- Ariel view of Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Kanchenjunga .
- Explore Buddhist cultures, Yalung Ri base camp explore wildlife and the great Himalayas.Stunning views of Mount Kanchenjunga, Climbing and Camping. Exploring Rhododendron forests, Sightseeing ancient Kathmandu valley.
- Scenic flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar – Taplaijung. Crossing Mirgin La pass and flora, fauna and fascinating local cultures.
- Massif view of mountains beautiful flora and fauna and mt. Kanchenjunga base camp.
Outlined Itinerary:
Day1: Arrival in Airport
Day2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu – B
Day3: Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar (Taplejung) then trek to Jogidanda (2059m/6755ft.) – B.L.D
Day4: Jogidanda to Chirwa (1800m/5905ft.) – 7 hrs – B.L.D
Day5: Chirwa to Sekathum (1660m/5446ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day6: Sekathum to Amjilosa (2510m/8234ft.) – 5 hrs – B.L.D
Day7: Amjilassa to Kyapar (2730m/8956ft.) – 7 hrs – B.L.D
Day8: Kyapar to Ghunsa (3695m/12122ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day9: Ghunsa to Khambachen (4099m/13448ft.) 6-7 hrs – B.L.D
Day10: Rest Day Explore the Khambachen (4099m/13448ft.) – B.L.D
Day11: Khambachen to Lhonak (4785m/15698ft.) – B.L.D
Day12: Lonak to Pang Pema (5143m/16873ft.) 6 – 7 hrs – B.L.D
Day13: Pang Pema (5243m/17201ft.) – 7 hrs – B.L.D
Day14: Pang Pema to Khanbachen (4040m/13254ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day15: Khangpachen to Phole (3100m/10170ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day16: Phole to Amjilassa (2500m/8202ft.) – 7 hrs – B.L.D
Day17: Trek to Tapehok (1300m/4265ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day18: Trek to Phoram (1650m/5413ft.) – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day19: Trek to Suketar (2440m/8005ft.) – 5 hrs – B.L.D
Day20: Drive to Ilam & Bhirtamod – 6 hrs – B.L.D
Day21: Drive to Bhadrapur & Flight to Kathmandu – B
Day22: Kathmandu Rest & Join Cultural Dinner Program – D
Day23: Departure & Farewell – B
(Note: B.L.D, Plan Including / B: Breakfast, L: Lunch & D: Dinner.)
Our representatives will be at airport to pick you up and transfer you to designated hotel in Kathmandu. There you can take rest or read articles on trekking. At evening we provide you short briefing regarding the trip information.
Kathmandu is very rich in cultural and historical aspects. And you will be visiting some of the historically and culturally important locations whilst your stay. Swayambhunath – Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath – Biggest Hindu Temple, Bauddhanath and Patan Durbar Square are places to focus on. Exploring the beautiful ancient structures you can get a chance to analyze the ancient cultural values and traditions of Nepalese people. You’ll have to attend meeting in the evening.
After Breakfast in the morning we take a flight from Kathmandu to Suketar. During the flight we observe the panoramic views of Surke Danda filled with rhododendron. From Suketar, we pass the ridge of 2580m above the sea level and cross the forest trail along with Limbu village; we can explore the Limbu cultures and traditions here. Our first camping is in Jogidanda. From here we get first views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and Jannu.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today, trail leads us through narrow path of jungle covered in green vegetation of cardamom plants and many others. During the walk we pass by the beautiful small streams and some gardens of orange. Route from here is flat surface and we can see small village with small lodges and camping sites once we reach Chirwa. Here we know that the locals are dependent on agriculture for income. This trek takes us through many ascents and descends.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Chirwa we trek to Sakathum, the trail is little bit like our previous one. Except this time we will be a bit closer to destination. There is river which you will be following and a bridge to cross before reaching Sekathum. Including the many ascends and descends while walking we walk through the forests trail full of cardamom and many other vegetation. At last we cross the small hanging bridge and reach Sekhatum in around 5 to 6 hours overall.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After the early breakfast, we trek from Sekathum camp to Amjilosa. First we cross a suspension bridge and then pass through the dense forest. We get to walk along the steep and narrow path on the trek. After walking for some hours we have lunch in Solima and then again continue trail up through trees and reach Amjilosa high above the gorge. Reaching at Amjilasa, we explore the region of few houses and small shops where the shops are also known as “Bhattis” in native language.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today, our trekking is little bit short; starting from Ghunsa Valley. The trail is from forest of Bamboo, Rhododendron and brown oaks through scatteres pasture and waterfalls. And then climb steeply to Kyapart in the middle of terraced hill just above from Ghunsa Khola. During the climbing through Sherpa village, there is place called Gyabla or Kyapar where we observe the lifestyle of people from Buddhist culture.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Kyapar to Ghunsa is 6 hour trek in a flat terrace field and gently altitude ascends as you walk further through the trail that passes from jungle. Trekking through the jungle trail offers you to observe Gunsa River below the trail. Walking constantly also takes us by some human settlements and terrace fields of potato, wheat, barley etc. Tibetan settlements during the trail offer you to analyze the highly influenced Tibetan cultures and traditions of people.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Ghunsa we will be heading north to Khambachen. Following the Gunsa River we gradually head upward. Along the way pine and rhododendron forest with mani walls and chortens become real treat to sour eyes. You will cross a bridge over Ghunsa Khola and have lunch in grassy area called Rampuk Kharka (3,720m). Mountain sceneries, landslides and hillside village of Tibetan influenced Nepali’s are worth watching.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Before moving further up to altitude over 750m, we acclimatize/rest in Khambachen. Here you can join short walk with guide and spend rest of the day resting. Early walk to Nupchu Khola from Khambachen is worth doing for scenic views of Mount Jannu.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Through rhododendron forest and seasonal yak herder’s camp along the trail, we trek to Lhonak. The trek is rockier and we have to cross landslide area. We have to pass North West of the Kanchenjunga Glacier to reach Lhonak. Trek to Lhonak takes us through the dry lake bed and an open sandy plain. The campsite is composed of several large stone huts and offers incredible views of Wedge Peak (6,750m), Mera (6,344m), Nepal Peak (6,910m), Twins (7,351m) and others.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After the breakfast, we trek to Pang Pema from Lonak. To get the best view of Kanchenjunga, Pang Pema is must visit place. The view from here with panoramic view of Peak Kanchenjunga and other peaks towering over the single roofless hut at Pang Pema is the one you will never regret of visiting.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
From Pangpema we trek to Kanchenjunga (North) Base Camp (5280m) for up close views. We trek upward until we reach the base camp. During the trek we get to observe the gorges of nice mountain glacier where water flows all the time and during the middle of the day falling avalanches fascinates you the most. Then we trek back to Pangpema. Trekking down from the base camp we see yaks grazing over the mountainous pastures.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
After fabulous time at Pang Pema, morning walk and long descend with few short climb the journey leads you to the retracing route to camp at Kambachen from where we previously trekked. Reaching at the height of two to three hundred meters offers the spectacular views of stunning mountains like Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, Twins Peak, Tent Peak and the Pyramid Peak.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Retracing back through the same route where we trekked from, early in the morning we corss Ghunsa Khola and then walk pleasantly through pine forest. Walking constantly for some hours the trail takes us to the interesting Sherpa village of Phale. Here we get a chance to observe the daily living style of Sherpa people with beautiful cultural and traditional values.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today, we take an early breakfast and start the trek to Amjilassa through the tree lines and rich vegetation area. The trail is steep climb for about half hour and then gentle climb to the down hills for about an hour. This trek leads you step up and down again for two hour through forest trail. Walking for some hours finally takes us to open grassland at Amjilassa.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Today we continually descend to lower altitude and through the farm land and villages we reach Tapethok. Tapethok village is settled by Limbu (Subba) Kirat ethnicity and you have to pass through the village of Ghaiya Bari and Sekathum villages.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
Our journey continues through the left bank of Tamur River and to Chiruwa village from where you wlk through several farm villages leading you uphill through mix forests of rhododendrons, oaks and pine trees. The trail gets better once you leave forest behind and reach Phoram, Phoram is fairly a large and neat village and surrounding great.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
This is the last trek or the last day we have to walk. We trek to Suketar through enchanting forest of the mid hills with people of different races. The walk is steep up and gradual and pleasant walk all the way to Taplejung village before stopping around the foot hills of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
We will be driving to Ilam, Ilam is a beautiful town famous for tea trees. And from there we drive further to Bhirtamod town for next early morning flight to Kathmandu. Bhirtamod on route to Bhadrapur airport you can see interesting markets and many shops.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in trekking lodge.
It takes around 40 minutes to reach Bhadrapur airpot. And depending on the flight schedule you can get to enjoy great panoramic mountain views on the way to Kathmandu. You will be picked up from airport by our representatives.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
You can visit around Kathmandu and take a day off to enjoy the historic city or shop around for souvenirs. You can also enjoy spa/massage/yoga for refreshing your mind.
Meals included: dinner by our side and finally an overnight stay in hotel.
Last day, you can either safely make return journey to home or you can join for another exciting adventure with Sunrise Adventure Treks. And according to flight schedule you will be escorted to airport approximately 3 hours earlier to catch flight to your next destination.
Have a safe Journey!
Cost included
- Airport pick up and departure and all ground transportation during trips.
- Hotel in Kathmandu two or three star category in twin sharing bed with breakfast basis
- Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
- Accommodation in lodge and full board meals during the trekking
- Govt. trained guide and necessary no.of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
- All fees for TIMS card and Trekking Permit
- Domestic Flight according to Itinerary
- Sleeping bag, Down jacket & necessary equipments during the trek
- One cultural show and dinner program
Cost excluded
- International Flight ticket & your personal expenses
- Major meals in cities cold & alcoholic drinks
- Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
- Tips to guide and porter and your insurance
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Useful information
We organize trekking in Kanchenjunga region for any number of people. If the group consists of more than 16 pax, we will split the group and arrange accordingly. We will assign one trek leader, one assistant leader for the group of four pax and porters (one porter between two members ) to carry members luggage. This arrangement ensures that the group can still go ahead as scheduled itinerary despite any member gets sick on the way in the trekking.
Kanchenjunga trekking is considered a moderate trek suitable for those who can hike for 5 – 7 hours a day. Obviously hiking in the high altitude will not be so easy rather physically more demanding, however our itinerary is scheduled for the proper acclimatization while gradually gaining the altitude in the trekking. It will be advisable to have some walking and hiking or other outdoor activities for more than two weeks which will contribute to comfortable accomplishment in reaching Kanchenjunga No technical skills or use of crampons are required for this trekking. It is highly recommended for the trekkers to consult with the doctors before coming for this trekking. Trekkers who have asthma, allergy or any other diseases related to hurt, lungs should take more precaution for this trekking.
Trekkers need to have traveling insurance which covers the comprehensive expenses that might incur due to medical issues or accidents (this includes air ambulance, helicopter rescue, and medical treatment costs). Insurance companies in Nepal do not provide travelling insurance for the foreigners and the trekkers need to get the travelling insurance from one of the international insurance companies. Sunrise Adventure Trek will have accident insurance for the trekking staff.
Accommodation in Kathmandu will be arranged on twin sharing basis on BB plan except the extra cost for the single supplement (depending on the room availability ) according to the choice of the standard of the hotels before and after the trekking. Accommodation during the trekking will be arranged at standard teahouses/ lodges with unheated rooms with wooden beds and foam mattresses on twin sharing basis. The trekkers will have to share washing and toilet facilities. If the trekker is a solo traveler, he/she will have to share a room with the trekker of same sex.
Trekkers are provided three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during Kanchenjunga trekking. They can enjoy wide variety of food from typical Nepali food, Tibetan food to all types of international cuisine (Continental, Italian, and Indian.). Unlike other trekking companies, Sunrise AdventureTrek allows trekkers to choose the food from the menu at the hotel / lodges in the trek. When the group is too big for the hotels/ lodges to provide individual dishes, set menu will be arranged in most places. We use the lodges / hotels which serve hygienic, nutritious and good food for the trekkers for them to get enough energy for the hiking.
Any trekker can get altitude sickness while trekking in the high altitude despite strong physically fitness. What is important is giving enough time for the proper acclimatization for the trekking. Sunrise Adventure Trek has planned the itinerary with gradual altitude gain giving enough time for acclimatization for the trekkers. Hiking slowly specially in the high altitude help prevent AMS ( Acute Mountain Sickness ). If anyone feels dizzy, suffer palpitation or severe headaches and loss of appetite, he / she will be moved to the lower altitude immediately or arrange the helicopter rescue in the severe case of AMS and the client has to pay for it.
A variety of clothing is necessary for the Kanchenjunga trek. While choosing the equipment trekkers need give emphasis on two simple aspects: Lightweight and Functional. The items should be lightweight, dependable, and adaptable to a variety of extreme weather conditions. The quality of the trekking equipment you choose has a lot to do with how warm, dry, and safe you will remain. For this reason you have to be critical of quality and the proper fit of clothing.
- T – shirts - Hiking shorts - Undergarments - Full sleeves shirts - Long light weight cotton pants - Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) - Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants. - Insulated pants / nylon windbreaker - Light and expedition weight thermal tops. - Fleece jacket or pullover - Waterproof shell jacket - Down jacket - Light warm fleece hat / woolen hat - Sun hat - Lightweight gloves. - Heavyweight gloves or mittens with a waterproof shell outer (seasonal). Foot Wear - Hiking boots - Light and comfortable camp shoes - Thin, lightweight inner socks. - Thick, warm wool hiking socks Accessories - Down Sleeping bag - Trekking bag / Duffle bag ( to carry for the porter ) - Day pack ( to carry with the trekkers to put the things required during the day time ) - Large plastic bags ( to keep items dry inside the trekking bag ) - Water bottle - Head lamp with spare bulb and batteries - Trekking poles - Personal medicine box - Sunglasses with UV protection. - Books, dairy, pen, walkman and any other game instruments Toiletries and Personal Hygiene - Quick drying small towel - Toothbrush / paste - Soap - Face and body moisturizer - Sun block for lips - Tissues / toilet rolls - Wet wipes - Feminine hygiene products - Anti bacterial hands wash
All our trek leaders are well experienced who have led trekking in Kanchenjunga region for more than eight years. Their in-depth knowledge about culture, custom, the geological surroundings as well as their professionalism, sincerity, and their hospitality make your dream of successful trek a enjoyable, memorable event in your life. Although our trek leaders are not highly educated, they are well experienced, professionally trained and posses good leadership skills to operate the trip smoothly. Their smiling faces, loving and caring attitude will make your even a hard walking day a pleasant one. All trekking staff of Sunrise Adventure Trek are locally employed and have the adequate knowledge about culture, ecosystem, flora, fauna, geography, history and the safety measures in running the trips. Their attitude and the efforts will be always concentrated on the less impact of the trekkers to the local culture, custom, nature and the eco system.
We are strongly committed to the porters rights. We make sure that they are well paid and have the proper clothing, foot ware and shelter. We are aware that no porter should be asked to carry a load that is too heavy for their physical abilities and the weight limit should be adjusted for altitude, weather and trail condition. We request our members not to have more than 15 kg weight of luggage to give to the porters. Porters who become sick while in the trekking are treated with high priority just like the other trekking staff or the members. If needed helicopter is sent and rescued in case of sever condition of sickness or accident. All porters are insured for sickness and accident.
Nepal, as a tourist destination is good for all seasons, however, the best seasons for trekking to Kanchenjunga region are Spring (March – May) and Autumn (mid Sept. – mid Dec. ). Trekking in autumn season is noted for clear weather and excellent views of silvery mountains against blue sky. It gets colder towards the end of December. This trek can be done in any month except January and February.
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1. How difficult is trek to Kanchenjunga and how can we prepare?
Trek to Kanchenjunga is restricted and moderate type trekking, can be attainable by many people nowadays. Our company provides you a porter and a guide with policy or travel insurance. People with very weak ankles, knee, hearts and lungs may have to suffer much difficulty in trekking.
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2. What about safety measurements and altitude sickness do the guides and porters have their insurance in Kanchenjunga trek?
Worrying for safety measurements? Our guides having long experience are much professional for handling such issues with various means of safety measurements. For common health issues like: headache, common cold, diarrhea, vomiting, we provide you first aid medicines. In case of being sick in the mountain, Sunrise Adventure Trek will make proper arrangements rescue by helicopter, for this you should have better travel insurance. If our guide and porters may suffer from sickness, they have also travel and medical insurance and we will also rescue by helicopter.
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3. What about guide & porter, do they have well training?
Guides and potters provided to our guests had complete accomplishment of several trainings required for their professions by the Ministry of Nepal Tourism. Having well experience in tourism sector as a guide or potter, make easy to explain all the information required for trekking and can create very familiar environment to the guests.
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4. What about communication system during trek?
As all the porters and guides are well certified by the Ministry of Nepal tourism they can easily understand and speak English languages during the trek. On the other hand, we can also provide you guides and potters according to your own understanding languages.
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5. Do I need to give tips to guide and potter and if how much?
It’s difficult to mention about tipping which is up to your happiness, but guides and potters do expect the tips at the end of the trip. However, normally people can give minimum 10% of their total payment to the guide and porter.
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6. What kind of food, drinking water and accommodation do we have on Kanchenjunga trek?
Trek to Kanchenjunga with Sunrise Adventure Trek includes trekking lodges or guest houses as accommodation with twin bed sharing room, if you are in a group and if you are solo traveler, you have private room. Regarding meals, we will have some options to choose like: continental foods, Italian, Indian and Chinese cuisine etc. For drinking water, you can buy the mineral bottles or safe drinking water from hotel either you can bring water tablets.
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7. How many hours should I walk per day and what happened if I am a slow walker in the group?
Normally, we have to walk around 5 to 7 hours per day, if you are slow in walk the team leader will professionally manage to you walking with our assistance guide and potter.
