Kanchenjunga circuit trekking
Kanchanjunga Circuit Trekking
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking
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Trip Highlights of Kanchenjunga circuit trekking
- “The one and only adventures around the Himalayas visiting both base camps.
- Exploring the world’s 3rd highest peaks from south to north base camps.
- On the off-the-beaten trails away from the mainstream trekking routes.
- Adventure from green hills to higher arctic terrains of moraine, ice, and snow.
- Trekking through typical mountain villages amidst pristine wilderness.”
We offer group discount
- 2 - 3 peopleUS$ 3400
- 4 - 6 peopleUS$ 3300
- 7 - 10 peopleUS$ 3200
- 11 + people 9999 US$ 3100
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Overview of Kanchenjunga circuit trekking
The Kanchenjunga circuit trekking leads you around to explore both exciting base camps. It is one of the few trekking adventures in the Himalayas.
Trekkers have the opportunity to visit both North and South Base Camps in one single journey.
Mt. Kanchenjunga is the world’s 3rd highest peak and 2nd tallest in Nepal at 8,586 m and 28,169 feet high. Mt. Kanchenjunga straddles the borders between Nepal and Sikkim, a small state of India.
More or less, the adventure to Kanchenjunga is popular in Nepal due to its accessibility. In Nepal, Mt. Kanchenjunga massif is located around the far eastern rim of the district in Taplejung. An interesting and the best route to experience is from eastern Nepal to reach both base camps of Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking involves a scenic flight from Kathmandu to land in the lower warm area of the Terai belt.
At Bhadrapur airport and then on the comfort of a 4WD Jeep drive to reach the trekking start point. The drive leads to the scenic hills of Ilam, famous for its tea and vast Tea Gardens. The drive heads beyond the town of Taplejung to commence the treks.
The first part of the adventure heads further northeast towards Kanchenjunga South Base Camp. A lovely walk following pleasant and gradual country hilly trails with few downs and ups. As the trek progresses, heading towards mountain villages around the cooler alpine climatic zones. Then walks follow through an enchanting forest of tall rhododendrons, oaks, and pine trees to reach Tseram.
It is a wonderful place situated on the midway of Kanchenjunga’s north and south base camps. The adventure starts first towards Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at Oktang. On achieving the first highlight destination of the adventure, then follows to cross three passes simultaneously in a day. The effort of the climbing was rewarded with spectacular views of the giant snow peaks of Kanchenjunga’s massive range. After crossing the Mirgin-La, Tamo-La, and Selele-La Passes of a maximum of 4,500 m, the walk heads towards the northern sides of the Kanchenjunga region.
The Kanchenjunga circuit trekking Reaching the lovely village of Ghunsa with nice tended farm fields, the village is adorned with impressive Buddhist prayer monuments. Enjoying time at Ghunsa, adventure leads towards our final destination Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. The walk follows high above the glacial river through Khambachen, another lovely settlement of Yak herders.
The Kanchenjunga circuit trekking A scenic walk with close views of Jannu Himal, as the trail leads to a moraine of rocks, ice, and glaciers. Then reaching, the last settlement at Lhonak, situated en route to Pang-Pema and North Kanchenjunga Base Camp. From Lhonak, an exciting hike leads to North Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pang Pema. Stand at the highest spots of the adventure amidst gigantic peaks of the Kanchenjunga massif range.
The Kanchenjunga circuit trekking enjoying an overwhelming experience facing the breathtaking scenery of the Snow Mountains surrounding the base camp. After a great adventure on both sides of the Kanchenjunga’s North and South Base Camps. The return journey, taking an alternative route to complete the Kanchenjunga Circuit. The trail leads to a pleasant walk descending to a lower altitude and then back into the lively farm villages of Ghunsa, Gyabla, and Sekathum. Then ends the treks on reaching Ranipul, near the Tamur River, for an exciting drive back to the green hills. The drive follows through scenic Ilam countryside and its sea of Tea Gardens. Leaving the alpine cooler hills and then down to the sub-tropical climatic area of Terai to reach Bhadrapur airport. A short and sweeping flight brings you to the hustle and bustle of city life in Kathmandu, after the marvelous adventure and great experience on Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking with the excellent services of Vertex Holiday.
Kanchenjunga circuit trekking - Route Map
Most Asked Questions by Travellers
There are many best trekking destinations in Nepal, where Kanchenjunga circuit trekking is one the best adventures to choose from. Kanchenjunga Circuit takes you to less ventured areas of the Eastern Himalayas. Away from the mass flow of trekkers, one of the few visited areas around the Himalayas. The only treks where one can enjoy visiting both base camps in one single trek.
Kanchenjunga region is slowly changing due to the construction of motorable dirt roads. The dirt rough tracks for drive leads from Ilam town have reached beyond Suketar. At the starting point of the trek and on the other side of the return journey, the road has reached up to Japantar village. Make the trek a few days shorter both ways, the other changes are a few more simple lodges have been built. However, the price of trekking permits and national park fees can change without prior notice.
The flow of foreign trekkers, and peaks climbing and mountaineering expeditions have increased over the years. Facilities around local lodges have become much better in food, rooms, and electricity from hydro or solar power.
As well the internet, telecommunications, and services of Wi-Fi have become better in most areas around the villages of Kanchenjunga region.
But for this trek is best to carry camping equipment and food, with a separate unit of kitchen, backed by the cook, kitchen staff along with porters and guide.
The best time for Kanchenjunga base camp trekking is spring, autumn/fall.
Spring and autumn are the most favorable time for most trekkers and mountaineers, where days are longer with enough sunny days.
However cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. Can get snowed sometimes, even at the best time of the season.
The other good season for is autumn/fall, where most days are bright and beautiful for scenic walks. But days are shorter due to sunlight hours, very cold morning, and in late afternoon till night time. Can expect snowfall sometime during the trek above 2,800 m.
One of the longest duration treks of more than two weeks, involves scenic flights both ways. As well as an exciting drive to reach the starting point of the trek and vice versa. The trek leads off the beaten trails on least ventured by a mass flow of trekkers. Enjoyable and scenic walks through nice farm villages and amidst dense enchanting forests to an arctic zone of ice and glaciers. The only trek that leads you to both the South and North base camps of one single mountain.
Walking ups and down with few flat sections, walk into lovely woods of rhododendrons and pines. The trek leads to several nice villages adorned with ancient culture and the heritage of Buddhism. Encountering friendly and cheerful villagers, cold morning and night time but with sunny clear days for excellent views of snow-capped peaks. Most village trails are well-defined, but in the settlements and villages, the paths are narrow, walking on cattle herder trails.
Some sections on the trek can be rough with rocky ground, but enjoyable to overlook grand views of snow peaks.
The trek starts from as low as 1,400 m and high above 5,150 m/16, 896 feet high. at Kanchenjunga North Face the highest point at Pang Pema.
Accommodation in local lodges is simple but nice, clean and cozy but smaller rooms. But more or less using tented camping, Vertex Holidays will carry all camping equipment and food. Supported by expert chef, and kitchen staff.
The food is nice on everyday treks, the camping cook will serve from Continental, Chinese, Indian, and Tibetan to Nepal meals. Sometimes our cook will provide fresh bakery items also. The main preferred meal is Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled rice and lentil soup with seasonal vegetables and homemade hot sauce or mild pickle. The meals are set for all members from breakfast, lunch, and dinner well cooked in kerosene or LPG cooking gas. We are committed to Eco-Trekking and Responsible Tourism, saving the green environment, and not using firewood for cooking.
Every village has hydroelectricity power; some smaller settlements have solar power. But for some days on leaving the villages there will be no electricity or facilities for hot showers.
Only in main villages like Suketar or Sherpa Gaon and Ghunsa might have internet services, but quite disturbing around Deep Valley and Gorges. But on the way back to Suketar, most villages do have internet and Wi-Fi services.
The facilities of safe drinking water are available in each and every lodge and restaurant. From boiled clean filtered water to bottled mineral water, but it is best to buy boiled and filtered water. From the lodge that you spend overnight or lunch place, at extra cost as per liter wise. We do not encourage bottled water, as it creates extra garbage and all should follow responsible or eco-trekking norms. Bottled water can be much more expensive than buying normal boiled filtered water as you reach higher areas. We only recommend it for people who are sick and desperate from dehydration.
But most days, our camping cook and kitchen staff will provide safe boiled and filtered water to refill your water bottle for everyday walks.
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