Kanchenjunga Trekking Permit
Besides your visa to Nepal, issued upon arrival at the airport, you need two other permits for trekking in Kanchenjunga.
The first permit is for the Kanchenjunga conservation area. 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 by 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?
First, I’d like to explain what a restricted area means to you. The Government of Nepal has designated certain areas of cultural and historical significance as restricted regions. 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 can not 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. To obtain the restricted area permit, submit the following documents: a valid passport, visa, Trek itinerary, travel insurance, and photos.
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 Base Bamp Trek Cost
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek costs 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. A more affordable Kanchenjunga trek package is available. However, they are either shorter or don’t cover the flight charge. When comparing the price of trekking in Kanchenjunga, can you also compare the Itinerary and what costs are included in the Kanchenjunga Nepal trek?
Independent traveling is prohibited in Kanchenjunga, and you must hire a professional guide. Even when you don’t book the package, the cost of the Kanchenjunga trek is high.
How Difficult is the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek?
Kanchenjunga Trek is one of Nepal’s most challenging base camp treks. Its long distance, high altitude, rocky terrain, and remoteness contribute to its difficulty. Quest is a journey filled with challenges and rewards.
Kanchenjunga Trek Distance
The Kanchenjunga Trek is almost 200 km long. For nearly 23 days, driving practically 15 km. Since the path is quite complex, such a distance requires you to walk 6 to 8 hours, covering over 6 miles.
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 suggested by our expert guide, helps mitigate the effects of altitude sickness.
For example, follow the Kanchenjunga Trekking Itinerary, which involves climbing less than 500m in one day, taking rest and acclimatization days, and drinking plenty of clean water. Such a simple precaution helps you cope with the effects 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 trek experience. Attempt some shorter jaunts around your hometown. Additionally, practice walking on rocky trails while carrying 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 the Kanchenjunga short trek?
Nepal, a small Himalayan nation, offers numerous 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 are the best times in spring and autumn. These months are preferred for their clear mountain views and stable weather. With significantly less rainfall and snowfall, you can easily climb Kanchenjunga in October / November and from March to April.
A monsoon or winter trek with higher chances of rainfall and snowfall is not recommended for the Kanchenjunga trek Itinerary. Since this is a long and very high-altitude trek, it’s wise to avoid winter.
