Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Short Trek (South Base Camp Trek)

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Kanchenjunga Himalayan range, south face

Mt Kanchenjunga 8,586m
is 3rd highest mountain in the world and 2nd highest mountain in Nepal. There are two base camps in Kanchenjunga, the north base camp (Pangpema 5,140m and the south base camp (Okhtang 4,810m). Both base camps are popular for trekking adventures. If you have enough time and plan to visit Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, you will be able to visit both base camps of Kanchenjunga.

The Kanchenjunga north base camp trek is the best to see and enjoy the incredible views of the Kanchenjunga north face. Likewise, Yalung Kang is 8,505m, Khambachen Peak is 7,902m, and many other beautiful mountains. Similarly, the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek is popular for enjoying Kanchenjunga south face, Yalung Kang and Yalung glacier, and Kabru and Rathong peaks. We offer Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek which is known as Kanchenjunga Short Trek. It will be best and suitable for your holiday and short trek in Kanchenjunga Nepal.

South Base Camp Trek Highlights

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Himalayan Yaks at Kanchenjunga region


  • Scenic flights from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur eastern Terai region.
  • Driving through Ilam Tea Garden. Trekking through beautiful forest, More than 25 types of Rhododendron. Enjoy seeing many different types of Rhododendron flowers from March to May.
  • Explore Kanchenjunga South Base Camp with breathtaking Mountain views including Mt Kanchenjunga 8586m, Yalung Kang 8505m, and Kanchenjunga Center 8473m. Likewise, Kanchenjunga South 8476m, Khambachen Peak 7902m, and many other beautiful mountain peaks.
  • Kanchenjunga and Yalung Glacier, Glacial Lakes, Waterfall.
  • Wildlife like snow leopards, Blue sheep, Birds
  • Local culture and festival.

If you are planning to visit Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal and don’t have enough time for the Kanchenjunga circuit trek (trekking to both base camps). We highly recommend Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek for your Kanchenjunga Short Trek. If you have enough time, you can continue your trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp. If you need any more information and any questions. Feel free to contact us.

Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek Itinerary

1, Arrival at Kathmandu airport (1,335m) and transfer to hotel.

2, Free day or Sightseeing, This day is required to make Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek special permit with your original passport.

3, Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Ilam Bazaar/Kanya. Enjoy the view of the beautiful tea garden. Stay at the hotel.

4, Drive to Shebang. Stay at the tea house.

5, Trek to Yamphuding (Sherpa gaon). Stay at the tea house.

6, Trek to Tortong 2,980m (This is a hard day to climb most uphill). Stay at the tea house.

7, Trek to Cheyram 3,870m. Stay at the tea house.

8, Trek to Ramche 4,610m. Stay at the tea house.

9, Hiking to Okhtang (4,810m) (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp). Enjoy spectacular views of Mt Kanchenjunga Himalayan range, Khambachen Peak, Kabru Himalayan Range, and Rathong Peak. As well as Yalung Glacier, Glacial lakes, Wildlife, Blue sheep, etc. Trek back to Cheram (3,870m).

10, Trek back to Lasiya Bhanjyang. Stay at the tea house.

11, Trek back to Yamphuding (Sherpa gaon). Stay at the tea house.

12, Trek back to Shebang. Stay at the tea house.

13, Drive to Ilam bazaar. Stay at hotel

14, Drive to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Note: This is only a rough itinerary, which means we can change and modify it according to your needs and your holiday time in Nepal.

 

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