Trekking mode: Lodge and Camping
Trekking Activities: Trekking/Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Difficulty: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5,160m
Transportation: Flight/Car/Tourist Bus
Group Size: minimum01- maximum10
Best Months: April-May/Sep-November.
Duration: 22 days
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek in far eastern Nepal offers the opportunity to visit cardamom farming in lower elevation to majestic view of snowy mountains and Yalung glacier at higher elevation. The region is sparsely populated and the teahouse service are very basic- the region is yet to flourish by tourism. The magical vistas, landscapes and sheer scales are humbling and immensely rewarding. Dramatic view of sky-dominating Kanchenjunga range is common during Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp trekking starts after a small airstrip to Bhadrapur and then drive to Taplejung, the starting point of the trek. The trail takes a downhill section to Tamor Nadi and climbs to Hellok, the junction of Kanchenjunga glacier and river. The trail further follows Ghunsa Khola Valley to Ghunsa and on its source. Few days walking through the ancient villages and delightful forest of rhododendron, oak, birch and bamboo helps you prepare for higher level trekking. The area is majorly inhibited by Rai, Limbu and Sherpa people famous for Tongba, a millet drink with acquired taste.
After rest, the KBC trekking trail continues to Kambachen, opposite to Mt. Jannu /Kumvakarna (7,711m) and at the ridge above the tree line. The trail further moves to enter into the area of towering peaks: barren at south section and icy at Northern part above impressive Kanchenjunga glacier. Trek further to Lhoknak – the highest summer grazing area. KBC trail continues to Pang Pema Base Camp where we climb above the BC for mesmerizing sunrise view.
We will serve you a hearty breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the trek. With Four Season Mountain Trek, you get the vast array of food – Nepalese, Chinese, Continental, Italian and several local cuisine.
Your trekking guide will suggest the delicious and hygienic food during the trip. We will have breakfast and dinner in the teahouses/lodges we spend the night and lunch on our way to the next destination.
You will stay at star hotel in Kathmandu and teahouses during the trek. All accommodations are available on twin-shared basis. Kanchenjunga trek takes you to the remote locations, so there are basic teahouse with shared restroom facilities (but improving). Don’t expect the heater; yet it is replaced by warm blanket. There are no electricity connection in the rooms unless the villages has hydropower. So pack wisely to tackle the darkness.
Four Season Mountain Treks offers enough chlorine/iodine treated water for the trek. All the teahouses offers mineral water and boiled water but costs you extra. Do not purchase plastic bottles as it is very difficult to dispose off.
Rated as “Challenging” Treks, Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek involves high altitude trekking for a long duration and even comprises some high Himalayan passes. So physical fitness, strong determination and positive attitude are the most essential. Previous trekking experience would be an assent but not mandatory.
We suggest you to involve in physical workouts like gym, jogging, running and swimming few weeks prior the trip. We strongly believe that pre-trek training will help you boost your strength, stamina, confidence and endurance.
Do consult your doctor; if you have pre-existing medical conditions like heart, lung and blood diseases. Or you can simply consult Four Season Mountain medical expert.
Autumn starting from (September – November) and spring starting from (March – May) are the best time of year for Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. The weather during these season are excellent and so are the views.
Trekking Kanchenjunga in Monsoon invites the risk of landslide, flood and slippery trail. Winter is very cold in Kanchenjunga which might not be suitable for every trekkers.
Kanchenjunga is restricted for trekking; so you need a special permit to enter this area. The restriction policy is imposed to protect its fragile mountain ecology and culture.
You don’t need to worry about the permit collection, we will make all the necessary arrangements.
• A Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project Entry Permit (KCAP)
• Restricted Area Entry Permit (from the trail from Tapethok and Yamphuding)
• A Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project Entry Permit (KCAP) – USD 20 per person or equivalent foreign currency
• Restricted Area Entry Permit (RAP) – USD 20 per person per week or equivalent foreign currency
• Valid Passport with at least six months of remaining validity and valid Nepal visa
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Day01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,300m) and transfer to the hotel
Day02: Fly Kathmandu – Bhadrapur (72, /35 minutes flight)
Day03: Drive from Bhadrapur to Taplejung (1,820m) and trek to Phurumbu (1,200m) – 30 minutes flight and 3-4 hours trek
Day04: Phurumbu – Chirwa (1,190m/6-7 hours trek)
Day05: Chirwa – Sekathum (1,640m/5-6 hours trek)
Day06: Sekathum – Amjilosa (2,490m/7-8 hours trek)
Day07: Amjilosa – Gyabla (2,730m/7-8 hours trek)
Day08: Gyabla – Ghunsa (3,430m/6-7 hours trek)
Day09: Rest and acclimatization day at Ghunsa
Day10: Ghunsa – Kambachen (4,150m/6-7 hours trek)
Day11: Rest day: Kambachen and exploration: Kumbhakarna / Jannu Glacier
Day12: Kambachen – Lhonak (4,790m/5-6 hours trek)
Day13: Lhonak to Pang Pema Base Camp (5,160m/3-4 hours trek)
Day14: Exploration: Pang Pema – Kanchenjunga North Base Camp viewpoint – 4/5 hours trek
Day15: Pang Pema – Kambachen (4,150m/5-6 hours trek)
Day16: Kambachen – Ghunsa – Phale (3,140m/5-6 hours trek)
Day17: Phale – Amjilosa (2,140m/5-6 hours trek)
Day18: Amjilosa – Chirwa (1,190m/5-6 hours trek)
Day19: Chirwa – Taplejung(1,520m/8-9 hours trek)
Day20: Taplejung – Bhadrapur - (9 hour drive)
Day21: Bhadrapur – Kathmandu – 30 minutes flight
Day22: Transfer to airport for final departure
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Since the climate of mountains are clod and dry, your need significant amount of water while trekking in Himalaya. Drink enough water before you fell thirsty. Make a water stop every 1 hour and drink some water; this helps you remain hydrated and stay out of altitude threats.
Eating meals on treks is challenge to many. Your body loses too many calories that you are tempted to finish all the food available. Yet, over-eating do not help; it invites negative effect in contrary.
During Kanchenjunga Base Camp Hike, you need to take extra care of health because even a good doctor is helpless without his equipment. So we suggest you not to eat heavy stuffs. Eat light and easily digestible food.
Don’t push your body beyond the limit. Always try to cover the short distances and take breaks. Walking long and climbing high might invite serious altitude problems. You are the only one who is aware of your physical strength and endurance, so always keep your limitation in consideration.
1. Eat to compensate the lost calories and match your exertion level. Never overeat.
2. Eat good amount of Carbohydrate to refuel your strength. Carbs shortly helps you to replace the depleted energy stores, prevent protein being burned and requires less oxygen for metabolism.
3. Eat less fats and proteins as it needs more oxygen to digest and can overtax already lower oxygen level at alpine elevation
4. Keep the Wise food intake ration: Carb – 60 – 65 %, Fat – 20 – 25% and Proteins – 10 – 15%
5. Don’t skip the meals – always eat organic and locally produced stuffs – wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eating regularly at right interval will help stabilize the energy
6. Try not to eat chocolates, energy bars cream biscuits or sweets as it is rich in insulin spike which is not healthy.
7. Always stay hydrated – drink at least 3 – 4 liter a day
8. Avoid junk food, sweet at least a week prior the trek. Get used to with rice, pulse soup and curry – staple local food for trekkers
9. Minimize your caffeine intake as it leads dehydration
10. Don’t drink alcohol as it leads us to dehydration and AMS
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