Kanchanjunga Base Camp trek

We will take a 45 minutes morning flight to Bhadrapur and then drive to Taplejung.Which 8-10 hours drive.

From Taplejung, we will drive for 5-6 hours to reach Sekathum where we will spend our second night.Once we reach the confluence of Tamur and GhunsaKhola, we will walk for a while and spend the night there.

From Sakathum, we will trek northeast along the banks of GhunsaKhola. We will gain altitude while moving towards Kanchenjunga Base camp. The trek passes through exposed terrain with steep, uphill climb to Amjilosa. It is a Tibetan village where we will stay overnight.

We will pass through rhododendron and bamboo forests. After an ascent, we will come across a big waterfall on the side of the river which points to our destination Gyable, one of the best places with gorgeous views of the surrounding.

From Gyable, the trail crosses a large meadow, a village, and a hill. Then, we will descend and cross a river to reach the village of Gunsa. Gunsa is a large Tibetan village with wooden houses, a school, a health post, and a micro hydropower plant. It also has Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and few Gompas where people share their travel stories. We will stay in the largest and last village of the valley.

For the acclimatization, we will hike to the other side of the river to gain about 400m elevation. It takes about 4 hours for the roundtrip. Rest of the day we will explore the picturesque Tibetan village and get acquainted with its people.

From Ghunsa, we will move through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests, along the south bank of GhunsaKhola, with many chortens and Mani walls. After crossing various slopes and glacial moraines, we will finally reach Khambachen. It is a small Tibetan settlement with around a dozen houses surrounded by mountains. We will stay there overnight.

Once we reach the source of GhunsaKhola, we will stay to the north of Kanchenjunga glacier. We will hike along a plateau past Lhonak glacier to reach Lhonak. Despite the cold and high elevation, the breathtaking views of Wedge peak, Mera peak, Nepal peak, and Twins will mesmerize us. We will spend the night in Lhonak.

Leaving Lhonak, we will go east following the same glacier on the northern ridges to reach KBC. It is also called Pang Pema, with beautiful mountain views. We will head back to Lhonak to spend the night in lower elevation.

We will retrace our steps back to Ghunsa, where we will spend the night.

We will follow a steep, rocky trail through a forest that emerges at High Camp. The Sele la Kharka is just above the high pass where we will spend the night

It is one of the most exciting days of the trek as it’s a walk through two passes : Sele La pass (4480m) and Sinion La (4660m). After the final pass, we descend for about 1000m to reach Tseram where we stay the night.

From Tseram, we will pass through the snout of Yalung Glacier into an eroded valley. The peaks of this region span the Nepal- India border. There is a lake and a meadow in Ramche. Blue sheep can also be seen on the grassy slopes. From Ramche, we will move through rocky trails and moraines to finally reach Oktang Glacier. From, there we will trace the trail back to Ramche.

The trail from Tseram to Tortong is relatively easy. After a short descent from Tseram, the trail splits into two directions. You will follow the right-hand side trail as the left side leads back to Sele Le Pass. After passing through Simbuwa Khola, the trail enters a rhododendron forest and eventually leads to Tortong. We stay in Tortang for the night at a local teahouse.

The trail from Tseram to Tortong is relatively easy. After a short descent from Tseram, the trail splits into two directions. You will follow the right-hand side trail as the left side leads back to Sele Le Pass. After passing through Simbuwa Khola, the trail enters a rhododendron forest and eventually leads to Tortong. We stay in Tortang for the night at a local teahouse.

From Tortang, it will take 6 hours to get to Yamapudhin. Yamphudin is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, and its people still observe their old-fashioned rituals and celebrations. There, we camp out for the night.

It is a long drive from Yamahpudin to IIam, a beautiful place with sloped tea gardens, lush green forests, holy sites, and distinct culture. It is a popular tourist destination. You could spend some time there exploring the beautiful greenery.

Finally, we will take a flight back to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur. We will drive from Illam to Bhadrapur before boarding a flight to Kathmandu. We will fly through a beautiful scenic vista to arrive in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. You can rest in a hotel or take a stroll past the stunning landmarks of this historic city.