Mt. Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

We meet you when you arrive at Nepal's international airport and take you to your accommodation so you can get ready for the hike and see Kathmandu.

We visit several historically significant sites on our tour of the capital city today, including Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swyambhunath Stupa.

We will also prepare for the hike by assembling and checking all the necessary equipment, including a down jacket, sleeping bag, climbing boots, crampons, an ice axe, etc.

Today we fly towards Bharatpur which is located in Nepal's southern Terai region. The 50-minute flight from Kathmandu provides vistas of the Himalayan region where the expedition will be taking place. 

After that, we drive towards  Phidim, in eastern Nepal, which is situated in a stunning valley at the base of the Himalayas. It is a breathtaking hill town that provides breathtaking views of the eastern Himalayas.

Today we travel via Taplejung to Chiruwa. Chiruwa is situated in a gorge in the Himalayas with cliffs and substantial subtropical rainforest sections.

The Kirati ethnic group, currently called Limbu, has roots in this area dating back more than 2000 years as subsistence farmers. 

We hike to Sukethum today. The stroll is enjoyable and there is a clearly marked track. There are only a few more ascents until we reach the valley and start to pick up on subtle alterations to the surroundings. 

We navigate around big stones as we pass beneath the Tapethok settlement, traverse a landslide zone, and eventually come to a bridge that spans a branch of the Tamur River.

We follow the Ghunsa River on a fairly narrow track till our lunch stop. This walk necessitates extreme caution and focus.

We pass a small Sherpa community that primarily takes care of yaks along the way. A difficult ascent leads to our overnight camp in Amjilosa after lunch. Amjilosa is a little Tibetan community.

The majority of our trek today will take us through a forest, and we'll see lots of waterfalls along the route.

We will have a great sense of solitude in the serene forest surroundings because there are no villages for us to walk through.

Before lunch, we will take a winding path through dense woodland to Phole village, which is a typical Tibetan village and the winter home of the residents of Ghunsa.

The major sources of income for the villagers here are yak farming and carpet making. Visitors are welcome at this monastery, which is the only one along the entire route.

We will have a day of rest today, and if the weather permits, there may be time to do some laundry.

We also have the option of taking a 3-hour trek in the direction of River Khanso Thanso, from where we can see Mt. Khumbakaran in the distance as well as a panoramic view of Phole Peak and Sobithongi Peak.

After several days of walking, taking a day off is strongly advised.
 

The only signs of human habitation from Ghunsa and higher are seasonal yak herder settlements.

Awe-inspiring scenery can be seen throughout the path as it passes the Jannu (7710m) and Kanchenjunga massif's towering peaks and precipitous cliffs. 

The path occasionally crosses loose scree and rocks that have been pushed up by ancient glaciers.

On the way, we typically set up tent at Kambachen (4200m), which is only used periodically by locals.

The path gradually ascends over wide-open stony fields to Ramtang (4240m), where it crosses moraines to the north-west of the Kanchenjunga glaciers.

At 4790 meters above sea level, Lhonak is located on a wide, sandy plain close to a dried-up lake bed. 

Although there are no buildings, we can set our tent among the huge boulders to avoid the wind. There are breathtaking mountain views everywhere you look.

To truly appreciate the peaks that make up one of the world's greatest mountain masses, it is definitely worth exploring the upper end of the valley.

We plan to stay the night at Pangpema (5140m) in order to enhance our chances of seeing the main peak of Kanchenjunga and Wedge Peak as well as other nearby mountains. 

However, your guide will make a decision based on the weather, the state of the path, and the progress of each individual group member.

We get a fresh perspective of the trail and the surroundings when we head back to Khangpachen.

We go back down to Ghunsa and spend the night there after retracing our steps. We pass the breathtaking cliffs and mountains we saw on the way up as we descend.

Today, we descend and follow Simbua Khola toward Dorongdin, hiking a straightforwad path through various pine and rhododendron trees.

Although the entire hamlet is known by the name Yamphudim, Sherpa Gaun is its preferred name. This is one of the toughest portions of the walk.

This location experiences a landslide every year, and we typically have to blaze our own pathways around it. 

It takes three hours to ascend steeply, and it takes four hours for the long descent. The trail is completely undefined and demands patience and focus.

This morning, you will hike along the trail that runs alongside the Kabeli River in the Kabeli Valley about half an hour after leaving Sherpa Gaun.

A short route leads us up and over into the Mamankhe, a small valley inhabited by the Limbu people, where we may have the chance to see the local health center, school, and museum. 

After that, we drop to cross the Khaksewa river before climbing again to reach our campsite, Phumpe Danda, from which we get spectacular views of Mount Kumbhakarna, Ghabur, and Boktoh, as well as the valleys nearby. 

After spending the night at Phumpe Danda, we get up early to travel to Kade Vanjyang. We will see animals grazing along the way as well as the wild woodlands.

After a brief ascent to Deurali, we descend along a winding road to the community of Yangpan, then ascend once more for about 45 minutes to reach Phungphung Danda (1794M). 

From there, it takes 45 minutes more to go to Yanthung, after which you must trek through a forest and past a waterfall to get to Khesewa.

Our target for the day, Kade Vanjyang, nestled atop the ridge, is only 30 minutes away from here. 

Today is a lengthy travelling day from Taplejung to Ilam, a stunning highland town. With its sloping tea gardens, verdant forests, sacred locations, and distinctive culture, it is well known for producing tea. 

We will drive to Bhadrapur after breakfast to catch our flight back to Kathmandu. We have the chance to see some of the Himalayan range's most magnificent peaks if the weather is clear during our journey. 

After breakfast, the trek comes to an end. We will be able to help you with tranport to he airport.