Kangchenjunga Trek
Kangchenjunga is a treasure trove for trekkers keen to discover a wide variety of landscapes, authentic villages and high mountain panoramas. Wild and little-known, it remains one of the most beautiful in the Himalayan range.
Kangchenjunga itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up from Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to hotel. Visit to the tourist and commercial district of Thamel. First immersion in the city's many gems.
Day 2
Free day to visit Kathmandu and its valley. Final preparations for the trek.
Day 3
Flight Kathmandu-Bhadrapur and city tour
Day 4
Transfer by local bus Bhadrapur-Taplejung (8 to 10h journey)
Day 5
Taplejung-Chhirwa.1185m (6 to 7 hours walking)
Day 6
Chhirwa-Sekathum.1650 (5 to 6 hours walking)
Day 7
Sekathum-Gyabla.2725m (5h30 to 6h30 walk)
Day 8
Gyabla-Ghunsa.3415m (5 to 6h walk)
Day 9
Day of acclimatization around Ghunsa with a visit to the monastery
Day 10
Ghunsa-Khambachen.4140m (5 to 6h walk)
Day 11
Khambachen-Lhonak.4790m (4 to 5h walk)
Day 12
Morning ascent to Kangchenjunga Base Camp to admire the panoramic view of the multitude of surrounding peaks, then return to Lhonak (7 to 8 hours' walk).
Day 13
Lhonak-Ghunsa.3415m (7 to 8h walk)
Day 14
Ghunsa-Sele Le.4200m (4-5h walk)
Day 15
Sele Le-Tseram (3860m) via the Liring La pass (4645m) and Sinelapche La (4600m). A slightly long day, but so magical (7 to 9h walking).
Day 16
Tseram-Ramche.4610m (4-5h walk)
Day 17
Ascent to Oktang Temple and Glacier (4740m) for a new panorama of all the peaks of eastern Nepal. Return to Tseram (6h30 to 7h30 walk)
Day 18
Tseram-Torongten.2980m (3 to 4h walk)
Day 19
Torongten-Yamphuden.1692m (7 to 8h walk)
Day 20
Yamphuden-Phumpe Danda.1860m (6 to 7h walk)
Day 21
Phumpe Danda-Kande Bhandjyang.2190m (5 to 6h walking)
Day 22
Kande Bhanjyang-Lali Kharka.2266m (4 to 5h walking)
Day 23
Lali Kharka-Taplejung.1820m (5 to 6h walking)
Day 24
Bus transfer Taplejung-Bhadrapur (8 to 10h journey)
Day 25
Return flight Bhadrapur-Kathmandu
Day 26
Transfer to airport and return
Features
Duration: 26 days including 19 days walking
Level: sporty
Best periods: spring and autumn
Accommodation: basic tea house or tent
Highlights:
- Adventurous trek far from tourist areas
- Miring La and Sinelapche La passes
- Kangchenjunga Base Camp, 3rd summit on the planet
All treks are tailored and personalized for each person or group of people taking into account :
- Arrival and departure dates of the stay
- Choice of guide (English or French)
- Type of transfer chosen (bus, jeep, plane)
- Possible route variants
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