Trip Facts
Duration
21 days
Group Size
1 - 16
Max Altitude
5,160M.
Best Season
March-May-Sep-Dec.
Trip Level
Challenging
Accommodation
Teahouse-Camp
Transportation
Drive-flight
Starts from
Kathamandu
End at
Kathmandu
Activity
Trekking-Climbing
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Is located in the eastern part of Nepal and borders of India and Tibet. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world is also known as the abode of gods who give success and kindness to them. This trek takes you to the secluded region of Nepal and it is visited by few trekkers. During trekking, you can enjoy different types of picturesque views of snowy peaks such as Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, Kambachen, and many more. This is the culturally fascinating trip that allows you to immerse yourself with the Rai, Limbu, Sherpa, and Tibetan-influenced people.
Kanchenjunga Cicuit Trek in Nepal Himalayas is less touristsc, challenging, and unspoiled trial in Kanchenjunga Region. In Tibetan name, it is also termed “Kanchendzonga”, which means five jewels of snow peaks. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary is an inspiring walk around the third highest peaks in the world, located toward the end of the Himalayas range towards the northeast.
You will experience the unforgettable experience where trekkers get into the front of Himalayan chains and nature’s beauty. You will also experience several hard ascends and descends snowy paths, steps, and rocky rugged trails. Kanchenjunga 360 trek is challenging as you pass through a moraine of glaciers and snow rivers. During the trek, you will be able to see the beautiful peaks of Kanchenjunga (8,586 m), Everest (8,848.86), Makalu (8,481 m), Kambachen (7,903 m), Janu (7,710 m), Jongsong (7,483 m), Kabru (7,353 m), Tent Peak (7,365 m), and Twins (7,350 m), Chang Himal (6,802 m.).
Trekking to the Kanchenjunga circuit offers you the exceptional beauty of nature with the stunning Himalayas with diverse floras and faunas. As you have to pass the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, you may encounter numerous floras and fauna during the trek. This conservation is the home of many wildlife including Musk deer, Red Panda, Snow Leopard, Black Bear, and many more. Birds include impedance pheasant, red-Billed blue magpie, and many more.
This remote trek to Kanchenjunga is an unusual degree of wellness with some mesmerizing Himalayas in the background. You will get to know the family lifestyle of local people and also get to visit Ramtang and Oktang monasteries. As you start the trek you will see the mixed cultures from many parts of Nepal. But, as you ascend higher, you will see distinct tribes including Limbu, Rai, and Sherpa communities. Usually, you will see attractive traditional dresses, foods, and drinks in higher parts of the Kanchenjunga region.
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary starts with a scenic ride or fly to Taplejung. The route then passes through the lush rhododendron forest and climbs to the village of Chiruwa and then Japantar. As we ascend high terrain and valley with a pleasant view of Kanchenjunga and other peaks, we will be at Amjilosa. As we walk further up, we will observe an elevated landscape and valley. We will then enter into the arctic territory of ice and icebergs at Kanchenjunga North Base Camp around a place called Pangpema.
After we walk further, we will head towards a charming village of Gunsa, where our trial turns, southeast through the thick forest of rhododendron and pine trees as well as crossing Sele La. After that, we cross Sinon La Pass to enter South Kanchenjunga Base Camp. As we trek ahead, we will cross Yalung Glacier, Ramche, Totongdin, Hapu Khola, and ultimately to Kathmandu via Bhadrapur.
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek overall is an exciting off-the-beaten trek with strenuous which requires good fitness and endurance capacity. This trek is one of the difficulties due to its height and landscapes. This trekking also holds a diverse landscape from 1,308 m to 5,143 m which causes an exciting variation in temperature. You have to cross the four high passes while being in the lap of renowned mountain peaks. So, without a doubt, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is the most demanding and technical trek of Nepal.
Trek difficulty also highly depends upon the weather conditions when you will trek to such a high-altitude landscape. The best season during Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is March to June and September to November. The rainfall and temperature in these seasons remain moderate compared with other seasons. Also, be sure that you are fit in terms of both physically and mentally. This trek is challenging, and you may suffer high altitude sickness because of the diverse altitude range. It is recommended to be physically fit so that you will normally be able to walk 5 to 7 hours a day.
The best season for Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is in (February – late May) spring and (September – late November) autumn. The weather tends to remain stable in spring and autumn, with clearer views. But the pattern doesn’t remain the same.
Spring month starts from March and continues up until May. You will feel excellent, and temperatures at high altitudes are still cold during the early season. The tea houses and lodges start to initiate in an alpine zone that was closed during the winter. You can easily cross the high-altitude lands without any difficulties in this season. Forest inside Kanchenjunga Conservation Area starts to blossom, giving the forest new greener looks, which feel amazing. You will get a chance to see many exotic and even endangered wildlife on the way to trek.
Around mid-spring, the temperature in lower elevation starts to rise, and it will be even hotter in late spring. Still, the upper elevation is perfect to trek during this weather. You will experience the blossom of flowers in the entire lush green forest in late spring. Green hills and snow-capped mountains in the backdrop view are amazingly stunning.
June to August months fall in the summer season in Nepal and are also known as the monsoon or rainy season. During this season, you will experience the super-hot in the lower region, especially in the eastern region of the Terai and Hilly region.
The month of June is the pre-monsoon period, and temperature declines during the downpours and thrives on sunny days. Clouds are most likely covers majestic views of mountains, but you may see mountains occasionally. From July to August, you will experience frequent rainfall.
As Nepal is located in a hilly area, there will be a chance to occur landslide problems in monsoon seasons. If you decide to trek in this season, just be sure to take precautions and safety measures. Your trek will be memorable if you have a proper guide who knew the route well as this is the offseason, so there will be few lodges that remain open in this weather condition.
The autumn season starts from September to November when the monsoon is just leaving its effect. But still, the possibility of rainfall is high in the first two weeks. Rain steadily decreases, and moderately skies turn out to be clear where the green rich forest and stunning snow-capped mountain views will come to life. During the season, the trek route will be perfect with not much wind or clouds resulting in the best view of nature and mountains.
The autumn season is also the perfect time of the year, and many Nepalese festivals fall in this season. Taking part in local culture and celebrations is an experience not to be missed. During the late autumn, you will encounter cool weather at high altitudes. The number of tourists will slowly decrease in late autumn. Even the weather is cold; it doesn’t affect the spectacular view of the mountains.
December to February is the winter season in Nepal. It is moderately cold at high altitudes, but the perspectives of the landscape are crystal clear.
In mid-winter, huge snowfall will make your trek tough or impossible sometimes. High altitude landscape is yet possible to cross before thick snow seal it down. This high altitude will be excessively challenging at this time. You can pass the trail but only with the best trekking gears.
The lodges will be closed this season, and you may have to camp at some stops. As the weather at a high altitude is challenging, it will add to the adventure. In the late winter, the temperature starts to improve. The snow deposits begin to meltdown, and wildflowers start to blossom everywhere at the lower altitudes.
When you are thinking about such a high passes trekking, there will be many factors to take into like the best route, time, and how fit do we need to be. But most importantly confusion will be, “How much does Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek cost ?”
This trek is one of the best off-the-beaten trails in the world. In addition, the cost of this trek is relatively expensive because this is a camping trek. The number of tea houses is limited on the trial. Price also heavily depends upon the itinerary and route you are trekking with. This trek can be done in both long or short ways, depends upon your decisions. The number of days and amenities you are consuming during the trek also determines the cost.
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek cost is more average than other normal trekking in Nepal. On average, this trek will usually take 20-21 days. You will get some discounts if you are in groups. The cost of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek extremely depends upon traveling in private or in a group.
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur Drive to Ilam – 1677m. (4-5 hrs) BB
Day 2: Trek preparetion Day. BB
Day 3: Drive Ilam to Taplejung- 1820m –(5-6hrs) BLD
Day 4: Trek Taplejung to Chirwa- 1270-m ( 5-6 hrs) BLD
Day 5: Trek Chirwa to Lelep- 1860m (6-7 hrs) BLD
Day 6: Trek Lelep to Amjilasa- 2510m.( 6-7hrs) BLD
Day 7: Trek Amjilasa to Gyabla- 2730m.(5/6hrs) BLD
Day 8: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa- 3595m- ( 5-6hrs) BLD
Day 9: Ghunsa Acclimatization Day. BLD
Day 10: Trek Ghunsa to Kambachen - 4100m-( 5-6hrs) BLD
Day 11: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak-4785m-( 4-5hrs) BLD
Day 12: Trek Lhonak to Pangpema 5200m- ( 3-4hrs) BLD
Day 13: Trek Pang pema to Kambachen - 4100m. (5-6hrs) BLD
Day 14: Trek Kambachen to Ghunsa- 3595m( 3/4hrs) BLD
Day 15: Trek Ghunsa to Sele Le - 4390m. (5-6hrs) BLD
Day 16: Trek Sele Le to Cheram – 3870m.- (7-8hrs)
Day 17: Day Trip to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp BLD
Day 18: Trek Cheram to Torongding-3870m.(6-7hrs) BLD
Day 19: Torongding to Yamphuding 1980m. (7-8 hrs) BLD
Day 20: Trek Yamphudingto Mamanke 2,000m.(6-7 hrs) BLD
Day 21: Trek Mamanke to Kesuwa (2,100m) BLD
Day 22: Trek Kesuwa to Lalikharka (2,220m) BLD
Day 23: Trek Lalikharka to Suketar. BLD
Day 24: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu .BB
Day 25: Final Departure of free day According to the your plan.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Before commencing the trekking we should know that what we should carry with us for trekking. This is the most important thing to know, it makes our trekking or traveling massively better. Travel is joining with life however life joins with safety. Every step must be safe that's why safety first then action. some of the checking lists are mentioned below.
Day 1: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur Drive to Ilam – 1677m. (4-5 hrs) BB
Day 2: Trek preparetion Day. BB
Day 3: Drive Ilam to Taplejung- 1820m –(5-6hrs) BLD
Day 4: Trek Taplejung to Chirwa- 1270-m ( 5-6 hrs) BLD
Day 5: Trek Chirwa to Lelep- 1860m (6-7 hrs) BLD
Day 6: Trek Lelep to Amjilasa- 2510m.( 6-7hrs) BLD
Day 7: Trek Amjilasa to Gyabla- 2730m.(5/6hrs) BLD
Day 8: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa- 3595m- ( 5-6hrs) BLD
Day 9: Ghunsa Acclimatization Day. BLD
Day 10: Trek Ghunsa to Kambachen - 4100m-( 5-6hrs) BLD
Day 11: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak-4785m-( 4-5hrs) BLD
Day 12: Trek Lhonak to Pangpema 5200m- ( 3-4hrs) BLD
Day 13: Trek Pang pema to Kambachen - 4100m. (5-6hrs) BLD
Day 14: Trek Kambachen to Ghunsa- 3595m( 3/4hrs) BLD
Day 15: Trek Ghunsa to Sele Le - 4390m. (5-6hrs) BLD
Day 16: Trek Sele Le to Cheram – 3870m.- (7-8hrs)
Day 17: Day Trip to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp BLD
Day 18: Trek Cheram to Torongding-3870m.(6-7hrs) BLD
Day 19: Torongding to Yamphuding 1980m. (7-8 hrs) BLD
Day 20: Trek Yamphudingto Mamanke 2,000m.(6-7 hrs) BLD
Day 21: Trek Mamanke to Kesuwa (2,100m) BLD
Day 22: Trek Kesuwa to Lalikharka (2,220m) BLD
Day 23: Trek Lalikharka to Suketar. BLD
Day 24: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu .BB
Day 25: Final Departure of free day According to the your plan.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Once you arrive at the Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport representative will receive you outside the terminal hall and transfer you to the designated hotel. You will see our company signboard or a placard with your name printed on it.
After hotel check-in and refreshments, you can stroll around the street of Thamel to get acquainted with local culture and lifestyle.
Note: If you happen to arrive in Kathmandu in the evening, we will make the trip briefing will be held the next day. But if you arrive earlier than 4:00, your pre-trip meeting will be organized the very day of your arrival.
During the meeting, we will introduce you to your trip leader and guide. Make sure that you ask all the questions related to this trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Included Meals: No meals included
Today is the free day you can sightseeing around the 7 UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, Durbar Square Patan. You can visit the historical and cultural place Budhanilkantha as well. Today you can buy some stuff which is necessary for you during the trekking. In the evening your guide will come to meet you in the hotel and brief you about the next day's program.
We will drive to the airport before an hour of scheduled flight time. We will take a short flight to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu and we drive to the beautiful tree garden Ilam by bus. It is located in the eastern part of Nepal and close to Darjeeling, the Indian border.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Early in the morning, we move northern part of Nepal and drive to the Taplejung by private vehicles. On the way, we will stop to catch the first amazing view of Mt. Kanchenjunga and then we continue driving to Taplejung. At Stay overnight Taplejung.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today is our first day of trekking, we wake up early in the morning and have breakfast then we start trekking to Chhiruwa. Initially, we descend to the Tamor river and we cross the suspension bridge over the River. We walk through the farmland and cross numerous villages. Stay overnight at Chiruwa.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We leave Chiruwa early in the morning and we walk along with the Tamor river then we reach Taplechowk. We checked our trekking permit at Taplechowk check post then we continue our journey through the Ghunsakhola valley by crossing a suspension bridge over the Tamor River. Stay overnight at Japantar.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
As always we will have our breakfast and we start our journey. Today we walk through the lush Bamboo, Oak, and Rhododendron forest and ascend ridge and descent down to the Ghunsa Khola. We will have our lunch in the middle of the day and then we continue our journey by crossing a big waterfall and following a steep-up hill trail to the Gyabla. Stay overnight at Gyabla.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After breakfast, we follow the width path to reach the first stop Phole village, there is Monastery. We can observe the Tibetan lifestyle and culture and cross some streams on the way. Today we can admire the glimpse of the prayer flag that surrounded Ghunsa village, there is an office of Kanchenjunga Conservation Area to protect nature and wildlife. Stay overnight at Ghunsa.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We start our trekking walk through the Rhododendron forest along with Ghunsa Khola. We pass Chorten, Mani wall, and Prayer flags on the way then we cross the suspension bridge over the Ghunsa Khola and enter the Rampuk Kharka village. After lunch, we cross landslide and rockfall area before Khambachen it makes our journey a little bit risky however we should be careful for ourselves. Stay overnight at Khambachen.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today after breakfast, we wil hike uphill and explore around the Khambachen village.
This day is set aside acclimatization day, it helps to adopt high altitude and makes the better cardiovascular system. Stay overnight at Khambachen.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We leave Khambachen in the morning and we start our journey to the Lhonak. Today we walk through the Rhododendron forest and pass Ramtang yak shelter at the altitude of 4,370mtr and follow the rocky trails. On the way, We can get an opportunity to see Juniper flowers with beautiful grassland that attracts us to love and feel nature. Lhonak is a stunning viewpoint of Nepal peak, Twins peak, and Mera peak. Stay overnight at Lhonak.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we hike up to the Kanchenjunga base camp Pangpema. We follow the rocky trails along the Kanchenjungha glacier to the Basecamp. We can admire the view of Kanchenjungha from the north side and it is impressive. After having pack lunch we will descend back and stay overnight at Lhonak.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
As always we will have our breakfast and leave Ghunsa in the morning. Initially, we follow the same previous trail back and cross some beautiful ridges and streams. We will have our lunch in the middle of the and then we continue our journey to the Ghunsa. Stay overnight at Ghunsa.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
From today we follow the new trails and walk through the rocky and rhododendron forest. We ascend up to the ridges and walk along with small lakes and we reach the first pass named called Selele pass and Miring la pass respectively, Miringla pass is located at an altitude of 4,480mtr. Today we can admire the view of Makalu. After crossing both passes we ascend steep uphill to the Sinelapcha La Pass(4,840mtr) and then directly we descend down to the Tseram village nearby the SimbuKhola. Stay overnight at Tseram.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
We start our trekking to the Ramche in the morning. After some hour of ascending we get the Yalung glacier. Today we reach the Oktang viewpoint of Mt.Kanchenjungha can able see the stunning view of mountains like Koktang(6,147mtr), Kabrus, Rathong(6,679mtr) which are located on the East Nepal-India border. Stay overnight at Ramche.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we descend back down to the Tseram and walk along with Shimbu Khola. The trail follows the grassy land and Rhododendron forest including different vegetation. Stay overnight at Yamphuding.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
As always we will have our breakfast and then we start our journey to the mamankhe, Today we will walk through the Limbu village and green farmland. We can get an opportunity to observe the culture, history, and rural villagers' lifestyle in remote areas of the Far Eastern part of Nepal. Stay overnight at a mamankhe.
Accommodation: Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
After Breakfast, the journey will start for Khesewa. today the day will be through Limbu culture village you can see typical Limbu reflecting the uniqueness.
Accommodation: lodge.
Included Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
as always we will have our breakfast After that we will begin our journey to Lali kharka. today most trails well uphill and downhill and will cross the suspension Bridge on the Kabeli River, after crossing the bridge walk uphill to Lali kharka
Accumadetion: lodge.
Breakfast/lunch/dinner
as always or journey will start after our Breakfast. today our trek will be through the Rhododendron forest. on the way we will see the parting way, which is going to one of the famous Hindu temple which called pathivara tample. our destination will be Suketar. today is our last day with your trekking crew, you can calibrate your last evening with trekking team for a memorable day.
Accommodation: lodge
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Today we will depart for Kathmandu remembering the trek and mountain. After our breakfast. you will fly to kathamndu or drive, According to Agreement with your Agency.
Accommodation: (BB)
Our Adventure Holiday in Nepal concludes today. our company Customer representative will drive you to the international Airport right before 3 hours. of your flight scheduled time.
It is located in the far northeastern part of Nepal,
On the first day fly to Bhadrapur and drive to Ilam and the next day drive to Taplejung start trek to Kanchenjunga circuit trekking.
The highest elevation during the Kanchenjunga trekking is5341mtr(Pangpema)
8,586mtr the third highest mountain in the world.
Spring(March -June)and Autumn( September to November) is the best time to trek the Kanchenjunga circuit trail.
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project Entry Permit (KCAP) and Restricted Area Entry Permit is necessary for the Kanchenjungha circuit trekking trail.
Kanchenjunga circuit trekking trail is one of the best trekking destinations for trekkers in Nepal. During this trekking, we can get the opportunity to visit Kanchenjunga Basecamp and many, more historical and cultural places. This trekking trail offers you to feel its natural beauty.
The Kanchenjunga trekking trail includes the restricted area. you should hire a professional licensed holder trekking guide
During this trekking, Aproximately 300mtr to 900mtr will be daily gain.
It takes 20 days to complete the Kanchenjunga circuit trekking trail.
All kinds of meals are available as per your order and local foods as well.
Above 15 years old children can trek the Kanchenjunga circuit trail.
If you get ill during the trekking time, you should take first aid and return back down to camp as much as possible with a crew member. If in a serious case you will rescue by Helicopter to the hospital.
If you love hiking in mountains and can walk up and downhill then you are fit enough for the Kanchenjunga circuit trekking.
You can bring the medicine that you are using. The company provides you with just basic medicine if you have knowledge about the medicine you can bring with you.
It is not necessary but if you have basic experience about hiking that would be better for Kanchenjunga circuit trekking.
Trekking route in Nepal are spread over Hilly and mountainous Region. Because of that, this trekking route has different temperature.
Spring season:
The spring season is march to April one of the best Season for trekking in Nepal.
The temperature during this season maximum 15 Degree to minimum 8 Degrees during Kanchenjunga Circuit trek.
Summer season:
The summer season in Nepal is May to August. During this season the weather will relatively cold at night. The temperature during this time Maximum 20 Degree to minimum below 10 Degree During Kanchenjunga circuit trek.
Autumn Season:
The Autumn Season is September to November this season is also the best time for trekking like spring season. This two season spring and autumn season are the most suitable time for Kanchenjunga circuit trek. At this season the Temperature will reaches maximum 10 degree to minimum 6 Degree.
Winter seasons:
The winter in Nepal is December to February. This season is cold and snowing season. It is a difficult season for trekking as compared to other season. The temperature range will drop -10 degree to below -20 degree. During Kanchenjunga circuit trek.
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