Day 01 Kathmandu
Fly to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport and be met by a member of our crew. We will be driven to our hotel and later go on a familiarization walk with one of our guides..
Day 02 Kathmandu
Spend the early part of the day on a guided tour of sacred Tibetan stupas and monasteries. Later we will take a flight to Biratnagar where we will spend the evening relaxing before our trek begins the following day.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 03 Lali Kharka (2,250m/7,402ft)
Fly to Taplejung on the early morning flight and trek 5km (3 hrs) to Lali Kharka past picturesque multi-ethnic villages.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 04 Mamankhe (1,920m/6,317ft)
Trek 11.5km (5 hrs) to Mamankhe, a Rai and Limbu village where the houses are surrounded by barley, millet and corn fields.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 05 Langtang (3,500m/11,515ft)
The trail traverses up and down through the forest and later reaches Ghoratabela. Following, there is a short ½ hour climb that will bring us to a pass to the right of where the Langtang Valley begins. Total trekking for the day is 13.5km/7hrs.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 06 Yamptudin (1,635m/5,379ft)
Today we trek 7km (3 hrs) to Yamptudin. It is most probably the only Gurung village this far east, and unlike their Rai and Limbu neighbours, the Gurung speak Nepali.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 07 Lamite Bhanjyang (2,900m/9,541ft)
Trek 8.5km (4 hrs) to Lamite Bhanjyang, which is surrounded by a thick forest of tall trees. Beyond this point one comes across only herders and shepherds taking their livestock to high pastures.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 08 Tseram (3,770m/12,403ft)
Trek 16km (7 hrs) to Tseram, located at the junction where the trail branches off to the Yalung Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 09 Ramche (4,800m/16,055ft)
Trek 9km (3 hrs) to Ramche, a yak shelter 2.5 hours away from the Kangchenjunga South Base Camp. Further up there is a broad glacier field at Oktang, which is a great place to camp barring any altitude symptoms.
Overnight stay in tents.
Day 10 Tseram (3,770m/12,403ft)
Today we trek a total of 18.5km (7 hrs). The day begins with an ascent to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp and finishes with a quick descent to Tseram.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 11 Rapka Kharka (4,000m/13,160ft)
Today is a long day's trek (11.5km/7 hrs), crossing two 4,800 m passes. From the exotically named Sinion La there is a most spectacular view. Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586m/28,248ft) and Mt. Junnu dominate the eastern horizon, to the west is the jagged ridge of Jaljale Himal which separates the Tamur and Arun watersheds, and far in the distance are Mt. Makalu (8,485m/27,916ft) and Mt. Everest (8,848m/29,110ft). On a clear day, you can see down to the Indian plains in the south.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 12 Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
A 9km (4.5 hrs) trek down to the valley takes us to the site of a Tibetan Refugee Camp, where we will halt for the night.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 13 Rampuk Kharka (3,720m/12.239ft)
Trek 11.5km (7 hrs) through forest and moraine country with narrow trails and rock falls.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 14 Lhonak (4,780m/15,726ft)
After trekking 13.5 km (6 hrs) we arrive in Lhonak. From here the north face of Kangchenjunga is visible with its three stacked glacier shelves from which seracs break off from time to time and tumble down in billowing clouds of ice. At the head of the valley there are views of Mt. Kirat Chuli (7,365m/24,231ft), Nepal Peak (7,168m/23,583ft) and The Twins (7,350m/24,182ft), with the valley itself seeming to go on and on.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 15 Pang Pema (5,200m/17,060ft)
Trek 10.5km (4 hrs) to Pang Pema where you can get even better views of the north face. It is a wonderful place to relax, and soak up the silence and tranquility.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 16 Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs) to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt. Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 17 Ghunsa (3,550m/11,670ft)
This will be a long day, as we will descend 31.5km (10 hrs) to our camp at Ghunsa. We will have a thrilling view of Mt. Kumbhakarna (7,170m/23,589ft) as well as a magnificent view of the Kumbhakarna Glacier.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 18 Chirwa (1,500m/4,935ft)
Trek 23.5km (7 hrs) to Chirwa. From Amjillasa the trail climbs steeply above the Ghunsa Khola, providing a wonderful view of the valley below. After passing Sakathum Village we will arrive at the confluence of the Tamur and Ghunsa Khola. The trail later crosses the Simbuwa Khola (formed by the Yalung Glacier) as it follows the Tamur to Chirwa.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 19 Taplejung
Today is another long day (31km/9 hrs) as we climb up to the ridge to get back to Taplejung for the return flight.
Overnight stay in tents
Day 20 Kathmandu
We will fly back to Biratnagar on the early morning flight and make our connection to Kathmandu.
Check into Hotel
Day 21 Kathmandu
Spend the day sightseeing and shopping, or take a free day and rest.
Overnight in Hotel
Day 22 Kathmadu
Depature from kathmandu.

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY OUR CUSTOMERS

Can I do trek?
Kanchanjunga Trek is suitable for any walker looking for something a little more challenging and energetic. It does not require that you have any previous trekking or mountaineering experience. Although the terrain is not difficult, some vigorous hiking experience is useful. And It does not require any technical experience; only that you be in good physical conditioning and be able to hike for 4-6 hours over hilly terrain with a light day pack.

Do I need 22days holiday for Kanchanjunga Trek?
It would be good, if can allow 22 days holiday for Kanchanjunga trek. We do require 20days for trekking and we need two more days an extra for arrival in Nepal and departure from Nepal so altogether it requires minimum 22 - 25 days time for Nepal.

However, if you would not allow 22 days time, we can design an itinerary according to your desire and duration of your holiday. Please, let us know.

When is the best season?
The best season for this trek is half of February to June and September to early December.

Half of February to First week of June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan" in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much greater than other seasons.

September to half of December: September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain views. The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite cold.

Should I join with group?
It is not necessary; you have to join with group and follow our fixed departure date. Private trip is departure everyday upon your request.

As these routes in the hills provide special meeting place for the trekkers from throughout the world, traveling in group is not necessary. Rather you can move at your own pace and set your own schedule by not being in group. You can freely alter the routes with in the limits imposed by your trekking permit and your guide will reschedule your itinerary accordingly.

But if you are interested to join with group, please choose below mention departure dates as per your requirement. We will try to arrange group for you.