Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

22 Days
  • 22 Days
  • 5–7 hours per day
  • Domestic flights & private/local vehicles
  • 3-star hotel in Kathmandu; teahouses/lodges during the trek
  • Challenging (high altitude & remote terrain)
  • Kanchenjunga Base Camp, Pangpema, Sele La Pass
  • 5,143m (16,873 ft)
  • 2 people

Overview

The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a demanding expedition to reach both the north and south base camp of Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m), which ranks as the world’s third highest peak. This trail in eastern Nepal features beautiful combinations of tropical jungles, rhododendron forests, alpine zones, glaciers, and giant mountains.

The route crosses the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which protects endangered species including red pandas, snow leopards, and musk deer while preserving a varied selection of 2,000 different flowering plants. You will experience Sherpa, Limbu, and Rai communities in their traditional villages and see their everyday way of life.

Travelers encounter breathtaking landscape sights of popular Himalayan peaks such as Kanchenjunga, Tent Peak, MountJannu, Kamabachen, and other tall mountains like Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse. Professional trekking enthusiasts will love this route because it contains difficult mountain passes plus glacier valleys such as Yalung, Ramtang, and Kangchenjunga that provide both solitude and adventure.

You need about 23 days to complete the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek where you can enjoy tea house stays. Trekking in this region requires essential permits and trekking independently isn’t allowed. For the best views, you can choose the spring and autumn seasons as there are clear skies and no blockades on the hiking routes.

Tourists who want an exclusive Himalayan adventure can experience nature’s beauty and local culture while exploring the less traveled region in Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek.

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Highlights on the South and North Base Camps

  • View the world’s tallest and famous peaks, Kanchenjunga, Everest, Tent Peak, MountJannu, Kamabachen, Makalu, and Lhotse.
  • Close-up views of Yalung and Ramtang Glacier, one of the popular spots of attraction.
  • An opportunity to visit the region’s dense forest on the lower region and dry meadows of high altitude terrains.
  • Interact with the local community of Limbu, Rai, and Sherpa, and have a chance to learn about their culture.
  • View traditional yak pastures and major settlements such as Ghunsa, Sekhathum, Bhadrapur, Amilosa, Gyabla, Kambachen, Pangpema, and Oktang.
  • Witness sunrise and sunset views over the surrounding mountains on the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek.
  • Explore the diverse ecosystems of Kanchenjunga National Park with various wildlife such as red pandas, snow leopards, and rhododendron flowers, the regional specialty.
  • Chance to visit Yalung, Ramtang glaciers, and rivers such as Tamur River, Ghunsa Khola, and Mewa Khola.
  • Visit various passes such as Single Pacha La Pass, Sele la, Sinon La Pass, Mirgin La Pass, and Tseram.
  • Bright trails to see, with forests of rhododendrons, oaks, and pines

Key attractions of the Trek

  • Visit both Kanchenjunga South and North Base Camps for beautiful mountain views.
  • You will see different flora and fauna in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area including the red panda and snow leopards.
  • Wide views of Mount Kanchenjunga, Everest, Tent Peak, MountJannu, Kamabachen, Makalu, and Lhotse.
  • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of remote Himalayan villages and ethnic communities like Sherpa, Limbu, and Rai.
  • Routes filled with bright rhododendrons and magnolias..
  • Enjoy attractive landscapes with glaciers, waterfalls, forests, and yak pastures.
  • Visit cultural and religious spots like Ramtang and Oktang Monastery.
  • Exploration and side hikes to Ghunsa and Khambachen for acclimatization days.
  • Opportunity to cross suspension bridges that go over rivers like Tamur, Ghunsa, and Mewa.
beautiful himalayan landscape with snow capped mountains in kanchenjunga base camp trekking

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