Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek - 25 Days

This is an extra day in Kathmandu that will let you relax after your long flight to Kathmandu. If it's your first time in Nepal You might do sightseeing by yourself at a few monuments like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhnath Stupa, etc. And today, you will prepare for the trek. In the afternoon, you meet with the trek guide, and he will let you know about further trek plans. If anything is missing for the trek, your trek guide will help you to shop.  

Taking an early morning flight, you will reach Bhadrapur. From here, you will take a scenic jeep ride to Taplejung. The route will offer you breath-taking scenery. 

From Taplejung, you will begin trekking towards Lalikharka, which is a beautiful village in eastern Nepal. The trail passes by lush forests, where you come across a range of vegetations.

The trail follows a hillside and shortly descends towards Pokara village. Crossing a suspension bridge, you will steeply ascend to Kunjari and continue trekking to the crest of a ridge, where you will be camping. This place is called Khesewa. From here, you can see stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Yalung Kang.

Traversing through a steep mountain trail, you will pass by terraced fields and cross many side valleys. Further, passing by Anpan, you descend and cross Khangwa Khola and ascend through a few more terraced fields to reach Mamanke. Today, the trail presents a beautiful view of Mt. Jannu.

The trail gradually ascends moving around the hillside. Crossing ridges and stream beds, you will walk along a river. Before reaching Yamphudin, you will be stopping near a lovely river to have lunch, enjoying the fresh air and heart-warming view. Yam Phudin is the remotest settlement area tucked beneath Deorali Danda. 

The trail follows a common route followed by the locals. Walking through terraced fields and green meadows, you will head towards Tortong. On the way, you can witness gorgeous views of several snow-capped mountains. Further, the trail moves along Amji Khola and crosses Lassiya Bhanjyang to take you to Tortong. 

The trail ascends along the right side of Simbuwa Khola. The trail crosses Lalung Valley and offers views of Tuplung Peak. Before reaching Cherma, you pass by dense rhododendron forest, enjoying views of stunning Yalung Glacier. 

Today is a rest day that will help your body acclimatize with the altitude. The day is spent by going on small hikes, exploring nearby areas, and gaining energy for the further walk. You can hike up to a viewpoint, which offers breath-taking views of Kabru peak and Rathong peak.

The trail offers beautiful landscape views and ascends to Ramchaur. From Cherma, you climb past the snout of the Yalung Glacier and pass by several ablation valleys. On the way, you can see a stunning frozen lake, crystal clear streams, and views of snow-capped Himalayan mountains.

The trail from Ramchaur follows a stream and ascends to the top of a moraine from where you get to see the southern face of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Passing by the Oktang monastery, you continue climbing towards Yalung Base Camp. The views from the base camp are breath-taking. After spending some time at the base camp, you descend to Cheram.

Leaving Cherma behind, you cross four passes to reach Sele La. The trail ascends to Sinelapche Bhanjyang and heads towards Mirgin La Pass. From here, you continue walking to reach Sinion La Pass and ascend to Sele La Pass. The trail will get steeper and rugged at many points during the trek today.

You begin trekking in the north and reach a chorten, where you can see colorful prayer flags. From here, the trail gets steep and descends through lush rhododendron, pine & birch forest to reach Ghunsa.

Trekking through a beautiful forest of rhododendron, you pass by several mani walls and chortens. Upon reaching Rampak Kharka, you take a short lunch break and continue ascending. The trail then descends to Kambachen, offering great views of Mt. Jannu and other mountains. 

The trail gradually ascends passing by Ramtang, where you will take a short lunch break. You can see wonderful scenic views throughout the trail today. From Ramtang, you climb towards the campsite at Lhonak to spend the night. 

From Lhonak, it takes around three hours to reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Walkthrough a moraine, you ascend to the north face base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga. The view of and from the campsite will blow your mind. 

After having a warm breakfast, you will trek back to Lhonak, following the same trail. It is going to be a short trekking day, and you will get time to relax.

From Lhonak, the trail further descends to Ghunsa. The route will be the same as before. Passing by Kambache, you descend and ascend to reach Ghunsa.

The trail passes by a monastery and descends through lush juniper forest to reach Phale. From here, you gradually drop down to Gyabla and cross a bridge over Chhundatangka Khola. Further, you continue trekking and cross another bridge over Sumbung Khola before arriving at Amjilosa. 

The trail passes by a lovely waterfall and small settlement area of Solima. From here, you will cross a couple of small suspension bridges over Ghunsa Khola and reach Sukathum. Further, you walk through many villages to reach Chirwa.

The trail from Chirwa descends to Taplejung. Passing by Mitlung, you follow a downhill walk up to Taplejung. On the way, you get to see a diverse range of flora and fauna.

After having a warm breakfast, you take a long drive to Bhadrapur. The drive will be sensational.

Taking the first flight, you reach back to Kathmandu. The day is free for you to rest and do shopping. In the evening, you join team farewell dinner organized by the company

Time to say goodbye. Today, you will leave Kathmandu to return to your home country or next destination.