KANCHENJUNGA CIRCUIT TREK

Moning after breakfast, our city guide takes you on a tour around thenworld heritage sites within Kathmandu city. After an exciting and interesting tour back to the hotel, preparation and packing for trekking.

Non-essential clothing and items not required for treks, can be stored in the Hotel or with Kirat Society Adventure.

Transfer for moning flight to Bhadrapur airport, located Nepal Far Easten low-land of Terai belt. During flight enjoy the Himalayan panorama with an unparalleled series of peaks. The views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse and Mt. Makalu with Mt. Kanchenjunga. Finally, the plane lands at Bhadrapur airport, received by our guide and trekking staff. From the airport, on a four-wheel drive or similar vehicle. An exciting interesting drive leads through towns and farm villages, heading North East towards winding green hills. Reaching Ilam area, famous for its large tea plantation, lined with pine and fir tree lines.
The air gets cooler as the drive reaches a small town at Ganesh Chowk past Phidim for ovenight stop amidst tea-gardens. An exciting place to observe the local cultures of Easten Nepal, in the backdrop of Mt. Kanchenjunga.

From Ganesh Chowk near Phidim, a few hours’ drive to the starting point of the trek at Khewang past Suketar, within the district of Taplejung.
The largest and main town around Kanchenjunga and easten region of Nepal. The drive leads on a rough bumpy dirt track to Banketar through Suketar, a small town. Then start few hours walk to ovenight stop at Khewang, a nice small farm village in the comfort of a nice and simple lodge

Enjoy the second day of pleasant walk downhill past several farm villages, inhabited by Hindu hill tribes. A mix of Brahmins, Chettries and Kirat people known as Rai and Limbu. The walk then leads to Tembawa, having a short refreshing rest, continuing with a long descent to Pokora village.nn nnThe trail leads over a suspension bridge, the walk follows with a steep climb to Kunjari, a small settlement. From here a few hours walks to Kande Bhanjyang, as the walk continues to a small village of Loppoding, from here trail leads ups and downhill to Fun-Fun, a pleasant resting spot for travelers.
From this tranquil spot, enjoy views of Khumbukana, Yarlung and Kanchenjunga peaks. The walk continues downhill to Yang pang, a small farm area, and climbnfor an hour to Phompe Danda. The climb continues towards Sherpa Gaon for ovenight stops in a lovely Sherpa Gaon / village. A moderate size farm settlement. This will be the last permanent village of the Sherpa.
The main mountain tribes of easten Himalayas.

From Sherpa Gaon / village, moning trek follows Kabeli Khola, crossing over a tributary of Omje Khola. The climb starts on a steep hill to Dhupi Bhanjyang, a high grassy ridge top. It is also called Lashe Tham or Bhanjyang for ovenight stops near Chitre village.

After a pleasant ovenight stay at Lasiya Bhanjyang, moning trek leads closer towards our first destination to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp.
The trail follows Ramite Bhanjyang and then climbs for a few hours amidst magnolias, rhododendron and bamboo forest to Ramite.

An isolated place with a single small stone hut, from here climb leads above a ridge. The walk continues, reaching a small pond to enter a valley, covered in tall pine, rhododendron trees, reaching Wahta. A peaceful place, close to a huge rock shaped like a serpent, from here walk to Tseram for ovenight camp.
Located close to the roofless caves facing views of terminal moraines fed from Yalung glacier. Includes views of Kabru (7,353 m), and Talung (7,349 m) peaks

Enjoy the leisure day at Tseram, located on the midway of South and North Base Camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga. After a weeklong walk a deserving rest day, for interested people can enjoy the day. A day hike of a few hours to Oktang close towards Mt. Kanchenjunga South Base Camp. The classic and original base camp for mountaineers towards the summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
The first British Expedition followed this route to the summit of Mt. Kanchenjunga in 1955 by George Band and his team. The trek leads to Yalung Glacier close to the southen wall of massif Mt. Kanchenjunga. The walk offers fabulous views of Talung and Kabru peaks, after an exciting day hike back to Tseram ovenight.

Another extra day in Tseram, for individual activities and exploring the surrounding peaceful surroundings.

Start the moning walk to a place called Yarlungbar. The trail leads to a steep climb, crossing a river and then entering into a dense forest. The walk follows an uphill path for an hour to reach close to a small pond. From here heading up cross three smaller passes of Mirgin-La, Tamo-La and Selele-La. The climb of an hour to Mirgin-La top, facing views of Kabru and Kanchenjunga massive peaks.
The walk continues down and then up to Tamo-La, and then descent with climb towards the last pass.

Traverse over Sele-La at 4,250 m high, enjoying the super panorama of Makalu, Baruntse, and Chamlang Himal. From the last pass of Sele-La, downhill to the base of the pass for ovenight stop, after a long day of treks

Today is one of the shortest days of trekking. Moning starts with a steep descent for an hour through rhododendron and pine trees. Walk on the winding trail to Ghunsa River, crossing a small bridge. Follow the northen route of Kanchenjunga, then end the moning walk at Ghunsa village ovenight.

A nice lovely mountain village populated by some Sherpa with more Bhotias people. The indigenous mountain tribes of strong Tibetan origin and similar cultures, houses around Ghunsa built of stones and fine woods. The village has wide and neat farm land growing buck wheat and barley and some seasonal vegetables and crops. Staying either in a local simple lodge or in the comfort of a tented camp. Explore the village adoned with Buddhist religious monuments and prayer walls.

From Ghunsa village, adventure continues heading towards our major andnlast destination, Kanchenjunga North base camp at Pang-Pema.

Walk follows a river with views of waterfalls, then coming across several Yak herder summer camps. The trail leads to a small forest, and then climbs to Rambuk Kharka, another pasture area for local cattle. From here cross a small glacial landslide, facing views of Khumbukana and Jannu Himal with a range of snow peaks.

The walk continues on leaving the tree lines, as the dry and arid terrains start reaching Khambachen for ovenight halt. The camp is set on a scenic valley facing Sharphu peak at 7,070 m with Mt. Jannu and Wedge peaks.

Another day in Khambachen for an exciting day hike to the base or near the majestic Jannu Himal at 7,710 m high. Enjoy the picturesque surroundings enclosed by high snow peaks and rugged mountain landscapes.

Moning walk leads above a river for an hour and then head east with downhill to a river. The climb leads over rocks and boulders entering a terminal moraine of Kanchenjunga glacier. Walk leads past Ramtang Kharka, another Yak herder summer camp, the trail continues heading across Kanchenjunga glacier.
An exciting day crossing the Kanchenjunga glacier, to Lhonak for two ovenight stops. From the camp at Lhonak enjoy fabulous views of Mera, Nepal Peak and Wedge Peak. The area around is absolutely a mountain wildeness enclosed by high towering snow peaks.

Today the hike leads to our last major destination and highlight of the adventure, an exciting walk to Pang Pema. The North Base Camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, and the highest point. The route leads to gradual climb above a river facing views of Kirat Chuli, Nepal Peak, Taple Shikar, and Givegela Chuli.
The first part of the walk leads to a gentle high slope, and then a steep climb through boulders on a rocky path. Finally, the walk ends reaching a grassy field at Pang-Pema and the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp.

Enjoy the dramatic landscapes of massive glaciers surrounded by an array of towering peaks. Around these remote coners, chances of spotting some wildlife like a herd of blue sheep and mountain goats. After an enjoyable moment, head back to Lhonak for the last ovenight stop.

Enjoying the great exciting trek to Pang-Pema and North Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Moning walk heading on the same trail past Khambachen to Ghunsa for ovenight halt, a long and interesting day of trekking.

From Ghunsa our route leads on an altenative trail, visiting around the both scenic sides of Kanchenjunga beautiful country. The walk continues facing views of snow peaks past many cattle herder summer camps. Then ending the day reaching Gyabla Phedi and further walking to Thangam, a small settlement for ovenight stop.

After a wonderful time around the high areas of Kanchenjunga, moning walk leads to low warm farm mid-hills. The trail follows through several smaller farm villages to Sekathum for ovenight camp, close to another nice village of Japantar

Moning an enjoyable walk, heading further lower warm areas and farm land.
The trek continues encountering many friendly villagers, heading across many spread-out villages. Slowly the day ends, reaching near Chirwa at Ranipul for an exciting drive to Suketar close to Taplejung town. Headquarters of the Taplejung district. Enjoy the comfort of a nice lodge, having time to stroll around to catch glimpse of local cultures of Easten Nepal.

Moning on completing an adventurous trek, from Suketar, on a four-wheel drive or similar vehicles. An exciting ride on the hilly rough road to Kanyam for last ovenight on the hills of Kanchenjunga and close to Ilam Bazaar, a town famous for Tea products and its vast Tea Gardens.

Enjoy the last breakfast around the hills of Easten Himalayas at Kanyam and its scenic Tea-Gardens. Moning a smooth, drive leads towards low warm area of Terai and then ends on reaching at Bhadrapur airport. From here enjoy the exciting flight to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu domestic airport, a short drive back to the hotel. Aftenoon free at leisure, for individual activities and shopping souvenirs.

Enjoy the leisure day, relaxing with fond memories of Kanchenjunga Circuit trek. Interested people can join for another tour to Patan and Bhaktapur, worth a visit not to be missed.