Kanchanjunga
Adventure Trek 26days |
Program Code : 000 |
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Highlights of the Trek |
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Massive Kanchanjunga (8598m) lies on the
border on Nepal and Sikkim. It is a rich
area of Nepal for Musk Deer, Blue Sheep
and possibly YETI, the abominable
snowman. It is inhabited by little
scattered population and is a real
Wilderness terrain of Nepal.
Type : Camping
Duration : 26 Days
Activities :
Best time to go :
Departure dates :
by arrangement
Minimum group size :
2
Maximum group size :
15
Trek Begin :

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Program Itinerary |
Days 01 :
Arrival and transfer to Hotel |
Days 02 :
Preparation for trekking. |
Days 03 :
Kathmandu to Basantapur: Take 45-minute flight to
Biratnagar and drive to Basantapur via Dharan and
Dhankuta. It is about 4 hour drive.) Overnight at
Camp (1790 m). |
Days 04 :
Basantapur to Chauki: After breakfast trail goes
gradually a bit up and down through beautiful
villages and rhododendron forests. |
Days 05 :
Chauki to Gupha Pokhari: On this day the trail heads
upward to a mountain ridge to Ram Pokhari then
continues to further passing rhododendron forest and
Chow Village, afterwards reaches to Gupha Pokhari
(2940 m.) for rest overnight. |
Days 06 :
Gupha Pokhari to Nesum: The trail skirts around the
ridge and enters into the mountain range, then
crosses the pass at 2980m, then descends to Nesum
(1591 m.) via Gurja Gaun for rest overnight. |
Days 07 :
Nesum to Mitlung: The trek descends again to Dovan
and we walk along the river |
Days 08 :
Mitlung to Chiruwa: It continues up to the Tamor
River, sometimes steeply above the river and
sometimes by the river banks then reaches to
Chirurwa Bazaar (1171 m.) for rest. |
Days 09 :
Chiruwa to Sakathum: The trail continues up the
Tamor River passing Thapathok then climbs over a
spur and descends to cross Simbuwa Khola a river
formed by the Yalung Glacier on the south side of
Kanchanjunga whichreaches the headwaters of this
river on the 20th day. Then it climbs over the ridge
to join the steep and narrow Ghunsa Khola valley and
reaches to Sakathum (1626 m) forest. |
Days 10 :
Sakathum to Amjilassa: Today the trail becomes very
steep and passes the hamlets of Zonging and Ghaiya
Bari an difficult climb with several outcroppings.
Wonderful views of Ghunsa Khola flowing below can be
seen from the high sports then, it ends at Amjilassa
for rest overnight. |
Days 11 :
Amjilassa to Kyapra village: It continues along a
gentle path towards Ghunsa Khola and descends to the
riverbed ,then reaches to Kyapra Village (2730 m)
for rest after a steep climb of about 300 meters. |
Days 12 :
Kyapra Village to Ghunsa Village: The trek descends
and makes an easy climb up to the bank of Ghunsa
Khola then the trek leaves the river and climbs a
short hill to a broad meadow. After Phere village
the trek inters to rhododendron forest and climbs a
gentle hill before descending again to Ghunsa Khola
then reaches to Ghunsa village for a night halt. |
Days 13 :
Rest day at Ghunsa. Explore Ghunsa Village. |
Days 14 :
Ghunsa village to Khambachen: The trek descends to
the riverbed and enters into a forest area from
where the Jannu Glacier can be seen ahead. It climbs
again steeply over a hill, then finally gets the
view of Mt. Jannu Himal (7594 m.) or then Mystery
Peak of the Terror. It descends again to Khambachen
(4069m) for night camp. |
Days 15 :
Khambachen to Lhonak: The trek goes ahead to the
edge of
Kanchanjunga Glacier and crosses the lateral
moraine, then it crosses the lateral moraine, then
it comes to the junction of Lhonak Glacier and the
valley. After crossing the junction the trek ends
for the day at Lhonak(7409m) and rest overnight. |
Days 16 :
It is day trip to Pangpema. The views of Tent Peak
(7257 m), Nepal peak (7060 m) Cross peak (6412 m.)
Twins (7238m) and Kanchanjunga are the rewarding
views before reaching to Pangpema. |
Days 17 :
Rest at Pangpema.
Today there are two passes to cross between Simbuwa
and Ghunsa Khola; the higher Lapang -La (4511m --
5101 m), is often snow covered and a little
dangerous. The trekkers have to decide whether to
cross it or the lower Miring- La, into Simbuwa
valley. |
Days 18 :
The trek crosses the pass and descends to Simbuwa
Khola valley. It reaches to the valley at Tseram
(3661 ) if crosses the Miring-La; if Lapsan-La is
crosses , it reaches to Ramche (4204 m) for rest. |
Days 19 :
Rest Day at Ramche. Explore |
Days 20 :
Ramche to Tseram (3661 m): It is a day trip to
Yalung Glacier to view the south face of
Kanchanjunga, then returns to Ramche, and descends
to Tseram. |
Days 21 :
Tseram to Lamite Bhanjyang (3201 m): The trek
descends to Torontan (2943 m) through rhododendron
forest and rests at Lamite Bhanjyang. |
Days 22 :
The trek descends steeply to Omja Khola and ascends
again over the Dub Bhanjyang pass (2357m.), which is
to cross then, descends again to Yamphudin, a
village of mixed communities. |
Days 23 :
Yamphudin to Ponphe (1652 m): The trek descends to
Kabell Khola then ascends again to Mamankaa Limbu
village. Then a steep climb to Ponphe for rest
overnight. |
Days 24 :
Ponphe to Khunjari (1577m): The trek climbs to the
ridge and ascends again through a series of side
valley then starts to descend and reaches to
Khunjari for night stop. |
Days 25 :
The trek descends to Pha Khola and climbs steeply
passing several villages and reaches to Taplejung
(2237m) for overnight. |
Days 26 :
Fly back to Kathmandu and rest at the hotel. |

Cost Included :- |
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Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
(as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin
share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of
trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except
alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear
(including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland
transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew
insurance, emergency first aid kit. |
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Additional Cost :- |
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Extra hotel expenses, single room
supplement where requested, any personal expenses
(bottled soft drinks, telephone charges,
video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international
airfares, medical costs (except medical attention
given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch
and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste
meal on first night). |
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