Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek - 15 Days

Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek - 15 Days

The Kanchenjunga South Base Camp trek explores the Yalung Glacier and the south side of Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. Climbing slowly along the valleys the trail ascends through pristine forests, crop fields, and tranquil villages to the base camp situated at Ramche at 4,610m. This trek requires a good level of fitness and previous trekking experience to ensure enjoyment of this challenging, yet beautiful trek in this remote eastern corner of Nepal.

The base camp itself is situated at Ramche (4,610m), which is reached by following the trail through the Yalung Glacier, stopping a while at the viewpoint for Kabru, and Rathong peaks, which are part of the ridge that extends south from Kanchenjunga. In fact Kabru is the southern-most 7,000m peak in the world. From Ramche it is possible to hike to a ridge that offers views of the magnificent Kanchenjunga South Face and, a little ahead, views of the south face of Mount Janu.

• You will be sleeping on the lap of the third highest peak in the world, Kanchenjunga (8586 meters).
• You will ascend to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at 4610meters to catch the stunning views of Kanchenjunga South and Yalung glacier.
• You can know about the lifestyle and culture of Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa people residing in Eastern Nepal.
• You will walk inside the diverse Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. To your luck, you may catch a sight of snow Leopard there.
• You get to walk through the subtropical lowlands, alpine forests, and forests of rhododendrons and magnolia.

Day 1:Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (Flight)93 m1 hr

Day 2:Bhadrapur to Taplejung (Drive)1820 m8 - 10 hr

Day 3:Taplejung to Lali Kharka1880m6 hr

Day 4:Lali Kharka to Khesewa1960m5 - 6 hr

Day 5:Khesewa to Phumpe Danda1780m6 hr

Day 6:Phumpe Danda to Yamphuding1692m6 hr

Day 7:Yamphuding to Torongding2340m6 hr

Day 8:Torongding to Cheram3868m5 - 6 hr

Day 9:Cheram to Ramche (Trip to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp)4160m3 hr

Day 10:Ramche to Torongding2995 m6 - 7 hr

Day 11:Torongding to Yamphuding2080 m7 - 8 hr

Day 12:Yamphuding to Khebang1910 m5 - 6 hr

Day 13:Khebang to Khamdime1500 m5 - 6 hr

Day 14:Khamdine to Bhadrapur (Drive)93 m10 hr

Day 15:Bhadrapur to Kathmandu (Flight)1380 m1 hr