Kanchenjunga Base Camp
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is a remote, challenging journey offering stunning mountain views, diverse wildlife, and rich Limbu and Sherpa culture.
5143m
20 days
2+
moderate
taplejung
Hiking and Trekking
taplejung
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu
20 days
Tourist coach
Tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu, Teahouse during trek
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Kanchenjunga trek
Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga The trek takes you to one of the mountain massifs in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga means ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ in the Tibetan language. They denote the five summits that makeup Kanchenjunga range.Himal delimited in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River.It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and the remaining two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal’s Taplejung District.
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mt. Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.
Kangchenjunga was first climbed on 25 May 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band, who were part of a British expedition. They stopped short of the summit in accordance with the promise given to the Chogyal that the top of the mountain would remain intact. Every climber or climbing group that has reached the summit has followed this tradition.
Highlights:
☛ Magnificent views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Jannu, Mera Peak, and many others.
☛ The beautiful remote villages in the Kanchenjunga region.
☛ Exploration both Kanchenjunga Base Camps and glaciers#.
☛ Pristine Rhododendron forest and the high alpine passes.
☛ The settlements of Tibetan people on the Kanchenjunga Trekking Routes.
☛ Wildlife species in Kanchenjunga region like musk deer, snow leopard, blue sheep and many more.
Programme itinerary :
Day 1 : Arrive at Kathmandu (1400m) / Meet and Greet
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and escort you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and preparation for trekking
Morning wake-up and breakfast in the hotel.
Our guide will meet you in your hotel and brief you about the upcoming kanchenjunga base camp trekking. He will guide you through all the formalities and necessary paper-works required for the trekking.
After that, we then do Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley of famous UNESCO world heritage sites like Boudhanath, one of the largest Stupas in the world; Swayambhunath, a famous monkey temple, and Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple complex. Apart from Sightseeing, we also get a TIMS card and permits for our trekking on this day. In the evening, we do initial preparation for the trekking.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (35 min fly) and drive to ilam (3-5) hours drive
After breakfast, we take a short domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, enjoying views of the Himalayan range if the weather is clear. Upon landing at Bhadrapur Airport, we’ll drive through lush green tea gardens, rolling hills, and charming villages toward Ilam. The drive takes about 3–4 hours, offering scenic landscapes and fresh mountain air. Ilam (1,208 m) is famous for its tea estates, cool climate, and tranquil rural atmosphere — a perfect place to relax.
Overnight at hotel.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Airport Pick-up and drop Service
- Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu (twin sharing basis) with breakfast
- Guided Tour of Kathmandu valley with an experienced tour guide
- Sightseeing charges and Entry fees
- Accommodation during the trek (teahouse / guesthouse / homestay)
- All meals during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Transportation (tourist coach / local bus / private vehicle)
- Experienced licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Local government Entry Permit of Rs. 2000 (started in 2018)
- Insurance of the Guide and Porter
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System) Trekking Permit Card
- Medical kits carried by the guide
- All necessary paper works, office service charge and all Government Taxes
Optional Add-Ons:
- Porter (cost: 20 USD per day, carries 15 – 20 kg load. Accommodation, transport and meal of the Porter is paid by the company)
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map (in case if you don‘t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
- Travel and rescue insurance (Essential: Should include emergency evacuation coverage while trekking up to 5500+ m)
- International airfare and Visa costs (you can get a Visa upon arrival at the Airport)
- Domestic Flights
- Personal interest items or gears
- Tips to guide / driver / porter
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Beverage and Drink Items / Other Extra facilities like hot shower during trek
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in “What’s Included” section.