Kanchanjanga (8598m) is the world’s third highest mountain with many other popular mountains, Kumbhakarna, Chhang Himal and many. We will encounter Rai, Limbu and Sherpa culture and their hospitality during the trek. Wildlife like Blue Sheep, masked deer, and the snow leopard are abundant. From Pangpema we will see the north face of Kanchanjanga Travelling northeastern corner of Nepal, our route leads through picturesque farmland, green alpine valleys, rhododendron and bamboo forests and across High Mountain passes. From Pang Bema (5140m), the base camp, we enjoy the view of the north face of Kanchanjanga.
Days | Duration | Altitude | Location | Overnight |
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Day 01 | Altitude 1350m | Arrival at Kathmandu | At hotel | |
Day 02 | 45 minutes | Fly to Biratnagar | At hotel | |
Day 03 | 4-5 hours | Suketar, altitude 1900m and Phurmbu, altitude 1800m | Fly to Suketar then trek to Phurmbu | Home stay |
Day 04 | 7 hours | Altitude 1185m | Trek to Chirwa | Home stay |
Day 05 | 3 hours | Altitude 1322m | Trek to tapethok | Home stay |
Day 06 | 4 hours | Altitude 1660m | Trek to Shakathum | Home stay |
Day 07 | 5-6 hours | Altitude 2510m | Trek to Amjilosa | Home stay |
Day 08 | 5 hours | Altitude 2750m | Trek to Gyapla | Home stay |
Day 09 | 5 hours | Altitude 3415m | Trek to Ghunsa | Home stay |
Day 10 | Rest day | Home stay | ||
Day 11 | 6 hours | Altitude 4099m | Trek to Khambachen | Home stay |
Day 12 | 5 hours | Altitude 4785m | Trek to Lhonak | Home stay |
Day 13 | 6 hours | Pangpema north base camp, altitude 5200m | Trek to Pangpema north base camp and return to Lhonak | Home stay |
Day 14 | 5 hours | Altitude 3415m | Trek to Ghunsa | Home stay |
Day 15 | 8 hours | Altitude 2510m | Trek to Amjilasa | Home stay |
Day 16 | 7 hours | Altitude 1185m | Trek to Chirwa | Home stay |
Day 17 | 8 hours | Altitude 2500m | Trek to Suketar | Home stay |
Day 18 | 1 hour | Fly to Biratnagar-Kathmandu | At hotel |