Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
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Kanchenjunga base camp trek: “The most beautiful walk in the world.”
Would love to explore unspoiled, the beaten trail and more adventure with the unlimited experience of trekking to the lap of the third highest peak in the world???
Kanchenjunga is 3rd world’s highest peak out of the 10 highest peaks in the world with an elevation of 8586 M. It lies in the Far East part of Nepal in the great Himalayan range, standing in-between bored of Nepal and a tiny Himalayan state in the north-eastern part of India. In 1955 first attempted to climb this mountain by Joe Brown and George Band a team of British mountaineers they get succeeded to reach the summit and the Indian Army team made a second ascent on the northeast ridge from Sikkim on the Indian side in 1977. After the 1980’s it is open for trekking but our government put that region under restriction zoon so, that the trekker will take a special permit from the immigration department of Nepal as on restricted permits.
The name of the beautiful mountain is derived from old Tibetan and translates to “Five treasures of snow.” Local people have worshiped these holy mountains for as long as their stories go back in time. The five treasures are Gold, Silver, Precious Stones, Grain, and Holy Scriptures, referring to the five individual peaks of the Kangchendzonga Himal range.
Kanchenjunga base camp trek is still an unspoiled trekking trail in eastern Nepal only a few trekkers trek in this region. It is a beautiful walking adventure to explore the culture, nature, and mountains in the region. Kanchenjunga trekking is the longest trekking trail in Nepal. For the base camp trek, it will take around 22 days to 28 days to cover entire the trekking trail.
Kanchenjunga trekking is difficult due to the highest elevation of the north base camp on 5200 m. the trekking trail lead through unbreakable ascend and descend, with the rising of trek difficulty level and altitude too. However, if you have experienced team-like trekking guides and supportive team members your adventures trek make more easy and comfortable due to their strong support and motivation.
Kanchenjunga base camp trek, mesmerizing beauty with moderate level to difficulties level of the trek. On this trek, you will cross 3 different high-altitude passes from south to north base camp Sele La pa), Mir-gin La Pass, and Sinon La Pass, (4,200m), (4,026m), (4,663m) respectively. During trek challenge, your soul and you need to walk an average of 6 to 7 hours in a day on rough terrain and have spent several nights on higher altitudes. However, facing different challenges is replaced by the scenic beauty of green hills and breathtaking scenery that you get to observe on the way while crossing high passes.
In the lower part of the Kanchenjunga trekking trail, different ethical communities people are inhabited by the Rai, Limbu, Gurung, and we can also find a few other groups of Brahmin and Chhetri in this region. And the upper part of this region Sherpa community people is inhabited. Due to this reason, it is a mixture of rich local culture and religion. Rai and Limbu communities follow the kirati and the Sherpa community follows Tibetan Buddhism. While the trek to the upper part you will explore monasteries, mani walls, prayer flags, and chortens, and to the lower part, you will explore different temples in this region. Hope you will enjoy the trace of Tibetan origins in the belief system of locals. Trak to Kanchenjunga triggered by the high elevation, you will get more opportunities to observe, experience, and explore unique isolated Tibetan Buddhism culture and traditional village life from low land to high Himalayan settlement. Despite the long adventure is certainly a worthwhile trip to go for. Trekkers will get an experience of trekking adventure like nowhere else.
Besides mountain and culture this trek offer to explore many small beautiful valleys in the lap of the high hills and Himalayas, Tamor valley, Ghunsa, Ramche, Lhonak, Khambachen, etc. are the popular destination of Kanchenjunga. While you will reach the Kanchenjunga base camp by crossing all these valleys in your trails. During the onward journey to the base camp, you will observe and cross majestic views of different glaciers like Nyukla, Kumbhakarna, Ramdung, Kanchenjunga, Yalung, Tso, etc. which add beauty to the Kanchenjunga trekking.
Trip fact Kanchenjunga base camp trek
- Beautiful mountains view of Mount Kanchenjunga central, north and south
- Explore Limbu and Sherpa culture and their daily basic lifestyle
- Walkthrough the Cardamom farm.
- Impressive view of mount Jannu (Kumbha Karna)
- Encounter with wildlife and domestic animals like Himalayan yak,
- Visit Kanchenjunga glacier and Nepal peak, chyang Himal (wedge peak)
- Visit Kanchenjunga north base camp
- Cross mirgin-la pass and enjoy watching a beautiful mountains view
- Visit Ilam tea garden
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- Arrival airport picks and drops
- Arrange all transport according to the itinerary
- 3 Nights at ★★★ a hotel in Kathmandu.
- Standard Tea-house/ Lodge during the trek.
- Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast during the trek.
- 1 Certified Guide (Licensed & First Aid Trained)/1 Porter (For two) & their allowances.
- TIMS Card/ National Park entry fee
- KCAP Permit
- All the Gov. and Local taxes as applicable.
- Trekking Map and Group medical kit box (Diamox and First Aid Medicine).
- Tea/Coffee p.meal basis.
- Trip Completion Certificate
- Meals at Kathmandu
- Meals other than during the trek and before/after complimentary dinner
- Mineral water and refreshments during the trek
- Travel insurance (Cover Helicopter evacuation and Trip Cancellation charges)
- Guide/Porter Tipping
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Trip Difficulty: Easy
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Not too challenging for amateurs. Max. altitude remains around 3000 m and the hike requires around 3-4 hours a day.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport. Star Standard meals at Kathmandu!