Kanchanjunga

Welcome to the Capital of Nepal “KATHMANDU”. Upon Arrival our representative will welcome you and drive you to Hotel. Refresh and Relax

"Kathmandu" which has exclusive blend of art, culture, history and religion. It bears varieties from pre-history to modern art, culture and custom. Today we explore some of it most popular UNESCO heritage sites.  Afternoon walk around the main tourist hub of Kathmandu and prepare for your trek.

Attend a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and stay overnight at the hotel to take our long drive to Taplejung tomorrow.

Take a drive early morning through the mountain road with beautiful landscape to Taplejung for overnight.

Cross the small river over suspension bridge. Then our trail descends down to Tamor River walk through villages and terraced fields. Some irregular villages give us opportunity to meet local people. Upon arriving at Tamor River, we follow some narrow trails close to the river. Then gradual uphill trail through the terraced fields and few houses take to the village of Mitlung. Village.

Follow the riverbank, through small villages and jungles. A suspension bridge over a small river keeps on engaged on business of serious trekking. Small tea breaks give us plenty of opportunity to encounter with local people and have a look over wild beehives hanging over the cliffs. Upon arriving at Chirwa, we can make small exploration to Cave nearby.

We gradually gain the elevation following the riverbank of Tamor. You need extra courage to cross 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 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.

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 to bit high and keep the distance with 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. 

The trail through dense forest of bamboo and rhododendron is accompanied by river. On crossing Sungbung khola over a suspension bridge the trail gets steep up. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall next to Gyabla Village the river.

We descend to the river and cross it. Then we track further north. Following the gradual uphill trail, we come to Phale. This is 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.

Though today is rest day, it's better to keep your feet busy so that it doesn't get lazy. Explore the village preserved by Sherpa people. The village is towered by tall peaks and guarded my mountains. Get to know the Sherpa culture and explore the monastery.

From Ghunsa we advance further to 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 to go further, and we arrive to Kambachen.

No more stress this day. Acclimatize yourself and enjoy the whole day watching Yak pastures, stone made huts and sometimes blue sheep as well. 

We start the walk-through meadows. Then a long gradual walk through the moraine along the river side takes us the Ramtang Monastery. After Ramtang Monastery we can have the first glimpse of Kanchenjunga Glacier. We have some beautiful glimpse of giant mountains. A final descend takes us the Lhonak, It Surrounded by high mountains and dry slopes.

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.

We descend gradually through glacier and moraine facing the massive mountains all the way. Cross the river over small wooden bridge and here comes the Ghunsa.

The gradual downhill trail takes us to Yamtari Khole (River). Upon crossing the river over a suspension bridge, we track further to south through Juniper and Rhododendron forest.  The forest is decorated with plenty of prayer flags. Subsequently the trail ascends to Sele La (Pass). We cross the pass and get down to the river. Cross the river and conclude the day at Sinio La Base Camp.

Today we will be crossing over three high passes.  It is going to be high scenic traverses as there is only little descent between the passes. We mount gradually to the pass of Sinion La 4400 m and climb to Mirgin la 4500 which offer magnificent view over Jannu Himal and Makalu, Baruntse rises in distance. After final ascend of Sinelapche Pass (4650m) we have steep descent. Our final camp will be at a small village of Tseram with few stone huts.

We ascend gradually alongside the Sinbuwa khola and pass alongside of yulung Glacier. The icy winds from the icy wall will test your resistance and Rathong, Kabru, Kokthang range greets you on the way and we will camp at a large flat ground in Ramze with changes to see the flock of Blue Sheep.

Today we will explore the south base camp of kanchanjunga. We follow the simbuwa khola and yulung glacier upward through the curved valley and suddenly we confront with the southern wall of the mountain with the superb panoramic view of three Giant mountain of the eastern Himalaya the Kanchanjanga 8586, Kanchanjanga center 8473, kanchanjanga south 8476, similarly the  Jannu himal on the north west and the massive glacier formed between the ice wall.

With all the spectacular beauty of the Kanchanjunga south we retrace our way back to Tseram and flowing the simbuwa khola entering through the dense rhodendron forest we descend steep downhill to our camp site at Tortong.

We have steep uphill walk until the Lasiya Bhanjyang. From Lasiya Bhanjyang trail change its tone and descend down to Chitre and further to Yamphudin following lush green rhododendron forest and landscapes. Yamphudin is small village of indigenous people Gurung, Rai and Limbu.

We track down to Kabeli Khola. Upon crossing Kabeli Khola over suspension bridge, our trail gradually descends to Rate Khola. From Rate Khola we have steep uphill climb until Ekchana Bhanjyang. Then descending through forest and terraced fields, we come to Kabeli Khola again. After crossing the river, we climb to Mamankhe followed by another descend to Kabeli Khola again. After crossing the river, we follow mix trail of up and downhill to Khesewa.

The downhill walk through forest and few villages takes us to Kande Bhanjyang. Then trail descends to Simbu passing terraced fields and few settlements. Final uphill trail of the day takes us to the village of Lalikharka.

We follow the uphill trail through forest until Deurali. From Deurali follow the gradual downhill to Suketar.

Another long drive from Suketar to Bhadapur for overnight

We take about an hour scenic flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and relax.

Today we visit Bhaktapur, one of the three ancient cities within the Kathmandu valley. It’s the home of true medieval art and architecture in the valley and the center of traditional Nepalese wood carving. Spend rest of your day for shopping.

Drive to the airport and farewell