Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking  |  23 Days

Itinerary

• 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1,324 M) and Transfer to Your Hotel.On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be well received by Reasonable Treks & Tour staff and then transferred to your hotel within the hub of Kathmandu city, around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. After checking into your rooms with refreshments, our staff will brief you regarding the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trip.
  Overnight stay at the hotel included
• 2Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour at Places of Interest and Kanchenjunga Circuit Trip Preparation.Kathmandu sightseeing includes UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Your Kathmandu sightseeing begins with a visit to Swayambhunath Stupa. Visit the stupa, where you witness the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. After that, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is renowned for its aesthetic architecture and rich cultural heritage. Explore phenomenal landmarks such as Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka Museum, Kaal Bhairav Temple, etc. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a living museum to explore the history and culture of Kathmandu. Have lunch or light snacks and head to Boudhanath Stupa, which is termed the tallest stupa in Nepal. It is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists. After completing the exploration, end your tour with a visit to the holy Pashupatinath Temple. After Pashupatinath Temple, return to your hotel and prepare for the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trip.
  Overnight at a hotel, and breakfast is included
• 3Flight from Kathmandu (1,324 M) to Bhadrapur (91 M) and Drive to Taplejung (670 M) Duration: 9 - 10 Hours.You will take an early morning flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (Chandragadhi Airport) on a domestic flight of about 45 to 50 minutes. and then drive to Taplejung via the Ilam tea garden with a view of the Kumbhakarna range, which takes approximately 8 hours. We will stay overnight there in a tourist lodge.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 4Drive from Taplejung (670 M) to Shekathum (1,575 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.We will start our day with breakfast, then drive from Taplejung. All the ground transportation is also included in our packages, so you don't need to worry. We will pass by beautiful landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and terraced fields and reach Ranipul, which takes about 3–4 hours. From Ranipul, the road condition may be unpaved, which may become a potential challenge. Although it's not a long distance, it takes a bit longer than expected due to road conditions (bumpy road). After a long drive of 6-7 hours in total, we will reach Shekathum. We will stroll around the local village of Shekathum.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 5Trek from Shekathum (1,575 M) to Amjilosa Village (2,510 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.Today the hike starts proper! After breakfast head out on the trail. Please note there is only one place to eat on this route, which is at Jaubari, so you should stop to eat there, and don’t forget to take plenty of water for the day. The uphill climb into Amjilosa is a little difficult but finally, you arrive in this small, seasonal village.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 6Trek from Amjilosa Village (2,510 M) to Gyabla (2,730 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.From this day we will walk up short and slowly due to the high altitude. As usual, the schedule starts through the forest and river with different sounds and noises of birds and animals. We reach Gyabla and stay overnight.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 7Trek from Gyabla (2,730 M) to Ghunsa (3,475 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.After morning breakfast, we walk down through the jungle and gradually head up to Phale. If lucky, you may have chances to see bears and other wild animals. This day is an easy day for Ghunsa.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 8Acclimatization Rest Day at Ghunsa (3,475 M) and Hike to Laspsan La Monastery and Explore the Village.Due to the rise in altitude and the fact you are going to go even higher, there is an acclimatization day here at Ghunsa. This day will be the first acclimatization day of our tour to Kanchenjunga. Today, we will spend time strolling around Ghunsa River Valley before continuing our next day's trek. We recommend you stay active even on a rest day, as it is better than being idle while on a trekking journey. Therefore, we take a short hike towards the Laspsan La monastery through the lush green forest. Come back to Ghunsa by afternoon, interact with locals, listen to their stories, chit-chat, and relax.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 9Trek from Ghunsa (3,475 M) to kambachen (4,050 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.Morning walk with a steep climb along the riverbank with beautiful waterfalls, then reaching a grazing area with yaks and cattle; the walk carries on after the Ghunsa River into nice rhododendron and pine woodland, and then a climb to Rambuk Kharka with wonderful views of Khumbukarna Himal, Janu Himal, and other mountain ranges. After leaving the forest and tree lines, we enter towards dry and barren country with sparse vegetation of junipers and barberry bushes. After Rambuk Kharka, we had an uphill walk on a large landslide area with a fabulous view of Khumbakarna's Himal and an overnight stay at Kangbachen overlooking Mt. Sharphu 7,070m and Mt. Janu North Face with Wedge Peak.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 10Acclimatization Day at Kambachen (4,050 M)Another important rest day at Kambachen is after spending two nights in Ghunsa village. This day is reserved to accommodate trekkers in high altitudes and observe if anybody in the group has altitude sickness symptoms. We will spend this day in the high-altitude valley of Kambachen (over 4,000 m), gazing at Mount Jannu's breathtaking sights from the viewpoint. This day's overall idea is to relax and take.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 11Trek from kambachen (4,050 M) to Lhonak (4,783 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.After a glorious morning with amazing views, the walk follows above the river for an hour, and then heading towards the northeast, the walk leads down to the glacial river, and with a climb on a boulder, which leads to a rocky moraine fed with glaciers, and then passing Ramtang Kharka (a cattle herder's place), heading towards Kanchenjunga glacier, after crossing on the meeting point of Lhonak and Kanchenjunga glacier, reaching Lhonak for an overnight stop with striking views of Mera, Nepal Peak, and Wedge Peaks.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 12Acclimatization Day at Lhonak (4,783 M) and Hike Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5,143 M) then back to Lhonak (4,783 M) Duration: 8 - 9Kanchenjunga North Base Camp, also known as Pangpema, is the final point of the Kanchenjunga North Trek, sitting at an altitude of approximately 5,143 M. It offers breathtaking views of Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), the world’s third-highest mountain, along with other towering peaks like Tent Peak and Chang Himal. The route to the base camp passes through remote villages, dense forests, high-altitude meadows, and glacial moraines, making it one of the most adventurous hikes in Nepal. Due to its rugged and isolated location, there are no tea houses at Pangpema, so trekkers usually stay at Lhonak and hike to the base camp as a day trip. The landscape is stark yet awe-inspiring, with dramatic ice walls and glaciers surrounding the area. Since this trek reaches extreme altitudes, proper acclimatization and physical fitness are essential.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 13Trek from Lhonak (4,783 M) to Ghunsa (3,475 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.Retracing the path, we came to the stunning North Kanchenjunga Base Camp. We will start our way down to Ghunsa. Relishing the rhododendron forests and vistas of the mountains, we will reach Ghunsa.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 14Trek from Ghunsa (3,475 M) to Sele Le Base Camp (4,240 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.We arrive at Sele Le, leaving the trail to Gyabla. There is a chance to see the snow leopards as we pass through the dense forest. There are isolated human settlements with few teahouses, which are open only in the main trekking season. When there is heavy snowfall, there is no other way connecting the pathway to reach South Base Camp until Sekathum. If the teahouses are closed and still we can cross the passes, then we can even reach Tseram in a day, cutting a day off from our planned itinerary.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 15Trek from Sele Le Base Camp (4,240 M) to Tseram (3,868 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.Leaving Sele Le Pass, we will hike up to the high-altitude passes, Sinion La (4,440 m), then Mirgin La (4480m.|2783ft.) and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,645 m). We will see the spectacular panoramic view of Mt. Jannu, Everest, Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga during our ascent. We descend to Tseram and stay overnight over there.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 16Trek from Tseram (3,868 M) to Ramche (4,585 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.Trek toward Ramche for about four hours, gently climbing uphill. Basic accommodation is available at Ramche. If the weather is clear, hike up to Oktang viewpoint at 4,730 meters for a sunset view over Kanchenjunga South, then stay overnight in Ramche.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 17Exploration around Ramche (4,585 M) and Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4,730 M).After walking all the way up to here! Why don’t we have an extra day to explore this untouched and peaceful nature? Yes, we have a full excursion day around Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4,730 m). We take a packed lunch and set off very early for an up-close encounter with the majestic Kanchenjunga. We follow the valley around its sweeping curve to the vast southern wall of the mountain. Along this ridge exist the three main summits of Kanchenjunga at 8420 meters, 8586 meters, and 8474 meters. These three summits jut out into the clouds, providing an amazing scene. Keep going towards Oktang, descend onto the glacier, and traverse it to a point below Talu, where we get a panoramic view of more pristine mountains. Especially impressive is the eastern part of Khumbakarna Glacier flowing from the east face of Jannu. We then return to our camp at Ramche.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 18Trek from Ramche (4,585 M) to Tortong (2,995 M) Duration: 8 - 9 Hours.Walking through the terrain will be easier today, as you will be returning to a lower elevation. The same route that brought you to Cheram on Day 8 will be followed to bring you back to Cheram. Traveling to Cheram will require you to pass through towns like Lapsang and Yalung Bara. Through Cheram, Anda Phedi, and Pasang Danda, you will arrive in Tortong. Let your feet stroll and your eyes take in the beautiful countryside; it's going to be a lengthy but unwinding day.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 19Trek from Tortong (2,995 M) to Ranipul (900 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.The last day of your trek to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp is today. You will spend seven to eight hours trekking from Tortong to Ranipul. The trail starts somewhat uphill and down before heading mostly downhill to Ranipul. You will travel to Ranipul for seven hours, stopping for lunch along the way. Upon reaching the tranquil forest on your final day of the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek, it would be a great experience. Close to the Tamar River lies a small settlement called Ranipul.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 20Drive from Ranipul (900 M) to Bhadrapur (91 M). Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.We wake up and have a tasty celebratory breakfast in the teahouse. The hiking part of the trek is over—it’s bittersweet. We have a scenic drive through rolling terraced hills and quaint villages until we reach Taplejung, where we stop for lunch. After our quick lunch, we continued our drive to Bhadrapur.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 21Flight from Bhadrapur (91 M) to Kathmandu (1,324 M) and Transfer to your Hotel.The adventure: As your flight time for Kathmandu approaches, take a short drive to Bhadrapur airport and then board the plane for a swift panoramic flight of 45 minutes, then reach back to Kathmandu into the hustle and bustle of city life in Kathmandu.
  Overnight at a hotel, breakfast, and lunch are included
• 22Rest Day in Kathmandu City.This day is scheduled as a reserve/rest day in Kathmandu in case of bad weather or internal flight delay/cancellation and having extra days gives flexibility for any changes. If everything goes as planned and you have free time, explore some of Kathmandu Valley's iconic sights on your own, such as the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  Overnight at a hotel, and breakfast is included
• 23Final International Departure from Tribhuvan International Airport.Today, your Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking comes to an end in the amazing country of Himalayan wonders with Reasonable Treks and Tours, and as per your flight time, leaving for the airport before three hours, our crew will drop you at the airport, and we hope you had a wonderful Kanchenjunga Circuit Hike with us and cannot wait for the next trip.
  Departure