Kanchenjunga Circuit is a trek to the North and South Base Camp of Mount Kanchenjunga in Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at an altitude of 8,586m. This is a camping-style trekking expedition where you sleep in tents and our cooks provide the meals.
We designed our Kanchenjunga Circuit itinerary for gradual acclimatisation to high altitude. From the Pangpema campsite, we return to Ghunsa then cross the Mirgin La. After descending from the pass we visit the yak pastures at Oktang. From here there are impressive views of the southwest face of Kanchenjunga.
The vegetation ranges from subtropical jungle through to rhododendron and the alpine zone. Red pandas live in the forests and the elusive snow leopards prowl at higher elevations. You see traditional villages with Rai, Limbu, and Tibetan Buddhist ethnic groups.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 2: Briefing and sightseeing day in Kathmandu (1,400m)
Day 3: Fly to Bhadrapur (91m), drive To Ilam (1,667m)
Day 4: Drive to Taplejung (1,800m), trek to Mitlung (921m)
Day 5: Trek to Chirwa (1,270m)
Day 6: Trek to Sekathum (1,660m)
Day 7: Trek to Amjilossa (2,510m)
Day 8: Trek to Gybala (2,730m)
Day 9: Trek to Ghunsa (3,595m)
Day 10: Acclimatisation day at Ghunsa (3,595m)
Day 11: Trek to Khambachen (4,100m)
Day 12: Acclimatisation and rest day at Khambachen (4,100m)
Day 13: Trek to Lhonak (4,785m)
Day 14: Trek to Pangpema (5,143m) at Northside Base Camp of Kanchenjunga and return to Lhonak (4,785m)
Day 15: Return to Ghunsa (3,595m)
Day 16: Trek to High Camp before Mirgin La (4,100m)
Day 17: Cross Mirgin La (4,663m) to trek to Tseram (3,870m)
Day 18: Day trip to Oktang (4,730m), camp at Ramche (4,580m)
Day 19: Trek to Tortong (3,000m)
Day 20: Trek to Yamphudin (2,080m)
Day 21: Trek to Mamanke (1,810m)
Day 22: Trek to Kande Bhanjang (2,170m)
Day 23: Trek to Lali Kharka (2,276m)
Day 24: Trek to Suketar (2,300m)
Day 25: Drive to Bhadrapur (91m)
Day 26: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 27: Fly back home
- All internal transport and transfers including airport collections.
- Internal flights. The flights are to/from Kathmandu and Bhadrapur. The weight allowance is 15kg for your main bag checked into the hold and 5kg for your day pack.
- One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle.
- Twin share rooms at Hotel Tibet or Ambassador in Kathmandu.
- Breakfast only in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek.
- Twin share tents while on trek using our Western branded tents. These are three person domed tents with plenty of space for two people sharing plus gear.
- Trekking arrangements. Including permits and fees, tents, International and Sherpa guides, porters and cooks.
- Porterage. The allowance for your main bag is 15kg.
- Weather forecasts from EverestWeather.com.
- Thuraya satellite phone for organising logistics and medical evacuations. It can also be also used for personal calls at extra cost.
- GPS tracking on Google Maps. Your friends and family can track your progress during the trek.
- Trekking map given to you on arrival to Kathmandu.
- Rubberised luggage tag posted to you before departure.
- Full financial protection. Our Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (ATOL) number is 10921. Our Association of Bonded Travel Operators Trust (ABTOT) membership number is 5365).
- Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company. We are available by email, phone or face to face meetings.
- 37 Trees planted by Eden Reforestation Projects in Nepal for each booking (1 Tree for each day of the itinerary and 5 Trees for each internal flight).
- International flight to/from Kathmandu.
- Travel & trekking insurance.
- Nepal visa for 30 days.
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
- For personal clothing & equipment, please see the Appendix for the suggested kit list.
- Tips. Each trekker should budget for giving tips into the group fund. This should be in the region of 21,000 Nepalese rupees (£135, US$175 or €150)
- Other items not listed in “What is included”.
- $4,075
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