Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Bhadrapur
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur on a short 45-minute flight, and the landscape shifts noticeably as you descend into a different climate and culture. From there, a car or jeep takes you through to Birtamod where you'll spend the night.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Your location , 04:20 - 22:00)
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur
- Day 2
Birtamod to Taplejung
Starting early from Birtamod, you drive through tea gardens and paddy fields toward Taplejung via Paachthar and Illam on an 8 to 9 hour journey. The scenery changes dramatically as you pass through three distinct weather zones, from hot flatlands to cold hills to snowy rocky terrain. You'll stop in Ilam to try local milk products like curd and ghee, and catch glimpses of Kanchenjunga and Makalu peaks along the way. You'll arrive at Taplejung after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Public transport from Birtamod to Taplejung via Paachthar and Illam
Optional Activities
- Sample local milk products (curd, ghee, butter, churri) in Ilam
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Makalu - Day 3
Taplejung to Chiruwa
Your trekking starts from Taplejung heading to Chiruwa, passing through cardamom plantations near Miltung where birds sing and rivers rush. The Tamur Nadi river creates a pleasant backdrop, and this first trekking day is relatively easy with only gradual climbs, quite different from the steeper routes in other regions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Taplejung to Chiruwa
Landmarks Tamur Nadi (Tamor River) - Day 4
Chiruwa to Lelep
From Chiruwa, you trek upward along the Tamor river through green hills and deep valleys. After reaching Taplethok to handle permit fees, you continue toward Lelep on a trail that winds through meadows with rocky slabs forming natural stairs and good mountain scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chiruwa to Lelep
- Permit fee payment at Taplethok
Landmarks Tamor River 
- Day 5
Lelep to Amjilosa
This is a harder trekking day with steep climbs and narrow bridges crossing deep ravines and loud rivers. The Tamor river splits at a junction with Ghunsa Khola, and you'll follow the trail alongside Ghunsa Khola through challenging terrain. After passing through Jauban and Lamatar, you reach the isolated village of Amjilosa, which sits on a hillside with nice mountain views, and you'll stay overnight there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lelep to Amjilosa
Landmarks Ghunsa Khola 
- Day 6
Amjilosa to Gyabla
You trek uphill through rhododendron forests (red blooms in spring), pass a waterfall beyond Thyanyani, and cross a bridge over Sakechung Khola. The trail continues through Birdungu Danda where the Ghunsa peak comes into view, then rocky boulders give way to the meadows of Gyabla where hotel options are limited.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla
Landmarks Sakechung Khola Ghunsa Peak - Day 7
Gyabla to Ghunsa
From Gyabla to Ghunsa, the trek splits into two phases with Phole between them. The climb to Phole is steep and tiring, but after Phole the terrain eases up. You'll pass memorials and chorten dedicated to WWF helicopter crash victims, cross several small rivers, and see a large mani wall before reaching Tashi Choeling Monastery with its Lord Buddha paintings. You'll rest at Ghunsa once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa
- Visit Tashi Choeling Monastery
Landmarks Tashi Choeling Monastery - Day 8
Ghunsa
Today is an acclimatization day at Ghunsa to help your body adjust to the altitude. If you want, there are optional short walks to nearby viewpoints, though the mountain views stay similar to what you've already seen. You'll head back to Ghunsa for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day at Ghunsa
Optional Activities
- Side trips to viewpoints around Ghunsa
- Day 9
Ghunsa to Thulo Dhungo
You trek on rocky trails with chilly winds and difficult conditions, navigating pointed cliffs and overhanging rocks past a frozen waterfall. Turquoise glacier walls line the eastern side, and you reach Thulo Dhungo Shrine with its huge trident of Lord Shiva. Mount Kumbhakarna comes into view in a way that's really striking.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Thulo Dhungo
- Visit Thulo Dhungo Shrine
Landmarks Thulo Dhungo Shrine Mount Kumbhakarna - Day 10
Thulo Dhungo to Ramtang
Trekking continues with views of Mera peak and the massive glaciers of Kambachen becoming more visible. As you get closer to Ramtang, the views become quite good with overhanging glaciers on rocky terrain that look like icicles about to drop. Juniper bushes and alpine trees line the path along with waterfalls and snowy meadows. You'll see blue sheep running down the snowy hills. After Ramtang, the trail gets easier and Pathivara Chuli starts to become visible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Thulo Dhungo to Ramtang
Landmarks Mera Peak Kambachen Glacier Pathivara Chuli - Day 11
Ramtang to Lhonak
The first few hours of trekking are straightforward and easy, but rocky boulders and icy patches slow you down later. What makes it worthwhile are the views of Kanchenjunga and neighboring peaks. You reach the base camp of Kanchenjunga, which not everyone manages to reach, and the panoramic views here are rare. After spending time at the base camp, you descend back to Lhonak for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ramtang to Kanchenjunga Base Camp
- Trek from Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Lhonak
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Base Camp Kanchenjunga - Day 12
Lhonak to Ghunsa
You descend from Lhonak back to Ghunsa, retracing the same path you hiked on the way up.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
- Day 13
Ghunsa to Amjilosa
After breakfast, you trek from Ghunsa back to Amjilosa through forests, pastures, ridges, and streams with white mountain views. The terrain involves rocky ups and downs throughout. Amjilosa is called the honey town, and you'll see honey stored at local houses. You'll stay at a teahouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Amjilosa
- Day 14
Amjilosa to Taplethok
From Amjilosa, you trek back to Taplethok using the same route you came in on. You'll stay at a teahouse for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Amjilosa to Taplethok
- Day 15
Taplethok to Mitlung
After breakfast, you trek back from Taplethok to Mitlung. You'll stay at a teahouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Taplethok to Mitlung
- Day 16
Mitlung to Taplejung
After breakfast, you trek from Mitlung back down to Taplejung. You'll stay at a teahouse overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Mitlung to Taplejung
- Day 17
Taplejung to Birtamod
You drive back from Taplejung to Bhadrapur and then on to Birtamod, taking the same route you came in. The drive passes through tea gardens and paddy fields along the highway, and the scenery is nice. Once you reach Birtamod, you'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Public transport from Taplejung to Bhadrapur
- Transfer from Bhadrapur to Birtamod
- Day 18
Birtamod to Kathmandu
After about an hour's drive from Birtamod to Bhadrapur, you catch your flight back to Kathmandu, which takes around 45 minutes in the air.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport)
Included Activities
- Flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
