Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek

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This is a really adventurous trek which takes trekkers to many of farms and rural villages still untouched by modern civilization, and into magnificent forests of rhododendron, oaks and pines and over scenic high passes that straddle the border with Sikkim. Crossing the passes is physically challenging, but hard effort is rewarded with glorious scenery as we head towards increasingly windswept and rugged terrain with awesome views of the towering peaks of the Kanchanjunga. The return journey takes an alternative route to the original trail at Suketar in Taplejung for the last camp of the trek. Located on the eastern border of Nepal with India, Mt. Kanchanjunga at an elevation of 8585 m is the third highest peak in the world. Only recently opened to trekkers, the Kanchanjunga region is also home of to an unusually large concentration of Nepal's birds and wildlife. The mountain is held sacred and early expeditions were not allowed to climb as far as the summit.

Trip profile:

Length of trip: 27 days
Grade: Moderate to strenuous
Highest Alt: m
Type of trek: Camping
Group size: Min. 2 people

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Taplejung
Day 04: Trek to Themebewa
Day 05: Trek to Khesewa
Day 06: Trek to Mamanke
Day 07: Trek to Yamphudin
Day 08: Trek to Dubi Bhanjyang to Omje Khola
Day 09: Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang to Torontan
Day 10: Trek to Tseram
Day 11: Trek to Ramser
Day 12: Trek to Yalum Glacier
Day 13: Trek to Ramser
Day 14: Trek to Ghunsa
Day 15: Trek to Khambachen
Day 16: Trek to Lhonak
Day 17: Trek to Pangpema
Day 18: Trek to Khambachen
Day 19: Trek to Ghunsa
Day 20: Trek to Amjilassa
Day 21: Trek to Chirwa
Day 22: Trek to Linkhim
Day 23: Trek to Suketar
Day 24: Trek to Taplejung
Day 25: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 26: Kathmandu
Day 27: Final Departure

Included services (Tea house/Lodge trek)

- Flight/Land transportations
- Food, lodging and other expenses of trekking crew
- Lodge accommodation on twin or triple sharing basis while on trek
- Food (3 meals a day )
- English speaking guide/porter
- Kanchenjunga Conservation area permit
- Trekking permit

Not included services

- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Personal equipment and clothing
- Insurance
- Cold drinks, alcoholic beverages and desserts
- Personal expenses
- Tips to the crew