Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

  • Region: Kanchenjunga
  • Distance: 166 Km
  • Trip Type: Lodge
  • Duration: 25 Days
  • Altitude: 950-5160 m
  • All Meals Included

Day 01 – Arrive in Kathmandu 1350m
Day 02 – Kathmandu 1350m
Day 03 – Fly to Bhadrapur / Drive to Ilam
Day 04 – Ilam drive to Yambukhola
Day 05 – Yambukhola trek to Khebang 1915m
Day 06 – Khebang trek to Yamphudin 2080m
Day 07 – Yamphudin trek to Tortong 2990m.
Day 08 – Tortong trek to Cheram 3870m
Day 09 – Acclimatization or Rest
Day 10 – Cheram trek to Ramche
Day 11 – Ramche trek to Yalung Base Camp, back to Cheram
Day 12 – Cheram trek to Sele La
Day 13 – Sele La trek to Ghunsa
Day 14 – Ghunsa trek to Kambachen
Day 15 – Kambachen rest day
Day 16 – Kambachen trek to Lhonak
Day 17 – Lhonak day trip to Pang Pema (Kanchenjunga BC)
Day 18 – Lhonak trek to Ghunsa
Day 19 – Ghunsa trek to Kyapra
Day 20 – Kyapra trek to Amjilosa
Day 21 – Amjilosa trek to Taplethok / drive to Taplejung
Day 22 – Taplejung drive to Bhadrapur or Ilam
Day 23 – Bhadrapur flight to Kathmandu
Day 24 – Kathmandu 1300m
Day 25 – Depart

The price includes the following:

  • Domestic Flights according to the itinerary and departure tax.
  • Transportation at the start and end of the trek where mentioned.
  • Airport pick-ups and drops.
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entrance fee.
  • Trekking Permit for Restricted Areas issued by the Department of Immigration, Nepal.
  • Other governmental taxes, official fees, and charges.
  • A dining tent and personal tent (single person) for the entire trek.
  • Three meals freshly cooked at each of the campsites. Lunch will be prepared in the morning and carried by our crew members till it’s lunchtime. 
  • Fully prepared medical kits with all the necessary medicine and first aid for any minor mishaps, altitude-induced sickness, etc.
  • A Nepali-government licensed Trekking Guide and porters as per requirement.
  • Insurance coverage, transportation, meals, and lodging for both guides and porters.
  • Arrangement of emergency rescue operations (funded by your travel insurance) in case of complicated health conditions.

And excludes the following:

  • Your personal travel or medical insurance.
  • Nepal visa fees at the airport.
  • Your hotel rooms while in Kathmandu.
  • International flights to and from your home country.
  • Any emergency rescue operations needed in the event of complicated health conditions. It is to be funded by your travel insurance so make sure to check your insurance policy coverage.
  • Any equipment rental or purchase needed for the trek. Please check our equipment list for guidance.
  • Expenses of personal nature (snacks, alcohol, hot & cold drinks, shower, laundry, Wi-Fi, extra boiled water, shopping, telephone calls, battery charge, etc.)
  • The tips for the crew members at the end of the trek.

Tips and extra cash

Please allow approx $200 for meals (while not on the trek), drinks (on the trek), and tips. We recommend $150-250 per trekker thrown into the tips pool for the crew, depending upon the duration of the entire trek as well.

We recommend the following for a multi-day trek in Nepal. Equipment requirements vary according to the region you are planning on. Hence, the following list is only a rough guideline and can be adjusted. 

You can rent or buy most of the trekking gears in Kathmandu. The shops range from cheap locally manufactured to ones imported from China and even foreign imported trekking goods of the best quality. 

There’s a balance to what you should bring on a trek to make sure you’re not carrying too much or too little. If you’re not sure, get in touch with us and we will guide you through.

  • Duffel bag (15 kgs limit on the duffel bags for flights and 20kg limit on the trek)
  • Daypack (Recommended 35-45 ltr capacity ones)
  • Sleeping bag
  • Trekking Boots, Outdoor shoes (full-backpacking boots best type)
  • Crocs for evenings at camp/lodge
  • Trekking pants (At Least 2. Recommended lightweight cotton ones)
  • Long-sleeve trekking shirts
  • T-shirts (2-3)
  • Fleece jacket/pullover
  • Fleece wind-stopper jacket (optional)
  • Waterproof jacket/pants (rainy season or region)
  • Heavy Down jacket (can be rented or bought at KTM)
  • Underwear 
  • lightweight Thermal top+bottoms (For evenings and pass days)
  • Wool socks (At Least 4 pairs)
  • Lightweight thermal Gloves
  • Wool hat
  • Baseball cap or ones with wide brims (sunlight is strong at higher elevations)
  • Water bottles (Recommended Nalgenes)
  • Hiking poles (Optional but we recommend it as they make it easier on your joints, can be rented/bought at KTM)
  • Outdoor sunglasses (Best if polarized with UV protection)
  • Headlamp
  • Battery Chargers and extra batteries for your electronic equipment
  • Watch (Recommended with alarm function)
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip Balm (SPF)
  • Toiletries
  • Personal towel (small and light as towels aren’t available in most of the lodges)
  • Ziplock (Recommended to carry stuff that can spill over or need to be separated)
  • Personal medications that are needed

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