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Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek (22 days)
Make InquiryTrip Code: NET-TR-KBC1
- Trip Type Lodge or Camping
- Duration 22 days
- Grade Strenuous
- Max.Altitude 5280m.
- Min. Group Size 1
- Travel Mode Land & Flight
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek is a highly adventurous trek that takes you through some of the most rugged mountainous terrain on earth to the foot of Kanchenjunga (8586m), a huge massif situated in the far northeast corner of Nepal on the borders of Sikkim and Tibet. 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.
Kanchenjunga in Limbu language literally means “Five treasures of the Snow”. The tranquil villages on the borders of Sikkim and Tibet add other dimensions to this highly adventurous trek.
Your journey to this area starts from the tropical lowlands which gives way to great rhododendron forests and lovely villages of east Nepal. It is one of the most remote and least visited areas. 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.
overview
| Trip code: | NET-TR-KBC1 |
|---|---|
| Region | Kanchenjunga Region Trekking |
| Trip Rating | |
| Trip Duration | 22 days |
| Trip Type: | Lodge or Camping |
| Trip Grade: | Strenuous |
| Min. Group Size | 1 |
| Max Altitude: | 5280m. |
| Trip Start: | Kathmandu |
| Trip Ends: | Kathmandu |
| Best Season: | Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY |
| Transportation: | Land & Flight |
| Meals: | 3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) |
| Accommodation: | 2-3 Star Hotel Accomodation in Kathmandu. Lodge or Camping Accomodation during Trek |
itinerary
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport (TIA), you will be greeted by our representative & transfer to your Hotel.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
After morning breakfast, our tour guide will escort you for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhu, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath.
Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Drive from Kathmandu to Basantpur via Dharan(428m.), Dhankuta (1158m.) and Hille(1822m.) by bus.
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Trek from Basantpur to Chauki (2400m.) takes about five and half hours. The path passes through rhododendron forests. If the sky is clear, you can enjoy the panoramic view of Mount Makalu and Kanchenjunga Himal. On the way, you can see some small human settlements.
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rek from Chauki to Gupha Pokhari (2940m.) and then to Gurja Gaon(2145m.) takes about five and half hours. While trekking through this way, you pass through rhododendron forests. At a point, you come across a pass situated at 3000 meter. Gurja Gaon is occupied by Buddhist and Hindus. It is situated at low elevation.
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Trek from Gurja Gaon to Mitlung (1160m.) takes approximately five and half hours. The first part of your trails descends up to Dovan and then crossing a suspension bridge you follow quite flat route. You trek along the bank of Tamur Koshi through paddy fields. The inhabited area of this part is occupied by Brahmin, Chhetri and Limbu.
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Trek from Mitlung to Chirwa (1171m.) takes about five and half hours. The path to follow is quite narrow and passes through jungle mainly covered with cardamom plants and other vegetation. Chirwa is a small town where you find small lodges and camping site with local shops.
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Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum (1635m.) takes about five and half hours. Your trek passes through a small jungle along with the bank of river. The trail follows an uneven path. You cross a small hanging bridge before you reach Sekhathum.
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Trek from Sekathum to Gyable (2785m.) takes about seven and half hours. The first one and half-hour you trek through normally flat land. Then your trail goes steeply ascent up to Amjilasa and now gently ascends to Gyable passing through jungle.
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Trek from Gyable to Ghunsa (3468m.) takes about six and half hours. Your trails pass through jungle. You can see Gunsa river down the trail.
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Rest day at Ghunsa for acclimatization. This is a day to rest in order to acclimatize and excursion in and around Ghunsa. Gunsa is also rich with Tibetan and Buddhist culture. Ghunsa is relatively larger town.
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Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4124m.) takes about six and half 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. 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.
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Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak(4780m.) takes about six and half 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.
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Today will be a challenging trek as you will ascend up to 5000m. It takes 3.30 hrs to reach Kanchenjunga Pangpema Base camp. The camp affords unparalleled views of Kanchejunga (third highest mountain in the world), Ramtang, Shikhar Himalayan peaks. After capturing the views, you will return to Lonak for overnight rest.
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Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa takes about five and half hours. Now you trek in descending path crossing the jungle along the river Kambachen river.
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Trek from Gunsa to Amjilassa takes about six and half hours. The first part of the follows gentle path crossing the jungle to Gyapla.
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Trek from Amjilasa to Chirwa takes about five and half hours. You trek descend until Sekarthum and you cross a suspension bridge before your trails begin to follow gentle path. Chirwa is a small town where people of mixed community like Buddhist and Hindus inhabit.
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Trek from Chirwa to Linkhim. You can however, avoid the steep climb from Doban by contouring up the side of the valley instead. From Chirwa, start uphill, passing through Diwa village. The trail drops into a large side canyon, and then climbs back to the ridge before reaching Linkhim.
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Trek from Linkhim to Suketar. Trek in and out of side canyons through the small Limbu villages of Helate, Pumbur and Phurbu to a ridge overlooking a monstrous slide area. Climb above the slide area to the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Lakchun and you can get directly to the airport without going into Taplejung.
Stay overnight at Suketar in lodge or camp.
Early morning drive (about 7am) drive from Suketar towards Bhadrapur. The route follows the tea estates of Ilam, Fikkal and Kanyam with some great views of hills and mountains.
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Fly back to Kathmandu from Bhadrapur in the morning. The flight lasts about 45 minutes.
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Depending upon our flight schedule, our staff will see you off at Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.
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