Tour overview
- Itinerary Kanchenjunga Trek
- Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,428ft) Arrival in Kathmandu (13,45m) at the Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA). pick up by our office representative, transfer you to your hotel, evening brief you about your trip, Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Day 02: Kathmandu- Biratnagar by flight & drive to Taplejung -10hrs
Attend a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar which is 1hrs and we drive through beautiful hills passed by lush bamboo forests, terraced fields of rice and millet, overnight at guest house. - Day 03: Drive to Chhiruwa trek to Sekathum – 8hrs
we drive 2hrs to get to Chiruwa, Upon arriving at Chirwa, we can make small exploration to Cave nearby then We gradually gain the elevation following the riverbank of Tamor. You need extra courage to cross some of the suspension bridge that comes along the way. After we cross Taplethok village we can see cardamom farmyards. In recent years cardamom farming has become one of the good sources of earning for local people. Cross the river over a suspension bridge and follow the gradual uphill trail to Lelep. From Lelep the trail is downhill until the Ghunsa River. Upon crossing Ghunsa River, we come to Sukathum. - Day 04: Trek to Amjilasa 6hrs
We march gradually ascending and following the Ghunsa River and cross the river again to our left side. A short steep uphill walk takes us a bit high and keeps the distance from Ghunsa River. En route, we pass some alienated houses of people and dense forests. We pass a beautiful waterfall on our left-hand side just before Amjilosa. - Day 05: Trek to Gyabla 5hrs The trail through a dense forest of bamboo and rhododendron is accompanied by the river. On crossing Sungbung Khola over a suspension bridge the trail gets steep up. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall next to Gyabla Village the river.
- Day 06: Trek to Ghunsa 5hrs We descend to the river and cross it. Then we track further north. Following the gradual uphill trail, we come to Phale. This is a Tibetan refugee settlement. You can get a chance to buy some local handicraft products. Our trail continues further through Juniper forest which is followed by Ghunsa Village.
- Day 07: Rest Day at Ghunsa Though today is a rest day, it’s better to keep your feet busy so that it doesn’t get lazy. Explore the village preserved by the Sherpa people. The village is towered by tall peaks and guarded by mountains. Get to know the Sherpa culture and explore the monastery.
- Day 08: Trek to Kambachen 6hrs From Ghunsa we advance further to the north through gradual uphill and pastures abundance of wildflowers. We cross Ghunsa River just before Rampuk Kharak over a wooden rough bridge. After Rampuk Kharka, a beautiful waterfall and a glimpse of Mt. Jannu greet us and inspire us to go further and we arrive at Kambachen.
- Day 09: Trek to Lhonak 5hrs We start the walkthrough meadows. Then a long gradual walk through the moraine along the riverside takes us to the Ramtang Monastery. After Ramtang Monastery we can have the first glimpse of Kanchenjunga Glacier. We have some beautiful glimpses of giant mountains. A final descend takes us to the Lhonak, It Surrounded by high mountains and dry slopes.
- Day 10: Lhonak-Pangpema-Lhonak 7hrs Follow the Kanchenjunga glacier that gradually takes us to Pangpema/Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. We need to be careful while walking. Enjoy the stunning view of Mt. Jannu, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Chang. Then we retrace back to Lhonak.
- Day 11: Trek to Ghunsa 7hrs We descend gradually through glacier and moraine facing the massive mountains all the way. Cross the river over a small wooden bridge and here comes the Ghunsa.
- Day 12: Trek to Amjilosa 8hrs Crossing the river bridge and passing a stunning waterfall and dense Rhododendron forest we head down to our campsite at amjilosa.
- Day 13: Trek to Sekathum 5hrs Another beautiful day passing through forest, river, waterfall and typical local houses
- Day 14: Trek to Chiruwa 5hrs We follow the tamur river downward crossing numerous small tributary streams passing cardamom fields and villages we arrive at chirwa village set among large boulders.
- Day 15: Drive to Taplejung then to Biratnagar 10-12hrs
- Day 16: Fly back to Kathmandu
- Services Do Includes:
- International & Domestic airport pick up & drop by private transport.
Domestic flight tickets + Airport taxes for both ways (Kathmandu to Biratnagar and Biratnagar to Kathmandu)
Transportation from Biratnagar to Taplejung and back Biratnagar by sharing Jeep.
3-night standard accommodation on B/B plan at Hotel Kathmandu Village or similar category in Kathmandu
Guide during the trek (his salary, food, insurance, accommodation, Our Company guide Kathmandu their flight tickets)
Your food 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek in the guest houses.
Porters (their salary food, insurance, accommodation from Lukla, 1 porter for two clients)
Your accommodation in the mountain(Normal but neat & clean on twin sharing basis) in the teahouse during the trek
Permit fees (Kanchenjunga restricted)
TIMS card (Trekker’s Information Management System)
Medical kits
Sleeping bag & Down jacket during the trek (need to be returned after finishing your trek)
Rescue Arrangements for emergency evacuation (just in case if you have any problem in the mountain during your trek rescue help from our company but money paid by your insurance company, need personal insurance)
Register your name in the embassy
Last Night cultural/Farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant
All Government tax - Services Don’t Include:
- All bar bills during the trek (soft drinks, hot drinks & alcoholic drinks)
Travel insurance is required for emergency rescue and evacuation.
Sweets, Cigarette, Telephone bills, hot shower, Battery Charge, Wi-Fi, Heater Charge and your personal expenses, equipment during your trek beyond I mentioned above in a price included a section
Any loss arising due to unforeseen circumstances is beyond Himalaya Hub Adventure.
Tips for field staff (Driver, Guide& Porter) - I hope you got the details about the trek. If you have any confusions, more quires anything you would like to add or deduct from the packages please feel free to write me anytime. Have a good day!