Itinerary
Day 01: Basantapur to Chauki (2780m/9,120ft) 5.5 hours, the day before fly to Taplejung from Kathmandu or arrive by bus/car 24 hours
Day 02: Chauki to Gupa Pokhari (2890m/9,481ft) 5 hours
Day 03: Gupa Pokhari to Nesum (2000m/6,561ft) 6.5 hours
Day 04: Nesum to Thumma (1200m/3,937ft) 5.5 hours
Day05: Thumma to Chirwa (1190m/3,904ft) 7 hours
Day 06: Chirwa to Sakathum (1640m/5,380ft) 6 hours
Day 07: Sakathum to Amjilosa (2490m/8,169ft) 6 hours
Day08: Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730m/8,956ft) 4 hours
Day 09: Gyabla to Ghunsa (3410m/11,187ft) 7 hours
Day 10: Rest and acclimatize in Ghunsa
Day 11: Ghunsa to Khambachan (4150m/13,615ft) 6 hours
Day 12: Rest and acclimatize in Khambachen
Day 13: Khambachen to Lhonak (4790m/15,715ft) 5 hours
Day 14: Lhonak to Pang Pema (5140m/16,863ft) 4 hours
Day 15: Pang Pema to Khambachen (5140m/16,863ft) 6 hours
Day 16: Khambachen to Ghunsa (4150m/13,615ft) 4 hours
Optional Pass from Kanchenjunga North to South via high passes 3 extra days
Day 17: Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2730m/8,956ft) 6.5 hours
Day 18: Amjilosa to Chirwa (2490m/8,169ft) 8 hours
Day 19: Chirwa to Linkhim (1190m/3,904ft) 7 hours
Day 20: Linkhim to Suketar (900m/2,952ft) 6 hours
Day 21: Fly from Taplejung to Kathmandu
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Trip Details
Duration
21 to 26 Days
Accommodation
Camping along the trail. Budget to luxury accommodation available in Kathmandu.
Activities
A classic long journey through one of the world's most spectacular and remote areas. Completely self sufficient camping adds to the hardcore element of this trip.
Trip Grading
Difficult
Trip Type:
Long trek
Group Size
one to ten
Start From
Taplejung (1 hour flight or 24 hour bus ride) from
Finish In
Taplejung
Trip Dates
Contact us with your schedule for arrange dates
Highest Altitude
5,140m/16,863ft
Best Season
October to November and March to May
Trip Highlights
A truly challenging adventure through some of the world's most remote and spectacular landscapes. Experience Limbu, Tibetan and Sherpa culture, conquer the world's third highest mountain and have tales to tell for a lifetime.
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Trip Notes
Fly to Taplejung from Kathmandu (1 hour) or go by bus (24 hours). Kanchenjunga is an exceptionally difficult and long trek in which you'll need to be completely self sufficient for long periods of time. You'll need additional porters and sherpas to carry your food and camp gear as well as to manage your camp sites.
Trip Rates
Contact us with your budget for trip rates
Inclusives
Sherpa, guides, porters, cook and camp staff, meals, tea/coffee, camp and cook equipment, local transportation, domestic flights, conservation and national park fees, trekking permits
Exclusives
Alcohol, beverages, snacks, personal items and gear, travellers insurance, international travel, meals in Kathmandu, visa
Permits & Fees
A fee of $10USD (650Nrs.) per week for foreign nationals and $2USD (100Nrs.) per week for SAARC country nationals (India, Nepal, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Pakistan) for Kanchenjunga trekking permit required
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