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Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Detail Itinerary

DAY
  • 1

    Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu will be your arrival point. After welcoming you, our tour representative will take you to your hotel in the bustling city of Kathmandu stay overnight at Kathmandu Hotel. 

    Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: No
  • 2

    We will meet at the meeting Point or in the office and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek will be provided.

    Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 3

    We will take a flight to Bhadrapur, a hot and humid location near the Indian border. The flight lasts about 40 minutes from the capital city of Kathmandu. Once we land at Bhadrapur Airport, we will begin our long drive to Taplejung, which takes approximately 9 hours by private transport. The route will take us through Kanyam, Illam, Phidim, and finally to Taplejung. After reaching Taplejung, we will check in to our hotel and stay overnight at Taplejung.

    Altitude: 1820 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 4

    After Breakfast, our driving journey will begin from Taplejung recently built dirt road to Ranipul via Mitlung Tawa and Chiruwa village. It will take about a 5-hour drive journey to get Ranipul. We will have lunch at Ranipul and a short trek to Lamatar at about 2:30 hours and stay overnight at Tea House. 

    Altitude: 1600 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 5

    One of the wonderful walks, we will trek through a series of waterfalls, along the bamboo forest following continuing Ghunsa Khola.  A cultural change occurs and locals start to be more Buddhist.  You begin seeing yaks, the symbols of the high Himalayas stay overnight at Tea House. (About 6 -7 hours walk)

    Altitude: 2500 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 6

    Trek leads us along the Ghunsa Khola; the deep valley becomes more open appearing the lovely Tibetan villages Gyabla and Phale. Continue walking through the rhododendrons forest leading us to Ghunsa village is like the capital of Kanchenjunga. It’s a large Sherpa village, with a very old monastery stay overnight at a tea house. (About 6 hours walk)

    Altitude: 3559 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 7

    The journey from Thangyam (Thyanyani) to Ghunsa village involves a significant elevation gain of about 1,000 meters. Acclimatization is crucial when reaching Ghunsa. It is recommended to take an acclimatization hike to Dudh Pokhari, following the Yamtari Khola. This hike typically takes about 6 to 7 hours. Stay overnight in Ghunsa village.

    Altitude: 3595 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 8

    The walk continues through a beautiful open pine forest, leading us to Rambuk Kharka. We will cross several wooden bridges and navigate a section of the trail that is prone to landslides, which may alter our path. It's important to pack a lunch since there are no tea houses available between Ghunsa and Khambachen. We will stay overnight at a tea house in Khambachen. The entire journey takes about  5 - 6 hours.

    Altitude: 4050 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 9

    On our acclimatization day, we will take a side trip to the Janu Himal Base Camp. One of the memorable days entire trek to Kanchenjunga making a side trip to the Janu Himal base camp. Janu Himal is known as Kumbhakarna attractive snow-capped Himalayan peak in the Kanchenjunga region of Nepal. It takes approximately 4 hours to hike to Janu Himal and return to Khambachen.

    Altitude: 4050 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 10

    We trek up a wide valley alongside the glacier, enjoying excellent views of Mojka Peak, Gimigela, and Wedge Peak. As we continue, the valleys become wider, revealing more stunning Himalayan vistas. Lhonak is one of the beautiful valleys situated above the Kanchenjunga Glacier. The trek from Khambachen to Lhonak takes about six hours, and we will stay overnight at a tea house.

    Altitude: 4780 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 11

    Trekking alongside the Kanchenjunga Glacier led us to Pangpema (5143 meters), also known as the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp. After exploring the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp capturing images of the Kanchenjunga North Face, and surrendering Himalayan Peak, we returned to Lhonak via the same trail we had taken earlier and stayed overnight at a tea house. The trek took us about 7 hours.

    Altitude: 5143 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 12

    We trek back to Ghunsa, using the same trail we followed on our way up. Recharge our electronic devices at Ghunsa, as we won't have access to electricity on the south side, where the tea house lodges are even more basic than those on the north side. Stay one more night wonderful Ghunsa village at Tea House.

    Altitude: 3595 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 13

    Our trek begins toward the south base camp of Kanchenjunga. At Sele La, there are only two basic tea houses. This location offers trekkers a chance to spot snow leopards in this section of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. It will take about 5 hours to get Sele La from Ghunsa village and we will stay overnight at the tea house Sele La.  

    Altitude: 4290 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 14

    From the top of Sele La (4,480 meters), on a clear day, we can enjoy stunning views of Mount Makalu and Everest. After leaving Ghunsa Valley, we continue southward via the middle pass, Mirginla La (4,480 meters), and then proceed over Sinelapche Bhanjyang, which is the highest pass at 4,646 meters. It is necessary to pack a lunch between Sele Le and Cheram, as there are no tea houses or lodges available. From the last pass, the Sinepalche trail leads steeply downhill to Tseram, where you will stay overnight at a tea house. The trek takes about 8 to 10 hours.

    Altitude: 3870 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 15

    Trek toward Ramche for about four hours, gently climbing uphill. Basic accommodation is available at Ramche. If the weather is clear, hike up to Oktang viewpoint at 4,730 meters for a sunset view over Kanchenjunga South, then stay overnight in Ramche.

    Altitude: 4580 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 16

    Morning hike up to Oktang viewpoint for Kanchenjunga south view. After enjoying views of the majestic Kanchenjunga peak; back to Ramche and have lunch. After lunch trek back to Cheram (Tseram) and stay overnight at tea house. (About 5 hours walk)

    Altitude: 3870 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 17

    Today, we enjoyed a late breakfast in Tseram before trekking down from the green, clean valley of Cheram to Tortong, following the Simbu Khola. We will stay overnight at a tea house, which involves about a 4-hour walk.

    Altitude: 2995 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 18

    The trek is a bit challenging, featuring frequent ascents and descents. We will journey through lush green forests, including a beautiful bamboo forest. Once again, we will take the opportunity to enjoy the stunning views of the Janu Himal from Lasiya Bhanjung, which is at an elevation of 3,310 meters, before descending to the deep valley of Amji Khola. 

    Yamphuding is the largest village on the southern side of Kanchenjunga. The Kanchenjunga restricted area ends here, and we will stay overnight at a tea house in Yamphuding. The trek will take approximately nine hours.

    Altitude: 2080 m Accommodation: Tea House / Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 19

    Our walking phase of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek will conclude here. After breakfast, we will drive to Kanyam by private jeep. Kanyam is one of the most beautiful tea gardens in eastern Nepal. It takes about 8 -9 hours to drive from Yamphuding to Kanyam. After checking in at the hotel, we will explore the Kanyam tea garden and spend the night at the Kanyam Hotel.

    Altitude: 1368 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • 20

    After Breakfast at Kanyam Hotel we will drive to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu, transfer to the Hotel stay overnight at Hotel Kathmandu. 

    Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast
  • 21

    After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to Nepal. Our tour representative will drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport. This depends on your flight schedule. You will take plenty of memories of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek with you. Have a safe trip. We look forward to welcoming you back for more Himalayan exploration!

    Altitude: 1350 m Accommodation: No Meals: No

If the above Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences and specifications.

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Cost Includes

    • Arrivals and departure transport by car, Van, Bus (We will collect you from the Kathmandu International Airport) and transfer to the Hotel.
    • Accommodation in Kathmandu before and after the trek (2 nights before the trek and 1 night after the trek) 2 in-sharing basis with Breakfast. (3-star categories hotel)
    • Domestic land transport - Hotel to airport and airport to Hotel upon arrival from Bhadrapur in the end.
    • Domestic flight – Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu.
    • Land transport from Bhadrapur – Taplejung – Suketar – and Suketar – Bhadrapur by private jeep.
    • Accommodation of all meals (breakfast, Lunch, dinner tea coffee) while on the trek at the tea house.
    • Kanchenjunga restricted area entry permits, Kanchenjunga conservation entry permits including TIMS Card.
    • Experience government license holder trekking guide, including his accommodation, food, and wages.
    • Porter (1 porter for two clients) including his accommodation, food, and wages (porter can carry 25 to 30KG total (each client baggage’s load is 12 to 15 KG)
    • Airfare for Guide – Kathmandu – Bhadrapur – Kathmandu. Land transport for porter Kathmandu – Taplejung – Kathmandu.
    • Gears for porters (Jacket, trousers, shoes)
    • Medicine Kit.
    • Government taxes and service charges.

Cost Excludes

    • Nepal entry visa Fee.
    • Sightseeing in Kathmandu: We will provide a Tour guide and Transport if you would like to Unesco World
    • Heritage Tours Additional Cost of USD45 for each person for 8 hours tours.
    • Personal Travel insurance.
    • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
    • Drinking water, shower, and hard and soft drinks cost.
    • Telephone, Landry, personal tips for driver, guide, and porter.
    • Any additional Cost, Early arrival, Late departure.


    The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Fixed Departure Dates and Personal Journey.

    Our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is guaranteed departure dates with a minimum group size of 2 members. If our scheduled departure dates do not align with your availability, you are welcome to create your own departure dates. We will arrange your trip as a private trip based on your preferred schedule.

Cost & Date

Start Dates are your arrival date in Nepal and End Dates are the returning date from Nepal.

The set departure dates listed are specially quoted and specified for group joining option. Let us know if the set departure dates are not suitable for you- another dates which are suitable for you can certainly be added by us.

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  • Booking Closed - Maximum group size is filled

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Reviews ( 20 Reviews For This Package )

Andrew Robert And Nielsen Cheri , From United States Of America.

Wonderful Kanchenjunga Trek With Visit Himalaya Treks, April, May- 2026

We recently completed a wonderful Kanchenjunga trek with Visit Himalaya Treks, and we had a top-notch experience. Himal Tamang set us up for success with our guide, Ishwar Tamang, and our porter, Brish. The whole experience was outstanding. From the initial itinerary to a few tweaks along the way, it was a smooth and flawless experience. Ishwar brought so much experience and knowledge to our trek and to our stopover in Fikkal after the trek.

Back in Kathmandu, we had a bonus afternoon of last-minute sightseeing before our departure. Our guide Sujan was a friendly and encyclopedic guide on our visits to Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and a quaint little restaurant in Thamel. His effervescent joy about sharing his community was infectious.
We are so very grateful for our lovely time in Nepal. 

Hege Gundersen , From Norway.

Kanchengjunga Circuit Trek March, April, 2026.

I recently conducted the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek with Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd., and it is without a doubt one of the strongest experiences I have had.

From the start, the communication was good and neat. Everything was well organized, which allowed me to lower my shoulders and focus fully on the trip itself.

The trek itself is very special – remote, varied, and incredibly beautiful. The landscape is changing all the time, from green valleys and rivers to high alpine surroundings and mighty mountains. It never felt touristic, making the experience even more unique.

What really made the trip were the people. My guide Hari was experienced and very confident to carry, especially at high elevations. He had a good overview and made good decisions along the way. Porter Rajo also did a fantastic job – always positive, helpful, and with a smile. I have great respect for both efforts.

I also experienced that the pace of the trip was well adapted, with enough time for acclimatisation. This made the whole experience feel safe and complete.

This is not an easy trip, but for those who want a real and less commercial trekking experience in the Himalayas, I can really recommend it.

I would definitely recommend Visit Himalaya Treks further.

Thank you for an unforgettable trip.
Hege Gundersen.

Rahel Tschümperlin , From Switzerland.

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking, March, April 2026.

ch habe das 21-tägige Kanchenjunga Trekking über dieses Büro gebucht und es war einfach das beste Erlebnis meines Lebens. Alles war von Anfang bis Ende perfekt organisiert, sodass ich mich voll und ganz auf die Reise konzentrieren konnte.

Unser Guide Ram Kaji Tamang war hervorragend – sehr professionell, freundlich und immer um unser Wohl besorgt. Er kannte jeden Gipfel, jede Pflanze und konnte uns sehr viel beibringen. Man hat sich jederzeit sicher und gut betreut gefühlt. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich, wie aufmerksam und fürsorglich Ram war.

Ebenfalls war unser Träger Santosh hervorragend mit einem ständigen Lächeln versüsste er uns den Tag.

Die gesamte Organisation war auf höchstem Niveau: von der Planung bis zur Durchführung hat alles reibungslos funktioniert. Ich kann dieses Trekking Office jedem wärmstens empfehlen, der ein unvergessliches Abenteuer erleben möchte.

Massimo Serena , From Italy.

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trekking In Nepal, November 2025.

With friends Michele and Robert, in the first two weeks of November we did the Kanchejunga trekking, the weather was not favorable, snowfall and landslides forced us to revise the program. Splendid organization of Visit Himalaya Treks that, with the owner, Himal, has brilliantly managed the changes of program and allowed us to cover almost all the trek and always safely.

Special thanks to Ram, guide, and porters Dawa and Purna. Excellent management of transfers that were very complicated due to bad weather, but always perfectly organized, including a change of date internal transfer flight for early return of a day to KTM.

Thanks again, and goodbye to Himal of VHT, hoping to do more trekking soon with Visit Himalaya Treks.

Michele Ronchi , From Italy.

Trekking To Kanchenjunga Circuit, November 2025.

During the first two weeks of November, with my friend Massimo, we made the Kanchenjunga Circuit trek, a very challenging trek also due to the heavy and unusual rains with snowfalls at high altitude that occurred between the end of October and the beginning of November. Robert from the USA was also added to our group and proved to be an excellent travel companion. We have done many other treks in Nepal in the past; this was the first time with Visit Himalaya Treks. 

I must say that we were very impressed by the seriousness and organization of Himal Tamang, the owner, a very competent, serious, precise, and attentive person who followed us in all phases of the trek. Even the changes in plans caused by the weather were handled with flexibility and reasonableness. The Ram guide and the porters, Purna and Dawa, were outstanding. Always attentive, kind, and helpful at all times. We highly recommend VHT and Himal Tamang's person. You will feel in good hands!. Surely if we return to Nepal for a trek, we will rely on Visit Himalaya Treks. Thank you!!

FAQs

We always try to be flexible to design the trip itinerary for our client’s needs. However, if you are not convinced as our suggested itinerary then off-course you are always welcome to customize or change the trip itinerary.

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation, and food.

An average physical fitness should be maintained prior to booking a trek. Any sort of illness or recent medical problems should be mentioned while booking a trip. Most of our itineraries are prepared to give you maximum time to acclimatize and pace-setting on the treks would be done according to your convenience. If you are having regular medication then tell us before the trip started which would be better for us to give you the physical feedback.

Our main concern is your safety. We never compromised on your safety during the Trekking and all our guides are properly trained and well equipped to take care of our client's safety even in remote areas as well.

There would be always back support in case of an emergency situation like severe high-altitude sickness or accident (which is least expected), you will be sent to the nearest hospital, if possible, otherwise rescued by a helicopter and sent you to the hospital as soon as possible. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred for the use of such emergency services, please make sure that your travel insurance covers both- medical and emergency evacuation costs.

It is not a problem at all because in a mountain most of the tea houses/lodges serve vegetarian food as well and our guide will take care at the time of cooking and on a camping trek, our cook and staffs will care all about the food section.

Most of the lodges in the mountains are basic like a guest house or tea house style. In a few major settlements Lodges are upgraded, where are the possibilities we provide you with the best accommodation! Also, it depends upon the service packages. 

Lately, most of the teahouses have electricity supply even with solar panels. So, charging your gadgets is not a problem at all. But charging your battery you should have to pay an additional fee (US$ 1 to 3 approx. per hour.), in order to get your gadgets to be charged.

Now a day’s most of the major village has a cell phone network connection. However, in a remote area where cell phone does not work, and even if there is not any other communication access then we send satellite phone along with our guide so you can easily be in touch with your family.

Yes, either you can store at the same hotel as you stayed or we can store your goods with us safely in our office free of cost.

The luggage must not exceed up to 20 kilograms. A trekking helper (porter) carries the baggage of fewer than 20 kilograms. This bag can be received at the end of each day’s trek and you should carry the rest of the weight as a day bag with all your money and valuables inside it.

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 25 to USD 900 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tipping the entire local staff.

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