Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek (24 Days)

Basic Info ( KCT24D ) $ 3690 per person

Duration 24
Group Size Any
TransportaionPrivate Jeep / Car
Altitude 5,388 m/17,673 ft
Accomodations Hotel , teahouses and camps(tents)
Best Seasons Autumn months (September-November) and spring (March to May)
Activities Trekking, Hiking, Climbing
Meals Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during trek

Basic Intro

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a chance to reach the base camp of the world’s third tallest mountain on a remote mountain trail ideal for trekkers who enjoy the solitude. Located in the far north-eastern corner of Nepal, Mt. Kanchenjunga is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountain massifs in the world. The name Kanchenjunga means ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ which is in reference to the five summits that make up Kanchenjunga. The 24-day circuit trek begins after we fly to Suketar from Kathmandu.  The long journey on a less crowded path also rewards us with a unique insight into the rural Nepalese lifestyle of the country’s eastern region.

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m /4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Suketar (2,420m/7938ft), trek to Lalikharka (2265m/7,431ft)
Day 04: Lalikharka to Khesewa (2120m/6,955ft)
Day 05: Khesewa to Mamankhe (1785m/5,856ft)
Day 06: Mamankhe to Yamphudin (2080m/6824ft)
Day 07: Yamphudin to Tortong (2,995m/9,826ft)
Day 08: Tortong to Cheram (3,870m/12,696ft)
Day 09: Cheram: Acclimatization and Rest
Day 10: Cheram to Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580m/15,026ft)
Day 11: Ramchaur (Ramche) to Yalung Base Camp (4500m), back to Cheram
Day 12: Cheram to Sele La (4290m/ 14,074ft)
Day 13:  Sele La to Ghunsa (3,595/11,794)
Day 14: Ghunsa to Kambachen (4,050m/13,287ft)
Day 15: Kambachen to Lhonak (4,780m/15,682ft)
Day 16:  Kanchenjunga base camp, overnight at Pangpema (5,143/16,873ft)
Day 17: Pangpema to Lhonak
Day 18: Lhonak to Ghunsa (3475m/11,400ft)
Day 19: Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2,308m/7,572ft)
Day 20: Amjilosa to Chirwa (1,270m/4,166ft)
Day 21: Chirwa to Phurumbu (1,549/5,082ft)
Day 22: Phurumbu to Suketar
Day 23: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 24: Final departure

Includes


  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Teahouse accommodation during the Kanchenjunga circuit trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Welcome and farewell dinners
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Suketar -Kathmandu)
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag  (to be returned after trip completion)
  • duffel bag, t-shirt with Himalayan Glacier’s logo and trekking map are yours to take
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (National Park Permit, TIMS)
  • Medical kit (carried by your trek leader)
  • All government and local taxes

Not Includes


  • Gifts and Tips

Equipment List


  • warm clothes

Useful Information


Autumn months (September-November) and spring (March to May) are considered as the best seasons for Kanchenjunga Circuit trekking. There is better visibility of the landscape during these months, the rivers are lower and the temperature is cooler on the first few days of the trek.