- Cultural Treks & Expedition
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The Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trek begins in the scenic foothills between the Arun and Tamor river valleys. The journey to Pangpema - the base camp on the northwestern side of Mt. Kanchenjunga - offers all the dramatic scenery and variety that define trekking in Nepal. The trek begins in the balmy, vegetated lowlands, gradually ascending through terraced hillsides toward the snow-clad peaks that float among the clouds. For the first few days, you travel through vast landscapes that echo the poetic descriptions of mountaineer Frank Smythe - remote, majestic, and almost overwhelming beyond the rugged horizon. This lower region is mainly inhabited by the Rai and Limbu people, whose neat thatched houses, with ochre and whitewashed walls, add a human touch to the scenery. The hillsides are beautifully terraced with rice, millet, and sweetcorn. In autumn, the villages are painted with vibrant colors from blooming bougainvillea and poinsettia, enhancing an already stunning landscape.
Midway between the Bhotiya settlements of Phole and Ghunsa, you begin to sense the approach of the high Himalayas. But it’s only after trekking beyond Ghunsa - nearly to Khambachen, the last inhabited village - that the true grandeur of the great peaks is fully revealed. The first major peak to dominate the skyline is Mt. Janu Himal (Kumbhakarna), a breathtaking example of mountain architecture, flanked by elegant, ice-fluted neighbors. Continuing beyond Khambachen, the trail curves northeastward beneath the massive ice wall of Khangbachen, then past Chang Himal (Wedge Peak). Finally, you arrive at Pangpema, where the mighty northwest face of Kanchenjunga rises before you in all its awe-inspiring glory.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,350m) meet our staff then transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu, preparation and briefing about trekking at evening.
Day 03: Flight to Biratnagar (80m) - drive to Basantapur (2,200m) or Tinjure. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 04: Local Jeep drive from Basantapur or, Tinjure to Gupha Pokhari (3000m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 05: Local Jeep drive from Gupha Pokhari - Dobhan (645m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 06: Start trek from Dobhan - Mitlung (909m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 07: Mitlung - Chiruwa (Chirwa - 1,246m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 08: Chiruwa - Sukethum (Sokathum - 1,585m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 09: Sukethum - Amjilosa (Amjilessa - 2,395m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 10: Amjilosa - Gyabla (Kyapra - 2,730m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 11: Gyabla - Ghunsa Village (3,427m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 12: Ghunsa - Kambachen (Khangbachen - 4050m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 13: Rest day at Kambachen for acclimatization and exploration of the surrounding area.
Day 14: Kambachen - Lhonak (4,780m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 15: Lhonak - Pangpema - Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5,143m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 16: Rest day and explore around Pangpema (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 17: Lhonak trek back to Kambachen (4050m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 18: Kambachen - Phale (Phole - 3,240m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 19: Phale - Amjilosa (Amjilessa - 2,395m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 20: Amjilosa - Chiruwa (1,246m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 21: Chiruwa - Gadidanda (1,890m). O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 22: Gadidanda - Taplejung Bazar (1,820m) and overnight at Hotel. O/N at Teahouse Lodge.
Day 23: Drive from Phungling Bazar to Bhadrapur (91m) and transfer to Hotel.
Day 24: Flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu then transfer to Hotel.
Day 25: Free day in Kathmandu for rest or shopping, with a farewell dinner in the evening.
Day 26: Last minute, transfer to airport for your onward journey. Final Departure.
