Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

After your arrival at TIA (Tribhuban International Airport), a company representative will transfer you to the trip hotel. You can relax and refresh at the hotel. Later, you participate in a trek briefing at with our members of the company. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Explore the major UNESCO world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley which include, Swyambhunath known as a (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath, Boudhanath. Marvel at the architectural design of these buildings and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square. After visiting these sites, return to your hotel. You can also make final preparations for the trek on the remainder of the day. Overnight stay at a hotel at Kathmandu.

From Kathmandu, we catch an early morning flight to Bhadrapur. The climate here is pretty hot in comparison to Kathmandu. Get all your stuff together and head on a long drive leading to Taplejung. You have the option of either using a private vehicle or a public vehicle. Upon arrival in Taplejung, transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay at Taplejung.

We will take the trail which lasts for about 5 hours and provides amazing sights of the snowy mountains and hills. We go through lush green forests until we arrive at Lalikharka. Passing numerous small settlements and Deurali we head to the Deurali Pass at 2600 meters. From there, it is a gradual descent to Lalikharka. Overnight in Lalikharka.

After having breakfast, we head in the road to Khesewa. The path is pretty much downhill until we arrive at Tembewa. We climb up until we reach Kande Bhanjyang and we enjoy the panorama of the surrounding scenery from the Phumphe Danda. As we indulge in some uphill climbing, we go through lush forests until we reach Khesewa. Overnight stay at Khesewa.

The trail to Mamankhe takes us through the banks of the Kabeli Khola. As we admire the glistening river, we go through the lush forests when we see a small stream. We cross it and continue our adventure through small Himalayan villages while relishing the quaint countryside. We finally arrive at Mamankhe after trekking through Sudap and Pauwa. Overnight stay at Mamankhe.

With a slight increase in altitude, the trek becomes steep and we will spend most of the day walking on the edge of the Kabeli Khola. As we admire the amazing ridges, we wash in the falling waterfall. We cross some suspension bridges and then we have lunch at the river bank. We reach Yamphudin and explore the village upon arrival. Overnight stay at Yamphudin.

We take a trail in which we can find numerous people. We go through terraced fields and green meadows. Accompanied by the Himalayas, we walk on the river bank of the Amji Khola. We shall take a brief stop at the Lasiya Bhanjyang. From there, Tortong is just a few hours away. Overnight stay at Tortong.

We begin the long climb to Cheram, after having breakfast. The trail sits on the right side of the Simbuwa Khola and as we head forward, we can see the beautiful Lalung valley and the Tuplung peak (4488m) from afar. We will walk through lavish rhododendron forests, and marvel at the sight of the huge Yalung glacier. Overnight stay at Cheram.

A day separated for acclimatization, we shall indulge in some resting and small hikes. We shall explore the village periphery and interact with the locals residing there. Take a stroll near the Yalung glacier if you have adequate time. The views of the surrounding landscapes will offer endearing companionship for the entirety of the hike. Overnight stay at Cheram.

Today, we walk on the trail along the Yalung glacier. We have some heavy climbing to do and the trail is tantalizing too. The wildlife on the route welcomes us with great pleasure as well with numerous sightings of the local animals to admire. We relish at the sight of numerous Himalayan peaks and have lunch at the Lapsang village. Later, we head to Ramche. Overnight stay at Ramche.

From Ramche, we walk on the winding trail and follow the stream before climbing on the summit of the moraine. We can see the southern face of Kanchenjunga from here. As we head further, we see the Januu Himal (7711m) and a bit further lies the Octang monastery. We ascend forward until we reach the Yalung Base camp. We can see peaks like Kumbakarna (Januu|7711m), Nyukla Lachung (6670m), and other Himalayan peaks. We head back to Cheram after observing the sights it. Overnight stay at Cheram.

Today we shall cross the numerous passes starting from Sinelapche Bhanjyang. We then head towards the Simon La pass. The views from these passes are very beautiful. Upon arrival in Sele La Pass (4480m), we are greeted by Chorten flags and swaying winds. We later walk in the steeper path of the trail and arrive at Sele La in evening. Overnight in Sele La.

After having breakfast, we head north. We can observe the Tanbharma Danda and we are guided by the prayer flags towards Ghunsa. We head downhill through the rhododendron filled forests along with pine and birch before reaching Ghunsa. Ghunsa is a small settlement with mud houses and Buddhist prayer flags. Overnight stay at Ghunsa.

We head north along the river bank and are greeted with awesome mountain scenery. We venture through wildflowers, pine forests and birch trees. We cross the Rampuk Kharka and continue past a waterfall and dodge landslides. We can see the awesome view of Mt. Januu (7711m) and we further explore this trail. Finally, we arrive at Kambachen in evening. Overnight in Kambachen.

We start early today as the trail, on the trek today, is difficult. We trek through rocky fields which are accompanied with huge boulders. We meet numerous waterfalls and cross a bridge to reach the Ramtang monastery. We once again tread through rocky boulders and walk alongside the Kanchenjunga Glacier before finally arriving at Lhonak. Overnight stay at Lhonak.

From Lhonak, a trail leads us to the Kanchenjunga Base camp, which sits aside the Kanchenjunga Glacier. As we pass Pangpema, we make a downhill trail to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp. In the base camp, we can see numerous tents. The base camp provides the ecstatic view of mountains like Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), Januu Himal (7711m), and other Himalayan peaks. We set up our camp and explore the mesmerizing environs to our hearts’ content. Overnight stay at Pangpema.

From Pangpema, we retrace our steps back to Lhonak. The trail sees snow and rocks which can be slippery. Follow our guide so that you can tread carefully. We shall make a few brief stops here and then we shall head to Lhonak. The Himalayas will keep us with an awe-inspiring company on the entire trek. Overnight stay at Lhonak.

The route to Ghunsa from Lhonak goes through Kambachen. We shall interact with the locals residing in Kambachen and have our lunch there. These settlements are influenced by Tibetan-Buddhism and you can learn about it with the locals. The downhill trail takes us to Ghunsa where we shall spend the remainder of the day. Overnight stay at Ghunsa.

From Ghunsa, we go on a descending trail to Phale. We encounter many Mani walls and monasteries along the way. As we go through juniper forests, we arrive at Phale. A small descent leads us to Gyabla. As we cross the Chhundarangka Khola, we can see nearby waterfalls. As we cross the Sumbung Khola, we can see Chorten swaying which signals our arrival in Amjilosa. Overnight stay at Amjilosa.

The road greets us with a delightful waterfall, and then we head to the settlement of Solima. We must cross the Ghunsa Khola and take some rest at the Sukethum village. We make ourselves comfortable by walking along the Ghunsa Khola and later we enjoy some snacks at the banks of the Tamor River. We finally arrive at the Chirwa village where we taste the delicious local cuisine. Overnight stay at Chirwa village.

After enjoying the stay in Chirwa, we make our way to Taplejung. Along the way, we share the trail with small children and settlement busy in their daily commute. Passing Sinwa on the way, we cross Sisne River and head to Mitlung. From Mitlung, Taplejung is a couple of hours away and the pleasant trail leads us there. Overnight stay at Mitlung.

We head to Bhadrapur on a private or public vehicle. As the road is long, we make numerous stops on the way. The road shows the twists and turns of a typical Nepali highway. Upon arrival in Bhadrapur, transfer to your hotel. You can enjoy the warmth of the city after having been in the chills of the Kanchenjunga for over two weeks. Overnight stay at Bhadrapur.

Get up early and get on a flight that leads to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel. Today, you can rest in your hotel or even enjoy massages at the wellness centers in the valley. Later, in the evening, you will accompany the trek members on a farewell dinner hosted by Danphe Adventure Treks. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.