Annapurna Base Camp
Walk from forested foothills into the Annapurna Sanctuary, with village stops and a visit to Poon Hill.
16 days4,130 m
View itinerary Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Nepal / Trek
Kanchenjunga Base Camps
Explore the northern and southern Kanchenjunga valleys on a long journey through eastern Nepal.
- Duration
- 25 daysOutline programme
- Journey
- TrekKanchenjunga Conservation Area
- Season
- Spring and autumnAsk for current dates
- Experience
- Demanding remote trekTrek
A closer look at the journey.
The Kanchenjunga programme reaches the remote mountain valleys of eastern Nepal through the Taplejung area. Its northern approach follows the route through Ghunsa, Kambachen and Lhonak toward Pangpema. The journey then returns to Ghunsa and crosses toward Tseram and Ramche, bringing both sides of the Kanchenjunga massif into the same trip.
The route needs a willingness to spend many consecutive days walking away from major roads and larger settlements. The precise air and road connection into eastern Nepal should be agreed for the season, alongside rest stops and the crossing plan between the valleys. This extended programme includes time around the southern Base Camp approach before the return through Yamphudin.
- Ghunsa and the northern approach to Pangpema
- The crossing toward the southern valleys
- Ramche and the Oktang area
The route, day by day.
This is an outline programme. The team will confirm the route and arrangements with you, allowing for weather, access and local conditions.
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
Begin the programme with your arrival connection and time to settle in. Meet the local team to review the journey ahead.
Day 2Kathmandu: sightseeing and preparation
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 3Travel to Biratnagar
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 4Travel toward Taplejung and walk to Sinwa
The air and road connection into eastern Nepal is agreed for the travel dates.
Day 5Sinwa to Lelep
Follow the walking route from Sinwa to Lelep. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 6Lelep to Kyapra
Follow the walking route from Lelep to Kyapra. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 7Kyapra to Ghunsa
Follow the walking route from Kyapra to Ghunsa. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 8Ghunsa to Kambachen
Follow the walking route from Ghunsa to Kambachen. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 9Kambachen to Lhonak
Follow the walking route from Kambachen to Lhonak. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 10Pangpema excursion and return to Lhonak
Visit the northern Base Camp area when conditions and acclimatisation allow.
Day 11Return to Ghunsa
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 12Rest at Ghunsa
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 13Ghunsa to the Sele La approach
Follow the walking route from Ghunsa to the Sele La approach. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 14Cross toward Tseram
Follow the planned high-route stage when conditions allow. Your guide confirms the timing, pace and overnight arrangements.
Day 15Tseram to Ramche
Follow the walking route from Tseram to Ramche. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 16Explore toward Oktang
Spend the day on the planned local visits, with walking and travel arranged around access and your interests.
Day 17Rest and local exploration
Remain in the area with time to rest. Any local walk is selected with your guide according to the conditions and the group.
Day 18Begin the return toward Yalung
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 19Continue to Tortong
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 20Tortong to Yamphudin
Follow the walking route from Tortong to Yamphudin. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 21Yamphudin to Khesewa
Follow the walking route from Yamphudin to Khesewa. Overnight arrangements follow the agreed programme.
Day 22Walk to Suketar
Continue the planned walking stage, with breaks and the overnight stop arranged around the route and conditions.
Day 23Travel to Kathmandu
Continue the agreed road or onward travel stage, with stops and the overnight location coordinated locally.
Day 24Kathmandu: flexible day
Keep this day available for local exploration or adjustments to the preceding travel stages.
Day 25Depart Kathmandu
Complete the programme with the agreed departure transfer and onward travel arrangements.
A clear plan and quotation.
Request an itemised quotation for your group, dates and preferred level of support. Agree the inclusions before booking travel.
Services to discuss
- Local guiding and mountain support arrangements
- City and mountain accommodation, equipment and meal plan
- Ground travel and any domestic flights shown in the agreed programme
- Local access and trip arrangements required for the route
Budget separately
- International travel and connections outside the agreed programme
- Personal travel insurance and personal equipment
- Drinks, personal purchases and optional activities
- Tips and changes requested beyond the agreed programme
Before you set out.
Previous multi-day walking experience and preparation for consecutive mountain days are useful. Discuss the altitude, terrain and pass requirements with the team.
Accommodation: Hotels on the travel stages and camping on the mountain route; camp support and equipment to be agreed.
Use the trip preparation guide to plan equipment, travel documents and questions for the team.
Can the daily walking plan change?
Yes. Weather, trail conditions and the group's pace can affect individual stages. Agree the overall route and any important alternatives with the team.
Does the journey visit both sides of Kanchenjunga?
The outline visits the Pangpema area on the north side and the Ramche and Oktang area on the south side, subject to route conditions.
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