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Kanchenjunga Circuit (North & South Base Camps)

22 Days / 21 Nights Difficulty: difficult Altitude: 5143m

About the Adventure

An epic grand traverse of eastern Nepal around Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m — 3rd highest peak). This comprehensive itinerary covers both Pangpema (North Base Camp) and Oktang (South Base Camp).

Trip Highlights

Reach both Pangpema (North BC 5,143m) & Oktang (South BC 4,730m)
Cross three challenging passes: Sele La, Mirgin La & Sinelapche La (4,646m)
Dramatic close-up vistas of Mt. Jannu (Kumbhakarna, 7,710m) north face
Immerse in authentic Tibetan-Sherpa and Limbu culture in remote villages
Travel along pristine Yalung and Kanchenjunga glaciers in eastern Nepal
Day 1
Fly KTM to Bhadrapur & Drive to Ilam / Taplejung
120.00 km 5.0 hrs Max 1820 m Hotel / Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic flight along Himalayas; drive through lush green tea gardens of Ilam.

Day 2
Drive Taplejung to Sekathum (Trek Start)
35.00 km 4.0 hrs Max 1660 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jeep ride via Chiruwa along Tamor and Ghunsa river confluence.

Day 3
Sekathum to Amjilosa
9.50 km 6.0 hrs Max 2510 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Steep canyon gorge walk through dense bamboo and rhododendron forests.

Day 4
Amjilosa to Gyabla (Kyapra)
8.50 km 5.0 hrs Max 2730 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Forest trails, roaring waterfalls, Tibetan-influenced mountain culture.

Day 5
Gyabla to Ghunsa
11.00 km 5.5 hrs Max 3595 m Teahouse Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enter large Tibetan-Sherpa village; active monastery and good lodges.

Day 6
Acclimatization Day in Ghunsa
5.00 km 3.5 hrs Max 3595 m Teahouse Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Acclimatization day hike towards Yamatari Glacier / Lhonak ridge.

Day 7
Ghunsa to Khambachen
10.50 km 5.5 hrs Max 4050 m Teahouse Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Dramatic views of Mt. Jannu (Kumbhakarna, 7,710m) north face.

Day 8
Khambachen to Lhonak
9.50 km 5.0 hrs Max 4780 m Rustic Lodge / Tent Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Traverse lateral moraine of Kanchenjunga Glacier across wide valley.

Day 9
Lhonak to Pangpema (North BC) & Return
10.00 km 6.5 hrs Max 5143 m Rustic Lodge / Tent Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

North Base Camp right across towering north face of Kanchenjunga; back to Lhonak.

Day 10
Lhonak to Ghunsa
18.00 km 6.5 hrs Max 3595 m Teahouse Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend back down valley to Ghunsa village junction.

Day 11
Ghunsa to Sele La High Camp
7.00 km 4.5 hrs Max 4290 m Rustic High Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb isolated ridge trail through juniper and moss woods.

Day 12
Sele La to Cheram via Mirgin La & Sinelapche La
11.50 km 7.5 hrs Max 4646 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Triple high pass crossing with breathtaking views of Yalung Glacier into Cheram.

Day 13
Cheram to Oktang (South BC) & Return to Cheram
12.00 km 6.5 hrs Max 4730 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Climb past Ramche to Oktang viewpoint for close-up South Face panorama.

Day 14
Cheram to Torongding
10.00 km 5.0 hrs Max 2995 m Rustic Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Descend alongside Simbua Khola river through lush subalpine forests.

Day 15
Torongding to Yamphudin
9.00 km 5.5 hrs Max 2080 m Homestay / Lodge Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross Lasiya Bhanjyang ridge (3,310m); descend to multi-ethnic Yamphudin.

Day 16
Yamphudin to Khebang / Medibung
11.00 km 5.0 hrs Max 1915 m Homestay Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic hillsides and traditional Limbu villages.

Day 17
Drive Khebang / Suketar to Ilam
80.00 km 6.0 hrs Max 1200 m Hotel in Ilam Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Jeep drive across eastern mid-hills to tea capital Ilam.

Day 18
Drive to Bhadrapur & Fly to Kathmandu
0.00 km 0.0 hrs Max 1400 m Hotel in Kathmandu Breakfast

Drive to Bhadrapur airport and return flight to Kathmandu.

What's Included

Official services & logistics
6 Included
Domestic flights KTM - Bhadrapur/Suketar - KTM
4WD jeep connections across eastern mid-hills
Restricted Area Permit (RAP) & KCA Permit
Certified high-altitude guide & porters
Teahouse/homestay accommodation and all meals
First aid and safety equipment

What's Excluded

Personal expenses & gear
4 Excluded
International airfare
Nepal visa fee
Emergency evacuation insurance
Personal expenses & crew gratuities

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$2,350.00

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Group Rate: $1,645.00 / pax
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