Kanchenjunga Trek
Experience the wilderness of Kanchenjunga conservation area
Weeks long camping trek in the heart of Kanchenjunga – Nabin
Kanchenjunga conservatons area spans in an area of 2,035 Km2 in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal. Trekking to the base camp of world's third tallest mountain Kanchenjunga is one of the challenging trek on the planet.
Kanchenjunga conservation area got its name from snow treasure mount Kanchenjunga scaling 8586m above the sea level. It is home to some of the rare animals like snow leopard and red panda
Trek Highlights
- Trek through the challenging terain of deep mountain valleys
- Get an elevation gain of 4500m at the Kanchenjunga or Yalung basecamp
- Discover the rich biodiversity and lifestyle of the eastern Himalayas
| Package | Prices in USD |
|---|---|
| - Kanchenjunga circuit trek 14 days | USD 2100 |
| - Kanchenjunga circuit trek 18 days | USD 2500 |
| - Kanchenjunga circuit trek 21 days | USD 2200 |
Suggested day to day itinerary for 18 days package
- Kathmandu to Bhadrapur via flight and jeep drive to Taplejung 1820m
- Trek to Hellok 1740m
- Trek to Yasang 2800m
- Trek to Tortong 2995m
- Trek to Cheram 3870m
- Trek to Ramche 3870m
- Trek to Yalung base camp 4500m and back to Cheram
- Trek to Sele La 4290m
- Trek to Ghunsa 3595m
- Acclimatization day
- Trek to Kambachen 4050m
- Trek to Lhonak 4780m
- Trek to Kanchenjunga south base camp 5143m and back to Pangpema
- Trek to Kambachen 4050m
- Trek to Phalle 3308m
- Trek to Hellok 2308m
- Jeep drive to Illam
- Jeep drive to Bhadrapur and flight to Kathmandu
Package Includes
- Airport/ hotel pick up and drop off by private vehicle
- Hotels in Kathmandu, inclusive of breakfast
- Meals during the trek
- Guesthouse, tea house, and camping during the trek
- Government licensed, experienced English speaking guide
- One porter per two people
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- All government taxes
- One trekking map per person
- Kanchenjunga permit and conservation fee
- Surface transportation
- Sleeping bags and down jackets for the trek (should be refunded after the trek)
- First aid kit
- Domestic flight tickets KTM–BDR/Suketar
- Trekking Map
Package Excludes
- Travel and rescue insurance
- Beverage bills, bar bills, telephone bills, and Personal expenses.
- Nepal entry visa
- Tips for guide, porter, and driver
- Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
- Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 20 kg of luggage, a cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
Equipment Checklist
- Day pack (25–35 liters)Pack cover
- Sleeping bag comfortable to -10 to -20 Degree(dependent upon season, weather forecast.
- Waterproof and comfortable hiking boots
- Camp shoes (down booties or running shoes)
- Headlight with extra batteries, Trekking poles
- Trekking Clothing(3 pair t-shirt,2 pairs trousers or trekking pants,
- Wicking, quick-dry boxers or briefs (3)
- Wicking, quick-dry sports bra (for women)
- Heavyweight long underwear bottoms
- Mid-weight long underwear bottoms
- Mid-weight long underwear top
- Wool or synthetic T-shirts (2)
- Mid-weight fleece or soft-shell jacket (2)
- Convertible hiking pants
- Fleece pants or insulated pants
- waterproof/windproof jackets
- Lightweight waterproof/breathable rain pants
- Mid-weight fleece gloves or wool gloves, Liner gloves
- Mid-weight fleece/wool winter hat, Sun hat
- Mid-weight wool or synthetic socks (3 pairs)
- Liner socks (optional),Sunglasses
- Sun lotion 35 to 40, Water Bottle
- Water filter, Slippers, Towels, Raincoat
- Personal medicine kits