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27 days, 26 nights

Availability : April - June and October - November

Min Age : 15+

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KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREK

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek visits both the North and South Kanchenjunga Base Camps. While trekking to Kanchenjunga, experience one of Nepal’s most beautiful region and get up-close with the third highest mountain in the world. A shorter program would be to only visit the North Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema.

Kangchenjunga is a sacred mountain and the word Kanchenjunga literally translates to “Five Great Treasures in the Snow.” There are five peaks within the Kangchenjunga range. And each peak is believed to be a repository of different treasures: gold, silver, gems, grains and sacred texts. Consequently, in due reverence, the first summiteers stopped a few meters short of the summit in 1955. However, today’s climbers no longer follow this practice. On the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, we will be trekking through a Beyul. The purpose of beyuls is to provide sanctuaries for people seeking refuge from social and religious persecution.

THE TREK

Our journey begins with an hour-long flight to eastern Nepal. Board a jeep/bus for a 9 hour drive (over two days) to Taplejung where the trek begins. Ascend steadily through the Ghunsa river valley to the North Base Camp. Return to Ghunsa and cross over Sinion La to the Kabeli river valley. Hike up to the South Base Camp and descend to Yamphudin. Drive back to Bhadrapur for a flight back to Kathmandu.

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is a hybrid trek where we use both lodges and tents. So it is both a CAMPING trek and a Lodge Trek. This means you will sleep in tents and at local lodges but will eat meals prepared by our kitchen crew. We use Mountain Hardwear (Trango) and North Face (VE 25) 4-season tents which are quite spacious and effective against the elements. We also provide sleeping pads. Meals prepared by our trek are also quite varied with many options including rice with locally available vegetables, spaghetti, dumplings, noodles, local breads etc.

BEST SEASON

The best seasons for the trekking in the Kanchenjunga region are Spring (March-May) and Autumn (October-November). It is also possible to do this trek in December. While it will obviously be very cold (upto -20 C/, -4 F), it will be less crowded and there aren’t as many trekkers in the area.

TREK RATING

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is rated “CHALLENGING”. It is rated 5 on a rating scale from 1 (easy) to 5 (challenging). The highest overnight altitude reached is at Lhonak (4,790 m/15,700ft) and the highest elevation reached is at Pangpema (5,140m/16,900ft). There are two acclimatization days to allow for proper acclimatization. Trekking to Kanchenjunga Base Camp involves average daily hiking of around 6 hours with a few longer days of around 7-8 hours. Also, this is a relatively long trek in a remote area. Regardless of the rating, it is important to prepare for any trek in Nepal. Read our advice on training for treks.

WHY TREK WITH US?

The Kanchenjunga Trek is a private trek for a minimum of two participants. We do NOT nickel-and-dime on services – inclusions and exclusions are clearly listed in cost details. Some companies will advertise trips for very low prices but they have a lot of exclusions that is usually not clear. With over 30 years of experience, most of our trekkers are either repeat clients or referrals. We employ the most professional and friendly staff. We are also proud to give back to our community through our giving arm – 3 Summits For Nepal – managed by Crystal Mountain Treks staff. In the Kanchenjunga region, we have built four schools and two girls hostels. On this Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek, we will have the opportunity to visit one of the school in Yamphudin. Contact us to learn more…

Trip at a glance

Brief Itinerary (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek)

Day	Description	Overnight	Altitude
Day 1	Arrival in Kathmandu	Kathmandu	1,340m/4,300ft
Day 2	Exploring Kathmandu	Kathmandu	1,340m/4,300ft
Day 3	Kathmandu to Ilam	Ilam
Day 4	Ilam to Taplejung	Taplejung	1,441m/4,730ft
Day 5	Taplejung to Sekathum	Sekathum	1,600m/5,400ft
Day 6	Sekathum to Amjilosa	Amjilosa	2,300m/7,570ft
Day 7	Amjilosa to Gyabla	Gyabla	2,730m/8,950ft
Day 8	Gyabla to Ghunsa	Ghunsa	3,475m/11,200ft
Day 9	Ghunsa acclimatization day	Ghunsa	3,475m/11,200ft
Day 10	Ghunsa to Khangbachen	Khangbachen	4,040m/13,600ft
Day 11	Hike to Jannu Base Camp	Khangbachen	4,040m/13,600ft
Day 12	Hike to Lhonak	Lhonak	4,790m/15,700ft
Day 13	Lhonak to Pangpema (5,140m/16,900ft) to Lhonak	Lhonak	4,790m/15,700ft
Day 14	Descend to Ghunsa	Ghunsa	3,475m/11,200ft
Day 15	Trek to Selela	Selela	4,480m/15,300ft
Day 16	Trek to Tseram	Tseram	3,870m/12,700 ft.
Day 17	Trek to Ramche	Ramche	4,580m/15,100ft
Day 18	Trek to Oktang	Oktang	4,730m/15,500ft
Day 19	Explore South Kanchenjunga Base Camp and return	Ramche	4,580m/15,100ft
Day 20	Descend to Torontan	Torontan	3,010m/9,900ft
Day 21	Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang	Lamite Bhanjyang	3,100m/10,200ft
Day 22	Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin	Yamphudin	2,080m/6,900ft
Day 23	Yamphudin to Khebang	Khebang
Day 24	Drive to Ilam.	Ilam
Day 25	Drive to Bhadrapur. Fly to Kathmandu.	Kathmandu	1,340m/4,300ft
Day 26	Kathmandu Sightseeing	Kathmandu	1,340m/4,300ft
Day 27	Final Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu. You will be met on arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport. Transfer to Hotel Tibet or similar. Day Free. Enjoy welcome dinner. Briefing during dinner. Overnight Hotel Tibet or similar. (Dinner)

Day 2Kathmandu

Visit Pashupatinath, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, with its two-tiered golden roof and silver door. Here, you’ll probably witness a Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati River.

Then drive to Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, for lunch and a tour of the royal palace square. Bhaktapur is a medieval city in the Kathmandu valley and is least disturbed by modern life. Here, you can absorb the architectural splendor of the five-storied Nyatapola temple, or the sculptural delight of the Peacock Window.

In the afternoon, make final preparations for your Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

Overnight Hotel Tibet or similar. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 3Kathmandu to Ilam

Fly about 50 minutes east of Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. It’s best to sit on the left side of the plane because on a clear day Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga are visible. After exiting the Bhadrapur airport, board a chartered vehicle for a 5 hour drive to Ilam. The drive first starts in the plains of Nepal slowly ascending the winding roads through rice terraces and large tea plantations to Ilam. At Ilam, we will stay at a small but quaint Gurung home.

Overnight local lodge (All meals)

Day 4Ilam to Taplejung

We start early as it is another long drive to Taplejung (7 hours). At first, we ascend steadily to Rake from where the Kanchenjunga massif comes into view. We continue ascending to a little over 8,000 feet to Ranipauwa and then to Phidim, the district headquarters of Panchthar district. We then descend to the valley floor to almost 2,000 feet to cross the Khebang khola and then make another ascent to Gopetar at around 7,000 feet only to descend again to Hewa Khola from where we make our final ascent to Taplejung.

Overnight lodge. (All meals)

Day 05 and Day 06Taplejung to Amjilosa

It used to be a 5 day trek to Amjilosa from Taplejung. Now, a very rough jeep track has been built upto Sekathum. We board a jeep for a bumpy four hour ride to Ranipul (just below Lelep). The drive is through relatively low altitude (between 3,000 and 4,000 ft.) Limbu villages of Mitlung, Sinuwa and Chirwa. The forests are lush and all along there are cardamom plantations which are watered by sprinklers as cardamom grows in a damp environment. Cardamom is one of the most profitable cash crop in Nepal. In between Tapethok and Hellok, at Margem, is one of the schools we’ve helped build. We stop at Ranipul to begin our short trek to Sekhathum. Cross a suspension bridge and make a short ascent to the small village of Sekhathum (basically only 4-5 houses).

The next day we cross several suspension bridges making short ascents and descents to arrive at the first Sherpa village of Amjilosa. Enroute, we cross the Rai village of Solima where we’ve helped build another small school.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

SEKATHUM TO AMJILOSA
DISTANCE: 7.7 kilometers/4.81 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,654 feet/809 meters
DESCENT: 49 feet/14.9 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 5 to 6 hours

Day 07 to Day 09Amjilosa to Ghunsa

A little past Amjilosa, the landscape starts to change – from lush green low-land to alpine country with shorter pine and rhododendron trees. The inhabitants of this region are Sherpas and Bhotes who continue trade with Tibet which is about a two days hike. The traders take yak and locally grown herbs to sell in Tibet. You reach Ghunsa which is the largest Sherpa village on this trek. A rest and acclimatization day is planned here.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

AMJILOSA TO GYABLA
DISTANCE: 8.17 kilometers/5.08 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,882 feet/573 meters
DESCENT: 820 feet/250 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 5 to 6 hours

GYABLA TO GHUNSA
DISTANCE: 10.5 kilometers/6.55 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,511 feet/765 meters
DESCENT: 274 feet/83.5 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 7 hours

Day 10 and Day 11Ghunsa to Khangbachen (4,092 m) and hike to Jannu Base Camp

The trail today is along the Ghunsa river with pastures and forests of rhododendron trees and juniper. Past the bridge over the Ghunsa river, it is a steep climb past a landslide. This section experiences a landslide every year and the trail is quite sketchy. Descend to Khangbachen. The next day is another acclimatization day with optional hike to Jannu Base Camp.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

GHUNSA TO KHAMBACHEN
DISTANCE: 9.44 kilometers/5.87 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,121 feet/646.8 meters
DESCENT: 201 feet/61.2 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 5 to 6 hours

KHAMBACHEN TO JANNU BASE CAMP (BOTH WAYS)
DISTANCE: 10.47 kilometers/6.51 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,719 feet/523 meters
DESCENT: 1,726 feet/526 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 6 to 8 hours

Day 12 Hike to Lhonak

Today you hike to Lhonak. The trail climbs gradually through open rocky fields along the Kanchenjunga moraine. Look out for blue sheep along the trail from Khangbachen to Pangpema. Blue sheep are the primary prey of snow-leopards. Lhonak is a BEYUL (blessed land) and one of the most beautiful places in Nepal. Lhonak is near a dry lake bed on an open, sandy plain.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

KHAMBACHEN TO LHONAK
DISTANCE: 9.26 kilometers/5.76 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,168 feet/660 meters
DESCENT: 0 feet/0 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 7 to 8 hours

Day 13Hike to Pangpema and Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,152 m)

Today you hike to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga Base Camp) along the Kanchenjunga moraine. Kanchenjunga is hidden by other peaks and becomes visible only when you almost reach Pangpema. The hike can take around 4 hours. Return to Lhonak for the night. If all members of the group are doing well, you may camp at Pangpema. The guide will make this decision depending on the weather conditions and the health of the participants and the staff. Overnight Camp. (All meals)

LHONAK TO KANCHENJUNGA BASECAMP (BOTH WAYS)
DISTANCE: 15.51 kilometers/9.64 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,795 feet/547 meters
DESCENT: 1,832 feet/558 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 8 to 9 hours

Day 14Ghunsa (2,730 m)

Descend to Khambachen and then to Ghunsa.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

LHONAK TO GHUNSA
DISTANCE: 19.9 kilometers/12.4 miles approximately
ASCENT: 190 feet/58 meters
DESCENT: 4,504 feet/1,373 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 8 hours

Day 15Trek to Selela (4,660m)

Ascend steeply to Selela. The hike is around 4 hours and begins with hiking through a thick forest of fir and rhododendrons . The pass from Ghunsa to Tseram involves crossing five passes – Tamo La (3,900m), second pass (4,115m), Mirgin La (4,663m), Sinion La (4,660m) and the final pass (4,724m).

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

GHUNSA TO SELELA
DISTANCE: 5.9 kilometers/3.72 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,622 feet/800 meters
DESCENT: 118 feet/36 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 5 to 6 hours

Day 16 Trek to Tseram

Begin the day with a steady climb towards Mirgin La Pass. Makalu (8,481m) is also visible towards the west. In the distance you will also see Baruntse and Chamlang. Follow the ridge for the final descent to Tseram which is in a large flat meadow.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

SELELA TO TSERAM
DISTANCE: 9.1 kilometers/5.71 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,835 feet/559 meters
DESCENT: 3,005 feet/915 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 6 to 7 hours

Day 17Trek to Ramche

Today is a short half day of easy hiking (around 3 – 4 hours). From Tseram, ascend steeply crossing several temporary shepherd huts to a vast pasture with azaleas which are used as incense by the locals. There is a direct but more difficult pass (Lapsang La) which can be crossed from Ghunsa to arrive at this point. Tseram is another pasture with two huts and is near the lateral moraine of the Yalung glacier.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

TSERAM TO RAMCHE
DISTANCE: 6.53 kilometers/4.06 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,863 feet/567 meters
DESCENT: 0 feet/0 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 3 to 4 hours

Day 18 and Day 19Trek to Oktang. Explore South Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Again, Kanchenjunga isn’t visible until you get very close to Base Camp. Explore the South Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Descend to Tseram.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

RAMCHE TO OKTANG (KANCHENJUNGA BASECAMP) – BOTH WAYS
DISTANCE: 7.27 kilometers/4.52 miles approximately
ASCENT: 936 feet/285 meters
DESCENT: 965 feet/295 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 3 to 5 hours total

RAMCHE TO TSERAM
DISTANCE: 6.53 kilometers/4.06 miles approximately
ASCENT: 0 feet/0 meters
DESCENT: 1,908 feet/581 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 2 to 3 hours total

Day 20Descend to Torontan

Descend steadily along the river to Torontan where there is a single hut. The trail is beautiful through forests of Rhododendrons and Oak.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

TSERAM TO TORONTON
DISTANCE: 8.80 kilometers/5.48 miles approximately
ASCENT: 33 feet/10.05 meters
DESCENT: 2,649 feet/807 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 4 to 5 hours total

Day 21Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang

From Torontan, hike steeply along switch-backs to Lamite Bhanjyang. Today is a short day of hiking (3 hours). The jungle around this area is teeming with wildlife. Pheasants, red panda, wild dogs etc. Just before arriving at Lamite, there is a section that involves crossing a huge landslide. The old route has been washed away but an alternative trail has since been built that ascends to the top of the ridge over the landslide. Lamite Bhanyang is a misty pasture along the ridge surrounded by thick forests of douglas fir and oak. Enjoy your final close-up views of Kanchenjunga and Jannu.

Overnight Camp. (All meals)

Day 22 Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin

From Lamite, it is a steep descent to Yamphudin. Follow the trail to the left as we will be going to the village above Yamphudin where one of the 3 Summits’ schools is located. This school was rebuilt after the big earthquake that ravaged the Eastern Himalayas in 2009 (not to be mistaken with the earthquake in 2015). This village is inhabited by Gurungs who are all cousins.

Overnight local home. (All meals)

TORONTON TO YAMPHUDIN
DISTANCE: 12.5 kilometers/7.78 miles approximately
ASCENT: 2,280 feet/695 meters
DESCENT: 5,340 feet/1,627 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 7 to 8 hours total

Day 23 and 24Trek to Khebang and drive to Ilam

Continue descent from Yamphudin to Khebang where we camp for the last night. The next morning we board a chartered bus to Ilam. The road until Gopetar is bumpy on jeep track. Then we rejoin the main highway that we took to Taplejung.

Overnight local home. (All meals)

YAMPHUDIN TO KHEBANG
DISTANCE: 9.6 kilometers/5.97 miles approximately
ASCENT: 1,490 feet/454 meters
DESCENT: 2,046 feet/623 meters
APPROXIMATE TIME: 5 to 6 hours total

Day 25 Drive to Bhadrapur

We leave early and drive to Bhadrapur (around 3-4 hours) where we board a flight back to Kathmandu.

Overnight Hotel Tibet. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 26Kathmandu Sightseeing

Full day of sightseeing in Kathmandu: visit Swayambhunath, the monkey temple. Then drive to Bhaktapur, the city of Devotees, for lunch and a tour of the royal palace square.

A farewell dinner is planned for the evening.

Overnight Hotel Tibet. (All meals)

Day 27Final Departure

Transfer to the airport for flight home. (Breakfast)

Cost Information (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek)

(valid until 31 Dec, 2023) – Camping Trek

2 persons: $ 5,600 USD per person

3 persons: $ 5,040 USD per person

4 or more persons: $ 4,760 USD per person

Single Supplement: $300

Please inquire for quote in GB£ or Euros.

US$ 200 per person discount on all Spring Treks (January to June). All our treks are private treks for two or more participants and can be arranged for a date of your choosing.

Payment policy:

A 20% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking.
Balance is payable a week prior to departure or on arrival in Kathmandu.

Cancellation policy:

Deposit is non-refundable. But if you cancel a month prior to trek start date, your deposit will be applied to any trek you undertake with us anytime in the future.
No refunds for unused services once trek begins.

Price Includes

Expert pre-trip advice and detailed information
Motivated, well-cared-for staff
All airport transfers
Two full days sightseeing in Kathmandu as indicated in the itinerary and entrance fees to monuments
4 nights twin sharing hotel accommodation at Hotel Tibet (3 star) in Kathmandu
Airfare: Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
Chartered vehicle: Bhadrapur to Taplejung and Sinam to Bhadrapur
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Camping/lodge trekking as indicated in the itinerary
Three meals a day on the trek
Boiled water for your bottles three times a day
Guide and staff wages, equipment and meals
Guide and staff insurance
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Fee and trekking permit
Gamow Bag (High altitude pressure chamber)
Satellite phone.

Price Excludes

Your international airfare
Nepal Visa
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Tips and gratuities
Personal equipment (a suggested list will be mailed to you)
Travel insurance (Required)
Other expenses of a personal nature.

Photos (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek)

Options

We understand that not everyone has 29 days. There are many other shorter circuit treks that can be arranged. During the course of building three schools in this region, our staff are very familiar with this area and we can arrange a trek that will best suit your time. Some shorter options include:

North Kanchenjunga Base Camp only (24 days): Ascend and descend via the Western route (Mitlung, Hellok and Ghunsa)
South Kanchenjunga Base Camp only (22 days): Ascend via the Western route (Mitlung), cut through to the Eastern route via Yasang (the site of another of our schools) and visit the South Base Camp.
Lower altitude Pathibhara circuit (15 days): Trek to Yamphudin and return via Pathibhara (a holy temple dedicated to a goddess revered by both Hindus and Buddhists) and Suketar. Great views of the entire Kanchenjunga massif from a ridge reached a day before arriving at Pathibhara.

On the other hand, if you have more time, we can organize a longer circuit trek visiting both Kanchenjunga base camps and then crossing the Lumba Sumba pass into the Makalu region.

We are happy to customize a trek for two or more participants. Please do write to us!

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek)

When is the best time to do the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek?

The Kanchenjunga region is one of the wettest areas of Nepal. There are two preferred seasons for the Kanchenjunga Trek: Spring (April through May ) and Fall (October through November). It is still possible to do the trek even in December if you are in good shape and don’t mind walking on snow. In the Spring, because this trek involves crossing a high pass, we wouldn’t recommend this trek in March as it may be too early and there may excessive snow in the pass.

Day time temperatures range in the 50’s and 60’s (10 to 15 Centigrade) while night-time temperatures are in the 30’s and 40’s (0 to 5 Centigrade). Expect night time temperatures of below Freezing near the Base Camp. Expect some late-afternoon showers in the Spring which is the season for rhododendrons, orchids and magnolias. October is historically regarded as the best month to trek with clear skies and better views of the mountains. The temperature is around 10 degrees Fahrenheit colder in the Fall season. If you plan to do this trek in the Winter, expect temperatures around -5F (-20 Centigrade) at night.

How fit do I need to be to do the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek?

We would recommend the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek to seasoned hikers only. It is a long trek where you would be away from modern amenities for an extended period of time. Also the trail involves a lot of ascents and descents. Regardless, you must be able to hike up to 12 miles a day (mostly at high altitude) carrying a small pack. While this trek does not involve and does not require any technical climbing, you must have the mental and physical toughness to hike on sketchy trail with some objective danger – there are at least a couple sections where you would walk through landslides.

It is advised that anyone with a pre-existing condition consult their doctor before signing up for a trek. We rate the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek a 5 on a scale of 1 (easy) to 5 (challenging).

How should I prepare for the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

The more physically fit you are, the more you will enjoy the trip. There are three aspects to training for any trek.

1) Cardiovascular Training will make your body more efficient in using oxygen. Running, walking, swimming or biking, or any combination of these are great for cardiovascular conditioning.

2) Strength Training by either using free weights or machines at the gym will build hiking strength. Walking stairs, especially with a pack will simulate the hiking environment. We also recommend practicing squats. Trekkers will encounter low hanging obstacles to duck under, and many toilets are at ground level, which requires a low squat.

3) Endurance Training is where you build endurance in the months leading up to your trek, slowly increase your length of training sessions. By the time you are 2 weeks from the scheduled trek date you should be able to ascend 3,000 ft. in a 3-4 hour period.

In the end, the more your training simulates a trek, the better off you will be. So hiking 4-5 hours outdoors, uphill and downhill, about once or twice a week in addition to other cardio vascular training at the gym or at home will greatly benefit and prepare you for the trek.

What kind of food should I expect on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek?

All cooking gear and food have to be carried in from Kathmandu. The cook will purchase fresh fruit and vegetables and rice/lentils from the villagers en route. You will be surprised as to what the cook can make on a small gas stove. In general, expect porridge (Oatmeal), toast, eggs (various style), muesli, hash browns, sausages etc for breakfast. And sandwich, pizzas, momos, noodles (dry and with soup), rolls, fried rice, Indian bread with vegetables or Daal Bhaat (Rice with lentils) etc for lunch and dinner.

Will you provide tents and mats?

Yes, we will provide good quality Mountain Hardwear Trango or North Face VE 25 tents for this trek. We will also provide a 2 inch foam mattress and an insulation pad. You can bring an additional pad if you wish. We will also provide all the kitchen gear.

We have lately been providing Exped air mats. Check them out here.

What kind of gear do you provide for the staff?

This is a challenging trek. Even for the hardy Nepali staff. Make sure your staff and porters have good gear and enough food to complete this trek. Ask your operator what they provide for the staff. Are they provided meals or are they responsible for their own meals?

We provide snow goggles, mittens, gore-tex parka, water-proof pants and good water-proof hiking boots (mostly Lowa GTX renegade) to the staff. Also, the staff and porters will be provided all meals on the trek. We’d be glad to provide references who can allude to our claims. All our staff are insured. And we will bear the cost of a helicopter evacuation in case of an emergency.

Is there mobile signal on the trek? Wi-fi?

There is mobile signal only at some of the villages at the beginning of the trek. Wi-fi is only available at Taplejung. We will provide a satellite phone for this trek.

What are the toilets like on this trek? Will I be able to take a shower?

On camping treks, toilets are a hole in the ground in a small tent to allow for privacy. Showers are available during rest days and involve scooping out water with a mug from a bucket of hot water. On most days you can clean yourself with wet wipes. We will provide a small bowl of warm water with which you can wipe yourself with a towel.

What gear do I need for the trek? Can I rent in Kathmandu?

Layering is key. And it’s always recommended to trek with good branded gear. A good pair of hiking boots that’s been broken in is very important. Good top and bottom base layers, a mid layer (fleece or capilene), and an outer layer (Gore-tex or other material). If you tend to get cold quickly, bring a down parka especially for the evening at the lodge. On most days, you’d be hiking in a convertible hiking pant that can be converted into shorts and one or two top layers.

if you’re trekking with Crystal Mountain Treks, we provide a sleeping bag (rated to 0 degree F or -17 degree C), duffel bags, down jacket and Steripen for water purification to our clients for no charge.

It is possible to buy cheap and relatively functional gear in Kathmandu – convertible pants, down jackets, fleece, Gore-tex jackets. But remember, you get what you pay for. Wool gloves, hats, socks are available too.

There are quite a few branded stores too. North Face, Moutain Hardwear, Marmot and Sherpa. If you’re coming from Australia or Europe, items in these shops are probably cheaper than back home. But if you’re coming from the US, it’s better to buy branded gear at home.

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Peter Walker, USA

Group Traveller

The trek was the most adventurous of any I’ve taken in Nepal. The earthquake damage certainly contributed to that but not entirely. These statements are not meant to be negative instead I have a very positive feeling about the trek as a whole. As far as physically demanding this trek is on a par with Dolpo/Shey Gompa. I always have preferred camping treks for the camaraderie of being with the staff and this trek lived up to my expectations especially with the outstanding leadership provided by Manju. One aspect of this trek that pleasantly surprised me was the dramatic difference between the east and west portions of the trek. It amounted to being on two totally different treks which I found very enjoyable and certainly very interesting. I’ll see to it that you get a copy of the video travelogue when I finish it.

October 31, 2016

Karen Kellie, USA

Group Traveller

I am definitely recommending Crystal Mountain Treks. You do an outstanding job. Here are a few quotes/testimonials from me: Crystal Mountain Treks’ leadership helped me network with other trekkers. I gained valuable insights and practical advice from conversations with people like me. The experience of the Crystal Mountain Treks staff and our senior guide’s leadership were evident every hour of the 3 weeks. Safety from injury or illness was priority. There was respect and support for all individuals. I’ll remember the hard work, teamwork, and laughter. Unfortunately, we saw examples on the trail and heard stories from other trekkers that were not as positive. They increased our appreciation for Crystal Mountain Treks’ ability to provide quality adventure beyond the ordinary. Thanks again and Namaste

August 13, 2014

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KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREK

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KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP TREK

THE TREK

ACCOMMODATION AND MEALS

BEST SEASON

TREK RATING

WHY TREK WITH US?

Brief Itinerary (Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Kathmandu

Day 2Kathmandu

Day 3Kathmandu to Ilam

Day 4Ilam to Taplejung

Day 05 and Day 06Taplejung to Amjilosa

Day 07 to Day 09Amjilosa to Ghunsa

Day 10 and Day 11Ghunsa to Khangbachen (4,092 m) and hike to Jannu Base Camp

Day 12 Hike to Lhonak

Day 13Hike to Pangpema and Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5,152 m)

Day 14Ghunsa (2,730 m)

Day 15Trek to Selela (4,660m)

Day 16 Trek to Tseram

Day 17Trek to Ramche

Day 18 and Day 19Trek to Oktang. Explore South Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Day 20Descend to Torontan

Day 21Trek to Lamite Bhanjyang

Day 22 Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin

Day 23 and 24Trek to Khebang and drive to Ilam

Day 25 Drive to Bhadrapur

Day 26Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 27Final Departure

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