Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 25 Days

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 25 Days

Trip Introduction

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a chance to reach the base camp of the world’s third tallest mountain on a remote mountain trail ideal for trekkers who enjoy the solitude. Located in the far north-eastern corner of Nepal, Mt. Kanchenjunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the world. The name Kanchenjunga means ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ which is in reference to the five summits that make up Kanchenjunga. The 24-day circuit trek begins after we fly to Suketar from Kathmandu.  The long journey on a less crowded path also rewards us with a unique insight into the rural Nepalese lifestyle of the country’s eastern region.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu pick up Hotel(1,300m /4,264 ft)  

Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation

We visit four landmarks in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (2,420m/7938ft), Drive to Taplejung; 45 min flight & 9 hours drive

From Kathmandu, we get an early morning flight to Bhadrapur drive to Taplejung.

Day 04: Taplejung to Lalikharka (2265m/7,431ft): 4 – 5 hours trek

 we will head to Lalikharka by 5 hours of trekking. Lalikharka.

Day 05: Lalikharka to Khesewa (2120m/6,955ft): 5 - 6 hours trek

We begin our trek to Khesewa.

Day 06: Khesewa to Mamankhe (1785m/5,856ft): 5 - 6 hours trek

After breakfast, we begin our trek towards the Kabeli Khola.

Day 07: Mamankhe to Yamphudin (2080m/6824ft): 4 -5 hours

Today’s trek will be mostly uphill on an easy trail whereby we mostly walk alongside the Kabeli Khola. 

Day 08: Yamphudin to Tortong (2,995m/9,826ft): 7 -8 hours

We begin our walk on a path commonly used by the villagers.

Day 09: Tortong to Cheram (3,870m/12,696ft): 2 -3 hours

We begin our steady climb to Cheram.

Day 10: Cheram: Acclimatization and Rest 

Day 11: Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580m/15,026ft): 3 – 4 hours

Day 12: Ramchaur (Ramche) to Yalung Base Camp (4500m), back to Cheram: 3 – 4 hours

Day 13: Cheram to Sele La (4290m/ 14,074ft) : 6 -7 hours

Day 14: Sele La to Ghunsa (3,595/11,794) : 2 -3 hours

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Day 15: Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,050m/13,287ft) : 5 -6 hours

Day 16: Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780m/15,682ft) : 5 -6 hours 

Day 17: Kanchenjunga base camp, overnight at Pangpema (5,143/16,873ft): 6 -7 hours

Day 18: Pangpema to Lhonak : 3 – 4 hours

From Pangpema we trace back our steps to Lhonak. Overnight in Lhonak.

Day 19: Lhonak to Ghunsa (3475m/11,400ft) :6 -7 hours

Day 20: Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2,308m/7,572ft) : 5 -6 hours

Day 21: Amjilosa to Chirwa (1,270m/4,166ft) : 6 -7 hours

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Day 22: Chirwa to Taplejung via Mitlung (921m/3020 m): 7 -8 hours trek

Day 23: Taplejung to Bhadrapur: 9 hours drive

We move toward Bhadrapur from Taplejung by bus. The ride will last for 9 hours.

Day 24: Fly to Kathmandu

Our amazing journey to the Kanchenjunga circuit comes to an end today. 

Day 25: Final departure