Kanchenjunga Trek-North to South
Kanchenjunga Trek-North to South
Kanchenjunga Trek-North to South
18 Days Starting in Kathmandu and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Taplejung, Hellok, Ramche, Ghunsa, Lhonak, Pangpema, Amjilosha, Tapethok, Ilam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MAH7
Group Type:
Private
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 6
Age range:
14-75
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanTrip Styles:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Kanchenjunga south& north base camp trek will lead you into the pristine Kanchenjunga Conservation Area of Nepal. This park is named after its massive snow treasure Mount Kanchenjunga with an elevation of 8,586m. Mount Kanchenjunga is 3rd highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest and Mount K2. Kanchenjunga trek gives you a very rare taste of an unexploited wilderness, experienced by very few tourists. Mount Kanchenjunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful snow massif in the world. Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is an ideal trekking trail for the trekkers who enjoy solitude. This is an 18 days trek starting from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. We can do this trek by camping throughout the trail or by staying in a tea house. We will fly to Suketar airport located in the far north-east part of Nepal from where our trek starts. We will trek through the beautiful villages, forests, and landscapes observing different ethnic groups far from the modern world still practicing their traditional culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Flight From Kathmandu To Bhadrapur (93 M) 45 Minutes Flight Then Drive To Taplejung (1820 M) Approx 8 Hours
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, we take our flight to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu with the scenic view of the Eastern region. After 45 minutes of flight, we reach the Bhardrapur airport then we will take a car/jeep from Bhadrapur for Illam/Taplejunga which will take Approx 8 hours of drive. We will stop in the beautiful tea garden of Illam also known as the garden of Nepal for our lunch. After our Lunch, we will decent upward from Illam for our overnight stay in Taplejung.
Day 2 : Taplejung To Hellok (1740 M) Drive By Private Jeep 5 Hrs
Location: Taplejung
Accommodation: Lodge/Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will head towards the Mitlung/Sinuwa by crossing the small river over the suspension bridge. Then our trail descends down to Tamor Riverwalk through villages and terraced fields. Some irregular villages give us an opportunity to meet local people. Upon arriving at Tamor River, we follow some narrow trails close to the river. Then a gradual uphill trail through the terraced fields and few houses take to the village of Hellok.
Day 3 : Hellok To Yasang(2800 M) 6 Hours Walk
Location: Hellok
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will trek to Mamasik from Hellok our third day and we will decent upward slope with beautiful and friendly local people. Small tea breaks give us plenty of opportunities to encounter with local people and have a look over beautiful houses and local domestic animals. We will walk along the Simbuwa Khola in our way to Mamasik and we spend our overnight in Mamasik.
Day 4 : Yasang To Tortong (2995 M) 6 Hours Walk
Location: Ramche
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we march gradually ascending and following the Sibuwa river and cross the river again to our left side. A short steep uphill walk takes us to a bit high and keeps the distance with Sibuwa River. We walk through the rhododendron and bamboo bushes and thick forest to reach Tortong and we can enjoy with the wild animals like Red Panda, Wild Boar, Bear, Musk Deer, wild birds, and other different wild animals in our way and we will stay in Tortong for the overnight.
Day 5 : Tortong To Cheram (3870 M) 5 Hours Walk
Location: Ramche
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will trek through the trail of the dense forest of beautiful bamboo and rhododendron which is accompanied by the river. After that we will walk along the Simbuwa Khola gradually uphill then after some time we will reach Cheram for the overnight stay.
Day 6 : Cheram To Ramche (3870 M) 4Hours Walk
Location: Ramche
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our short trek after breakfast. From Cheram, we ascend for sometime before reaching the snout of the Yalung Glacier. It is a beautiful walk on a valley trail. We also cherish the views of several Himalayan peaks. We pass through a small settlement of Lapsang before reaching Ramche. Overnight in Ramche.
Day 7 : Ramche To Yalung Base Camp (4500M) To Cheram 4 Hours Walk
Location: Ramche
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Ramche, we walk further up the valley. We then follow a stream before climbing on the moraine top until confronted by Kanchenjunga’s southern face. We walk further ahead for a glimpse of the Jannu Himal. We continue our trek further towards the Oktang Monastery. From here, we climb further up and reach the Yalung Base Camp. The views from the base camp are extraordinary. Kumbakarna (Jannu), Nyukla Lachung, and other Himalayan peaks are close by. We descend and spend the night at Cheram.
Day 8 : Cheram To Sele La (4290M/ 14,074Ft) 6 Hours Walk
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our trek after breakfast. We cross four passes today beginning with Sinelapche Bhanjyang. After crossing the pass we continue to Mirgin La pass. We continue trekking and reach the Sinon La pass which is not very far. From here, we ascend to Sele La pass. There are prayer flags strung across one of the steeper sections of the trail which is very near to the Sele La pass. We cross the pass. Overnight in Sele La.
Day 9 : Sele La To Ghunsa (3,595/11,794) 4 Hours Walk
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We begin our trek after breakfast. We walk towards the north with Tangbgharma Danda nearby. We reach a chorten marked by prayer flags which marks the start of a steep trail. We descend through rhododendron, birch and pine forests before reaching Ghunsa. It is a beautiful village of houses with Day.
Day 10 : Rest And Exploration Day In Ghunsa
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ghunsa is a beautiful settlement of Sherpa people with their beautiful culture and lifestyle, so we will take a day off for the rest in Ghunsa and explore the beautiful Ghunsa. We will visit the Monastery, Juniper, and incense factory with antique shops of handmade carpets. Ghunsa is the gateway of North and the South Base camp of Kanchenjunga.
Day 11 : Ghunsa – Kambachen (4,050M) 6 Hours
Location: Ghunsa
Accommodation: Lodge/Tea House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Ghunsa, we will trek further north along the river bank which presents us with magnificent mountain scenery. We will pass through meadows filled with beautiful wildflowers, then cross rhododendron and pine forests. Then we will cross a bridge at Rampuk Kharka and continue past a waterfall and cross the tricky section of a landslide. After crossing the landslide area we begin to see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu. Further exploring and tackling the tricky mountain trail we finally arrive at Kambachen and spend the night.
Day 12 : Kambachen – Lhonak (4,780M) 6 Hours
Location: Lhonak
Accommodation: Home Stay/Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We will trek through rocky fields and large boulders on the hillside along the riverbank and arrive at a waterfall. We will then cross a bridge to Ramtang monastery. After then we will cross a landslide section which we must pass through at a steady pace before descending to the river and finally arriving at Lhonak. We will stay overnight in Lhonak.
Day 13 : Kanchenjunga Base Camp(5,143M) 7 Hours
Location: Lhonak
Accommodation: Tea House /Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Lhonak, we trek towards the Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Our trail is alongside the gigantic Kanchenjunga Glacier. After passing Pangpema we will descend towards the Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The view from the base camp is magnificent. Mount Kanchenjunga, Jannu Himal, and other Himalayan peaks are ours to admire. After then we will descend back to Pangpema and stay overnight.
Day 14 : Lhonak – Ghunsa (3475M) 7 Hours
Location: Pangpema
Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Lhonak, we will descend all the way to Ghunsa via Kambachen. It is the same route we took when we were climbing up
Day 15 : Ghunsa – Amjilosa (2,308M) 6 Hours
Location: Amjilosha
Accommodation: Tea House/Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Ghunsa, we descend towards Phale. We will pass through several Mani’s and a monastery nearby. We will walk through Juniper forests and reach Phale. From there, it is a steady descent to Gyabla. We will cross a bridge over the river Chhundatangka and reach Gyabla. As we continue our trek, we see a waterfall nearby. We also cross a suspension bridge over the river Sumbung before reaching Amjilosa. Today we stay overnight in Amjilosa.
Day 16 : Amjilosa – Taphethok (1,270M) 5 Hours
Location: Tapethok
Accommodation: Tea House /Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After walking for a while we will see a beautiful waterfall nearby. We will continue our trek and pass a small settlement of Solima before crossing a suspension bridge over river Ghunsa and reach Sukathum. Our trail passes through several villages beside river Thunsa followed by river Tamor before reaching Chirwa. We will stay overnight in Chirwa.
Day 17 : Tapethok To Illam Drive By Private Jeep 9 Hours Drive
Location: Ilam
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we will drive through the Taplejung Bazaar with the private jeep/car then we will drive and see Nepali culture and lifestyle and beautiful cardamom garden with a beautiful rice paddy field. After approx 6 hours of drive we will reach Illam Bazaar and stay overnight in Illam. After reaching Illam we will do the sightseeing of Illam Bazaar and Illam Bazar is one of the most popular business hubs between India and Nepal. Illam is very famous for its local products like Tea, Cardamom, Ginger, Ghee, chilly, and many other household products.
Day 18 : Illam To Bhadrapur By Privat Jeep 4Hours Drive And Flight Back To Kathmand
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
We will drive from Illam to Bhadrapur by private jeep through the tea garden with small towns Kanyam, we can see many scenes of tea garden, Nepali lifestyle and we can buy varieties of tea and local products from Fickal Bazzar/ Kanyam. Then we will drive to Bhadrapur airport for our flights and we will fly back to Kathmandu on the same day.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Local Taxes
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Meals – Full Board
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Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle
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Hotels in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
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Guest house ,tea house and camping during the trek
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Government licensed, experienced English speaking guide
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Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
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Kanchenjunga especial permit and conservation fee
What's Not Included
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Beverage bills, bar bills, telephone bills and Personal expenses.
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Tips for guide, porter and driver
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Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
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Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
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Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
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Nepal entry visa
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Country Entry Visas
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Drinks with Meals
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Accommodation
During this trek, you will have the option to stay at hotels, tea houses, lodges, and campgrounds.
Mode of Transport
During this trek, we used a car, a bus, a jeep, and an airplane.
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, the names and details of the accommodation in cities will be made known to the travelers. But during the trek in the mountain to let know all the accommodation it’s not possible at all.
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum group size is 8.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, most guesthouses offer Wi-Fi, for a small charge. it cost USD 2-$5 per day.
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Company Instant Book
Yes, The company instant book on this tour.
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
, Yes, Mount Adventure Holidays will provide one porter for two trekkers to carry 20 kgs of luggage (maximum 15 kg for each trekker).
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Are flights included in this tour?
The domestic flight is included in this tour cost.
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Our trip is 100% guaranteed so even if the group does not match the number of minimum person tour will depart.
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, sure we will an escort accompanying this tour.
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
City and heritage tour cost is not included in this tour cost and trekking entrance fees is included.
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What currencies are required for this tour?
Nepalese rupees are required for this tour.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
No, this tour doesn’t couch air conditioning.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, Children are permitted to take part in this tour. But the children must be above 12 years.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there free time to explore places during the tour.
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, we will provide a supplement for solo travelers.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Some countries require proof of vaccination for certain diseases, like yellow fever or polio. And traveling in developing countries and rural areas may bring you into contact with more diseases, which means you might need more vaccines before you visit. Your health.but we do not require any vaccine.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, the names and details of the accommodation in cities will be made known to the travelers. But during the trek in the mountain to let know all the accommodation it’s not possible at all.
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
All the relevant entry visa's not included in the price of the tour.
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What is the tipping policy?
This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 20 to USD 1000 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend minimum 10% of your total trip cost for tipping
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes, a visa is required for this holiday.
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes sure, The passengers could be participating around the world on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
The company local guides are could speak fluently English and some other language.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes, airport transfers are included in this tour.
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Travelers will be provided with 3-star hotels in cities and lodges or Tent Camp during the trek.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
As long as you are reasonably fit, can walk for 6-7 hours a day and trek/hike a few uphills, Mount Adventure Holidays team will support you to the fullest to transform your dream into reality.
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On Arrival Visa And No Quarantine?
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international traveller with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international traveller with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays operated by very much Ethical trip. Nepal has multi diversity, cultures, religions.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Mount Adventure Holidays staff will be companions on the tour.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight. According to the latest updates, the on-arrival visa will be issued to the citizens of
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Yes sure, so regarding the Client could change a trip date and time as the clients' time and date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Please bring a copy of your travel insurance, a copy of your passport, and 3 photos (passport size) flight details with you for your trip to Nepal. You would need photos for permits.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
Yes, Mount Adventure Holidays does social work, new trail explore, ecotourism, save the Himalayas campaign. Together we can save the Himalayas. If you are willing to spend some time in Nepal by doing volunteer work, feel free to contact us.
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On Arrival Visa and No Quarantine
The Government of Nepal has reopened the ON-ARRIVAL VISA, which Nepal stopped due to the Covid pandemic. After 2 years, Nepal reopens to international travelers with NO QUARANTINE protocol for fully vaccinated international travelers with negative PCR reports taken no more than 72 hours before the first flight.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes sure, We will fulfill according to the Client's requirements and desires and Could join the trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes sure, Mount Adventure Holidays, does operate "single Share" The trip cost will tiny rise, but the single trip is more delightful and safe than a group trip.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Mount Adventure Holidays has been trading for 6 years.
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of mount adventure holidays charges.
Up to 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
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