Kanchenjunga Circuit Trip  |  0 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