Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Arrive in Kathmandu, meet your Shailung Trails team, review permits and gear, and rest before the trekking route begins the next day.

Catch an early flight or drive from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in southeast Nepal, then board a rugged four-wheel-drive vehicle to journey up into the hills toward Taplejung.

Trek alongside the roaring Tamor River, passing through dense forests, cascading waterfalls, and small Rai and Limbu hamlets to reach Sakathum.

Cross suspension bridges, climb steep cliffside trails through bamboo and forest groves, and ascend to the high mountainside settlement of Amjilassa.

Trek through lush rhododendron and pine forests past uninhabited valleys and rushing streams, climbing steadily to reach the Tibetan-influenced village of Gyabla.

Descend briefly into a river gorge before climbing through magnificent pine woods to reach Ghunsa, a vibrant Tibetan village complete with a local monastery and micro-hydro power station.

Spend a mandatory rest and acclimatization day exploring Ghunsa and taking short hikes up the surrounding hillsides to adjust to the increasing elevation.

Trek above the tree line along rocky riverbeds and glacial moraines, enjoying stunning mountain vistas before arriving at the high-altitude settlement of Khambachen (4,050 m).

Acclimatize further by taking a high day hike toward Jannu Glacier to view the massive north face of Mt. Jannu (Kumbhakarna).

Ascend across wide glacial outwash plains and rocky paths beneath towering rock walls, arriving at the remote high-altitude pasture camp of Lhonak (4,780 m).

Make a landmark day hike up to Pangpema (5,143 m)—the North Base Camp of Kanchenjunga—surrounded by breathtaking towering ice walls and sweeping glacial panoramas, then return to Lhonak.

Enjoy a long, steady downhill descent retracing your steps along the glacial valley back to the safety and comfort of Ghunsa village.

Leave the main valley behind and climb steeply through mossy rhododendron and pine forests up to the isolated ridge camp of Sele Le (4,290 m).

Cross a series of high, challenging mountain passes (including Sinion La and Mirgin La over 4,500 m) offering expansive views of Makalu, Baruntse, and Kanchenjunga, before descending to Tseram.

Trek up past the Yalung Glacier through ablation valleys to Ramche and the South Base Camp of Kanchenjunga, viewing the massive southern face of the mountain before returning to Tseram.

Descend continuously through pine forests, boulder fields, and damp river valleys down past pastured clearings to reach the forested campsite of Tortong.

A steep and lengthy descent through dense jungle and river crossings brings you down to Yamphudin, a diverse multi-ethnic village inhabited by Sherpas, Rais, Limbus, and Gurungs.

Trek along terraced hillsides, cross local streams, and walk through rural farm villages to arrive at the settlement of Khebang.

Complete your final morning walk down to Khandembe, where your transport awaits to drive you onward to the regional hub town of Phidim.

Take a final morning drive from Phidim down to Bhadrapur airport, then catch your return domestic flight back to Kathmandu.