Kanchenjunga is on the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. This region was declared as a restricted area to protect environment, remote culture and security for border and local people, when China controlled Tibet. Kanchenjunga region was opened for tourist in 1988. But before this, there were lot of mountaineering activities as well. Trekkers must organize their trek from Govt. register trekking company with especial permit and follow all the terms and condition of Nepal. Individual trekkers aren’t allow to trek in this region. This is the 3rd highest mountain in the World whereas there are two trekking routes: south face route and north face route. The northern route are more long, high and danger but it provides the vantage point for mountain view like: Kanchenjunga (8586 m),Wedge Peak (6750 m),The Twins (7350 m), Pyramid Peak (7168 m) and Tent Peak (7365 m). It is really dramatic but this route leads to Yalung Base Camp (4500 m) through beautiful vegetation, landscape, Yak meadows to the glaciers. Through which dramatic views can be enjoyed of south face of Kanchenjunga, Jannu (7711 m),Yalung Khang (8505 m) are seen as well.
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek can be possible if trekkers have enough time, well-equipped and good weather. This region is dominated by Rai and Limbu people and their intact life-style and amazing culture. They claim that they are the original people of Nepal as well. Their hat and dress have distinctive feature than other group and Tongba is their traditional local drink which is made from fermented millet seed put in the wooden put with hot water straw it by pipe, they belief in both Hindu and Buddhist religion. Anyway, this long trek offers colorful experiences like; - mix culture of various ethinic group, colorful landscape, flora, fauna and high mountain to plain land. The trek can do from Basantapur via Taplejung flight from Kathmandu.
Airport picks up transfer to hotel then having refresh and briefing about tour plan
Kathmandu fly to Taplejung and trek to Mitlung 5 hours (922 m) overnight
Mitlung trek to Chhirwa 6 hours (1250 m) overnight here
Chhirwa trek to Sakathum 6 hours (1650 m) overnight
Sakatum trek to Amjilassa 6 hours (2490 m) overnight
Amjilassa trek to Kyapra 5 hours (2730 m) overnight
Kyapra trek to Gunsa 6 hours (3600 m) over two nights in Gunsa
Around Gunsa visit Tibetan monasteries and valley for acclimatization
Gunsa trek to Khambachen 6 hours (4100 m) overnight
Khambachen trek to Lhonak 6 hours (4780 m) overnight
Lhonak trek to K B C. (kanchenjunga Base Camp) 3 hours (500 m) overnight
KBC trek back to Khambachen 5 hours (4100 m) overnight
Khambachen trek back to Gunsa 4 hours (3600 m) overnight here
Gunsa passes to Lapasang-LA (5110 m) to Ramche 8 hours (4580 m) overnight here
Ramche day trip to Yalung Glacier (4800 m) and back Ramche 6 hours
Ramche trke to Tortong 7 hours (3000 m) overnight
Tortong trek to Yamphudin 6 hours (2020 m) overnight here
Yamphudin trek to Phumphe Danda 6 hours (1850 m) overnight
Phumphe Danda trek to Tembewa 6 hours (1835 m) overnight
Tembewa trek to Suketar 5 hours (2420 m) overnight here
Suketar fly via drives back to ktm in the evening, go together dinner
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