Kanchenjunga Trekking is the trek to the Base Camp of the world's third highest peak Kanchenjunga.

Soak up spectacular views of the Jannu Himalayas from the Mirgin La.

Visit serene villages on the boarders of Sikkim and Tibet.

Kanchenjunga, "Treasures of Snow" (28,198ft) is the third highest mountain in the world and was first climbed by a British team in 1956 AD. Here you can endure a tough challenge, and reap the rewards!

We promise this high altitude Himalayan trek will leave an impact on you forever. Kanchenjunga, although a restricted area, perhaps one of the most remote trekking regions, is situated in Eastern Nepal bordering the Indian state of Sikkim. This area houses Musk Deer, Blue Sheep and the maybe even the legendary Yeti. Few westerners have traveled to this remote area.

This high endurance trek starts with a pleasant drive to Basantpur after which an easy walk for three days through Sherpa and Chhetri villages will reach you to a place called Suketar.

From here on you will feel isolated and far away from civilization, walking on a route along a ridge towards the Tamur River, enjoying panoramic views of Makalu (27,825ft) and Chamlang (24,000ft) peaks. After covering the forests and rhododendron thickets the Kanchenjunga range dramatically reveals itself. The route continues up the Tamur River through Limbu Villages (where a pot of Tongba can be had) to the terraced mountainside village of Amjilassa and the legendary Sherpa village of Ghunsa (11,400ft). The lovely monastery in Ghunsa makes for an interesting visit before the first glimpse of a sea of unclimbed peaks including Jannu (25,289ft), know as "Mystery Peak" or "Terror Peak" is visible. The trail goes on to reach the edge of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and, after crossing the lateral moraine you will come to the junction of Lhonak Glacier (15,680ft) and the valley beyond it. The campsite at Lhonak can be reached by crossing this junction, an undisturbed landscape of unspeakable beauty.

After a couple of days of rest and exploration at Lhonak, including a day trip to Pangpema (16,900ft) to admire the north face of Kangchenjunga, you will continue back the same way home. There is an option however, if the team is interested, to cross two passes, the Lapsang La (16,760ft) and Sinion/Mirgin La (15,300ft) depending on the conditions. On the last day of your trek you will walk back to Suketar to catch a flight to Biratnagar and a connecting flight from there to Kathmandu.

Day to Day Itinerary for Kanchenjunga Trekking

Day 01   Upon your arrival in KATMANDU(1000m/3280ft) & transfer to Hotel Shanker. Free day & evening welcome dinner at any typical Nepalese Restaurant.

Day 02   Half day guided city tours and afternoon pre-trip discussion of next day trek.

Day 03   Drive from Kathmandu to Bassantpur (1900m)

Day 04   Trek through mossy Rhododendron forests eventually leading to Chauki (2700m) .

Day 05   Receive your first views of various peaks including Kanchenjunga. Over night in Gupa Pokhari.

Day 06   Continue ascending early, through interesting forests. Camp the night by the river at Dovan.

Day 07   Most of the day you follow the river up the Tamur Valley through rocky fields up to Mitlung.

Day 08   Cross the river and continue up, the path narrows, you eventually reach the village of Chirwa.

Day 09   Trek up the Gunsa Khola valley. Riverside camp near the Tibetan village of Sakathum.

Day 10   Enter an arid landscape and follow a hairy trail up to a crest. Descend slightly to Amjilessa

Day 11   Forests of bamboo, oak & rhododendron, waterfalls, pastures, and great views up to Kyapra.

Day 12   Descend steeply into the side of a ravine, trek along the river to yak pastures and up to Gunsa.

Day 13   Acclimatisation day - Gunsa. Trek to the lake at the Yamatari Glacier.

Day 14   Tackle the unstable slopes leading up to the Tibetan settlement of Kambachen (4,040m).

Day 15   Acclimatisation Day Kambachen. There are a number of day hikes to help acclimatise.

Day 16   The trail is rocky then crosses moraines. Camp at Lhonak, the views prevail from all directions.

Day 17   Trek up to the base camp of Pang Pema (5,140m) Watch the sunset over Kanchenjunga.

Day 18   Hike up the ridge early. The panorama is spectacular, Kambachen overnight

Day 19   Kambachen to Gunsa

Day 20   Today you trek along a trail that is difficult to distinguish. Camp at Tseram, a large flat meadow.

Day 21   Walk along the moraine of the Yalung glacier. The valley opens up, camp at Ramche (4,420m). .

Day 22   Day trip to Yalung Glacier

Day 23   Start the you descent today taking a different route to Chirwa

Day 24   Chirwa to Anpan (2250m)

Day 25   Anpan to Pokari (1,700m)

Day 26   Pokhari to Taplajung (2,350m)

Day 27   Fly back to Biratnager and take a flight back to Kathmandu. Hotel checks in. Trek Concludes