Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal
Arrival at Kathmandu Airport, Nepal.
25-Day Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek in Nepal with South Base Camp
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 A 25-day guided trek through the remote Kanchenjunga region of eastern Nepal
- 02 Explore the Himalayas, mountain landscapes, and the people, culture, and traditions of eastern Nepal
- 03 Enjoy a fantastic walking trip through beautiful valleys and diverse natural scenery
- 04 Take in stunning panoramas of Kanchenjunga Main, Kanchenjunga West/Yalung Kang, Kanchenjunga Central, Kanchenjunga South, and Kangbachen, with distant views of Makalu and Everest
- 05 Trek on a very less touristic trail and walk at your pace without hassles
Take on one of Nepal's most adventurous, remote, and rewarding long-distance treks on this 25-day Kanchenjunga Circuit journey. After guided sightseeing in Kathmandu, travel via Bhadrapur, Ilam, and Taplejung into the pristine valleys and high mountain landscapes of the Kanchenjunga region. With carefully placed acclimatization days, the trek gradually reaches higher elevations including Kambachen, Lhonak, and Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at 4,610 m. Along the way, experience traditional settlements, the Tibetan-influenced village of Ghunsa, and stunning panoramas across eastern Nepal's dramatic alpine scenery.
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
25 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
Cities
Kathmandu, Ilam
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Guided Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu
Enjoy a full-day guided sightseeing tour around Kathmandu city.
Day 03
Flight to Bhadrapur and Drive to Ilam
Travel from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur by flight, then drive to Ilam (1,677 m), a journey of about 5 hours.
Day 04
Drive from Ilam to Taplejung
Drive from Ilam to Taplejung (1,820 m), which takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Day 05
Trek from Taplejung to Chirwa
Trek from Taplejung to Chirwa (1,270 m), with a walking time of about 6 hours.
Day 06
Trek from Chirwa to Lelep
Trek from Chirwa to Lelep (1,860 m), which takes around 7 hours.
Day 07
Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa
Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa (2,308 m), with a walking time of about 5-6 hours.
Day 08
Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla
Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730 m), which takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Day 09
Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa
Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,595 m), with a walking time of about 4-5 hours.
Day 10
Acclimatization in the Kanchenjunga Region
Acclimatization day.
Day 11
Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen
Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,100 m), which takes around 4 hours.
Day 12
Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day.
Day 13
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4,785 m), with a walking time of about 4 hours.
Day 14
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak
Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4,785 m), with a walking time of about 4 hours.
Day 15
Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3,595 m), which takes around 7 hours.
Day 16
Trek from Ghunsa to Sele Le
Trek from Ghunsa to Sele Le (4,390 m), with a walking time of about 5 hours.
Day 17
Trek from Sele Le to Cheram
Trek from Sele Le to Cheram (3,870 m), which takes around 8 hours.
Day 18
Day Trip to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp
Take a day trip to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4,610 m), with a walking time of about 6 hours.
Day 19
Trek from Cheram to Torongding
Trek from Cheram to Torongding (2,080 m), which takes around 4 hours.
Day 20
Trek from Torongding to Yamphuding
Trek from Torongding to Yamphuding (1,980 m), with a walking time of about 8 hours.
Day 21
Trek from Yamphuding to Khebang
Trek from Yamphuding to Khebang (1,910 m), which takes around 4 hours.
Day 22
Trek from Khebang to Khamdime
Trek from Khebang to Khamdime (1,500 m), with a walking time of about 4 hours.
Day 23
Drive from Khamdime to Bhadrapur
Drive from Khamdime to Bhadrapur, a journey of about 10 hours.
Day 24
Flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu, which takes about 50 minutes.
Day 25
International Departure
International departure.
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Airport transfers - pick-up and drop-off upon arrival and departure.
- Meals and drinks: full board during the trek, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 3 meals per day - and overnight accommodation at local mountain tea houses.
- Transport: ground transportation, flight to Bhadrapur and drive to the trek starting point, then drive from the trek ending point to Bhadrapur and flight back to Kathmandu.
- Entrance fees: necessary restricted area trekking permit, conservation fees, and TIMS fee.
- Supporting staff (trekking guide and porter), as well as their necessary insurance, accommodation, meal allowance, and salary.
- Accommodation: 3 nights' accommodation in Kathmandu on a BB basis before and after the trek.
- Wilderness first aid kit pack for the trek.
What's Not Included
- International flights: airfare to and from your home country.
- Nepal visa fees: on-arrival visa costs at Tribhuvan International Airport (approx. $30 to $50 USD depending on duration).
- Travel insurance: a comprehensive policy covering high-altitude medical emergencies and helicopter rescue.
- City meals: lunches and main dinners during your stay in Kathmandu.
- Personal expenses: lodge fees for hot showers, electronic device charging, and use of local Wi-Fi networks.
- Extra drinks: bottled water, boiled safe water, soft drinks, beer, and hard alcohol.
- Snacks and comfort food: extra candy bars, chocolate, or specialized energy foods purchased along the route.
- Staff gratuities: voluntary yet customary tips for your licensed trekking guide, porters, and drivers.
What to bring
- For a 25-day Kanchenjunga trek, you need sturdy layered clothing, a heavy-duty sleeping bag (-15°C/5°F), a reliable daypack, trekking poles, personal medical supplies, and water purification tools. High-altitude remote areas lack shops, so packing complete self-sufficient gear is essential.
- Clothing and layers: moisture-wicking thermal tops and bottoms (3 pairs), a fleece jacket or heavy wool sweater, a down jacket rated for sub-zero temperatures, a waterproof and windproof shell jacket and pants, trekking pants (2 pairs), comfortable camp wear, a sun hat, a warm woolen beanie, a buff or neck gaiter, lightweight liner gloves, and heavy waterproof insulated gloves.
- Footwear: broken-in, waterproof hiking boots with good ankle support, lightweight sandals, sneakers, or booties for the evening, Merino wool trekking socks (5 pairs), and warm thermal sleeping socks.
- Sleeping and gear: a warm sleeping bag rated down to -15°C (5°F) or lower, an insulated sleeping mat (if camping or for extra pad warmth in basic lodges), a comfortable daypack (30 to 40 liters) for your daily items if hiring a porter, and a large sturdy duffel bag for gear carried by your porter.
- Trekking poles: adjustable pairs for steep ascents and descents.
- Headlamp: extra batteries or a rechargeable model.
- Health, safety, and personal care: blister treatments, pain relievers, altitude sickness medicine (Diamox), personal prescription drugs, purification tablets, drops, or a reliable filtration pump, high-SPF sunscreen, UV-blocking glacier sunglasses, biodegradable wet wipes, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper rolls.
- Documents and money: restricted area permits and conservation entry papers (usually arranged by your trekking agency), Nepali rupees in small denominations as ATMs do not exist on the trail, a valid passport, and extra passport-size photographs.
Know before you go
- The 25-day Kanchenjunga Trek in eastern Nepal is a remote, strenuous, and restricted off-the-beaten-path adventure reaching over 5,000 meters.
- Customers must know that international airfare, Nepal entry visa fees, mandatory high-altitude travel insurance with emergency evacuation coverage, personal trekking gear, lunches and dinners in Kathmandu, on-trail personal extras like hot showers, Wi-Fi, battery charging, alcoholic or bottled beverages, and staff tips are not included.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Kathmandu
Tour start
Kathmandu airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 25 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu airport.
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Estimated room rates
Single Room
$2,900.00 — $3,000.00
Double Sharing
$2,500.00 — $2,600.00
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$2,300.00 — $2,400.00
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