Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking

Of the world’s great peaks, Kanchenjunga standing third highest at 8,598m is perhaps the least known and the least visited. Astride the Nepal/Sikkim border in eastern Nepal and only a few kilometers away from Tibet, it lies in a most sensitive area with restricted zones declared at each approach. With Kanchenjunga being opened for foreigners to explore only since 1988, vast tracts of foothills and alpine country, which lies between the Arun and Tamur rivers are now waiting to be explored.

There are several approaches to Taplejung: from Ilam which involves a full day drive through dirt road or by driving from Dharan to Basantpur and then trekking for several days to Taplejung. The trek can be shortened by taking a flight to Taplejung, which is the central hub for the region. The trails climb gradually along and crossing Tamur river, which rises from the snows of Kanchenjunga itself. Continuing along the Ghunsa river and crossing Ghunsa, a Sherpa village marked with prayer flags and gompa, where two trails from Kanchenjunga’s southern flank join the northbound route, leads through rhododendron thicket and the forested area. Climbing further up, the long awaited Jannu Glacier and then Jannu (7,710m) or “Mystery peak” or “Peak of terror” finally comes into full appearance.

Moving along the hilltop path and after reaching Pangpema (5,150m) the giant Kanchenjunga (8,586m) becomes visible. Huge, towering Kanchenjunga presents the crowning finale to this long trek. Return trip from Pangpema crosses mountain passes between Yalung Glacier and Kanchenjunga Glacier affording excursion around the north and south faces of Kanchenjunga. Two trails head south from Ghunsa to Ranze. The early route scrambles over loose snow covered rocks to cross Lapsang La (5,932m). The lower alternative traverses three passes with the highest Sinion La (4,800m). At Ramze, the gigantic Yalung Glacier enclosed by rocky crags and ice precipice appears. Visiting the Yalung Glacier, the next days’ trek down to cobble stone streets of Taplejung by passing through rhododendron thickets, mountainside villages, terrace fields along mountain path are equally interesting. Alpine Adventure Club Treks & Expedition is leadership your trekking tours to Kanchenjunga with affordable price and itinerary that possible to make short or long easy or difficulty as your demands.

ITINERARY

Day 01 Arrive in KTM airport & drive to hotel
Day 02 Sightseeing around KTM valley
Day 03 Kathmandu flight to Biratnagar overnight at hotel
Day 04 Biratnagar Fly to Suketar trek to Phurbu
Day 05 Phurbu trek to Chirwa (1190 M )
Day 06 Chirwa trek to Sekathum (1640 M)
Day 07 Sekathum trek to Amjilessa (2490 M)
Day 08 Amjilessa trek to Gelpa called Chapla( 2730 M)
Day 09 Gelpa trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 10 Rest day for acclimatization
Day 11 Gunsa trek to Kambachen (4040m)
Day 12 Kambachen trek to Lhonk (2790m)
Day 13 Lhonk trek to Pang pema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp) (5140m)
Day 14 Pang pema trek to Lhonak (4790m)
Day 15 Lhonak trek to Gunsa (3430m)
Day 16 Gunsa trek to Sinion Phedi or Selele Kharka
Day 17 Sinion la, Margin la & Selele pass camp at Tseram (3870m)
Day 18 Tseram trek to oktang base camp (Kanchenjunga base camp) back to Ramche (4620m)
Day 19 Ramche trek to Torontan
Day 20 Torontan trek to Omje Khola ( 2340m)
Day 21 Omje Khola trek to Mamanke (1810 M)
Day 22 Mamanke trek to Kande Bhanjang
Day 23 Kande Bhanjang trek to Lali Kharka
Day 24 Lili Kharka trek to Suketar ( Taplejung Airport)
Day 25 Suketar flight to Biratnagar same day kathmandu
Day 26 Bhaktapur & Patan sightseeing and return
Day 27 Free day in Kathmandu for shopping or relax
Day 28 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination