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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 24 Days

  • Trip Code HTA-71
  • Duration: 24 Days
  • Trip Grade Strenuous
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Trip Highlights

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Highlights:-

  • Yeti Belief of existence in the Place
  • Rare wildlife, Birds, and the inhabitants.
  • Mountains Spirit- lifting Flight Scene twice.
  • Mountain's High-Chains Magnificent Panorama Explorance.
  • 3rd Highest Mountain in Existence. (Indeed 2nd Highest in Nepal)
  • High Alpine Valleys low-Flatland Walkthrough, Rhododendron, Pine-Forests.

About Trip:

"MOUNTAIN DECIDE YOU CLIMB OR NOT."

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek: Lying on the eastern part of Nepal (Remote area) with its status of the World's 3rd tallest mountain(8,586m) meaning "5   treasures of great snow".  Definitely one of the most beautiful mountain Massifs. The refreshing route does show some rare wildlife too with some being preserved as well. What makes it even more interesting is the abdominal snowman which is believed to be here back then.

Mountain To be Seen:The Tallest Mountain,Lhotse (8,516 m),Makalu(8,201m)...
Major points: Okthan glacier, Ascend of Rathong and Kabru, Glacial excursion around Ramche, frozen lake crystal clear stream...
Area: 2035 sq km.
Wildlife: Snow Leopard, Musk deer, Red Panda...
Birds: Impedance Pheasant, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Shy Dragon.

 

Outline Itinerary

S.N.:-

Outline Itinerary:-

Day-01:(1,350m.)

Step On Kathmandu

Day-02:(1,350m.)

UNESCO World Heritage(Sightseeing)

Day-03:(1,442m.)

Bhadrapur Flight &

Drive to Taplejung,9 hrs.

Day-04:(2,265m.)

Lalikharka,4-5 hrs.

Day-05:(2,120m.)

Khesewa,5-6 hrs.

Day-06:(1,785m.)

Mamankhe,5-6 hrs.

Day-07:(2,080m.)

Yamphudin,4-5 hrs.

Day-08:(2,995m.)

Tortong,7-8 hrs.

Day-09:(3,870m.)

Cheram,2-3 hrs.

Day-10:(3,870m.)

Cheram: Acclimatization and Rest

Day-11:(4,580m.)

Ramchaur (Ramche),3-4 hrs.

Day-12:(3,870m.)

Yalung Base Camp, back to Cheram,3-4 hrs.

Day-13:(4,290m.)

Sele La,6-7 hrs.

Day-14:(3,595m.)

Ghunsa,2-3 hrs.

Day-15:(4,050m.)

Kambachen,5-6 hrs.

Day-16:(4,778m.)

Lhonak,5-6 hrs.

Day-17:(5,143m.)

Kanchenjunga base camp,Overnight Pangpema,6-7 hrs 

Day-18:(4,778m.)

Lhonak,3-4 hrs.

Day-19:(3,595m.)

Ghunsa,6-7 hrs.

Day-20:(2,308m.)

Amjilosa,5-6 hrs.

Day-21:(1,270m.)

Chirwa,6-7 hrs.

Day-22:(1,442m.)

Taplejung Via Mitlung,7-8 hrs.

Day-23:(2,419m.)

Bhadrapur

Day-24:(1,350m.)

Kathmandu Flight,45 mins.

Day-25:(1,350m.)

Final departure

 

 

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Star level hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the Kanchenjunga circuit trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Suketar -Kathmandu)
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food, and accommodation
  • Duffel bag and T-shirt with Himalayan Traverse’s logo
  • Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

     

Cost Excludes:

  • Nepalese visa fee 
  • Excess baggage charge(s)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled itinerary)
  • International flights
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)

     

 

 

 

Trail Map

DAY-01: Step on Kathmandu (1,300M./4,264 FT.)

From 1st step off to the land of Nepal, Completing our mandatory custom Formalities -Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. Himalayan Traverse representative excited full of joy for you at the gate who will lead us to Hotel.  Rest of the day taking rest to get recharged after the tiredness of the long flight.

✈1,300m.                                        

☾Hotel Vaishali                                         

〄No Meal

DAY-02: UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING(1,350M./4,429FT.)

4-landmarks, 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Visit with a Professional Licensed Person helping you know Kathmandu even deep historically. (Swayambhunath, Bauddhanath)- Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With the knowledge gained we make you actually feel welcomed the Night as a part of a family with a warm Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by Himalayan Traverse after knowing the team and getting to know our guides in person.

Overnight in Kathmandu.           

INCLUDED MEALS: WELCOME DINNER

✈1,350m.                                          

☾Hotel Vaishali                                          

〄Breakfast, Welcome Dinner 

DAY-03: BHADRAPUR FLIGHT WITH DRIVE TO TAPLEJUNG(1,442M./4,731FT.)

After the sun allows and the weather supports. We have a scenic flight to Bhadrapur. Initiating the Trip From the Southeastern Part of Nepal. Taplejung on 4 wheels after 9 hours filter through hills road. 

Overnight in Taplejung. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈1,442m.                                          

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                       

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

DAY-04: LALIKHARKA (2,265M./7,431FT.) 4-5 HRS.

Hike towards Lalikharka, a Village Area in Panchthaar District, by Mechi River. A plain ascent some sweet descent makes our hike for the day to the destination.

Overnight in Lalikharka. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,265m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                      

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner           

DAY-05: KHESEWA (2,120M./6,956FT) 5-6 HRS.

Yes, a Descent till Phundrawa but this is the point where the real ascent initiates till the destination being through Yangpang and Phumphe Danda. Khesawa waits for us.

Overnight in Khesewa. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,210m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner           

DAY-06: MAMANKHE (1,785M./5,857FT.) 5-6 HRS.

Through forest crossing stream starting from kabeli khola feeling the views of mountains by some villages. We are done for the day to achieve the destination marking.

Overnight in Mamankhe. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈1,1785m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                              

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-07: YAMPHUDIN (2,080M./6,824FT.) 4-5 HRS.

Beautiful ridge and the waterfall on the way, unstable suspension bridge and we make it to Yamphudin. 

Overnight in Yamphudin. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,080m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                  

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-08: TORTONG (2,995M./9,827FT.) 7-8 HRS.

Touching Terrace farming, green meadows having Himalayas views to hike with us all along on a trail by Amji Khola. La Bhanjyang Cross does it for the day to the destination.   

Overnight in Tortong. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,995m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                 

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-09: CHERAM (3,870M./12,697FT.) 2-3 HRS.

It is a Combination of Steady climb, Rhodendhron abundantly all over. We see Yalung Glacier after accomplishing a walkthrough by simbuwa Khola. We reach Cheram.

Overnight in Cheram. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,870m.                                             

☾Lodge                                                                   

〄BLD 

DAY-10: CHERAM: ACCLIMATIZATION AND REST (3,870M./12,697FT.)

As we reach high so do the meters thereby we make sure our body is able to take it by resting the day with the test by small hikes Towards viewpoints for Kabaru and Rothang Peaks making us realize the altitude. 

Overnight in Cheram. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,870m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                   

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-11: RAMCHAUR (RAMCHE) (4,580M./15,027FT.) 3-4 HRS.

Ascent a little making it to the snout of Yalung Glacier. Even more beautiful Himalayan Peak view and going by the settlement of Lapsang let us to the destination.

Overnight in Ramchaur. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,580m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                                    

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-12: YALUNG BASE CAMP, BACK TO CHERAM (3,870M./12,697FT.) 3-4 HRS.

Up the Valley following Stream as we climb on moraine top by Kanchenjunga South Face. This day is a base camp day beginning from Oktang monastery point. Upshot Views of Kumbakarna, Nyukla Lachung, and other Himalayan Peaks. And we return by descending.

Overnight in Cheram. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,580m.                                             

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                             

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner       

DAY-13: SELE LA (4,290M./14,075FT.) 6-7 HRS.

4 Passes for the day. 1st Sinelapcha Bhanjyang, 2nd Mirgin La Pass, 3rd Sinion La Pass, and finally Sele la Pass. Player Flags letting us know the move of wind. Steeper Sections makes it to the destination. 

Overnight in Sele la. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,290m.                                                 

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                            

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner     

DAY-14: GHUNSA (3,595M./11,795FT.) 2-3 HRS.

Go to North, Tangbgharma Danda nearby. We reach a Chorten(Stupa) Marked by prayer flags marking the initiation of a steep trail. We get to the destination. (A Buddhist Village reached after descending through Rhododendron, Pine, and Birch Forest.) 

Overnight in Ghunsa. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,595m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                  

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 

DAY-15: KAMBACHEN (4,050M./13,288FT.) 5-6 HRS.

A further trek to the north passing through meadows filled with flowers crosses the forest. Then by a rhampu kharka Bridge unveiling the views of Mt.Jannu. Getting more deeper into the trail we reach the destination.    

Overnight in Kambachen. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,050m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                   

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  

DAY-16: LHONAK (4,778M./15,677FT.) 5-6 HRS.

Going through Rocky field along the riverside and observing a waterfall. Cross a Bridge to reach Ramtanng Monastery. The day might be a bit rough as we go across a landslide section for descending to the river and make it to the destination.

Overnight in Lhonak. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,778m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                   

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

DAY-17: KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP(5,143M./16,874FT.) 6-7 HRS.

Along Kachanjunga glacier we head for its base camp the very day. Passing Pangpema we Descend. The viewpoint from base camp showing Mt. Kanchanjunga,Jannu Himal explains the beauty of the place. We descend and return overnight.

Overnight in Pangpema. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈5,143m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                  

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

DAY-18: LHONAK (4,778M./15,677FT.) 3-4 HRS.

Return Lhonak.

Overnight in Lhonak. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,778m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                 

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    

DAY-19: GHUNSA (3,595M./11,795FT.) 6-7 HRS.

Return and descend Ghunsa.

Overnight in Ghunsa. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈3,595m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                              

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    

DAY-20: AMJILOSA (2,308M./7,573FT.) 5-6 HRS.

Passing Manes(Prayer written Rotating metal small Cylinders shaped things) and monastery. We reach phale through Juniper Forest. Descent to Gyabla and then by a bridge to Gyabla. Finally, take a suspension bridge of Sumbung Khola to Amjilosa. 

Overnight in Amjilosa. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈2,308m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                              

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    

DAY-21: CHIRWA (1,270M./4,167FT.) 6-7 HRS

The Mountains region results in waterfalls and so does the altitude in numbers. Pass Solima Settlement, Pass Ghunsa khola by bridge reach suketham . Observing rivers(thunsa River followed by tamor River) we reach the destination.

Overnight in Chriwa. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,580m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                               

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner   

DAY-22: TAPLEJUNG VIA MITLUNG (1,442M./4,731FT.) 7-8 HRS

Return Taplujung enjoying the environment(Compared to Polluted Kathmandu) we reach back to Taplejung.

Overnight in Taplejung. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,580m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                 

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    

DAY-23: BHADRAPUR (2,419M./7,937FT.)

Return Bhadrapur by bus.

Overnight in Bhadrapur. 

INCLUDED MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER

✈4,580m.                                                

☾Hotel/Tea-House                                                    

〄Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner    

DAY-24: KATHMANDU FLIGHT(1,350M./4,429FT.)

Flyback Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                

☾Hotel Vaishali                                               

〄Breakfast

DAY-25: FINAL DEPARTURE

Today we will be biding your farewell. Hoping we get to see you back in Nepal again as a family for another adventurous trip. We will take you to the International airport 3 hours before the scheduled flight and finally, you will depart back for your homeland!

Overnight in Kathmandu. 

INCLUDED MEALS: Breakfast

✈1,350m.                                                         

☾Homeland                                              

〄Breakfast   

(Note: Booking must be confirmed 6 months before in advance)

 

 

 

You must bring the important documents mentioned below in your trip.

  • Valid Passport with 2 pp sized photos
  • Proof of insurance and visa form
  • International air tickets
  • Enough cash which can be exchanged once you reach Kathmandu
  • Credit cards, Bank/ATM/Cash machine cards for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler's checks, etc.
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