Wellness Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

11 days / 10 nights

Strenuous

Max 5002m

Camping & Mountain Lodges

Min 4 / Max 12

Sep–May

Best time to go

Best1 Mar – 15 May & 1 Oct – 30 Nov

Shoulder1 Feb – 28 Feb & 1 Sep – 30 Sep & 1 Dec – 15 Dec

No scheduled departures1 Jun – 31 Aug & 16 Dec – 31 Jan

Why these dates? Responsible Adventures selects departure periods based on weather, trail or road conditions, high-pass accessibility and the overall quality of your experience — not simply whether the destination is technically accessible.

Overview

A remote trek toward the base of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak — rhododendron forests, Limbu culture and pristine far-eastern Nepal.

Day by day

Arrive in Kathmandu

Welcome and briefing.

Fly to Bhadrapur, drive to Taplejung

Journey to far-eastern Nepal.

Drive/trek to Sekathum

Along the Tamor river valley.

Trek to Amjilosa

Steep forest trail beside the river.

Trek to Gyabla

Into the upper Ghunsa valley.

Trek to Ghunsa

Sherpa/Tibetan village (3,595m).

Ghunsa acclimatisation

Rest and short viewpoint hike.

Trek to Khambachen

Above the treeline with peak views.

Trek to Lhonak

High glacial valley (4,790m).

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema)

Awe-inspiring 5,140m viewpoint.

Begin return trek

Descend toward Ghunsa and forests.

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