Kanchenjunga Trek
If you want to make the entire trek into the Kanchenjunga region including Milke Danda ridge (the trekking route above 4/5 days from Basantapur) with both North and south base camp, crossing five high passes in ‘Mirgin La route’. Crossing maximum elevation of 4,660m/ 15,88 feet or ‘Lapsang La route’ at 5,110m/ 16,765 feet in between the short connection route of these two base camp takes minimum 26 to 30 days.We can also tailor a trek to your liking and develop an itinerary of your choice. Please feel free to contact us for further detail on logistics & cost on these itineraries.
Daily Distances
Day 1
Arrive into Kathmandu airport. You will have beautiful views over the city as you fly into Kathmandu. You will see the mighty Himalaya, and of the terraced fields below. After going through customs, a representative of Ian Taylor Trekking will be there to meet you and transfer you to your hotel. We have an early evening briefing to allow you to meet our ground staff and your Trekking guides for the trip.
Day 2
Fly to Suketar and trek to Phurumba/ Jogidanda
Day 3
Trek to Chirwa 1,190m
Day 4
Trek to Sakathum 1,640m
Day 5
Trek to Amjilassa 2,490m
Day 6
Trek to Gyabla 2,730m
Day 7
Trek to Gunsa 3,410m
Day 8
Rest day or acclimatization at Gunsa
Day 9
Trek to Khambachen 4,150m
Day 10
Trek to Lhonak 4,790m
Day 11
Trek to Pangpema 5,140m
Day 12
Exploration day around Northern Base Camp Kanchenjunga Glacier
Day 13
Trek back to Khambachen 4,150m
Day 14
Trek back to Gunsa 3,410m
Day 15
Trek to Selele Kharka
Day 16
Trek over the Selele Pass – trek down to Tseram 3,900m
Day 17
Trek to Ramche 4,620m
Day 18
Explore around Southern Base Camp and Yalung Glacier and return to Ramche
Day 19
Trek back to Torntan 2,990m
Day 20
Trek to Keswa 1,960m
Day 21
Trek to Suketar 2,400m
Day 22
Fly back Suketar to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel and onward journey.
Day 23
We will transfer you back to the airport for your international flight home.
What People Said About our Kanchenjunga Trek
Olivia Hall
Kanchenjunga Trek 2019
I love Nepal and keep coming back for more. I joining a private group trekking to Poon hill and Annapurna Base Camp in 2010 and love this experience but longed for camping and remote Himalayan trekking. I have been back to trek the Manaslu circuit and my favorite was the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. I wish I had more time to experience the full circuit but work sometimes gets in the way. Ian has the best team, guides and service throughout the process and highly recommend their services.
Silvia Young
Kanchenjunga Trek 2016
I climbed Kilimanjaro with the Dream Team in 2012 and Ian talked me into trekking to Everest Base Camp in 2014 which was life changing for me. The experience of the big mountains just drew me in. I was hooked. I really wanted to trek in a remote region of Nepal. In the Everest region I got to see Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu so was keen to see the worlds third highest mountain so I decided to join the Kanchenjunja trek. The accommodation is more basic but the experience was exactly what I was looking for. There is a second Ama Dablam in the region, the walking was great and the overall experience and service was fantastic. I will be back for more.
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