Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

On your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met by Sherpa Expedition and trekking staff and transferred to your respective hotels followed by a briefing regarding Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

Today, we will spend the day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with our guide. We will visit Pashupatinath, which is regarded as the holiest Hindu temple in Nepal and where pilgrims worship Lord Shiva (situated on the banks of the holy Bagmati River), Bouddhanath, a Buddhist temple known as ‘Little Tibet’ and then on to Swayambhunath known as the Monkey Temple. From Swayambhunath we drive to Kathmandu’s famous Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site and located in front of the old royal palace. Upon arriving back at your hotel you may have time to do some last-minute shopping around Thamel – the tourist hub of Kathmandu. Back at your hotel your guide will help you prepare for your trek.

Today we will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight to Bhadrapur and then we will drive to Suketar, a seven to eight-hour drive. We will stay overnight at Suketar.

Today our trek begins with a relatively relaxed four to five-hour hike through lush forests and finally on to Lali Kharka Village where we stay the night.

After an early breakfast we follow the trail that ascends to Simbu Village and then have a steep ascent to Kande Bhanjyang Village. Along the trail we pass through several small village and forested areas before reaching Kande Bhanjyang Village where we stay the night.

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

The trail today follows the contours of the hillside above the Kabeli Khola (river), traversing small rivers and valleys. There are several great places to stop and take a dip in the river as we follow it until reaching Yamphudin Village. We will also stop beside the river for lunch. We will stay at Yamphudin in a guest house tonight.

Our trail today leads us through cooling forests and along the way offers amazing views of the Himalayas. The trail follows the Amji Khola. Further down the trail we cross Lassiya Bhanjyang Pass before reaching Tortong where we will stay the night in a guest house.

We start today by following the trail next to the river, passing through lush rhododendron and conifer forests. The trail descends rather rapidly down to the valley of the Simjua Khola (river). We then climb to the base of the Yalung Glacier and through valleys until we find a good campsite for the night. The trail today takes us near-frozen alpine lakes, across crystal clear rivers and offers magnificent views of Koktang, Rathong, and Kabru peaks. Tonight we will sleep soundly due to the physical exertion at these higher

Today we have our first close up view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Soon after beginning our trek we will have impressive views of the south face of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Jannu.  After spending the morning at Ramche we head to Yalung Ri Glacier and to Oktang. From this altitude we have breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, especially the towering east face of Jannu Peak. Tonight we stay here in a guest house.

Again we begin by climbing higher as we head to Yalung Base Camp. Crossing these high altitude passes requires a good energy level and fine weather. The trail is more difficult but more rewarding as the views become more spectacular, especially of the stunning Mt. Kumbakarna (Jannu), Nyukla Lachung, and other nearby Himalayan snow-clad peaks. We will stay here overnight in a guest house.

Along the trail we continue to have awesome views of Yalung Glacier, a frozen lake, and numerous lush valleys. Tonight we stay at Tsheram in a guest house.

The trail heads down into the valley and along the way pass the trail that leads to the physically demanding Lapsang La Pass trail to Ghunsa and the north side of Kanchenjunga. This pass is dangerous, so we will head across the southern passes crossing Mirgin La Pass. At the beginning it is a steep ascent to reach the pass. On reaching the pass we have fantastic panoramic views of Jannu, and further away in the distance Mt. Makalu, Gyakung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, and Chamalang. Today’s trek will take about six to seven hours and will leave you tired and ready for a good night’s sleep at our campsite tonight.

Our trek today descends through pine and rhododendron forests until we reach Ghunsa, the last village in the valley. Ghunsa is a charming Tibetan village with many wooden houses displaying fluttering prayer flags. Ghunsa has two monasteries that are worth a visit. Tonight we stay at Ghunsa in a guest house.

The trail today ascends to the south of Ghunsa Khola (river) crossing the broad river flats until we reach the elevated pastures on the north banks of the river. Along the trail we have magical views of. Mt Jannu. Once we arrive at the small Tibetan village of Kambachen we find ourselves surrounded by mountains. Tonight we stay here in a guest house.

Our trail crosses a rocky landscape until we reach Ramtang Village (4240m) then crosses 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 sheltered area to set up our tents in this arid windswept region.

Kanchenjunga peak is only visible from Pang Pema, the base camp for mountaineers wanting to climb Kanchenjunga. The trail ascends across the arid plain but very quickly gets steeper as we traverse the moraine. Tonight we stay at a guest house at Pang Pema.

An early morning climb of about 200 to 300m up a ridge north of Pang Pema offers magical views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, the Twins, and Tent Peak. We will then head back to Kambachen where we will stay in a guest house for the night.

We head back on the same trail all the way to the Tibetan village of Ghunsa where we will stay the night in a guest house.

After an hour’s trek we descend to Phale, home to several monasteries and juniper forests until arriving at a grassy hillside where the tiny village of Amjilosa lies. We stay here in a guest house tonight.

The day begins with a short climb and then a steep descent for the remainder of the day. At the beginning of our trek we can see a waterfall cascading form the mountains. Out trail leads to the junction of the Tamur and Ghunsa Kholas (rivers) and finally to Sakathum where we stay in a guest house for the night.

Our trek begins with a crossing of the Simbu Khola, a river with its origins at Kanchenjunga’s south base camp. The temperature is warmer at these lower altitudes. We cross a number of small streams before reaching Chirwa, a small village set among large boulders. Tonight we stay here at a guest house.

The trail today passes through more lush forests with unique examples of various flora and fauna. Our trek today lasts for about eight to nine hours before we reach the quaint village of Taplejung where we stay in a guest house overnight. On our way, we can witness a lush forest filled with flora and fauna. About 8-9 hours of long walk we reach to a picturesque village, Taplejung, where we stay in a guest house overnight.

The nine to ten hour road trip takes us through many small valleys and through villages until we reach Bhadrapur where we stay in a guest house for the night.

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

Your adventure comes to an end today – but your memories will last a lifetime! Our company representative will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home you'll have plenty of time to plan your next adventure and explore the most magnificent mountains of Nepal.