Facts of the Trek

Grade: Adventure Journey

Average walking per day: 7 hrs

Maximum altitude: 5280m

Best seasons: February- May, September- December

Type of trek: Camping/Tea house

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01:From Tribhuban International Airport you will be transferred to your hotel room. In the afternoon we will invite you to our office for briefing about the each day program. Today we will hand over your Kanchanjunga Trek Permits and TIMS

Day 02: After having breakfast we will do some sightseeing in Kathmandu which includes Pashupatinath Swoyambhunath and Bouddhanath.

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and drive to Basantapur. Overnight at Basantapur in guesthouse.

Day 04: Start trekking from Basantapur to Chauki (2395m). The path is zigzag and is covered with Rhododendron forests. From the trail one can see the panoramic vista of Makalu and Kanchenjunga. On the way one can see small human settlements. Overnight camping in Chauki.

Day 05: Trek to Gurja Gaon (2140m) via Gupha Pokhari (2945m). Today we will walk through the Rhododendron forests. There is a pass at an altitude of 3000m. Walking further we will be at the Lake of Pokhari where you will find prayer flags and Buddhists mani wall. Gurja Gaoan is a villages settled by Hindus and Buddhists. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 06: .Today trek downhill to Dovan (732m). Today you will trek to fields where wheat, maize, rice, millet, potatoes and so on. Dovan village is situated at low elevation between two streams.

Day 07: Trek to Mitlung (920m) crossing the suspension bridge over Tamur River. Today we walk through the fields and small jungles of cardamom plants and other natural vegetation. Mitlung is inhibited by Brahmin, Chhetri and Limbu.

Day 08: Trek to Chirwa (1175m). Today the path is quite narrow and the jungle is mainly covered by cardamom plants and other vegetation. The path is zigzag. Chirwa is a small village where you find small lodges and shops cartering the needs of travelers. The people here are engaged in agricultural activities.

Day 09: Trek to Sekathum (1638m) through the small jungle along the bank of river. On the way you find small jungles of cardamom and other vegetation. The trail sometimes ascends whereas sometimes descends. Before reacing Sekhathum you will cross small suspension bridge.

Day 10: Trek to Amijilosa (2515m). The first one and half hour of trek is through the flat land but after then trail goes steeply uphill. Amijilosa is a small village with few houses and local shops where you find minimal supplies. Overnight at teahouse.

Day 11: Trek to Ghunsa (3458m). The trail passes through the jungle and from the trail one can see Ghunsa River. We pass to the villages whose lifestyle has been influenced by Tibetan lifestyle. Overnight at Ghunsa.

Day 12: Today we get acclimatized at Ghunsa and explore the area. Ghunsa is relatively large town inhabited by Tibetan people. In Ghunsa you can find local shops where you can buy goods required to take along the high altitude.

Day 13: Trek to Kambachen (4130m). Today the trail slightly ascends along the south bank of Ghunsa River and cross the flood plain and cross back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of the river. Once you reach the opposite side the trails passes through the waterfall and make a short steep ascent to the unstable slope. Crossing it the trail continues to the single locked hut at Lakep then trek to Khambachen which is a Tibetan settlement.

Day 14: Trek to Lhonak (4770m) via Ramtang(4238m). At Ramtang we cross moraines north west of Kanchanjunga glacier. Lhonak is situated near a dry lake on an open sandy plain. In Lhonak water is scarce. In Lhonak you don’t find human settlements. Camping overnight at tent. From here you can see the outsanding vista of mountain in all directions.

Day 15: Lhonak to pangpema(5148m.) 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 to avoid the steeper section. The views are dramatic, but you cannot see Kanchenjunga or Wedge Peak until you are near Peng Pema. The spectacular main peak of Kanchenjunga, and a panorama of other peaks that make up one of the largest mountain masses in the world, tower over the single roofless hut at Pang Pema

Trek to Pangpema(5148m). as you trek from Lhonak the trail ascends gradually and its get even steeper as it follows the moraine. You can ignore the moraine and follow the bottom of the valley to escape from steeper portion. In the whole trial one can see the extraordinary views of Himalayas but you cannot see the main peak of Kanchanjunga or Wedge peak until you reach near Pang Pema. As you reach Pang pema you will be thrilled after seeing the Kanchanjunga peak along with other mountain peaks which makes the largest mountain peaks in the world. Overnight camping at PangPema.

Day 16: Trek to northern portion of Kanchanjunga Base Camp(5275m) and trek back to Lhonak. Here you can see snow capped mountains and Khanchanjunga glacier. There are gorges of mountain glacier from where water flows all the time. During the noon the scene of falling avalanches leaves you speechless.

Day 17: Trek to downhill to Ghunsa along the bank of Kambachen River. In the path you will find mani walls and prayer flags.

Day 18: Trek toMirgin La(4587m). walking throught the jungle encountering mani walls and prayer flags on the way and watching spectacular vista of mountain today you will trek to Mirgin La.

Day 19: Trek to Tseram (3732m). Today you will trek through the almost desert like area and in some places you coss stony trail. On the path you will see Lapsang La glacier along with 37 other snow capped mountains. There are few stone roofed houses in Tseram.

Day 20: Trekking through moraines today you will be at Oktang (5228m). On the way we will see the dramatic view of Yalung glacier and Lapsang glacier. On the way you see mountain goat in the desert like area. From here you can see the snow capped vista of Kanchanjunga. Trekking in this trail serves you great amount of adventure.

Day 21: Today explore the south portion of Kanchanjunga Base Camp. Today our trek through moraines and strenuous rocky path. On the way you can see mountain goats and Yaks. Today you will cross Oktang glacier. From here the vista of Kanchanjunga and Mt Jannu leaves you speechless. Some parts of the area touch India. Overnight at Oktang.

Day 22: Trek to Tseram (3730m). Today you will trek alongside the moraines of Yalung glacier. The path is loose and rocky and on the way you can find mani walls and prayer flags hanging over the tree. Tseram is a small settlement with few stone roofed houses and Yak huts.

Day 23: Trekking through the bank to Simbua Khola today you will trek up to Yamphudin (2085m). Normally the trail ascends up to Lamite Bhanjyang and then descends to Yamphudin crossing the river. Yamphudin is a small village with few shops having minimal supplies.

Day 24: Trek to Khebang (1735m). initially the trail descend down crossing the Omje river up to the halfway after that the trail goes up through the jungle of cardamom and orchid plants. Passing through the small village with few shops and the trail ascents up toKhebang danda and descending from there you will be at Khebang village.

Day 25: Trek to Tharpu(1510m) via Jorepul. Initially the path is downhill but after Jorepul the path takes up. Tharpu is a town where transportation facility are available.

Day 26: Trek to Gopetar(2248m). The path is zigzag. Gopetar is a small town with small restaurants and teashops.

Day 27/28: Gopetar toKathmanu via Phidim (1265) and Ilam(1230m).

Day 28: Departure for your onward flight.

Cost Includes

• All domestic flight, hotel/airport transfer
• 3 night Three star hotel at Kathmandu on B.B. plan
• Airport pick up drop and sightseeing by private vehicles and transportation from Kathmandu to Bassantpur by normal bus
• All accommodations in tents and all meals during the treks
• Down jacket,  sleeping bag(if it is required)
• farewell dinner, All Trekking staff pricing
• All cost for a Adventure nepal Eco Trekking guide(First Aid and Eco trained English Speaking) and sherpa, a sherpa assistance leader(s) and assistance Trek leader help each individuals while on trek
• All necessary paper works and trekking permits
• Travel & Rescue arrangements
• Exclusive Medical Kit Bag
• Portable Altitudes Chamber (PAC) for safety measures ( if on group less than 3 people we will provide on request and extra fee)
• All government and local taxes if necessary
• Adventure nepal Eco Trekking Kit Bag

 Cost Does Not Include

• Visa fees/ International airfare
• Excess baggage charges
• Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu
• Travel and rescue insurance
• Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
• Tips for guides and porters Tips is expected
• Optional trips and sightseeing if extend

Note: Above Itinerary can be customized as per client’s interest and time frame