Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

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Duration
21 Days

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Cost per Person
US$ 1800

Discounted Price for Group
  • No. Of Person Per Person
  • 1 $1890
  • 2 - 5 $1850
  • 6-10 $1820
  • 10 & Above $1800

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Trip Facts

  • Destination : Nepal
  • Activity : Wilderness Region Trekking
  • Duration : 21 Days
  • Trip Difficulty : Easy
  • Group size : 2-20 Pax

Highlights

  • Kanchanjanga Trek is strenuous.
  • Kanchanjanga conservation area, a chance to see rarer animals.
  • Mt.Kanchanjanga is 3rd Highest mountain in the world.
  • Have an opportunity to see sprinkling mountains, breathtaking views of lush rhododendron forests, and local cultural and religious. 

Trip Overview

Kanchenjunga circuit trek is one of the best and remote trekking in Nepal Himalayas region, Kanchenjunga (8,586m/28,169ft) is the 3rd highest peak in the world. This is the one of the new and virgin journeying track situating at the eastern part of Nepal Himalayas. Journeying in Kanchenjunga is truly satisfying path that offers us brilliant snow-covered mountains, Landscape and colorful picturesque perspective on the Himalayas. You can take pleasure in various kinds of small and high peaks.

 

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary can be use from Nepal and Sikkim side as well, where we can observe numerous secret stories regarding on Himalayan Yeti, the abdomen snowman is accepted to be found around here. Kanchenjunga trek is an exceptional and remarkable goal among the travelers/trekkers in light of its scene, an astounding geography of land. We can see gigantic wild life during the journeying like snow Leopard, Musk deer, Red Panda many more etc.

 

This Trekking trail has really astonishing and difficult journey and famous getting sorted out excursion to arranged in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which is spread more than 2,035 m sq km from advance in wild life varieties additionally many compromised types of birds like Impedance Pheasant, Red - Billed blue Magpie, Shy Dragon, Amphibian and Mammals are found around here and safeguarded including Snow-leopards, Himalayan wild Bear, Musk Deer, Red Panda etc. While, Passing along this trekking trail will give us to notice the noteworthy valleys with their an astounding culture, traditions of the inhabitants, wonderful perspectives on the icy lake perfectly clear stream, Okthan glacier, an astonishing ascend of Rathong and Kabru , glacial outing around Ramche and so on are the best point view on the Kanchenjunga journeying trail.

 

Kanchenjunga Base Camp distance:

 

Kanchenjunga Base camp trek is an outstanding holiday in the east of Nepal Himalayas region. It requires good fitness to complete the Kanchenjunga trek 220km, which takes around three weeks from Kathmandu. Along the journey, many of the trekking trails are rocky, and there are a few long Rocky Mountains as well. It can be need to use short ropes around the base camp, when walking rocky terrain. The purpose of these is to help people over short, rocky sections. But, climbing skills are not necessary for the trek.

 

Ethnic Groups:

 

This trip you can explores the Nepal’s border with Tibet and Sikkim. The lower state has mixed the people following Hinduism dominated by ethnic group of Rai, and Limbu peoples. The upper valley region has a separate community of Sherpa and Bhote people who follow Buddhism religion.

 

Kanchenjunga Local Guide and Porters Cost:

 

S.N   Name List of Guide                                     Cost

  1. Jay Ram Tamang                                       35 to 40 U$D per Day
  2. Bashanta Gurung                                       30 to 40 U$D per Day
  3. Arpan Gurung                                            30 to 40 U$D per Day
  4. Porters                                                       25 to 30 U$D per Day

Himalayan Local Guide has been operating this trek with extraordinary consideration and wizardry contact. It allows the adventurers to enjoy in the direct insight through the hand of local people with conceivable appearance. Since the success of Himalayan Local Guide depends on the customer’s satisfaction and their blissful face, it generally provides very qualitative types of services and facilities.

Trip Itinerary

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  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Flight/Drive
  • 1820 m

Kathmandu - Bhadrapur flight and drive to Taplejung (1,820m/5,971ft) overnight at Lodge

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 1270 m

Taplejung - Chirwa (1270 m/4,166ft) 6/7 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 1860 m

Chirwa - Lelep (1860 m/6,102ft) 6/7 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2500 m

Lelep - Aamjilasa (2500m/8,202ft) 4/5 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 2750 m

Aamjilasa - Gyabla (2750m/9,022ft) 5/6 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Walking
  • 3590 m

Gyabla to Ghunsa (3590m/11,778ft) 4/5 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Hiking
  • 3590 m

Acclimatization day in Ghunsa and side trip 3,590 m 4/5 hour hike overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4100 m

Ghunsa - Khambachen (4100m/13,451ft) 5/6 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4800 m

Khambachen - Lonak (4800m/15,748ft) 5/6 hour walking overnight at Lodge

  • 3/4 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Hiking
  • 5200 m

Lonak to Pangpema/ North Kanchenjunga Base Camp and back to Lonak 5200 m 3/4 hours of walking overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3590 m

Lonak - Ghunsa (3590m/11,778ft) 5/6 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4480 m

Ghunsa to Selele La (4480m/14,698ft) 5/6 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 7/8 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4646 m

Selele La to Cheram via 2 high passes Mrigen-La & Sinen-La 4646 m 7/8 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 4580 m

Cheram - Ramche (4580m/15,026ft) 4/5 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 2/3 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 3870 m

Ramche to Yalung South Base Camp back to Cheram 3870 m 2/3 hours hike overnight at Lodge

  • 4/5 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Walking
  • 3000 m

Cheram to Trotong (3000m/9,842ft 4/5 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 7/8 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 1980 m

Trotong to Yampuding (1980m/6,496ft) 7/8 hours walking overnight at Lodge

  • 5/6 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • Walking
  • 1910 m

Yampuding - Khebang (1910 m/6,266ft) 5/6 hour walking overnight at Lodge

  • 6/7 Hours
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
  • walking
  • 1500 m

Khebang to Khandime (1500m/4,921ft) 6/7 Hrs walking overnight at Lodge

  • 9/10 Hours
  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Hotel
  • Drive

Khandime to Bhadeapur by a local bus 300 km 9/10 hour drive overnight at Lodge

Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur 1,350m 45 minute

Cost Includes

  • International Airport to Hotel and Airport pick up and drop by private Car/Jeep/ Hiace depends on the Group Size.
  • Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu both way flight ticket.
  • Khandime – Bhadrapur sharing with local peoples by jeep.
  • All meals on full Board Basic BLD (Italian, Chinese, Indian Nepali and many European delicious foods Lunches, Dinner and Breakfast) choose by menu.
  • Trekking Lodges (Local Tea House or Home stay) During the trek.
  • Himalayan Local Guide Team, Professional Honest, Strong and Government trained English Speaking Guide, his salary, three times the meals, Insurance and Equipments etc.
  • Himalayan experienced strong and honest porters during the trek (2 clients for 1 porter).
  • Special kanchenjunga National park Permit and TIMS Permit.
  • Assistant Guide for the group 5 or above.
  • Approval of certificate after the successful trekking.
  • Supplementary energy bar, crackers, cookies and halls etc.
  • Seasonal fruits like; an apple, oranges pomegran and Blackberry etc.
  • First Aid Kit box (Guide will carry it during the trip).

Cost Excludes

  • Cold drink, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping etc.
  • Your International air fare.
  • Nepal visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with Lunch and Dinner.
  • Trekking Equipments.
  • Travel insurance that is just in case.
  • Tips for Guide and porters.

Fixed Departure Dates

01 Apr, 2024 from 30 Apr, 2024 to Duration 21 Days From US$ 1800/pers Availability
01 May, 2024 from 31 May, 2024 to Duration 21 Days From US$ 1800/pers Availability

FAQ's Before Travel

How long is the Kanchanjanga trek? 

Overall, compared to the other treks in Nepal, the Kanchanjanga base camp trek is one of the Longest treks in Nepal. Commonly, this trek is complete within (18-22)days. So this trek needs your long Vacation of nearly 30 days. 

How much cost for Kanchanjanga terk? 

Cost is dependent upon the size of group:- Per person:- USD 2200 Over six person :- USD1800 per person.

How do you go to Kanchanjanga Trek? 

Kanchanjanga base camp trek lies in the eastern part of Nepal. First, you should take a domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bharatpur, Chitwan district. Then, take a drive from Chitwan to Illam to Taplejung to Chirwa. The trek begins from Chirwa. You should take a bus/ private vehicle from Kathmandu too. 

Where is the Kanchanjanga base camp trek is situated? 

This trek lies in the Kanchanjanga conservation area at the height of 8,586m(28333ft.) Nearby the border of Sikkim, India. The journey passes along the remote areas. The breathtaking views make me excited and feel well. 

Shower is available in the Kanchanjanga base terk? 

In the Kanchanjanga trek, you will get a hot shower till at Taplejung, But at higher altitudes, you get a bucket of hot water for a Shower. But you have to pay a certain amount according to the teahouse rule. 

What types of physical fitness are required? 

The Kanchanjanga base camp trek is strenuous in Comparison to other treks in Nepal. The trip covers more than 18 days, so you need some physical fitness like morning walks, running, cardio, swimming, and any strength training, which makes your trek easy and safe and helps to add more happiness to this trek. 

 What is required to exchange money in Nepal? 

You can easily exchange your money in Nepal city, namely Kathmandu, and many other places. To exchange your money, you need a copy of your passport. With your passport copy, you can easily exchange your money anywhere. 

What should be the number of trekkers in a group?

For the Kanchanjanga trek, the group size should be a minimum of two pax because in the restricted area according to the rule and regulations of the Nepal Government, single Trekkers is not allowed in this trek. Otherwise, the Nepal Government can not give us permission for a single. 

What types of food menu is in the Kanchanjanga trek route? 

Kanchanjanga circuit belongs to remote areas. So, you do not get a restaurant or hotel in the city area. It is simple, and local dishes are available, like Dhal Bhat, fried rice, and other local food, and drinks like simple tea, coffee, etc. But you can enjoy different local cultures and food. 

Are there internet Facilities in the Kanchanjanga trek route? 

Yes, you get an internet facility in Kanchanjanga Trek. Where you can easily connect; with your family and social media. But you need to pay a certain amount of money to the tea-houses. 

How much do I have to pay to charge my electronic devices at the Kanchanjanga base camp trek? 

Kanchanjanga base camp trek is in a rural area. Where there is scarce electricity, some of them have it, but Almost all tea houses along this trek have no electricity. They use solar panels for electricity and gases for cooking and hot showers. Therefore, you have to pay a certain amount of money for tea-houses. 

Useful Information

Short brif about the Kanchanjanga: 

Kanchanjanga trek is in eastern Nepal, near the boundary with Sikkim. This trek lies in the Kanchanjanga conservation area. If luck is in your favor, chances are to see different kinds of rarer animals like Himalayan black bear, musk deer, snow leopard, red panda, etc. Mt.Kanchanjanga is the 3rd highest mountain in the world, 8,586m. (28,333ft). Trek along the remote area with different vibes of local cultural and religious, and having thrills views of nature, stunning mountains, and alpine desert, you can forget exhausted. 

Is the Kanchanjanga base camp trek safe: 

Despite a strenuous trek, you can pass it safely. Many new trekkers can complete it because the breathtaking views thrill nature, rhododendron-filled forests resembling a decorated garden, and the stunning mountains help us forget our exhaustion. Your excitement can easily guide you to complete this trek safely. 

Solo trek is possible in the Kanchanjanga circuit trek? 

It is not possible, for solo Trekkers because it is more difficult for unknown solo trekkers, thin air exhausts sooner than you think and makes it more difficult by the cold weather at high altitude areas. So, you need the guidance of a guide. Mt. Kanchanjanga's height is 8,586m(28,333ft), and the Kanchanjanga base camp is 5160m(17,028ft.) Where it covers almost more than 18 to 22 days. It is a strenuous trek.

What is the cost of a permit for the Kanchanjanga trek? 

First four weeks:- USD 20 per person per week After four weeks:- USD 25per person per week Kanchanjanga conservation area permit:- Foreigner:- NPR 2000 per person about $20 SAARC citizen:- NPR 500 per person about $5 Nepali citizen:- NPR 100.

Accommodation during the kanchenjunga trip: 

Kanchanjanga base camp trek is along the rural area. But there are lots of teahouses in the perfect place. Trekkers can easily buy anything when they feel hungry and need cold drinks. In the spring and autumn seasons, there are many trekkers. It can be difficult to find single rooms. So, at that time, teahouses can provide twin beds in a single room where you may share with others. 

Is the Kanchanjanga treks difficult? 

Kanchanjanga base camp trek is at 5,160m(17028ft.)altitude,  compared to other treks. Kanchanjanga is a strenuous trek. This trek is in a remote area, up and down hills. In high altitudes; there is thin air exhausted sooner than you think and creates more difficulty, but do not worry. You can complete this trek more safely with the guidance of a guide. 

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