Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek

With an elevation of 8,586m (28,169ft), Kangchenjungais the third highest Mountain in the worldIt lies inHimalayas just 128kms East from Mount Everest, and west of the Tamur River. Kangchenjunga is located on the border of Nepaland the Indian state of Sikkim, and is especially worshipedby the people of Darjeeling and Sikkim. In Sikkimese, the name means Five treasures of the Great Snow Which represents its five peaks. Kanchanjunga (8,586m),Yalung kang (8505m),Kanchanjunga West (8420m) and the Twin peaks (both 8,476m). Two of the five peaks are in Taplejung District, Nepal.The other three peaks main, central, and south are on the border ofNorth Sikkimand Nepal.

The Kanchenjanga valley trek, opened to tourists since the late 1980s, offers chance to discover a totally unspoiled wilderness region of the Himalayas. This particular trek is becoming increasingly popular with nature lovers and adventure seekers due to its remote and exclusive features. Along the trek, you will pass by majestic waterfalls, through thickets of rhododendron and other highland forests. You also have the chance to experience many different Nepali ethnic groups, and encounter various highland flora and fauna. Combining its beautiful diversity of scenery, rich culture and spectacular mountain views, (Including panoramic sights of the mountains of the Khumbu), Kanchanjanga is bound to excite and amaze all along its path, as well as leave you with a memorable rewarding trekking experience for a lifetime.

From Kathmandu we have the option to take a scenic Drive to Suketar or take a short but thrilling flight to Bhadrapur, followed by a shorter drive to Suketar. Via Mitlung and Ghunsa, through pastures and pristine settlements, we set off from Seketar to climb to the north base camp Pang pema. One of the highlights of the trek, Pang Pempa faces directly opposite the towering north face of Kanchenjunga and offers a remarkable mountain view. From Pangpema, we retrace our path back to Ghunsa through Ramtang and Khambachen, before heading toward the giant, breath taking Yalung Glacier. Upon returning, instead of going again to Taplejung, we descend to Thorpu from where we take a drive to Birtamod. From Birtamod, we catch a flight back to Kathmandu the following day, which winds up our trekking adventure in the incredible Kanchenjungha region.