Enjoy one of the best treks in Nepal with the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek! This is one of the fabulous treks
in the Eastern part of Nepal is part of one of the great adventure Himalayan trails and an absolute must-do for any mountain or outdoor lover. The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek duration is 26 days of adventure with Nepal Planet Treks. Also, we can make shorter or longer regarding our client’s queries. Taking you deep in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area of about 2035sq kilometers is just one of the highlights during this incredible trek to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp treks in Nepal. Translated from the Tibetan language, Kanchenjunga stands for “The five treasures of the great snow”, and during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek, we make sure to enjoy those incredible views! Laying on the border with India amazing views can be seen of the Himalayas in Nepal.
India, Bhutan, and even Tibet. During the Kanchenjunga Base Camp itinerary, we travel from
small villages, crossing mountain passes, and heading further up towards Base Camp. As
mentioned before the trekking route of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek goes through the
Kanchenjunga Conservation area. With that comes to some encounters with local wildlife such as
the elusive snow leopard, the shy red panda and trekkers have even spotted the Himalayan
black bear!
Trekking info of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek for 2020,2021
As the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek in Nepal is becoming more popular as a must-do trek in
Nepal, many trekkers still have a lot of questions about it. That’s why we at Nepal Planet Treks
want to provide you, in short, the best trekking info of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek!
This incredible trek goes through the Arun Valley and straight into the Kanchenjunga
Conservation Area. With average trekking hours of 6 to 7 per day, it is recommended to build
up your fitness and stamina before undertaking this amazing trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
The landscape starts with easy-going valley lowlands and goes gradually up through jungles and
ultimately to the snowy mountains. It’s absolutely stunning seeing the landscapes change as we
head further up and the village cultures as well. From the tea plantations of Ilam to Tibetan
style villages such as Ghunsa the views during the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek never stop to
amaze! With the best seasons for the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek being spring or autumn, in
the higher regions temperatures can go below 10 degrees Celsius. It is advised to bring warm
clothes to protect yourself and some light clothes during our trek in the lower regions.
Take part in the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek and see the third highest mountain in the
world up close with Nepal Planet Treks! For any more info about this trek or possible fixed
departures don’t hesitate and contact us any time, you are most welcome for your adventure trip in Nepal.
Short itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Ilam
Day 03: Ilam drive to Taplejung
Day 04: Taplejung trek to Mitlung (921 m)
Day 05: Mitlung trek to Chiruwa (1270 m)
Day 06: Chiruwa trek to Sukathum (1579 m)
Day 07: Sukathum trek to Amjilosa (2308 m)
Day 08: Amjilosa trek to Gyabla (2730 m)
Day 09: Gyabla trek to Ghunsa (3595 m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Ghunsa
Day 11: Ghunsa trek to Khangpachen (4050 m)
Day 12: Khangpachen trek to Lhonak (4780 m)
Day 13: Lhonak trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5143 m)
Day 14: Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek to Ghunsa (3595 m)
Day 15: Ghunsa trek to High Camp (4,100 m)
Day 16: High Camp trek to Tseram (3870 m) via Sele La Pass
Day 17: Tseram trek to Ramche (4580 m)
Day 18: Explore Yalung Base Camp (4500 m)
Day 19: Ramche trek to Anda Phedi (3390 m)
Day 20: Anda Phedi trek to Tortong (2995 m)
Day 21: Tortong trek to Yamphudim (2080 m)
Day 22: Yamphudim trek to Khebang (1915 m)
Day 23: Khebang trek to Khanidingbe
Day 24: Khanidingbe drive to Birtamod
Day 25: Birtamod drive to Bhadrapur airport and fly to Kathmandu
Day 26: Final departure to the international airport
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