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Duration :32 days

Grade :Strenous

Max. Altitude :5280m m.

Minimum Pax :2+

Travel Mode :Land Transportation

Trekking Type :Home stay full board based trek arrangements

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kanchenjunghaThis is a highly adventurous trek that takes you through some of the most rugged mountainous terrain on earth which culminates in divine respect at the feet of the 3rd highest peak in the world.....Mt. Kanchenjunga-8586M.

The trails take you across contrasting sceneries that vary from the subtropical lowlands to stunning glacial plateaus at real high altitudes that pour into pristine valleys and beautiful Rhododendron forests.....that gives mind blowing experiences of how varied nature can be and the power it radiates on the senses.

The translation of Kanchenjunga literally means “Five treasures of the Snow” and the main peak is 8586m high. You trek to the base camps of the world's third highest peak. It provides you spectacular views of Jannu from the Mirgin La. The tranquil villages on the borders of Sikkim and Tibet add other dimensions to this highly adventurous trek. This is a superb trek to the foot of Kangchenjunga (8586m), a huge massif situated in the far northeast corner of Nepal on the borders of Sikkim and Tibet. The region is one of the pristine high mountain areas in Nepal and your trek takes you through magnificent and varied scenery to the Base Camps on both the north and south sides of this vast mountain.

Your journey to this area starts from the tropical lowlands through great rhododendron forests and lovely villages of east Nepal up to the glacier and overwhelming views. A trek to the south and north faces of the world’s third highest peak offers fantastic mountain views, including Everest. One of the most remote and beautiful areas in Nepal, which was unused to foreign visitors, still lies shrouded in sacred mystery. The features of the walk are its pleasant friendly villages with different ethnic groups and then as the trails rise in the high regions, you see glorious mountains and abundant wildlife in varied forms. The trails climb from 1200 meters (4,000ft) to 5180 meters (17,094 ft) above sea level. This is a purely camping trek where one gets to see and interact with various cultures, societies and the nature of the place along which one treads.

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Day 01	Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02	City sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley. (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Patan). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03	Drive from Kathmandu to Basantpur via Dharan(428m.), Dhankuta (1158m) and Hille (1822m.) by bus. Stay overnight at camp in Basantapur.
Day 04	Trek from Basantpur to Chauki (2400m.) which takes about six hours. The trail follows a gentle ascent and descent route as well. The path is covered by rhododendron forests. If the sky is clear, you can enjoy the panoramic views of Mount Makalu and Kanchenjunga himal. On the way, you can see some small human settlements. You can also view villages at a distance from your hiking point. Chauki is a small village with a few lodges and Nepali tea shops. Stay overnight at camp in Chauki.
Day 05	Trek from chauki to Gupha Pokhari (2940m.) to Gurja Gaon(2145m.) which takes about seven hours. While trekking through this way, you pass through rhododendron forests. At a point, you come across a pass situated at 3000 meter. There is a pond at the Gupha Pokhari where prayer flags and Buddhist mani walls can be seen. On the way from Gupha Pokhari to Gurja Gaon, you can see yaks and mountain sheep grazing in the jungle. You will also observe some villages at a far distance. Gurja Gaon is occupied by Buddhist and Hindus. It is situated at a low elevation. Stay overnight at camp in Gurja Gaon.
Day 06	Trek from chauki to Gupha Pokhari (2940m.) to Gurja Gaon(2145m.) which takes about seven hours. While trekking through this way, you pass through rhododendron forests. At a point, you come across a pass situated at 3000 meter. There is a pond at the Gupha Pokhari where prayer flags and Buddhist mani walls can be seen. On the way from Gupha Pokhari to Gurja Gaon, you can see yaks and mountain sheep grazing in the jungle. You will also observe some villages at a far distance. Gurja Gaon is occupied by Buddhist and Hindus. It is situated at a low elevation. Stay overnight at camp in Gurja Gaon.
Day 07	Trek from Gurja Goan to Dovan (730 m.) which takes approximately five and half hours. The trails descend upto Dovan. En route you pass through jungle and villages. You trek through terraces as crops grown here are wheat, maize, rice, millet, potatoes and so on. Dovan is a village situated at low elevation between two streams. There is a small market in Dovan. Stay overnight at camp in Dovan.
Day 08	Trek from Dovan to Mitlung (921m.) which takes approximately six hours. Crossing a suspension bridge over Tamur River, you follow quite a flat route. Your hike continues along the bank of Tamur Koshi through paddy fields. From time to time, you cross through small jungles of cardamom plants and other natural vegetation. You can see some small village stretching at a far distance. The inhabited area of this part is occupied by the Brahmin, Chhetri and Limbu communities. Stay overnight at camp in Mitlung.
Day 09	Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1171m.) which takes about seven hours. The path to follow is quite narrow and passes through jungle mainly covered with cardamom plants and other vegetation. You can also see small gardens of oranges on your way. You cross through some small streams while trekking. your trek is through ascending and descending paths. You walk along the more flat land. Chirwa is a small town where you find small lodges and camping site with local shops. The local folks here are mainly engaged in agricultural activities. Stay overnight at camp in Chirwa. Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1171m.) which takes about seven hours. The path to follow is quite narrow and passes through jungle mainly covered with cardamom plants and other vegetation. You can also see small gardens of oranges on your way. You cross through some small streams while trekking. your trek is through ascending and descending paths. You walk along the more flat land. Chirwa is a small town where you find small lodges and camping site with local shops. The local folks here are mainly engaged in agricultural activities. Stay overnight at camp in Chirwa.
Day 10	Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum (1635m.) which takes about six hours. Your trek passes through a small jungle along the bank of a river. You find the plants of cardamom and other different vegetation. The trail normally ascends and descends as well. You cross a small hanging bridge before you reach Sekhathum. Stay overnight at camp in Sekathun.
Day 11	Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2510m.) which takes about five hours. The first one and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply ascented up to Amjilasa. Amjilassa is a small village with a few houses and yak herds with local shops where you find minimal supplies. These shops are also called Bhattis (local bar) and teashops. Stay overnight at camp in Amjilosa.
Day 12	Trek from Amjilosa to Gyable which takes about seven hours. The trail is quite flat in the beginning and gently ascends to Gyable passing through the jungle. Human settlements are visible at Gyable. People living here follow the Buddhist culture. Stay overnight at camp in Gyable.
Day 13	Trek from Gyable to Ghunsa (3468m.) which takes about six hours. Your trail passes through a dense green jungle. You can see Gunsa River down the trail. The trail passes through a few human settlements and it is clearly visible that their life style and culture has been inherited from Tibet. You pass through terrace fields where there are grown potatoes, wheat, barley, buck wheat and so on. The local traders are involved in export-import business in Tibet. The traders go to India for trade activities during the winter season. Stay overnight at camp in Ghunsa.
Day 14	Rest day at Ghunsa for acclimatization. This is a day to rest in order to acclimatize and do some excursions in and around Ghunsa. Gunsa is also rich with Tibetan and Buddhist culture. Ghunsa is a relatively larger town and inhabited by Tibetan people. The women are mainly involved in the carpet weaving profession. The carpet weaving industry is practically run in their homes on a small scale and most of the local people are involved in this trade. The trekkers come across a few check points at Ghunsa. There are also local shops where you can buy goods to take along with you to the higher altitudes. Stay overnight at camp.
Day 15	Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.) which takes about seven hours. The trail makes a gradual ascent along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola, then crosses a boulder strewn flood plain and crosses back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of the river. Once on the opposite side, the trail passes a waterfall then makes a short, steep ascent to a very unstable scree slope. It's a passage across the slide, with loose footing, a steep fall to the river and lots of tumbling football-sized rocks. Beyond the slide, the trail drops to the single locked hut at Lakep, then traverses to Khambachen, a Tibetan settlement of about a dozen houses at 4040m. Stay overnight at camp in Kambachen.
Day 16	Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4780m.) which takes about seven hours. The trail climbs gradually through open rocky fields to Ramtang at 4240m, then across moraines north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier. Lhonak, at 4790m, is near a dry lake bed on an open, sandy plain; water is scarce here. There are no houses, but you can camp among the large boulders to get out of the wind. Terrific mountain views abound in all directions. Stay overnight at camp in Lhonak.
Day 17	Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (5152m.) which takes about four hours. From Lhonak, the trail ascends gradually across the plain, and then gets a bit steeper as it follows the moraine. You can drop off the moraine and follow the bottom of the valley to avoid the steeper section. The views are dramatic, but you cannot see Kanchenjunga or Wedge Peak until you are near Peng Pema. The spectacular main peak of Kanchenjunga, and a panorama of other peaks that make up one of the largest mountain masses in the world, tower over the single roofless hut at Pang Pema. It's oddly stunning as you delightfully camp for the night down here. Stay overnight at camp in Pangpema.
Day 18	Trek from Pangpema to Kanchanjunga (North) Base Camp (5280m.) to Lhonak and it takes approximately six hours. Here you can enjoy the snow capped mountains and the Kanchenjunga glacier. There are gorges of mountain glaciers from water flows all the time. During the middle of the day, the scene of falling avalanches captivates your imagination completely. Stay overnight at camp in Lhonak.
Day 19	Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa which takes about seven hours. Now you trek to a descending path crossing the jungle along the Kambachen River. Somewhere you can see the mani walls and prayer flags hanging over the trees. At a point, you have to cross a wooden bridge. Stay overnight at camp in Ghunsa.
Day 20	Trek from Ghunsa to Mirgin La (4583m.) which takes about seven hours. By ascending, you pass through a less thick jungle. Here also you can see mani walls and prayer flags hanging over the trees. While trekking you get views of various beautiful mountains. You also observe different animals like mountain goats and yaks grazing over the green hills. Stay overnight at camp in Mirgin La.
Day 21	Trek from Mirgin La to Tseram (3725m.) which takes about seven hours. You trek through almost desert like areas and in some places you cross the trail is almost stony. The path is ascending from Mirgin La to Tseram. On the path, you can see Lapsang La glacier, Mirgin La glacier and snow-capped mountains. There are very few stone roof houses at Tseram and also some yak huts. Stay overnight at camp in Tseram.
Day 22	Trek from Tseram to Oktang (5225m.) which takes about eight hours. You trek through moraines. On the trail, you can see the Yalung glacier and Lapsang glacier. You can also see mountain goats as you cross through a desert like area. The view of snow-covered mountains and Kanchenjunga is absolutely magnificent. Walking through this trail is full of adventure. Stay overnight at camp in Oktang.
Day 23	Excursion to Kanchanjunga Base Camp (South) which takes about six hours. The trekkers have to walk through moraines and strenuous rocky path. Trekking this day is pretty adventurous as you have to walk along the glaciers. Today you cross the Oktang glacier. The panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and Mount Jannu with other different peaks captivate your emotions completely. Some parts of the area touch the neighboring India. Stay overnight at camp in Oktang.
Day 24	Trek from Oktang to Tseram (3725m.) This takes approximately seven hours. You trek following a stream alongside the moraines of Yalung Glacier. Trekking through a jungle of juniper is required. The path is quite loose and rocky. mani walls and prayer flags will be seen hanging over the trees. Along the way, you will see the difficult route of Lapsang La pass at a distance. There are very few stone roof houses at Tseram and some yak huts. Stay overnight at camp in Tseram.
Day 25	Trek from Tseram to Yamphudin (2090m.) which takes about nine hours. The first part of the trail goes along the bank of the river Simbua Khola. You have to walk through a dense jungle. On the way, you can see the effects of a landslide at some places. The trails normally ascend up to Lamite Bhanjyang and then descend to Yamphudin crossing a small river. Yamphudin is a mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs. Among the corn and rice fields of the village there is a school and some shops with minimal supplies. Stay overnight at camp in Yamphudin.
Day 26	Trek from Yamphudin to Khebang (1740m.) which takes about seven hours. In the beginning, you descend crossing the Omje Khola up to halfway. Now you ascend through a jungle of cardamom and orchid plants. You pass a small village where you can find different human settlements, small thatched roof houses and local shops with minimal supplies. From here, the trail is quite ascending up to Khebang Danda and then you trek in descending order to Khebang village. Khabang is a comparatively big village where the local people follow the Hindu and Buddhism faiths. Stay overnight at camp in Khebang.
Day 27	Trek from Khebang to Thorpu (1500m.) which takes approximately nine hours. The trail starts descending to Jorepul and then begins to ascend. You also trek along the flat and low land crossing paddy fields and thatched roof houses. There are many villages on the way where you can buy things you may require from the shops in these villages. Thorpu is a town where transportation facilities are available. Stay overnight at camp in Thorpu.
Day 28	Trek from Thorpu to Gopetar (2250m.) which takes about six hours. First of all, you ascend through the small villages up to the last destination, Gopetar. It is a town with a few small restaurants, teashops and other some local bars. From here, you get on your bus to reach Phidim and finally on to Ilam. Stay overnight at camp in Gopetar.
Day 29	Drive from Gopetar to Kathmandu via Phidim (1264m.) and Ilam (1229m.). Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 30	Recreation & shopping day. Stay overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 31	Transfer to the Airport for final departure. (Fly out from Kathmandu).

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