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Great views of Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest mountain in the world
Challenge yourself on this long, once-in-a-lifetime trek
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Airport pick-up and drop services as per the itinerary2 nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 2- 3star category hotel in KathmanduDomestic flights (Kathmandu to Suketar & Suketar to KathmanduKanchenjunga special trek permit & Conservation permitBasic tea house/ local home stay accommodation during the trekFull board meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekGov. Licensed highly experienced helpful and friendly guide include his food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insuranceDown Jacket and sleeping bag (if needed)Satellite phone for emergency usesTrekking map and trip achievement certificateFirst Aid kit box with normal medicineAssistant guide group size above 6+ peopleArrangement of Emergency Helicopter service (paid by your Travel insurance company)Government taxes & office service charge
Kanchenjunga south base camp trekking is one of the popular destinations in Kanchenjunga region. Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), the third highest mountain in the world is one the unspoiled trekking trails in eastern part of Nepal in the border of Nepal and Sikkim (India). The trekking to the south base camp offers varieties of landscapes, cultures and panoramic views of four highest mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Kanchenjunga .
Kanchenjunga South Base Camp With regards to the mountains themselves, in addition to the main peak of Kanchenjunga, there are four subsidiary summits exceeding 8,000m, the most important being Kanchenjunga West, also known as Yalung Kang (8,505m). Also found in this area are approximately twenty peaks exceeding 7,000m, the highest being Kambachen (7,903m), Janu (7,710m), Jongsong (7,483m), Kabru (7,353m), Tent Peak (7,365m) and the Twins (7,350m). In addition there are numerous peaks over 6,000m. Amongst this impressive cluster of peaks are five major glacial systems. Of these, Zumu, Talung and Rathong flow into Sikkim while to the west, the Kanchenjunga and Yalung glaciers flow into the mighty Tamor River of Nepal.
This just adds to the fact trekking in Kanchenjunga is an unforgettable experience where trekkers get right into the heart of the remote, less trekked, Himalaya mountains and valleys. With the recent addition to the trekking map, as well as other, remote areas so there is the opening up of more tea houses on the route. While this is a positive for the local communities, now would be a good time to go to Kanchenjunga before more trekkers ‘discover’ the area
day 1 - Trek preparation day
Trek preparation, Please note that you need to be in Kathmandu at least one day in advance as we could only issue the special permit while we have your original passport.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:Breakfast
day 2 - Fly to Suketar and trek Mitlung (850m/2,790 ft)
After breakfast early flight, Suketar from Kathmandu and then trek down to the village of Asahangpati and on to the Tamor Khola. This major river, and its tributaries, carries the waters off all the mountains to the north to the Ganges. Most villages are situated on high gentle slopes above steep sided valleys where agriculture is possible. We follow it upstream through bird filled forest, to the Chhetri village of Mitlung. Spend the night at Mitlung.
Duration:4-5 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 3 - Mitlung to Chirwa (1270 m/4166 ft)
The trail ascends and descends steadily as we make our way towards the village of Sinwa. We continue trekking downhill until we reach Tawa. At Tawa, we ascend to some heights and cross the suspension bridge at Thiwa. We pass beautiful rural landscape along the way and reach Chirwa, a beautiful Limbu village with few lodges, tea shops etc. Spend the night at Chirwa.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 4 - Mitlung to Chirwa (1270 m/4166 ft)
The trail ascends and descends steadily as we make our way towards the village of Sinwa. We continue trekking downhill until we reach Tawa. At Tawa, we ascend to some heights and cross the suspension bridge at Thiwa. We pass beautiful rural landscape along the way and reach Chirwa, a beautiful Limbu village with few lodges, tea shops etc. spend the night at Chirwa.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 5 - Chirwa to Sukathum (1576 m/5169 ft)
The trek from Chirwa to Sukathum passes through varied landscapes such as cardamom fields and dense forests. We trek uphill for sometime then descend to the lush green fields below and continue trekking along the Tamor River passing through a dense forest. It’s both uphill and downhill trek until crossing the Ghunsa River after which we reach Sukathum and spend the night Sukathum.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 6 - Sukathum to Amjilosa (2308 m /7570 ft)
Trekking from Sukathum to Amjilosa is challenging. After crossing the suspension bridge outside Sukathum we enter a dense forest, ascend the steep trail, descend and cross the river again. We also climb a gorge from the bottom and pass by Solima village and descend again to the level of the river. All in all, this day’s trekking is rather tough.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 7 - Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730 m /8954 ft)
We start trekking from the river bank, pass through a densely forest of bamboo, fir and rhododendrons eventually reaching a small stone house by the river. We then climb uphill crossing a few small bridges along the way. Here, we get to enjoy the company of stunning waterfalls that originate from the mountains. After yet another short uphill walk we reach the Tibetan settlement to Gyabla.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 8 - Gyabla to Ghunsa (3595 m/11792 ft)
We descend down the river and notice the valley as it slowly opens up before reaching Phale, a Tibetan refugee settlement where it is possible to purchase handicrafts and homemade rugs from locals. After purchasing a few souvenirs we travel through conifer and pine forest and reach the Sherpa village of Ghunsa. Spend the night at Ghunsa.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 9 - Acclimatization day at Ghunsa
We take care to spend time acclimatizing around Ghunsa before continuing our next day’s trek. We recommend you to stay active even in a rest day as it is better than being idle while on a trekking journey. Therefore, we take a short hike towards the Laspsan La monastery through the lush green forest. Come back to Ghunsa by afternoon and relax & Spend the night at Ghunsa.
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 10 - Ghunsa to Kambachen (4050 m/13284 ft)
From Ghunsa we trek further north along the river bank which presents us with magnificent mountain scenery. We pass through meadows full with beautiful wildflowers, rhododendron and pine forests. After cross the bridge at Rampuk Kharka, continue past the waterfall and cross the tricky section of the landslide. After crossing the landslide area we begin to see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu. Further exploring and tackling the tricky mountain trail we finally arrive at Kambachen and spend the night.
Duration:5 -6 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 11 - Kambachen to Lhonak (4780 m/15678 ft)
Today will be another challenging day and an early start is needed. We trek through rocky fields and large boulders on the hillside along the riverbank and arrive at a waterfall. We then cross a bridge to Ramtang monastery. We then come across a landslide section which we must pass through at a steady pace before descending to the river and finally arriving at Lhonak.Spend the night .
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 12 - Lhonak to Pang Pema Base Camp (5,160m/16,923ft)
From Lhonak the Kangchenjunga Glacier flows eastwards for several kilometres before turning south to rise to its extensive head on the northern slopes of Kangchenjunga. The path follows the lip of the glacier over short grasses or rocky tracks that undulate with the terrain. Pang Pema lies opposite the head of the glacier and from here offers the first full view of the vast north face of the mountain.
Duration:3-4 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 13 - Pang Pema Base Camp, rest and exploration day
The views from Pang Pema must rank amongst the most spectacular in the world. From Kangchenjunga, an unbroken wall of peaks, nowhere less than 6,100m/20,000ft forms the border with Sikkim and to the north, Tibet. Beyond the campsite the West Langpo Glacier flows into the Kangchenjunga Glacier. A difficult route north leads over the Jonsang La into Tibet. Climb the lower slopes of Drohma Ri (5,500m/18,045ft) behind the camp for better views of the mountain – at sunrise. Walk along the Langpo moraine to Corner Camp for better views of Pyramid Peak, et al. Overnight at Pang Pema.
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 14 - Pangpema to Kambachen (4,150m/13,650ft)
The return journey from Pang Pema to Lhonak will be fairly slow, but beyond that the route is almost all downhill and thus Kambachen can easily be reached in a day. There are great views to enjoy. Overnight at Kambachen.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 15 - Kambachen to Phale via Ghunsa (3,140m/10,302ft)
Retrace the path down to Ghunsa, for lunch. Look out for pheasants in the forest. Cross the river below the village and continue downstream beside the Ghunsa Khola, through forest and farmland, to the Tibetan summer grazing village of Phale. Visit the wooden gompa. Overnight at Phale.
Duration:6-7 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 16 - Phale to Amjilosa (2,140m/7,100ft)
The trail, through forests of rhododendron, conifer, birch and oak, continues down the valley, dropping to cross numerous tributaries to the last of the Tibetan villages at Gyabla. It then undulates on down to Amjilosa. Overnight at Amjilosa.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 17 - Amjilosa to Chirwa (1,190m/3,900 ft)
After the waterfall beyond the village, the path begins to descend fairly steeply to Sekathum: at the confluence of the Ghunsa and Tamur Kholas. The path then follows the western bank of the Tamur Khola and soon crosses the suspension bridge over the Simbuwa Khola that flows in from the Yarlung Glacier. An afternoon's walk leads to the riverside campsite a ¼hrs walk before the cluster-village of Chirwa. Overnight at Chirwa.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Eco lodge
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 18 - Chirwa to Linkhim (1,520m/4,985ft)
From Chirwa, leave the river trail and follow the trail that climbs above the east bank of the Tamor Khola to the hamlet at Thiwa (an exit point from the KCA). It then climbs high above the houses of Tawa, over a ridge before dropping into a side canyon to cross the Tawa Khola before climbing back to the ridge. It then passes above the hamlet of Malbanse before reaching Linkhim. Overnight at Linkhim.
Duration:5-6 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 19 - Linkhim to Suketar (2,700m/8,856ft.)
From Linkhim, the trail winds in and out of side canyons to the Limbu village to Phurumbu and a ridge overlooking a vast landslide before Jogidanda. A final 3-4 hrs climb, through the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Bhote Gaon leads to the airstrip at Suketar. Celebrate with a farewell dinner before saying goodbye to your trekking crew. Overnight at Suketar.
Duration:4 -5 hours
Accommodation: Homestay
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
day 20 - Fly form Suketar to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
After breakfast, board an early morning flight to Kathmandu driven to your hotel. Afternoon free.
