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Nepal
24 Days
This trip includes
Ground transportation in Nepal
Hotels & tea-house accommodation
All meals except in Kathmandu
Local flights cost covered in itinerary
Guided tour & trek throughout the trip
1 - 20
Autumn, Spring
Moderate
Nepal
5,388 m
The Kanchenjunga Trek is intriguingly situated right on Nepal’s border with Sikkim and Tibet. This route enables trekkers to experience the Ares and approach Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain, and discover a fusion of cultures.
Trek to Kanchenjunga base camp begins from Suketar, and as you trek through terraced fields, meadows, and beautiful rhododendron forests, you will receive an insight into the local Tibetan culture. As you ascend, you will witness the spectacular scenery of frozen lakes and crystal clear streams, and even glimpse glaciers, as you approach the close-up views of Mount Makalu, and the impressive Mount Kanchenjunga, standing at a staggering height of 8586m/28,169ft.
Lying within the famous Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, witnessing Mount Kanchenjunga means experiencing not only the majestic mountain but also amazing landscapes and alluring panoramic views of the Himalayas, including a range of miniature and magnificent frosty peaks above and below 8,000m. It also means seeing endangered birds and animals, like the Impedance Pheasant, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Shy Dragon, Barking Deer, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, and even Red Panda – a true treat for all animal lovers.
Unlike other trekking regions, you will encounter very few people on this trail due to its remoteness and altitude. So, anyone undertaking this trek should be physically fit, as you must walk for at least 6 hours a day and complete an arduous climb above Cheram. We recommend you join us for the trek in Autumn (September to November) or Spring (March to May) to make the most of the challenge of the Kanchenjunga Trek.
We operate the Kanchenjunga Trek in both group and private tours. As with all our treks, we offer a fully customizable itinerary, with personalized travel and accommodation plans available upon request. So if you want to know more about the itinerary options, trek cost, trek difficulty, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact a member of our friendly team. Or, if you would like to read about what it’s like to experience this adventure, check out our Kanchenjunga Trek Blog.
If you don’t like the sound of this trek but it features what you had in mind, why not check out some of the other Everest treks from our wide range, such as these “beaten trails” packages: Tilicho Lake Trek, Upper Dolpa Trek, and Manaslu Circuit Trek?
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, after obtaining a special permit from the government and hiring a licensed guide, anyone is allowed to trek to Kanchenjunga. The Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is possible from September to November and March to April. Touring Kanchenjunga in Winter is unsafe, as almost all places above 2500 meters are covered in thick snow. A monsoon trek, i.e., June to August, is possible, but the trail is quite slippery now.
The Kanchenjunga trek takes over three weeks to complete. MyEverestTrip Kanchenjunga circuit Trek is 28 days long, right from arrival. Depending on your speed, the actual trekking days are about 20 to 23. We reach Suketar, the starting point of the Kanchenjunga trek, only on the 5th day. If you are a very experienced trekker who regularly walks at a higher altitude, you can complete the Kanchenjunga base camp trek in 18 days.
The Kanchenjunga Trek costs approximately $ 2,500 to $ 3,000. The journey includes two flights: one from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, near Suketar, and one back to Kathmandu. Additionally, the costs for transportation, accommodation, food, a guide, and a porter for 27 days make it expensive.
No, the Kanchenjunga climb and Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek permit cannot be issued from India. Only the immigration department in Kathmandu, Nepal, can issue these permits.
Trekking and Helicopter flights are the only two ways to reach Kanchanjanga. There’s no airport or road network around the Kanchenjunga mountain. You can fly to Suketar, the nearest airport to Kanchenjunga. You must trek for eight days ( and two rest days) to reach the Kanchenjunga North base camp.
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