Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll get picked up and head to Kathmandu Suite Home to check in. It's a straightforward arrival day, so you can settle into your room and get some rest before the trek preparations begin tomorrow.
- Start point
- Kathmandu Suite Home, Kaldhara Thamel 16, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Suite Home)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Start with trek permit preparation in the morning. If you're interested, there's an optional guided city tour in the afternoon that covers Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, all World Heritage Sites. Return to the hotel by evening.
Included Activities
- Trek permit preparation
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swoyambhu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Boudhanath Swoyambhu Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Taplenjung
Fly out to Bhadrapur early, then take a jeep for the 8-9 hour drive to Taplenjung on local roads. It's a long travel day, so you'll check into your hotel and have time to rest and adjust to the local time.
- Day 4
Taplenjung to Sekathum
Drive for 5-6 hours off-road through Mitlung and Chirwa, passing through small settlements and rural areas. You'll arrive at Sekathum and stay at a local teahouse, getting your first taste of the trekking accommodations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Trek to Amjilosa
Trek for about 5-6 hours to reach Amjilosa at 2520m/8270 feet. The terrain gradually increases in elevation as you head into the mountains, and you'll overnight at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Amjilosa (2520m)
- Day 6
Trek to Gyabla
Continue trekking for 5-6 hours to Gyabla at 2730m/8956 feet. You're gaining altitude steadily, and the scenery shifts as you move higher into the region. Another night at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Gyabla (2730m)
- Day 7
Trek to Ghunsa
Trek to Ghunsa at 3595m/11,811 feet over 4-5 hours. This is a significant elevation gain, so take it at a comfortable pace. You'll check into a guesthouse like Dzonga Family Guesthouse or Kanchenjunga Guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghunsa (3595m)
- Day 8
Hike to Dudhkunda
Hike up to 4200m/13,779 feet toward Dudhkunda, the milky lake, and return to Ghunsa the same day for a 4-5 hour round trip. This acclimatization day helps your body adjust to the altitude before pushing higher.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Dudhkunda (milky lake) at 4200m with return to Ghunsa
Landmarks Dudhkunda - Day 9
Trek to Khambachen
Trek to Khambachen at 4050m/13,287 feet in 5-6 hours. You'll check into Kanchenjunga White House for the night, a guesthouse well-positioned for the next phase of your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khambachen (4050m)
- Day 10
Acclimatization at Khambachen
Spend another acclimatization day at Khambachen. In the morning or early afternoon, hike to Jannu View Point for 2-3 hours, then return for lunch and rest. Stay at the guesthouse again to let your body continue adjusting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Jannu View Point with return to Khambachen
Landmarks Jannu View Point - Day 11
Trek to Lhonak
Trek to Lhonak at 4780m/15,699 feet over 4-5 hours. You're getting higher now, so the air feels thinner and the landscape becomes more alpine. Overnight at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lhonak (4780m)
- Day 12
Day Hike to Pangpema
Day hike to Pangpema at 5065m/16,617 feet, the first base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, to see the mountain itself. The round trip takes 5-6 hours, and you'll return to Lhonak for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Pangpema (5065m) - first base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga with return to Lhonak
Landmarks Pangpema Mt. Kanchenjunga - Day 13
Trek back to Ghunsa
Trek back down to Ghunsa at 3595m/11,811 feet. After the high-altitude hiking, the descent gives your legs a different kind of workout. Check into a guesthouse again for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghunsa (3595m)
- Day 14
Trek to Selele
Head out from Ghunsa toward Oktang Base Camp via the Selele route, trekking for 5-6 hours. This is the second south base camp of Kanchenjunga. Stay at a basic teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Selele (5-6 hours)
- Day 15
Trek over Three Passes to Tseram
Cross four passes in one long day: Sele La, then Sinion La at 4460m/14,633 feet, Mirgin La at 4480m/14,698 feet, and Sinelapcha La at 4646m/15,240 feet. You'll trek for 7-8 hours total and descend to Tseram at 3870m/12,697 feet. Check into a local guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek crossing Sele La - Sinion La Pass (4460m) - Mirgin La Pass (4480m) - Sinelapcha La Pass (4646m) to Tseram (3870m)
- Day 16
Day Hike to Oktang
Day hike from Tseram to Oktang for views of Kanchenjunga South, then return the same day for a 5-6 hour round trip. You'll stay another night at the guesthouse in Tseram to recover from the passes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day hike to Oktang to view Kanchenjunga South with return to Tseram
Landmarks Oktang - Day 17
Trek to Torangden
Trek to Torangden at 2995m/9826 feet in 3-4 hours. You're gradually descending from the high passes, and the lower altitude makes for easier trekking. Overnight at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Torangden (2995m)
- Day 18
Trek to Yamphudin
Trek to Yamphudin at 2080m/6824 feet over 5-6 hours. You're dropping in elevation noticeably now, and the vegetation starts to change. Stay at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yamphudin (2080m)
- Day 19
Trek to Khebang
Trek to Khebang at 1910m/6266 feet in about 4-5 hours. The air feels warmer and heavier as you come down from the mountains. Another night at a local teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khebang (1910m)
- Day 20
Trek to Khandembe and Drive to Ilam Bazar
Trek to Khandembe at 1420m/4659 feet in 5-6 hours, then drive to Ilam Bazar. The final trek section leads into lower elevations and you'll transition to vehicle travel. Stay at a guesthouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Khandembe (1420m)
- Drive to Ilam Bazar
- Day 21
Ilam Bazar to Kathmandu
Drive for 1 hour to Bhadrapur and fly back to Kathmandu. Once you land, return to Kathmandu Suite Home for your final night before heading out.
- Day 22
Departure
Drive to the airport for your onward journey home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Kathmandu Suite Home, Kaldhara Thamel 16, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Suite Home)
