Due to its remoteness, Kangchenjunga is a less-frequented trekking route, that why it has much of its pristine beauty. There are two base camps of Mt. Kangchenjunga, sometimes people are confused about which trekking route is best to visit both base camps through the Sele La Pass. According to our experience and the client’s feedback, the trek batter starts clockwise, which means visiting the Kangchenjunga North Base Camp first and South Base Camp. But if you are looking for Kangchenjunga South Base Camp Trek then there is not any confusion only there is an option for the trek ending either at Suketar or Yamphudin and driving to the Bhadrapur for the Kathmandu flight.
There are various trekking routes for the Kanchenjunga Trekking. It depends on, where you are going to start and end the trek. As there has a road built way further to the Taplejung; you can drive by Jeep to the Sukathum for the North Base Camp and Yamphudin on the south side.
The Kangchenjunga Circuit Trek commences after we fly to Suketar at Taplejung from Kathmandu. Then the adventurous jeep ride journey goes along the Tamor Riverside to the Sukathum village/Ranipul/Tamewa, from where we follow the Ghunsa Khola on a less crowded trail in the isolated mountain region with the unique sight of Nepalese rural lifestyle and culture through the Amjilosa, Gyabla, Phale, Ghunsa, Khambachen, Janu View Point, Lhonak, Pangpema and get in the Kangchenjunga North Base Camp (5,388m). Then return back to the beautiful Gunsa Village process to cross the Sele La Pass (4,290m). There are some other miners' passes also, the name Sinion La (4,440m), Mirgin La (4,480m), and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646m). There is a very basic tea house nearby Sele La Pass, if your day trip is too long for the Cheram, you may stay overnight. From here, the trail goes onwards to the Kangchenjunga South Base Camp named Yalung Base Camp (4,500m) along the Simbuwa Khola passes the tiny settlement of Yalung Bara, Ramche, and Okta.
Different Routes of Kangchenjunga Trekking
This shortest route of Kangchenjunga Circuit takes you North and South of both Base Camps of Mt. Kanchenjunga in 13 Days. However, there are a few other trekking Itinerary options; Kangchenjunga Circuit Trek 16 Days, Kangchenjunga Short Trek 7 Days, and Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek 24 Days. Which are given below?
[I] Kanchenjunga Short Trek Itinerary -7 Days: Visit only South Base Camp
Day 00: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m) transfer to hotel
Day 00: Trekking preparation day and permit workday.
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Suketar (2420 m)—45 minutes and Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Temewa/Ranipul (1576 m) 5 to 6 hours
Day 02: Trek Sukathum/Temewa/Ranipul to Tortong/Toranden (2985 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 03: Trek Torotan to Tseram (3870 m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 04: Trek Tseram to Yalung Base Camp (4500m) via Ramche (4620m), Oktang, and return to Ramche (4620m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 5: Trek Ramche to Tortong/Toranden (2985 m): 9 to 10 hours
Day 6: Trek Tortong/Toranden to Ranipul/Tamewa (1530 m) 7 to 8 hours and drive Ranipul/Tamewa to Suketar (2420 m) -3 to 4 hours
Day 7: Fly Suketar to Kathmandu—45 minutes
Day 00: Then your destination
If you are looking for Kangchenjunga Short Trek, then it is doable in 7 Days visit only South Base Camp fly to Suketar. For further information on the itinerary, just drop a message to Nepal Mother House Treks.
[II] Kanchenjunga Circuit Short Trek Itinerary -13 Days: via Sele la Pass
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Suketar (2420 m) for 45 minutes, then Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m) for 5 to 6 hours
Day 02: Trek Sukathum to Gyabla (2730 m)—7 to 8 hours
Day 03: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 04: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization or Explore day at Khambachen—visit Kumbhakarna / Jannu View Point (4,400 -5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 07: Day Trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m)/Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m) back to Khambachen (4,050 m) -7 to 8 hours
Day 08: Trek Khambachen to Ghunsa (3,595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 09: Trek Ghunsa to Cheram (3,870 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m), Sinion La (4,440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646 m)—9 to 10 hours
Day 10: Trek Tseram to Yalung Base Camp (4500 m) via Ramche/Ramchaur (4620 m), Oktang (4730 m) Trek to Tortong (2985 m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 11: Trek Tortong to Ranipul/Tamewa (1530 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 12: Drive Sukathum to Suketar (2420 m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 13: Fly Suketar to Kathmandu (45 minutes)
[II] Kanchenjunga Trek Itinerary: -14 Days: :Bhadrapur Flight
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (91 m) in -45 minutes and drive by taxi or jeep to Birtamod (300 m) in -30 to 45 minutes and drive Birtamod to Taplajung by Jeep- 8 to 9 hours; stay at Taplejung (1820).
Day 02: Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m)—5 to 6 hours
Day 03: Trek Sukathum to Gyabla (2730 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 04: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization or Explore day at Khambachen—visit Kumbhakarna / Jannu View Point (4,400 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 08: Day Trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m)/Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m) back to Khambachen (4,050 m) -7 to 8 hours
Day 09: Trek Khambachen to Ghunsa (3,595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 10: Trek Ghunsa to Cheram (3,870 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m), Sinion La (4,440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646 m)—9 to 10 hours
Day 11: Trek Tseram to Yalung Base Camp (4500 m) via Ramche/Ramchaur (4620 m), Oktang (4730 m) Trek to Tortong (2985 m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 12: Trek Tortong to Ranipul/Tamewa (1530 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 13: Drive Sukathum to Suketar (2420 m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 14: Fly Suketar to Kathmandu, 45 minutes
[III] Kanchenjunga Base Camp Circuit Trek, 18 days
Day 00: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m) transfer to hotel
Day 00: Trekking preparation day and permit work day.
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar (80 m) in 36 minutes and drive to Taplejung (1870) in 5 to 6 Hours by bus or Jeep via Dharan, through Tamor Corridor Highway.
Day 02: Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 03: Trek Sukathum to Amjilosa (2400 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 04: Trek Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 06: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Acclimatization or Explore Day at Khambachen—visit Jannu View Point (4,400 -5 to 6 hours
Day 08: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4780 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 09: Day trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m) / Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m) back to Lhonak -7 to 8 hours
Day 10: Trek Lhonak to Ghunsa (3595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 11: Trek Ghunsa to Sele La High Camp (4130 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 12: Trek Sele La Camp to Cheram (3,870 m) via Sinion La (4,440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646 m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 13: Trek Tseram & visit Yalung Glacier (4500m) via Oktang via Ramche (4620m), return to Ramche (4620m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 14: Trek Ramche to Tortong (2995 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 15: Trek Tortong to Yamphudin (2090 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 16: Trek Yamphudin to Khebang (1910m)-5 to 6 hours [15 Days Permits]
Day 17: Drive from Khebang to Kanyam, Ilam (1210 m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 18: Drive Ilam to Bhadrapur (91 m) in 2 ½ to 3 Hours and fly to Kathmandu in 35 to 40 minutes
Day 00: Then your destination.
[IV] Kanchenjunga Base Camp Short Trek Itinerary -15 Days: via Sele la Pass
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (91 m) for 45 minutes and drive by taxi or jeep to Birtamod (300 m) for 30 to 45 minutes and drive Birtamod to Taplajung by Jeep for 8 to 9 hours, staying at Taplejung (1870).
Day 02: Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m)—5 to 6 hours
Day 03: Trek Sukathum to Gyabla (2730 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 04: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization or Explore day at Khambachen—visit Kumbhakarna / Jannu View Point (4,400 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 08: Day trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m)/Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m) back to Khambachen (4,050 m) -7 to 8 hours
Day 09: Trek Khambachen to Ghunsa (3,595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 10: Trek Ghunsa to Cheram (3,870 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m), Sinion La (4,440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646 m)—9 to 10 hours
Day 11: Trek Tseram to Yalung Glacier (4500m) via Ramche (4620m), Oktang, and return to Ramche (4620m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 12: Trek Ramche to Tortong/Toranden (2985 m): 9 to 10 hours
Day 13: Trek Tortong/Toranden to Ranipul/Tamewa (1530 m) - 4 to 5 hours and drive Ranipul/Tamewa to Suketar (2420 m) -3 to 4 hours
Day 14: Drive Taplejung to Ilam (800 m)—7 to 8 Hours
Day 15: Drive Ilam to Bhadrapur (91 m) in 2 ½ to 3 Hours and fly to Kathmandu in 35 to 40 minutes
[V] Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary -15 Days: Suketar Flight
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Suketar (2420m) - 45 minutes, then Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 02: Trek Sukathum to Gyabla (2730 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 03: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 04: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Acclimatization or Explore day at Khambachen—visit Kumbhakarna / Jannu View Point (4,400 -5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 07: Day trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m) / Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m), back to Khambachen (4,050 m) -7 to 8 hours
Day 08: Trek Khambachen to Ghunsa (3,595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 09: Trek Ghunsa to Cheram (3,870 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m), Sinion La (4,440 m), Mirgin La (4,480 m), & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646 m)—9 to 10 hours
Day 10: Trek Tseram & visit Yalung Glacier (4500m) via Oktang via Ramche (4620m), return to Ramche (4620m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 11: Trek Ramche to Yamphudin (2090 m)—9 to 10 hours
Day 12: Trek Yamphudin to Phumphe Danda (1860m)-5 to 6 hours
Day 13: Trek Phumphe to Kande Bhayanjang (2129 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 14: Trek Kande Bhayanjang to Suketar (2420 m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 15: Fly Suketar to Kathmandu – 45 minutes
[VI] Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek Itinerary: -16 Days: Bhadrapur Flight
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (91 m) for 45 minutes and drive by taxi or jeep to Birtamod (300 m) for 30 to 45 minutes and drive Birtamod to Taplajung by Local bus- 8 to 9 hours; stay overnight at Taplejung (1820).
Day 02: Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m) – 5 to 6 hours
Day 03: Trek Sukathum to Gyabla (2730 m): 7 to 8 hours
Day 04: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m)—5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Acclimatization or Explore day at Khambachen—visit Kumbhakarna / Jannu View Point (4,400 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 08: Trek Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143 m)/Kanchenjunga, North BC (5388 m) back to Khambachen (4,050 m) -7 to 8 hours
Day 09: Trek Khambachen to Ghunsa (3,595m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 10: Trek Ghunsa to Sele La Camp (4130m) via Sele La Pass (4,290m) – 3 to 4 hours
Day 11: Trek Sele La Camp to Cheram (3,870m) via Sinion La (4,440m), Mirgin La (4,480m) & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 12: Trek Tseram to Yalung Base Camp/South Base Camp (4500m) via Ramche (4620m), Oktang, and return to Ramche (4620m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 13: Trek Ramche to Tortong/Toranden (2985m) - 9 to 10 hours
Day 14: Trek Tortong/Toranden to Yamphudin (2090m) - 5 to 6 hours
Day 15: Drive Yamphudin to Ilam (800m) – 7 to 8 Hours [Catch Jeep after 1-hour walk]
Day 16: Drive Ilam to Bhadrapur (91m) – 2 ½ to 3 Hours and fly to Kathmandu – 35 to 40 minutes
Recently, the road has been built to the Sukathum on the Northside of the Kangchenjunga and Yamphudin on the South part, so the Kangchenjunga Circuit Trek can be completed in 16 Days in a comfortable way. If you are looking for more detailed information, then feel free to contact us at Nepal Mother House Trek any time. We are here to provide you with a recent update about the Kanchenjunga trekking route.
[VII] Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trekking Itinerary -20 Days
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Trekking preparation day and permit workday.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu (1350 m) to Bhadrapur (91 m) in 45 minutes and drive by taxi or jeep to Birtamod (300 m) in 30 to 45 minutes. (You May Drive to Taplejung on the Same day too.)
Day 04: Drive Birtamod to Taplejung (1820m)-8 to 9 hours
Day 05: Trek Taplejung then to Tembewa (1880m)-5 to 6 hours
Day 06: Trek Tembewa to Khesewa (1960m)-5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Trek Khesewa to Mamanke (1780m)-6 to 7 hours
Day 08: Trek Mamanke to Yamphudin (2090m)-3 to 4 hours
Day 09: Trek Yamphudin to Torotan (2990 m) -6 ½ to 7 ½ hours
Day 10: Trek Torotan to Tseram (3870 m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 11: Trek Tseram to Ramche (4620 m) -3 to 4 hours
Day 12: Day trip to Yalung Glacier (4500 m), return to Ramche (4620 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 13: Trek Ramche to Lamite Bhanjyang (3310m)-6 to 7 hours
Day 14: Trek Lamite Bhanjyang to Yamphudin (2090 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 15: Trek Yamphudin to Phumphe (1860m)-5 to 6 hours
Day 16: Trek Phumphe to Simbu (1854m)-6 to 7 hours
Day 17: Trek Simbu to Taplejung (1820m) - 7 to 8 hours
Day 18: Drive Taplejung to Birtamod (72m) -8 to 9 hours
Day 19: Fly back from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu (1350m) -45 Munities
Day 20: Then your destination.
The trek depends on every one interest; some travelers love to hike for many days in various places to enjoy different scenery, landscape, people culture. Likewise, some die to heart to see only snowcapped mountains. Kanchenjunga South base camp is the best way to explore enchanting snowcapped mountains in one spot. According to our experience and our guest recommendation, it is one of the best treks for the mountain lover.
[VIII] Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek Suggested Itinerary -22 Days
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350 m) transfer to hotel
Day 02: Trekking preparation day and permit work day.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar (80 m) in 36 minutes and drive to Taplejung (1870) in 5 to 6 Hours by bus or Jeep via Dharan, through Tamor Corridor Highway.
Day 04: Drive Taplejung to Sukathum/Japantar (1576 m)—5 to 6 hours
Day 05: Trek Sukathum to Amjilosa (2400 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 06: Trek Amjilosa to Gyabla (2730 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 07: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 08: Trek Ghunsa to Khambachen (4050 m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 09: Acclimatization or Explore Day at Khambachen—visit Jannu View Point (4,400 -5 to 6 hours
Day 10: Trek Kambachen to Lhonak (4780 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 11: Day trip Lhonak to Pangpema (5,143m) / Kanchenjunga North BC (5388m) back to Lhonak -7 to 8 hours
Day 12: Trek Lhonak to Ghunsa (3595 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 13: Trek Ghunsa to Sele La High Camp (4130 m) via Sele La Pass (4,290 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 14: Trek Sele La Camp to Cheram (3,870m) via Sinion La (4,440m), Mirgin La (4,480m) & Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,646m) -4 to 5 hours
Day 15: Trek Tseram to Ramche (4620 m) -3 to 4 hours
Day 16: Day trip to Yalung Glacier (4500m), return to Ramche (4620m) -5 to 6 hours
Day 17: Trek Ramche to Tortong (2995 m) -6 to 7 hours
Day 18: Trek Tortong to Yamphudin (2090 m): 5 to 6 hours
Day 19: Trek Yamphudin to Khebang (1910m)-5 to 6 hours [16 Days Permits]
Day 20: Drive from Khebang to Kanyam, Ilam (1210 m)—5 to 6 hours
Day 21: Drive Ilam to Bhadrapur (91 m) in 2 ½ to 3 Hours and fly to Kathmandu in 35 to 40 minutes
Day 22: Then your destination.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Itinerary is a classical trekking route in the heart of the Himalayas. This trekking route can be completed in 24 days, including the three days before and after the trek. If you have any curiosity regarding the Kanchenjunga Trekking different routes, don’t hesitate to contact us anytime at Nepal Mother House.
Note: (Except in restricted areas, the date and Itinerary will be flexible according to your requirements and the following day’s circumstances.)
