21 days tour

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking 21 Days

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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking 21 Days

This tour includes:

Meals

3 meals a day (breakft, lunch and dinner) during the trek

Transport

Airport to hotel pick up and drop off (Kathmandu to Bhadrapur pick up and drop off.) Transportation from Bhadrapur - Suketar/ Suketar - Bhadrapur by Shared jeep.

Optional

sherpa Trekking Porter (One porter for two peoples)

Others

Special permit and Kanchanjunga Conservation area (KCAP) project permits fee. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Inclusive of Government tax. Use of sleeping bags, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking poles (if you do not have your own, to be returned after you complete the trip).

Accommodation

Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast (1 night only) Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a guesthouse in Bhadrapur including breakfast (One night only) Teahouse/Lodge accommodation during the trek.

Guide

Government licensed, experienced English speaking guide

Flights

Both way flight fare from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur including airport departure tax.

Not included:

Others

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation International airfare and airport departure tax Alcoholic beverage and telephone calls Hot drinks, Soft drinks such as cola, mineral water Wifi and battery charge Personal expenses Nepal entry visa: You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying USD 25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days

Insurance

Personal Travel Insurancre

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Itinerary of your trip Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking 21 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Fly From Kathmandu To Bhadrapur (91M), & Drive To Suketar (2,420M) Duration 8-10 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Fly From Kathmandu To Bhadrapur (91M), & Drive To Suketar (2,420M) Duration 8-10 Hours.

      Your adventure begins with a flight to Bhadrapur, in the Terai south east of Lukla. The flight is about 30 minutes and offers views of the entire trek and of the Himalaya from Kanchenjunga to Langtang. After arriving at Bhadrapur we will drive to Suketar. The Kanchenjunga region is home to Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Gurung people. The village of Taplejung/Suketar is the gateway to this region. We will stay overnight at a guest house in Suketar.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Trek From Suketar To Lali Kharka (2,266 M) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Trek From Suketar To Lali Kharka (2,266 M) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we have a four to five-hour trek into the Panchthar District in the Mechi Zone of eastern Nepal. The trail is undulating and passes through lush forests before reaching Lali Kharka where we stay the night. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Lalikharka To Kande Bhanjung (2120M/6,955Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Lalikharka To Kande Bhanjung (2120M/6,955Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      We have an early start to the day and follow the trail that ascends to Simbu Village and then have a steeper ascent to Kande Bhanjyang Village. Along the trail we pass through several small villages and forested areas before reaching Kande Bhanjyang Village where we stay overnight.


  • Day 4 Day 4: Kande Bhanjung To Phumpe Danda (1785M/5,856Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Kande Bhanjung To Phumpe Danda (1785M/5,856Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we head up a steep hillside passing terraced farmlands situated high above the Kabbeli Khola (river). The trail is undulating, passing through valleys and across hillsides. We will stop for a lunch break along the way and then pass through Anpan Village before descending to Kashawa Khola (river) which we cross and then begin ascending through the fields until we reach Phumphe Danda Village where we stay overnight.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Phumpe Danda To Yamphudin (2080M/6824Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Phumpe Danda To Yamphudin (2080M/6824Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we follow the contours along the hillside above the Kabeli Khola (river), crossing small rivers and through the valleys. There are several excellent places to stop and have a swim in the river. We follow the river until we reach Yamphudin Village. We will also stop beside the river for our lunchtime break. We will stay at Yamphudin in a guest house overnight. 

  • Day 6 Day 6: Yamphudin To Tortong (2,995M/9,826Ft) Duration 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Yamphudin To Tortong (2,995M/9,826Ft) Duration 8-9 Hours.

      The trail today takes us through refreshing forests and offers some amazing views of the Himalayan Mountains. The trail follows the Amji Khola (river). Further along the trail we cross Lassiya Bhanjyang Pass before reaching Tortong where we will stay the night in a guest house.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Tortong To Cheram (3,870M/12,696Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Tortong To Cheram (3,870M/12,696Ft) Duration 4-5 Hours.

      Today we follow the trail next to the Simbuwa Khola (river) and then on through Lalung Valley with Tuplung Peak clearly visible along the way. We will pass through thick rhododendron forests and have sporadic views of the brilliant white Yalung Glacier. We stay overnight at Cheram.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cheram To Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580M/15,026Ft) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cheram To Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580M/15,026Ft) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      The trail today takes us to Ramche, but before reaching there we come to the base of the Yalung Glacier. The trail is through a valley and has some views of a several Himalayan peaks. Just before reaching Ramche we pass through Lapsang Village. We will stay overnight at Ramche.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Ramchaur (Ramche) To Yalung Base Camp (4740M), Back To Cheram; Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Ramchaur (Ramche) To Yalung Base Camp (4740M), Back To Cheram; Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we follow the river and then cross the moraine on Kanchenjungaโ€™s south face. Further along the trail we can see Jannu Himal and then continue to Oktang Monastery. From Oktang Monastery we ascend until we reach Yalung Base Camp where the views of Kumbakarna (Jannu), Nyukla Lachung are absolutely spectacular. We stay the night at Cheram.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Cheram To Sele Le (4290M/ 14,074Ft) Duration 7-8 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Cheram To Sele Le (4290M/ 14,074Ft) Duration 7-8 Hours.

      Today we first have to cross Sinelapche Bhanjyang Pass (4646m) and then Sinion La Pass (4440m). We then ascend to the final pass today, Sele La Pass. Tonight we camp at Sele La Pass.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Sele Le To Ghunsa (3,595/11,794) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Sele Le To Ghunsa (3,595/11,794) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we head north to Tangbgharma Danda following a trail decorated with prayer flags. We then pass through birch, rhododendron and pine forests before arriving at Ghunsa where we stay the night. This is a quaint village with its dark weathered pine houses. We will stay overnight in Ghunsa.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Ghunsa To Kambachen (4,050M/13,287Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Ghunsa To Kambachen (4,050M/13,287Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today we ascend to the south of Ghunsa Khola (river) crossing the broad river flats until we reach the high pastures on the north bank of the river. Along the way we have delightful views of Mt Jannu. Once we arrive at the small Tibetan village of Kambachen we discover we are surrounded by mountains. Tonight we stay here in a guest house.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Kambachen To Lhonak (4,780M/15,682Ft) Duration 3-4 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Kambachen To Lhonak (4,780M/15,682Ft) Duration 3-4 Hours.

      Today we cross a rocky landscape until we reach Ramtang Village (4240m) and then have to cross to the northwest of the Kanchenjunga Glacier before reaching Lhonak, situated on a sandy plain with magnificent mountain views surrounding us. Tonight we will find a secluded area to set up our tents in this arid windy region.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Hike To Kanchenjunga Base Camp, (5,143M) & Trek Kambachen (4,780M) Duration 8-9 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Hike To Kanchenjunga Base Camp, (5,143M) & Trek Kambachen (4,780M) Duration 8-9 Hours.

      From Lhonak we trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The trail follows close to the massive Kanchenjunga Glacier. Along the trail we pass Pangpema Village. From base camp we have some awesome views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Jannu Himal, and other snow covered Himalayan peaks. We then descend to Kambachen where we stay the night.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Kambachen To Phale ( 3215M) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Kambachen To Phale ( 3215M) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      Today we take the same trail we took to arrive at Kanchenjunga Base Camp all the way back to Phale. The notable advantage today is that we will be heading down to lower altitudes where breathing is easier. Tonight we will stay at Phale.


  • Day 16 Day 16: Phale To Amjilosa (2,308M/7,572Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Phale To Amjilosa (2,308M/7,572Ft) Duration 6-7 Hours.

      From Phale we descend to Gyabla and then cross a bridge over the Chhundatangka Khola (river) to reach Gyabla. We pass a waterfall along the way and then cross a suspension bridge over the Sumbung Khola before reaching Amjilosa where we will stay the night.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Amjilosa To Chirwa (1,270M/4,166Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Amjilosa To Chirwa (1,270M/4,166Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Today the trail leads us to the small village of Solima and then crosses the Ghunsa Khola (river). We follow the trail and then reach Sukathum Village. We will pass through several other small villages until after six to seven hours on the trail we reach Chirwa where we will stay the night.


  • Day 18 Day 18: Chirwa To Phurumbu (1,549/5,082Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Chirwa To Phurumbu (1,549/5,082Ft) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      As we descend through lush vegetation we pass more and more villages before reaching Sinwa. We then continue our descent and cross a bridge over the Sisne Khola (river) where we connect with the Pathibhara trail. We cross one more river before reaching Phurumbu Village where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Phurumbu To Suketar (2,420M) Duration 5-6 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Phurumbu To Suketar (2,420M) Duration 5-6 Hours.

      Our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek ends today as we trek along the Pathibhara trail until we reach Suketar where we can rest and put our feet up! We will stay here overnight.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Drive From Suketar To Bhadrapur (91M) Duration 8-10 Hours.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Drive From Suketar To Bhadrapur (91M) Duration 8-10 Hours.

      Today we drive through several beautiful valleys on our way to Bhadrapur where we will stay overnight.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Fly To Kathmandu.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Fly To Kathmandu.

      Today we have a 45-minute scenic flight back to Kathmandu and have our final views of the majestic snow-covered Himalayan Mountains. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking will take you back to your hotel.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Challenging

Long and challenging experience. Youโ€™ll be required to have good physical fitness to go on it. In some of these activities you'll need previous experience on similar activities.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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