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Summit the East on Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Set out on a remarkable 26-day journey into Nepal’s remote eastern wilderness on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, tracing the base of the world’s third-highest peak. This trail takes you through a rich tapestry of landscapes, from vibrant jungles and rhododendron forests to high-altitude glacial terrain. Traverse the untouched Arun Valley, where rare wildlife and traditional Himalayan communities await near the Tibetan and Sikkimese borders. This challenging trek promises solitude, stunning mountain vistas, and an authentic glimpse into Nepal’s rugged frontier—an unforgettable adventure for seasoned trekkers.

Trip Duration

25 Days

Max. Altitude

5143m

Difficulty

Challenging

Itinerary for the Trek

Day 1

Arrive in Kathmandu

  • Drive to hotel from airport
  • Maximum Altitude of 1350m

Day 2

Explore Kathmandu

  • Full day
  • Maximum Altitude of 1350m

Day 3

Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, Drive to Taplejung

  • 50 minutes flight and 8 to 9 hours drive
  • Maximum Altitude of 1442m

Day 4

Trek from Taplejung to Lalikharka

  • 4 to 5 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 2265m

Day 5

Trek from Lalikharka to Khesewa

  • 5 to 6 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 2120m

Day 6

Trek from Khesewa to Mamanke

  • 5 to 6 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 1785m

Day 7

Trek from Mamankhe to Yamphudin

  • 4 to 5 hours trek
  • Maximum altitude of 2080m

Day 8

Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong

  • 7 to 8 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 2995m

Day 9

Trek from Tortong to Cheram

  • 2 to 3 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 3870m

Day 10

Explore Cheram and Acclimatization

  • 2 to 3 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 3870m

Day 11

Trek from Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche)

  • 3 to 4 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 4580m

Day 12

Trek from Ramchaur (Ramche) to Yalung Base Camp, back to Cheram

  • 3 to 4 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 3870m

Day 13

Trek from Cheram to Sele La

  • 6 to 7 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 4290m

Day 14

Trek from Sele La to Ghunsa

  • 2 to 3 hours trek>
  • Maximum Altitude of 3595m

Day 15

Trek from Ghunsa to Kambachen

  • 5 to 6 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 4050m

Day 16

Trek from Kambachen to Lhonak

  • 5 to 6 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 4778m

Day 17

Kanchenjunga base camp, overnight at Pangpema

  • 6 to 7 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 5143m

Day 18

Trek from Pangpema to Lhonak

  • 3 to 4 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 4778m

Day 19

Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa

  • 6 to 7 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 3595m

Day 20

Trek from Ghunsa to Amjilosa

  • 5 to 6 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 2308m

Day 21

Trek from Amjilosa to Chirwa

  • 6 to 7 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 1270m

Day 22

Trek from Chirwa to Taplejung via Mitlung

  • 7 to 8 hours trek
  • Maximum Altitude of 1442m

Day 23

Drive from Taplejung to Bhadrapur

  • 9 hours drive
  • Maximum Altitude of 2419m

Day 24

Fly back to Kathmandu

  • 50 minutes flight
  • Maximum Altitude of 1350m

Day 25

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Drive to airport
  • Or, continue your private itinerary

Highlights of the Trip

  • Unique sight of rural Nepalese lifestyle
  • Magnificent views of Kanchenjunga up close
  • Alluring mountain massifs
  • Solitary trails in the remote East