Kanchenjunga Base Camp

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The Kanchenjunga base camp is also the longest trek in Nepal. It forces hikers to spend a night at the foot of the world’s third highest mountain. So far, this is the only trekking proposed by Jagdamba Holidays Private Limited in Eastern Nepal. The trekking route to Kanchenjunga Base Camp is less crowded than other trekking routes in Nepal.

It is the third highest mountain on earth and also the most easterly eight-thousanders. The summit of Mount Kanchenjunga lies in the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim.. The Kanchenjunga protected area belongs to the “Restricted Areas” in Nepal. One needs a special trekking permit, individual trekking is not allowed! The trek is very demanding, the lodges simple – a counter design to the comfort trek and therefore only suitable for experienced trekkers/Nepal lovers with good physical condition. Only recently it is possible to get almost to Kanchenjunga Base Camp without a tent. Only in the Base Camp we spend the night twice in the tent.

Destination Nepal

Region/Category Kanchenjunga
Travel Duration 26 Days

Travel Season Spring/Autumn
Max. Altitude 5,143 Metres

Activity Style Tea House Trek
Activity Level Hard

Transportation Car & Flight
Active Time 4-7 Hours

Group Size 02-12 Person
Tour Code No. JH-273

Trip Duration 22 Days
Starting Point Biratnagar

Staring Days 3rd Day
Ending Point Biratnagar

Ending Days 24th Day

Trip Description - Kanchenjunga Base Camp

A trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp will show us one of the most remote areas in Nepal. The journey starts from Kathmandu which is the capital of the Himalayan state “Nepal“, where you will explore and explore the city in your spare time in anticipation of your ascent. From here, we can find the world’s third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8,590 meters). he Kanchenjunga mountain peak is located on the border between Nepal and India. We will be able to visit the two base camps of Mount Kanchenjunga located to the north and south of the mountain. Kanchenjunga Base Camp is also known as Pangpema Base Camp Trek as well as Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. The Kanchenjunga base camp is also the longest trek in Nepal. Kanchenjunga is a protected area of Nepal. Trekkers need a special trekking permit, Kanchenjunga does not have individual or single trekking permits. The trekkers who is looking for comfort trekking area is not advisable. This trek is only suitable for experienced trekkers and Nepal adventure lovers with good physical condition.

It forces hikers to spend a night at the foot of the world’s third highest mountain. So far, this is the only trekking proposed by Jagadamba Holidays Private Limited in Eastern Nepal. The trekking route to Kanchenjunga base camp is less crowded than other trekking routes in Nepal. We believe, if trekkers like solitude in rhododendrons and fir forests, they will love this trek. Trekkers will walk on the cliffs to see the panoramic view of Chamlang, Mera, Makalu and Kanchenjunga mountains. The 8,586 m high mountain Kanchenjunga or Kangchendzönga is located in the east of Nepal in Taplejung district.

The first part of the tour leads us to the northern base camp in Pangpema. We then cross the two passes Selele La (4480 m) and Sinion La (4646 m), continue to the Yalung Glacier and the southern base camp below the southwest face of Kanchenjunga. The reward for sacrificing luxury during trek: an unadulterated impression of rural life in East Nepal, which is relatively infrequent. Southern Base Camp is also known as Oktang Base Camp.

Details of inclusions and exclusions in package!

What's included in this tour
Services that are covered in the cost of tour price.

Airport private transportation
Biratnagar flight & Phidim private transport
Phidim - Taplejung/ Suketar private transport
Dahalgaon (Taplejung) - Ilam private transport
Ilam - Bhadrapur private transportation & KTM flight
22 Days full board (BLD) tea-house package trek
Standard twin share best room during the trek
Daily breakfast with tea or coffee during the trek
One liter of water per customer per day on the trek
Kanchenjunga Conservation entrance permit fee
3 weeks - Kanchenjunga special trekking permit
An experienced and registered trekking guide
3N - Stay at Kathmandu Guest House or similar ***
Hotel in Kathmandu with daily buffet breakfast plan
Free daily bottled water & Coffee maker in the room
Twin share accommodation in Phidim & Kanyam/Ilam
Extra guides if the group size is more than 7 trekkers
Porter (2 guests = 1 porter, max. weight 10kg/trekker)

What's not included in this tour
Services that are not covered in the cost of tour price.

Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Single room supplement fee will be applied 120$
Nepal tourist visa and international flight ticket
Travel insurance for rescue work and other costs.
Bar bills, drinks [water or tea coffee and alcohol etc.]
Personal nature of expenses and trekking equipment
Hotel cost if earlier return from trekking by any reason
Any costs incurred due to flight delays or cancellations.
Extra services during trek (i.e. porter, horse or treatment)
Costs-if separated from the group on the trek for any reason
TIPs for trekking guide & porter (USD10 per day per trekker)
Additional costs for sightseeing or Hotel or mountain flight
Extra cost incurred by any reason which is not in our control
All the other cost and things which are not included above.

Day 1 Departure from home country to Nepal!

Departure from your country to Nepal. Open the given link and see which airlines are flying to Nepal from where. https://www.tiairport.com.np/all-flights
Day 2 Kathmandu Arrival Day: Arrive anytime!

Upon arrival in Nepal, Jagadamba Holidays representatives will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport with a Jagadamba Holidays placard (Jagadamba Holidays signboard). In case of late night arrival, private transportation to the hotel will be arranged by the representative. Clients will be notified of tour briefings and group meeting times by a representative.

In the meeting we discuss the travel plans and services and introduce the trek or tour guide as per the itinerary. You must completely fill up a legally binding travel form and a non-liability disclaimer form. If any person’s tour payment is due, such person must pay at this meeting. Stay overnight at Kathmandu Guest House in Thamel.
Day 3 Fly to Biratnagar (40 min) & Drive to Phidim (1,756 m, 6 hrs)

Flight No.: U4 701 (Buddha Air)
ETD time: 07:25 AM KTM
ETA time: 08:05 AM BIR
Duration: 40 min

Biratnagar – Phidim distance : 265 km
Day 4 Drive - Suketar (2,420 m, 3 hrs) & Trek to Phurumba (1,980 m, 3 hrs)
Day 5 Trek from Phurumba to Chirwa (1,286 m, 8 hrs)
Day 6 Trek from Chirwa to Sekathum (1,585 m, 5 hrs)
Day 7 Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa (2,395 m, 5 hrs)
Day 8 Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730 m, 5 hrs)
Day 9 Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,427 m, 5 hrs)
Day 10 Rest days for acclimatization activities.
Day 11 Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,050 m, 5 hrs)
Day 12 Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 m, 5 hrs)
Day 13 Trek from Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,143 m, 3 hrs)
Day 14 Visit Drohmo Ri (5,800 m, 6 hrs) and trek to Lhonak (4,780 m, 3 hrs)

Climb to Drohmo Ri (ca. 5,800 m) & Trek to Lhonak (4,780 m, 2 hrs)
Day 15 Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3,427 m, 8 hrs)
Day 16 Trek from Ghunsa to Selele La Phedi (3,900 m, 2 hrs)
Day 17 Trek to Tseram (3,870 m, 9 hrs) via Selele La (4,186 m) & Sinion La (4,646 m)
Day 18 Trek to Ramche (4,580 m, 6 hrs) & Visit Oktang Base Camp (4,730 m)
Day 19 Trek from Ramche to Tortong (2,995 m, 7 hrs)
Day 20 Trek from Tortong to Sherpagaon/Yamphudin (2,080 m, 9 hrs)
Day 21 Trek from Sherpagaon to Khebang (1,915 m, 8 hrs)
Day 22 Trek from Khebang to Phakholing/ Khanidingbe (1,200 m, 7 hrs)
Day 23 Trek to Dahalgaon (800 m, 3 hrs) & Drive to Kanyam (1,633 m, 4 hrs)
Day 24 Drive to Biratnagar and Fly to Kathmandu (35 min)

Flight No.: U4 960 (Buddha Air)
ETD time: 17:40 AM BDP
ETA time: 18:25 AM KTM
Duration: 45 min

Drive from Kanyam to Biratnagar: time 000 hr 00 min and distance 000 km.

Drive to Bhadrapur (99 m, ) and Fly to Kathmandu (45 min)
Day 25 Kathmandu: Free day for private activities
Day 26 Departure from Nepal: Depart anytime!

After breakfast, you should leave your room and store your luggage at the hotel and relax in the hotel lobby or explore the surrounding local market for last minute shopping for friends and family until you head to the airport for your flight back home.

Due to limited space at Kathmandu Airport, all airlines have requested to report at the check-in counter three hours before the actual flight departure time. Therefore, we will pick you up from the hotel three and a half hours in advance, as the estimated travel time to the airport is around half an hour.

We hope that your visit to Nepal and the activities you do during your visit will remind you to visit Nepal again in the future. As per the service policy of Jagadamba Holidays, your journey will conclude with a farewell at the airport. Have a safe and pleasant journey ahead. Thank you, see you again!

The accommodation we use may vary depending on our package travel and the range of travel destinations. Before or after the trip you can book comfortable hotels in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara for your stay. If you book a tea house trekking trip, we will provide a small two-bed room for sharing in the hill lodges which is a basic facility but very clean.

Now, better-equipped lodges are also available in Annapurna and Everest areas but we recommend trekkers to use accommodation above 3,500 meters where clean rooms and clean food are readily available. Sometimes a level of flexibility may be required when trekking in remote mountain areas. We believe that you will complete your vacation without any problems and have the trip of a lifetime. If you book camping/trekking, our camping team will manage a comfortable camping site by the river where possible.

There will usually be a dedicated support team on the trip to move luggage and equipment, set up camp, and prepare your food. You will find more detailed information about travel accommodation which is mentioned separately in the lodging section of each vacation package page.

However, you can expect excellent service and high quality in any budget range you choose. You can learn more about different types of travel and their features and the proposed travel price by contacting us directly where we will be very pleased to answer your questions. We always try to choose comfortable accommodation with local character reflecting the best value based on twin share accommodation.

When you book a trip, unless you request a private single room, we will arrange for you to share a twin bed room with a person of the same gender. If you request a private single room, you will need to pay a single room supplementary fee. Please note that during the trek, if the destination is 4000 meters above sea level, only dormitory accommodation with private beds will be available. On trekking trips we try our best but do not promise guaranteed room options. For most of our camping trips, we supply branded two-person tents, including groundsheets.

Mess tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, service plates, bowls, and all necessities are provided. Members of the mountaineering travel group are requested to manage according to the options given on the website.

Types of rooms during Trekking and City.

Sample room in Kathmandu Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.