Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
Heaven remains a dream for many, but Nepal, a nation known for its beauty, is not far off from being a very close second. Wandering through luscious green forests and trekking through beautiful rivers and gorgeous mountain circuits of Nepal can be a godsend for many adventurers and hikers alike.
In addition, if you’re seeking out excellent treks in Nepal that you’ll look back on with pride at any stage of your life, I’ve got the place for you. As one of my personal favorites, I could not endorse more highly the Kanchenjunga Circuit Treks for my fellow adventurers.
About
The summit, first climbed by George Band and Joe Band in 1955, has an elevation of 8,586 meters and is the third-highest mountain in the world. And the trekking route of one of Nepal’s finest Himalayas, Kanchenjunga, follows Nepal’s mountainous border with India and Tibet.
Our group of close friends took on this mountain of a task with almost no information about the place and stops along the circuit trek. However, we made a guide based on our experiences and mistakes that will help you along your trek. Hopefully, when you decide to do the trek yourself, you won’t face similar problems we faced.
How do I prepare for the trek of the Kanchenjunga Circuit
The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek includes places with aesthetic landscapes, beautiful yak pastures, and glaciers. Technically, the trip throughout the trek contains locations from an altitude of 91 meters to 5,143 meters. So, adapting to this difference might be a bit difficult for some people.
It is possible for altitude sickness and breathlessness to result from this extreme elevation. Therefore, people with lung ailments should avoid such activities or take all precautions necessary before attempting such adventures.
Since this trek is around the third highest mountain in the world, the temperature can be a factor and a feature of the expedition. However, proper preparation in this cold climate is imperative. So, be sure to bring along the following materials with you.
- Warm clothes, including jackets, sweaters, and thermal wears
- Well-fitting gloves, socks, and shoes or boots
- Trekking sticks
- Snow Glasses and flashlight
- Energy bar
- Moisturizers and lip guard
- Water bottles and thermos
- Portable fire stoves
The aforementioned materials are all quite necessary; however, they are not all a must. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is quite popular among frequent travelers, so many hotels and home stays supply these materials but at a higher price than normal. Similarly, you can opt to get your food at any place during your stay there as per your liking.
Heaven remains a dream for many, but Nepal, a nation known for its beauty, is not far off from being a very close second. Wandering through luscious green forests and trekking through beautiful rivers and gorgeous mountain circuits of Nepal can be a godsend for many adventurers and hikers alike.
In addition, if you’re seeking out excellent treks in Nepal that you’ll look back on with pride at any stage of your life, I’ve got the place for you. As one of my personal favorites, I could not endorse more highly the Kanchenjunga Circuit Treks for my fellow adventurers.
About
The summit, first climbed by George Band and Joe Band in 1955, has an elevation of 8,586 meters and is the third-highest mountain in the world. And the trekking route of one of Nepal’s finest Himalayas, Kanchenjunga, follows Nepal’s mountainous border with India and Tibet.
Our group of close friends took on this mountain of a task with almost no information about the place and stops along the circuit trek. However, we made a guide based on our experiences and mistakes that will help you along your trek. Hopefully, when you decide to do the trek yourself, you won’t face similar problems we faced.
How do I prepare for the trek of the Kanchenjunga Circuit
The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek includes places with aesthetic landscapes, beautiful yak pastures, and glaciers. Technically, the trip throughout the trek contains locations from an altitude of 91 meters to 5,143 meters. So, adapting to this difference might be a bit difficult for some people.
It is possible for altitude sickness and breathlessness to result from this extreme elevation. Therefore, people with lung ailments should avoid such activities or take all precautions necessary before attempting such adventures.
Since this trek is around the third highest mountain in the world, the temperature can be a factor and a feature of the expedition. However, proper preparation in this cold climate is imperative. So, be sure to bring along the following materials with you.
- Warm clothes, including jackets, sweaters, and thermal wears
- Well-fitting gloves, socks, and shoes or boots
- Trekking sticks
- Snow Glasses and flashlight
- Energy bar
- Moisturizers and lip guard
- Water bottles and thermos
- Portable fire stoves
The aforementioned materials are all quite necessary; however, they are not all a must. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is quite popular among frequent travelers, so many hotels and home stays supply these materials but at a higher price than normal. Similarly, you can opt to get your food at any place during your stay there as per your liking.
Cost includes:
- Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van/Bus.
- Three meals a day during the Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu with B/B.
- Trekking Guide and a proter (Sharing by two clients) with Insurance, food, and accommodations.
- Flight ticket for guide
- Flight tickets for Clients
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley with a car and tour guide
- First Aid kit.
- Trekking permit (Conservation fee).
- TIMS card (Trekking information management system) is like a permit.
- All needed government tax/vat.
- Note. In the Sagarmatha National Park of the Khumbu region (Everest trekking route), the TIMS card is no longer valid; instead, the local authority from Manaslu charges NRs. 2000/trekker as entrance fee.
Cost excludes
- International Airfare.
- Your travel insurance.
- Sightseeing entrance fees
- Nepal Visa fee (US$ 50 for 30 days and US$ 30 for 15 days; you should get a visa open your arrival)
- Any kind of drinks, items of personal expenses like hot shower, battery charge, telephone, missing meal, WIFI Porters, etc.
- Tips for Guide and Porters
Note
Although it can be customized by request to accommodate your specific needs. The above itinerary is only a guideline; it might change due to fluctuating weather conditions, availability of lodging and campsites, unforeseen political, trail and environmental, or any other factors beyond our control. In this happen, your Dimas Adventure company guide/leader will choose the best way to the final decision on the best alternative after consulting with the group.
At last, if the itinerary is unsuitable for you, please let us know, and we will make a tailor-made one. The itinerary will be very flexible from our side if clients want to change will be possible.
Finally, the trek to the Kanchenjunga circuit can be an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience because of the stunning scenery and stellar views, along with the warm hospitality of the locals. We hope you enjoy and take in every moment that you spend there.
- Day 1
Arrival day in Kathmandu
After your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, one of our staff will be there to pick you up from the airport. Then from the airport, he will transfer you to the hotel to take a rest. Overnight stay at Hotel.
- Day 2
Flight to Bhadrapur and drive to Phidim
From Kathmandu, we reach Bhadrapur via a morning flight and travel to Phidim, Jhapa on a car. Overnight at a hotel.
- Day 3
Phidim to Taplejung
Upon arriving in Jhapa, we drive or take a bus to Ilam. After visiting the famous tea gardens of Ilam, we rest for the night. Afterwards, we drive four hours to Taplejung, where your trek will begin. This is the same steps our own group started the trek.
- Day 4
Mitlung to Chirva
On the fourth day, we would hike for more than five hours. Trek to Chirwa contains big upward and downward trails, so be ready for it.
The trek goes through Tamur River with several villages and rice, millet and potatoes farms along the way. Finally, the village of Chirwa would provide a great resting place for the night.
- Day 5
Chirva to Syakathum
Today would be the day we arrive at Taplechowk. When we check in with our Trekking Permit at the park gate of the suspension bridge, we can hike for the next four hours until we get lunch at Phembu.
Our camp is at Sekathum, where your first glimpse of the high Himalayas can be seen.
- Day 6
Syakathum to Amjilassa
After the night at Sekathum, we pass through thick forest along the way through steep path towards Solima. There, we get our lunch. Walking through narrow path up above a gorge, we reach Amjilossa, where we take rest for the night.
- Day 7
Amjilassa to kyapla
Enjoy the walk through oak, bamboo and rhododendron forest onyour fifth day while ascending towards a place called Thyanyani. On the way, there is a walk downwards near Ghunsa Khola. Furthermore, after passing through a waterfall and a steep path after about four hours, you’d reach the destination of the day, Kyabla
- Day 8
Kyapla to Ghunsa
About a five hour hike along the forest and the rocky paths would take you to Ghynsa village from Gybala. Located at three thousand meters of height, you need to get your body adapted to the conditions of Ghunsa and the rest of the trek.
- Day 9
Ghunsa to Kambacheen
Leaving Ghunsa means we’ll get to see Ghunsa Khola as well as chortens along the way to Rampuk Kharka at an altitude of 3,720 meters. The next road might dangerous due to its susceptibility to landslide near Khambachen. When we finally reach Khambachen, the trek for the day ends.
- Day 10
Rest Day
The tenth day is another rest day at an altitude of 4,100 meter. However, you can opt to hike to Jannu Shrine which is a five hour walk there and back.
- Day 11
Ghunsa to Kambachen
We return to Kambachen after spending the previous day at Ghunsa.
- Day 12
Kambachen to Lhonak
Enjoy the view along the way to Lhonak which is about five hours walk from Khambachen.
- Day 13
Lhonak-kanchanjanga Base Camp-Lhonak
On the thirteenth day, you’ll reach the highest point on your circuit at 5,143 meters in Pangpema. You’ll have to walk for about 7 to 8 hours on this day and finally reach Khonak passing through the north side base camp of Kanchenjunga. You’ll rest at Lhonak for the night but besure to enjoy the view during the day.
- Day 14
Lhonake to Ghunsa
On this day, our trek will be mostly on our way back from the summit. At the end of an 8-hour trek, we will reach Ghunsa village mostly by hiking downwards.
- Day 15
Ghunsa to Selela Pass
We continue our Journey through a rocky forest near Sele La Pass at 4,290 meters. Furthermore, we’ll reach High Camp at the end of the hike to view Mount Makalu in the distance.
- Day 16
Selela Pass to Chairang
On this day the trek passes through places such as High Camp, Sinion LaMirgin La Pass and Sinelapche La Pass at an altitude of 4,840 meters. Finally, after this, a 1,000 meter walk downwards takes you to a village near Simbua River, Chairang.
- Day 17
Chairang to Rampourchour
After enjoying the georgeous view of Yalung Glacier, hike along the India Nepal border and watch peaks of Koktang, Rathong and Kabrus. After a long day, you need to camp at Ramcpourchour.
- Day 18
Base Camp to Toranton
Our journey back to Tseram continues as we follow the trail along the river, passing through rhododendron forests to Tortong. We stay at Tortong for the night.
- Day 19
Toranton to Yambudhing
On this day, you’ll get to experience the mixed culture of Yamphudin. The mixed community of Limbu, Gurung, Rai and Sherpa would provide you with exceptional hospitality that’s surely rare anywhere else.
- Day 20
Ymbudhing to Taplejung
On our way to Mamankhe, we take a path high above Yamphuding. We stay on the beautiful village in Taplejung.
- Day 21
Drive Taplejung to Illam
We hike off from Mamanke towards many of the small villages leading to Kande Bajhang to rest for the night.
- Day 22
Drive Illam to Bhadrapur
We’ll traverse a mountain ridge to Khunjari before descending to Pha Khola. We’ll climb through Pokhara and Shimu villages to Thenbewa, and then through the forest to Lali Kharka, where we’ll spend the night.
- Day 23
Fly to Kathmandu
The trek to Kanchengunja circuit can be an extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience because of the stunning scenery and stellar views as well as the thrilling journey, along with the warm hospitality of the locals. We fly back to Kathmandu.
- Day 24
World heritage tour around Kathmandu
This is the second to the last day of your trip and it will begin with fascinating sightseeing tour around Kathmandu Valley. Sightseeing tour includes visit around World heritage site such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swoayambunath (Monkey Temple), Kathmandu durbar square, Patan Durbar square any many more. Overnight stay at hotel.
- Day 25
Departure
After the long and enjoyable Nepalese experience, you will finally return back to your home nation.