Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

The Kanchenjunga Trek journey begins as you fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. Our team will pick you up and take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. The flight journey is a short one of only an hour. You will fly above the hilly region.

After arriving at Bhadrapur, you will drive to Phidim. The journey to Phidim will pass through the beautiful highway for 5-6 hours. It is a beautiful valley located in the remote region of eastern Nepal. There are sweeping views of the snow-clad mountain that you can observe from the viewpoint. After you arrive at Phidim, you will stay overnight at a hotel/lodge and rest for the night.

We will have breakfast early, as we have a long journey ahead of us today. Today, the scenic drive from Phidim to Taplejung to Sekathum alongside the Mechi Highway is on the cards.

Taplejung is an ancient village of the Limbu dynasty. Many religious temples in the Taplejung region, including Pathibhara Devi Temple, “Mukkumlung Mangham.”

After arriving at Taplejung, you will rest for some time and continue driving to Sekathum. 

The trekking day begins with a scenic sunrise view from the teahouse. You can also observe the sweeping Himalayan vista. We will eat breakfast and embark on the first day of the trek.

The trail from there gently moves uphill as we pass through the waterfalls and streams. We will take an uphill path to Jabari. There you will stop by for some time to have lunch. Finally, you will arrive at Amjilosa after trekking for a few hours, where you can relax.

This section of the trek passes alongside the Ghunsa Khola. The trail takes you through the serene landscapes, where you can find beautiful trails. The uphill trail takes you above a ridge and crosses the bridge above the river. You can find a water stream as you climb through the bamboo bushes.

The trail then moves to the switchback paths as you lead your way through the uphill valley and rocky terrain. The course also has a landslide-prone area you will cross during the trek. After a few hours of trekking, you will arrive at Gyabla, where you will end your walk.

The Gyabla to Ghunsa section of the trek takes you to a narrow valley with an elevation of 2700 m. The trail passes alongside the Ghunsa Khola as you pass through diverse vegetation zones in gradual uphill terrain. Trekkers can find many rhododendrons and bamboo trees in their paths.

There, you can also find many wildlife animals like red pandas, Himalayan black bears, etc. You will need to cross tricky landslide-prone areas during the trekking journey. We will cross the settlement of Phale, where the people of Ghunsa migrate in the winter.

We will walk uphill along the broad valley, where you will find the settlement of Ghunsa, surrounded by snow-covered peaks. There is a large community of Sherpa in the region. We will rest there after arriving at Ghunsa.

This day gets separated for acclimatization. There are various acclimatization points in the village of Ghunsa. You can go on a hike to the ridges from where you can observe the spectacular Kumbhakarna Peak (7,711m). The peak is also popularly known as the Janu Peak.

You will get the best cultural insights into the place. You can observe rural lifestyles that will enchant you along the trail. Gompas, mani walls, chortens, and prayer flags are also influenced by Tibetan Buddhism practices. There you can also taste the local millet wine, Tongba.

Lapsang La is where you can hike, passing along the Yamtari Khola. There is a pond near the glacier where you can explore around. After exploring, you will return to the teahouse in Ghunsa to spend the night.

The trail to Khambachen from Ghunsa passes through rockfall areas early in the section. The course moves alongside the river banks, passing through the gorgeous forested trails with rhododendron, pines, and birch trees. You will pass through forested areas covered in rhododendron and fern trees.

You need to cross a wooden bridge leading to Rampuk Kharka. The trail passes through the cascading waterfalls and arrives at the landslide-prone area. This point provides you with the different perspectives of Mt. Jannu. The trail then leads you through tricky paths before arriving at Khambachen.

On this day of the Kanchenjunga circuit trek, you will continue your journey passing through the beautiful terrains. The trail from Khambachen to Lhonak is a scenic section of the trek. It is the last settlement before Kanchenjunga Base Camp. There are rocky fields and boulders on the hillside.

You will descend along the route and climb alongside a river’s banks. This leads you to the river streams that you cross on a bridge. The gentle climb will lead you to the Buddhist heritage site of Ramtang Monastery. The beautiful visit to the Gompa will enchant you spiritually. After you arrive at Lhonak, you will rest overnight.

On this day, you will start your journey to the beautiful terrains of the Kanchenjunga region. The gradual path moves uphill through the course, covered in beautiful wildflowers. There is also the Kanchenjunga glacier that you will need to cross along the trails.

You will pass through the beautiful alpine treelines. The Kanchenjunga base camp is a lovely destination with many observable points. The base camp remains surrounded by snow-clad mountains, including Mount Kanchenjunga and others. After exploring around and making incredible memories, you will descend back. After 3-4 hours, you will reach Lhonak.

The beautiful trekking journey from Lhonak to Khambachen starts as you have your breakfast. The scenic vertical trail has much more diverse flora and fauna. There, you can also observe the picturesque yak pastures. The path is quite beautiful as it will provide you with a different perspective of the path. After trekking for 4-6 hours, you will arrive at the settlement of Khambachen.

On this path from Khambachchen to Ghunsa, you will continue trekking through the beautiful terrains of the region. The trail will lead you to the challenging terrains on a downhill trail to arrive at Ghunsa. The downhill trek is relatively easy as you have walked the path before. After arriving in Ghunsa, you will rest and have your meals for the night.

The trail on this section from Ghunsa to Sele la Kharka passes through numerous diverse terrains. The incredible journey will provide you with the best views of the entire region. The scenic landscapes of the region will enchant any traveler. You will continue your journey in the south, observing the beautiful snow-clad mountains to reach Sele La Kharka.

The journey from Sele La Kharka to Tseram is enchanting, with incredible landscapes all around. The trek trail will take you through multiple terrains, arriving at the destination of Tseram. There, you can observe the beautiful trails of the region traversing through the Chele La Pass and Sinon La Pass.

This incredible terrain will provide astounding views of the entire region. The trek trail will take you through the high mountain passes of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. The trek trails gradually take you uphill towards Mirgin La Pass, where you can observe the sunrise view.

You will cross the various water streams and continue along the trails within the region. The beautiful wooden bridge provides the best views of the entire region. There, you can observe the wildflowers, flora, and fauna of the region. The beautiful nature trails of the region to arrive at Chele La Pass, passing through the natural terrains, are quite enchanting.

You will get to observe the snow-clad mountains of the area, including Mt. Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and others, from Sele La. You will then descend along the trails to arrive at the destination from Sele La. The descending route is quite scenic as you descend around 1000m to arrive at your destination.

The trail on this day will take you alongside the beautiful route to arrive at the destination of Ramche. You will pass through the serene natural trails to arrive at the village settlement. The alpine village also has excellent viewpoints of the entire region that you can observe along the route.

The gradual uphill trail will first pass through the challenging terrains of the region. There, you can find many lateral moraines along the course as well. You will finally arrive at your destination after trekking for a few hours and resting there.

The Kanchenjunga circuit Trek will take you through the beautiful Oktang Base Camp on this day. You will pass through the natural terrains along the alpine valley. There are numerous lateral moraines alongside the Yalung Glacier that you will cross in this section.

After a rugged trek, you reach the destination of Oktang Base Camp. There, you can explore the base camp area and take incredible pictures. After exploring the region, you will spend the night at the teahouse.

The snow-clad mountains look majestic from the base camp. After exploring around, you will begin your slight descending trail to the village settlement of Torangden. It takes approximately 3-4 hours to reach the destination, where you will spend the night.

The trek continues along descending trails from Torangden to arrive at Yamphudin. The beautiful trails pass through the region's challenging terrain for around 5-6 hours. The course is mostly descending as you move alongside the winding paths of the Simbuwa Khola. The trail then takes you along the flat areas of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Many wildflowers, like rhododendron, orchids, etc., are on the path to Yamphudin.

This Yamphudin to Khebang trek journey starts early in the morning, after breakfast. The uphill trek passes through the settlement of Lamite Bhanjyang. The trail further descends through the numerous pine-forested courses.

The trekkers will also need to cross the pristine Simbhua Khola. There are Amji Khola river banks that you will travel through on the wooden bridge. After trekking for 5-6 hours, you will finally arrive at Khebang.

This trekking journey in the pristine landscapes is the last section of the trek. The trail has many up-and-down, winding paths. There are many settlements along the route as well. You can enjoy the beautiful nature trails during this trekking journey. After arriving at Hapukhola, you will rest overnight.

The trail on this day trek takes you on a beautiful trail passing through numerous terrains. You will pass through the beautiful trails on this drive from Hapukhola to Bhadrapur for the last time. The trails drive past the scenic settlements and farmlands of the region to arrive at the destination.

You will fly back to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur as the Kanchenjunga circuit trek ends.