"on the world's 3rd highest mountain amidst pristine wilderness superb view, in the midst of the virgin rhododendron & alpine forest, least accessible isolated trails, high passes, warm friendly locals, traditional villages, and in the end of the highest Himalayan chain of mountains"

Introduction:

As the third highest mountain in the world, Mt. Kanchenjunga, "the five jewels of the great snow range" straddles the Nepal and Sikkim borders. This route is relatively un-trekked and thus the unspoiled villages and environment are yours to explore without the distractions of other trekkers. This wonderful trip starts with a sweeping scenic flight, covering range of mountains from Langtang, Everest to Kanchenjunga to the south Gangetic plain in eastern Nepal with an overnight at Biratnagar, a short flight takes us to the foot hills of Mt. Kanchenjunga at Suketar, from here we hike through villages untouched by the modern world enclosed by pristine rhododendron, oak and pine forests. We will visit the South and the North Base Camp affording the best of views of the area. Challenged by the high pass crossings but each new step offers rewards of beauty and serenity. The return route is even more remote before joining the main trail and flying out of Taplejung.

On this journey, we will trek through the South and the North of Kanchenjunga Base Camp giving you the best of both panoramas. The going can get quite strenuous sometimes while crossing the passes, but for every hard effort you will be rewarded with brilliant scenery as we head higher towards the windswept rugged terrain's with awesome views of the towering peaks of the Kanchenjunga massif under a clear wide blue sky. As we camp at Pang-Pema our highest camp of the trek we will have time to explore around before heading back.

The return journey is made by an alternative route till the trail joins at Suketar in Taplejung for the last camp of the trek.

Trek Grade: moderate/adventurous
Maximum altitude gain: approx. 5,150m.at Pangpema.
Trekking : 22/ 23 days.
Total Trip: 27 /28 days.

Outline Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu. 1,300m. via respective airlines.
Day 02: A day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Fly Kathmandu / Biratnagar 240m.
Day 04: Fly to Sukhetar, Taplejung and trek to Lali Kharka 1,900m.
Day 05: Lali Bhanjyang -Khesewa Bhanjyang 2,100m.
Day 06: Khesewa Bhanjyang-Mamangkhe. 2,000m. 6 to 7 hrs.
Day 07: Mamaghkhe-Yangphudin 2,150m.
Day 08: Yamphudin-Chitre 2,880mts. 6hrs.
Day 09: Chitre- Simbua Khola 3,000m. 6-7 hrs.
Day 10: Simbua Khola-Tseram 3,770m. 4 hrs.
Day 11: Tsheram-Ramche 4,360m via Lapsang.
Day 12: Rest day at Ramche for acclimatisation and optional walk.
Day 13: Trek back to Tseram.
Day 14: Tseram near Tamo la 4,300m, 4 hrs.
Day 15: Tamo La-Ghunsa, 3,480m.
Day 16: Ghunsa-Kangbachen 4,000m. 5 hrs.
Day 17: Kangbachen-Lhonak 4,780m. 4 hrs.
Day 18: Lhonak-Pang Pema 5,065m. 4 hrs.
Day 19: Rest day at Pang Pema for local exploration.
Day 20: Pang Pema-Kangbachen 3,900m. 6 hrs.
Day 21: Kangbachen-Phole. 3,100m. 6 hrs.
Day 22: Phole to Amjilassa 2,500m. 7 hrs.
Day 23: Amjilassa-Tapethok 1,300 m. 7 hrs.
Day 24: Tapethok-Mitlung 1,550m. 6 hrs.
Day 25: Mitlung-Suketar 2,440 m. 4 hrs.
Day 26: Fly Suketar -Kathmandu via Biratnagar.
Day 27: Free day at leisure.
Day 28: Transfer to Airport for the International departure.

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