optional
Waterproof and comfortable hiking boots
Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes)
Headlight with extra batteries, Trekking poles
Trekking Clothing(3 pair of t-shirt,2 pairs of trousers or trekking pants,
Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
Mid-weight long underwear bottoms
Mid-weight long underwear top
Wool or synthetic T-shirts (2)
Mid-weight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
Convertible hiking pants
Fleece pants or insulated pants
waterproof/windproof jackets
Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
Mid-weight fleece gloves or wool gloves
Liner gloves
Mid-weight fleece/wool winter hat, Sun hat
Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
Liner socks (optional),Sunglasses
Sun lotion 35 to 50
Water Bottle, Water filter
Slippers, Towels, Raincoat
Personal medicine kits