Kanchenjunga Trekking Permit
Besides your visa to Nepal, issued on Airport open arrival, you need two other permits for trekking in Kanchenjunga.
The first permit is the Kanchenjunga conservation area permit. This permit allows you to enter Annapurna’s conservation area of wild flora and fauna. Kanchenjunga is the largest conservation area in Nepal, and the permit cost is USD 30.
The second permit is the Kanchenjunga restricted area permit. This restricted area permit is issued from the immigration department in Kathmandu/ Pokhara only after you book your trip with a travel agency in Nepal and hire a licensed guide. This permit is the same for all Kanchenjunga climbing routes.
Why is Kanchenjunga Restricted?
Firstly, let us explain what restricted area means. The Government of Nepal has kept a few areas with cultural (Nepal Cultural Tour) and historical significance as a restricted region. Once a region is on the list of such restricted areas, you must issue a special permit from the government before entering this area. Before the government gives the permit, you must follow some basic rules, such as
1. You cannot travel to a restricted region solo. You must be in a group of at least two people, excluding your guide
2. You must hire a licensed guide with experience in trekking in the Kanchenjunga region.
3. You should submit documents, such as a valid password visa, Trek itinerary, travel insurance, and photos, to get the restricted area permit.
Along with all these permits, you must apply to the immigration department of Kathmandu or Pokhara. Since MyEveryTrip helps you get these permits, there’s nothing much to worry about.
Kanchenjunga Treks Permit
Indians also need two kinds of permits, i.e. Kanchenjunga Restricted Area permit and a Kanchenjunga Conservation Area license. However, the cost of the Kanchenjunga permit for the citizens of SAARC country is lower.
Kanchenjunga conversation area permit cost for Indians: Rs 1000
Kanchenjunga Restricted area permit cost for Indians: USD 10 per person per week
Kanchenjunga trek from India or Kanchenjunga trek from Sikkim is not allowed as Kanchenjunga peak falls within the terrorism of Nepal, and only the Nepalese government can issue these permits.
Kanchenjunga Base Bamp Trek Cost
Twenty-seven days Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek cost about $2500. Since there are two domestic flights and the journey is a month-long, the price of the Kanchenjunga trek is higher than that of other treks in Nepal. The MyEverestTrip Kanchenjunga trek includes all costs from your arrival in Kathmandu. There is a cheaper Kanchenjunga trek package cost. However, they are either shorter or don’t cover the flight charge. When you compare the price of trekking in Kanchenjunga, could you make sure that you compare the Itinerary and what Kanchenjunga Nepal trek cost costs are included?
Independent traveling is not allowed in Kanchenjunga, and you must hire a professional guide. Even when you don’t book the package, the Kanchenjunga trek cost is high.
How Difficult is Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek?
Kanchenjunga Trek is Among Nepal’s hardest base camp treks. Its long distance, high altitude, rocky/ rough terrain, and remoteness make the Kanchenjunga Trek very difficult.
Kanchenjunga Trek Distance
Kanchenjunga Trek is almost 200 km long. For nearly 23 days, you will walk 6 to 8 hours, covering almost 15kms. Since the path is quite difficult, such distance takes a tool over your body.
Kanchenjunga Trek Altitude
After Chirwa, we start to feel the impact of altitude sickness. As we cross 3,000 meters, the level of oxygen drops. Unless proper precaution is taken, every one in three trekkers develops symptoms such as headache, tiredness, pain, shortness of breath, etc. However, some minor protection, as per the suggestion of our expert guide, helps to cope with altitude sickness.
For example, follow the Kanchenjunga Trekking Itinerary, which climbs less than 500m in one day, takes rest/ acclimatization days, and drinks a lot of clean water. Such simple precaution helps you cope with the effect of altitude during the Kanchenjunga Peak Trek.
Experience needed: Almost a month’s trek at a higher altitude is not a joke. Before you book your Kanchenjunga base Camp Trek, ensure you have some high-altitude treks experience. Attempt some shorter jaunts around your hometown. Also, practice walking on rocky trails with a backpack.
Training: Unlike other base camp treks, we strictly ask you to train for this Kanchenjunga Peak trek. We don’t mean that you need absolute mountain climbing training. However, cardio exercises such as running, cycling, swimming, etc., can be beneficial.
Best season for Kanchenjunga short trek?
Nepal, a tiny Himalayas Nation, is full of excellent trekking options. While some of those trek routes in Nepal are achievable throughout the year, other specific trek routes in Nepal can only be completed in warm and stable weather, The Kanchenjunga base trek or the Kanchenjunga climb, spring and autumn are the best times. These months are preferred for their clear mountain views and stable weather. The chances of rainfall and snowfall being significantly less, you can easily climb Kanchenjunga in October / November and from March to April.
Monsoon and winter trek with higher chances of rainfall and snowfall is not recommended for the Kanchenjunga treks Itinerary. And since this is a long and very high-altitude trek, it’s wise to avoid winter.
