Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek - 15 days

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, a representative from Third Rock Adventures will receive you and transfer you to the respective hotel. On arrival, check in to the hotel; you can rest for a while and later visit the main places of Kathmandu, such as Thamel, Durbar Marg, etc.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

Kathmandu is a bustling city full of culture, history, and religion. Its exotic atmosphere is unique and worth visiting. It is a fantastic place to wander around with many beautiful Buddhist and Hindu temples, colorful streets, fascinating museums, and cultural heritage sites. You’ll visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley, including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Later after completing the sightseeing, you’ll attend the small meet-up where your trek guide will brief you about the upcoming Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trek. You can freely discuss your queries. Next, you’ll get back to the hotel and start preparing for the forthcoming Kanchenjunga Trek.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

Today you’ll fly to Bhadrapur from Kathmandu and drive along the countryside, passing through Taplejung until you reach Mitlung. Along the way, you’ll also catch the lovely view of green hills, rice terrace fields, streams, rivers, etc.

Overnight stay in Mitlung.

After breakfast, you’ll first drive to the Tibetan village of Sukethum, which is also the starting trekking point of this trip. En route, you’ll pass through small, captivating settlements of Sinwa, Tawa, Thiwa, Chiruwa, Taplethok, Temewa, Hellok, etc. Further driving along, the bankside of the river, such as Tawa, Thiwa, Sisuwa, and Ghatte Khola you’ll reach Sukethum.

After a brief stopover, you’ll begin your trek with an uphill climb along the Ghunsa Khola. En route, you’ll cross several bridges and come across small villages of Jongim, Ghaiyabari, Solima, and Lowagaon. Crossing the bridge, you enter the lush forests. Once you arrive in Amjilosa, you can explore the village and connect with the locals.

Overnight stay in Amjilosa. 

Start your day with a power-pack breakfast and proceed towards Gyabla (Kyapra). Further, the trails lead through the forested area and reach a flat ridge. Today, you’ll encounter very few human settlements so you can enjoy the pristine trekking trail with enchanting views of snowy peaks. Trekking for a few hours, you arrive in this small village of Gyabla. Here most of the people follow the culture and lifestyle influenced by Tibetan.

Overnight stay in Gyabla. 

With today’s trek, you’ll reach the important landmark, Ghunsa Village. It is the famous stopover place for acclimatization during Kanchenjunga Trek. Start your trek by climbing the forested ridge, then cross the Ghunsa river. First, you’ll reach Pahle/Phole (3,240m), a small refugee settlement where you can find local carpet factories. Further walking along the forested trail, you’ll reach Ghunsa village. But before reaching Ghunsa, just a mile ahead on the left section, you’ll notice the course that leads to Nango La (4,795m). That route takes you to the ancient village of Olangchun Gola (3,191m).

Overnight stay in Ghunsa. 

Today you can either rest or explore the beautiful landscape of Ghunsa village. You can hike to the nearby ridges and enjoy the alluring views of Kumbhakarna Peak (7,711m), also known as Januu Peak. Next, you can interact with the locals and learn about rural lifestyles, culture, and traditions. Further, visit some ancient monasteries where you can learn about Buddhist culture highly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

Overnight stay in Ghunsa.

Today you’ll head further north along the riverbank. The impressive mountain scenery will accompany you and come across meadows filled with beautiful colorful flowers. After crossing the forest trail, you’ll cross a bridge at Rampuk Kharka and continue until you arrive at a waterfall. From here, you’ll cross the tricky section of a landslide area. After this part, you’ll get a glimpse of the magnificent view of Mt. Jannu. Continue to walk on the mountain trail till you arrive at Kambachen.

Overnight stay in Kambachen. 

Today you’ll trek towards Lhonak one step closer to Pang Pema. After breakfast, you’ll begin your hike through rocky fields and large boulders. Gradually you’ll hike along the hillside and arrive at the waterfall. After crossing a bridge, you’ll reach Ramtang (4,370m), where you can visit Ramtang Monastery. 

Further, walking for a couple of hours alongside the splendid Kanchenjunga Glacier, you’ll reach Lhonak. This tiny settlement near a dry lakebed offers astonishing mountain views, including Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mera Peak, Nepal Peak, Wedge Peak, etc. 

Overnight stay in Lhonak. 

Today you’ll hit the trail that leads to Pang Pema/ Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. Finally, your dream will come true. Wake early and head towards the base camp. This trail to the base camp is a favorite amongst the trekkers as it offers an incredible scene of the north face of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak. This panorama is one of the best you’ll encounter on this trip.

Once you arrive at the base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, you’ll admire the stunning mountain vistas, including Januu and Chang Himal, which will leave you spellbound. Explore the surroundings and enjoy the surreal views of snow-capped mountains above the massive Kanchenjunga Glacier. You can click photos and celebrate your success. Later you’ll trek back to Lhonak.

Overnight stay in Lhonak. 

After spending a wonderful time at the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp, you’ll retrace the path to Ghunsa village. Walking again along the isolated trail, you’ll reach Ghunsa village through Kambachen. On the way, you’ll relish the view of the dramatic alpine landscape and mountain vistas.

Overnight stay in Ghunsa. 

Start your day with breakfast and depart from Ghunsa village. Taking the earlier route, you’ll pass through Gyabla village and continue your walk along the hillside. Trek continues and passes through small pastures, water streams, and forested areas. Once you arrive at Amjilosa, you can take a rest.

Overnight stay in Amjilosa. 

Begin the day with breakfast and a walk around the gorgeous environs of the place before setting off on the descending trek to Sukethum. You’ll cross several bridges and descend to the Sukethum. Passing the same small settlements on the earlier trail you took while starting this trek, and you’ll reach the Sukethum. Enjoying the panoramic Himalayan views, you’ll again drive towards Taplejung. 

Overnight stay in Taplejung.  

Early morning, you’ll have breakfast and start driving towards Bhadrapur. Afterward, you’ll take a domestic flight to Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you can freshen up and explore the surroundings. You can even do last-minute souvenir shopping in Thamel. 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu. 

A representative from Third Rock Adventures will drop you at the international airport on time to fly back home. Besides, you can also extend your trip by opting for any other trekking and tour packages in Nepal.