Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek


Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, Highlights, Itinerary
Kanchenjunga Himalayan Range from Pangpema
Mt.Kanchenjunga 8,586m (the 3rd highest mountain in the world) has two base camps. Kanchenjunga North Base Camp 5,140m (Pangpema) and Kanchenjunga South Base Camp 4,810m (Okhtang). Both base camps are very famous and popular for trekking and hiking. You need normally 18 to 20 days for trekking to both base camps known as Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. If you are relay interested in Trek to Kanchenjunga but don’t have enough time to trek to both base camps. Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek will be a great opportunity for your Kanchenjunga Short Trek. You just need 14 to 16 days to fulfill your dream about Kanchenjunga Trek. Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek is a very popular trekking destination in eastern Nepal. Kanchenjunga Region is very rich in natural and cultural heritage. You can fully enjoy your holiday with the natural beauty of this region.


Highlights of Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek
Ghunsa Village Kanchenjunga

  • Traditional Ghunsa Village
  • Rivers, Waterfall, and walking/trekking through beautiful forest.
  • Many different types of trees including Rhododendrons
  • Great view of Mt.Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Yalung Kang 8,505m as well as many other beautiful mountain peaks.
  • Kanchenjunga North Base Camp is 5,140m and has stunning mountain views and glaciers.
  • Kanchenjunga Glacier and Glacial Lakes
  • Breathtaking view of Janu Himal 7,710m
  • Birds, Wildlife- Red panda, Snow Leopard, Blue Sheep, and many more.

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek, Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival in Kathmandu (1,335m) and transfer to hotel.
Day 2, Sightseeing or Free Day (It depends on your Package) This day is required to make Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek special permit with your original passport.
Day 3, Flight from Kathmandu to Suketar (2,420m), and Drive to Ranipul. Stay at the tea house.
Day 4, Trek to Amjilasa (2,498m), stay at tea house.
Day 5, Trek to Gyabla (2,725m). Stay at hotel
Day 6, Trek to Ghunsa village (3,415m). Stay at hotel
Day 7, Trek to Khambachen (4,146m), stay at tea house. Beautiful views of Ghabur Peak (6,305m), Pholesobi Peak (6,652m), and Janu Himal (7,710m) (Kumbhakarna).
Day 8, Acclimatization Day, Hiking to (Kumbhakarna) Janu Himal Base Camp for an incredible Mountain View.
Day 9, Trek to Lhonak (4,795m), stay at tea house.
Day 10, Hiking to Pangpema (5,140m) (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp), enjoying great views of Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Yalung Kang (8,505m) (Kanchenjunga west) and beautiful Himalayan panorama, Kanchenjunga glacier, Blue sheep, etc and trek back to Lhonak.
Day 11, Trek back to Ghunsa village (3,415m). Stay at hotel
Day 12, Trek back to Gyabla (2,725m). Stay at hotel
Day 13, Trek back to Sekathum. Stay at hotel
Day 14, Drive to Kannyam (Tea Garden) by private vehicle. Stay at the hotel.
Day 15, Drive to Bhadrapur by same vehicle and Flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

Note: This is a rough itinerary so we can change it according to your interest and your holiday time.

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