Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga Trekking Rough Itinerary

[ Day 01 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Welcome to Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel
[Day 02 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour of Pashupati/Bouddha/Swayambhu
[ Day 03 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Kathmandu - Basantapur, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 04 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Basantapur - Chauki (2700m)
[ Day 05 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Chuki - Gupa Pokhari (2930m)
[ Day 06 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Gupa Pokhari - Nesum(1620m)
[ Day 07 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Nesum - Thumma, 
[ Day 08 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Thumma - Chirwa (1190m)
[ Day 09 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Chirwa - Sakathum (1640m)
[ Day 10 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Sakathum - Amjilassa (2490m)
[ Day 11 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Amjilassa - Kyapra (2730m)
[ Day 12 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Kyapra - Gunsa (3430m)
[ Day 13 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Gunsa - Khambachen (4040m)
[ Day 14 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Acclimatization on  Khambachen
[ Day 15 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Khambachen - Lonak (4790m)
[ Day 16 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Lonak - Pang Pema (5140m)
[ Day 17 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Pang Pema - Khambachen
[ Day 18 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Khambachen - Gunsa
[ Day 19 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Gunsa - Chirwa
[ Day 20 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Chirwa - Linkhim
[ Day 21 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Linkhim - Suketar
[ Day 22 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Suketar - Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 23 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Kathmandu, Overnight at Hotel
[ Day 24 Kanchanjunga Trekking ] Departure for your final destination

Kanchanjunga Trekking - Cost Included
Accommodation as per Different standard of your choice in City and simple lodge or Tented Camp at Trekking. English Speaking Trekking Guide & porter. All the ground transportation as per Group Size & standard of Tour/Trek starting to end of Tour or Trek. Every day 3Meals Trekking portion. (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), Camping Trek Our Cook prepare & Tea House Trek will provide on local Lodge. All fees on Trek.

Kanchanjunga Trekking - Cost Not Included
All the expenses of personal nature, drinks, lunch and dinner city portion, tipping, all the Delay due to weather, situation beyond our control Nepal Visa, (USD25 for 15days, USD40 for 30days) and Airport Tax etc.

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Kanchenjunga Trekking Itinerary

Day 01 Welcome to Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu airport, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. O/n at Hotel.

Day 02 Kathmandu
After Breakfast sightseeing Tour to Swayambhunath Stupa, Where you can see a lots of monkeys & beautiful view of Kathmandu Valley. This old stupa called by Monkey Temple as well. Bouddhanath Stupa, second biggest Stupa in the world & Pashupatinath Temple, famous Hindus Temple. In the afternoon prepare for Trekking. O/n at Hotel.

Day 03 Kathmandu - Basantapur
From Kathmandu you have a scenic flight to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar drive to Basantapur.

Day 04 Basantapur - Chauki (2700m)
The trek start through the rhododendron forest with the super views of Arun Kosi, Tamur Kosi and Makalu and reaches to Tude Deorali. Then the trail climbs through Phedi and reaches to Chauki. O/N at Chauki.

Day 05 Chauki - Gupa Pokhari (2930m)
After some ups and down through Manglebare, Srimani and Balukop, the trail reaches two small lakes at Lamo Pokhari. Then it forwards passing bamboo huts at Koranghatar and reach to more lakes at Gupa Pokhari. O/N at Gupa Pokhari.

Day 06 Gupa Pokhari - Nesum (1620m)
From Gupa Pokhari the trail leaves Milka Danda and then reaches to Akhar Deorali (3200m). From here the trail makes ups and downs en route to Buje Deorali, climbs up to Mul Pokhari and reaches to Gurja (2000m), finally gets to Nesum. O/N at Nesum.

Day 07 Nesum - Thumma
Crossing the suspension bridge you will get into Doban (640m) then the trail meets the Tamur Kosi. Crossing Tamur Kosi on a suspension bridge at Doban the trail follows the east-bank, passing through tropical forests, climbing above the river and sometimes on the river bank you will reach to Thumma.O/N at Thumma.

Day 08 Thumma - Chirwa (1190m)
Passing the settlements of Siwa, Tawa and Porke you will reach to Chirwa, a pleasant bazaar with a few bhattis and shops. If you take a look at the village water supply system, you will see the elaborate setup of bamboo tubes pipes and chhanels. O/N at Chirwa.

Day 09 Chirwa - Sakathum (1640m)
Leaving the Chhetri village of Tapethok the trails makes several ups and downs. Crossing Tamur Khola (river) on a suspension bridge below Helok and having a short climb and again crossing Gunsa Khola (river) on a rickety bridge you will reach to Tibetan village of Sakathum. O/N at Sakathum.

Day 10 Sakathum - Amjilassa (2490m)
Climb steeply and then drop back to the river. Then again climbing on a stone step to a waterfall and Ghaiya Bari and ascending gently you will reach to a Crest (2530m) and then descending you will reach to the Tibetan settlement of Amjilassa. O/N at Amjilassa.

Day 11 Amjilassa - Kyapra (2730m)
The trail ascents through the thriving bamboo, oak and rhododendron forest with the views of the south-western part of the Kanchenjunga and further makes many short climbs and descents and passes several waterfalls and pastures. Finally climbing steep you will reach to Kyapra. O/N at Jyapra.

Day 12 Kyapra - Gunsa (3430m)
Descending and following along the river through a fir and rhododendron forest, hiking the whole morning you will reach the potato fields of Phere. Your trek forwards through the fields and larch forest and finally you will reach to Gunsa where you will see the police check post. From Gunsa the trek to south Kanchenjunga via Lapsang La begins. O/N at Gunsa.

Day 13 Gunsa - Khambachen (4040m)
The trails makes a gradual ascent along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola (river), then crosses back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of river and finally reach to the Tibetan settlement of Khambachen. O/N at Khambachen.

Day 14 Acclimatization on Khambachen
In Khambachen there are views of the high peaks of Khabur (6332), Phole (6645m), Nango Ma and Jannu. After having breakfast climb a ridge above the village for more views, or take a day hike to the Jannu Base camp. Back to your Camp. O/N at Khambachen.

Day 15 Khambachen - Lonak (4790m)
The trail climbs gradually through open fields to Ramtabg (4240m), then across moraines north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and finally you will reach to Lhonak. From here you will have the beautiful mountain views abound in all directions. O/n at Lhonak.

Day 16 Lonak - Pang Pema (5140m)
From Lhonak, the trail ascends gradually across the plain, and then gets a bit steeper as it follows the moraine. You can drop off the moraine and follow the bottom of the valley. You can see the dramatic views on the way and reach to Pang Pema. From here you will have the view of main peak of Kanchnjunga and a panorama of others peaks that make up one of the largest mountain masses. O/N at Pang Pema.

Day 17 Pang Pema - Khambachen
Early in the morning hike up the ridge north of Pang Pema to have the views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak (6750m), the Twins (7350m), Pyramid Peak (7168m) and Tent Peak (7365m) and trek back to Khambachem. O/N at Khambachen.

Day 18 Khambachen - Gunsa
Trek back to Gunsa. O/N at Gunsa.

Day 19 Gunsa - Chirwa
Trek back to Chirwa. O/N at Chirwa.

Day 20 Chirwa - Linkhim
From Chirwa start uphill, passing through Diwa village. Climb over and going steeply reach above Tawa. Dropping into a large side canyon, then climbs back to the ridge finally you will reach to Linkhim. O/N at Linkhim.

Day 21 Linkhim - Suketar
Trekking through the small Lhimbu village of Helate, Pumbur, and Phurbu and climb over the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Lakchun you will reach to Suketar. O/N at Suketar.

Day 22 Suketar - Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.

Day 23 Kathmandu
Free day on your own for shopping, relax, rest or hanging around the city. O/n at Hotel.

Day 24 Departure
Transfer to Airport for your final departure.

Clothing and equipments

Certain basic trekking equipment is essential on all routes we described in this site. Depending on the area and season, we will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessities. Here is some recommended Equipments List for trekking in Nepal.

Clothing

1. Boots

Lightweight walking boots. If new one is being bought, “walk then in” to avoid blisters. Also bring spare laces.

2. Track shoes

A pair of track shoes. To wear in the camp at night or when the boot is wet.

3. Jacket

Warm jacket. Fiber fills or down should be adequate. This is especially necessary during winter from December to February. A rainproof jacket with hood or a poncho. Get the one that is guaranteed waterproof.

4. Shirt and Sweaters

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters. During winter months, December through February these items are essential. Thick sweaters can be purchased in Kathmandu. 1 lightweight long sleeved -shirt is particularly suitable for avoiding sun burn.

5. Trousers

A pair of lightweight/ heavy weight trousers. Jeans are unsuitable to wear on treks. Cheap loose cotton pants are available in Kathmandu. Heavyweight trousers are useful higher up in the mountains in the morning and at night. Windproof/ waterproof trousers are necessary on all treks going above 10.00ft.

6. Underwear

Thermal underwear. These are excellent to sleep in at night in the winter months thermal underwear are quite invaluable.

7. Tracksuit

A tracksuit useful for wearing in camp and in the tent. 2 pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.

8. Sleeping Bag

As you do not carry it yourself this may be synthetic or down, but it must be 4 season. As most treks pass through a variety of climatic conditions, a long zip is a good idea. A cotton/fleece liner helps keep your sleeping bag clean. Good sleeping bags are expensive but can be rented easily in Kathmandu (Only for treks starting and finishing there)

9. Sun Hat, SunCream/Block & Lip Salve

Choose a high factor suncream (Factor 20 or stronger) to protect your skin against the sun at high altitude. A combination sunblock/lip salve is ideal for facial protection.

10. Personal First Aid Kit

You should have your own supply of plasters, aspirin, diarrhea tablets and also a comprehensive blister kit. (Please do not give medicines to local people without consulting the trek leader.)

11. Hat/ Glove/ Sandle/ Shocks/ Underwear

a) A woolen hat to wear in the morning and at night. During winter it is an essential item.
b) A sunhat and ensure it has a wide brim to cover the face and neck.
b) A pair of gloves. Leather with lining and woolen are best. c) 1 pair of sandals to wear in the cities and in camp.
d) 4 pairs of thin and 4 pair of thick woolen socks.
e) Underwear” normal quantity and swimming costume, hankies.

Equipments and Accessories

a) Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking
b) Daypack: This is a small rucksack to carry personal requirement for the day e.g. toilet items, camera, film towel, soap, a boot etc.
c) Water bottle.
d) Snow glasses and sunglasses
e) 2-4 large plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones.
f) 6 -10 smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
g) Wallet and /or money belt with compartment for coins.
h) Toiletries with large and small towels. Toilet paper can buy in Kathmandu and some villages in the mountains.
i) Small headlamp and/ or torch with spare batteries and bulbs
j) candles and lighter to burn toilet paper.
k) Snow gaiters essential during wither and all treks going over at other times.
l) An umbrella (optional), which is quite useful to as a sunshade and useful when it rains.
m) Reading materials, camera and film, game items (optional), note book, rubber band, pen and pencil, envelopes, a diary, a calendar, a pocket knife, binoculars (optional), a small pillow or headrest (optional). Thermoses (optional)- an inflatable sleeping mat, trekking map, adequate quantities of passport photograph