Trip Overview

Kanchenjunga Trek Highlights

Kanchenjunga Trek Best Weathers

Best Time To Do Kanchenjunga Trek

Kanchenjunga Trek Difficulty 

Kanchenjunga Trek Preparations

Physical fitness

Trekking gear

You need to have proper trekking gear such as trekking shoes, backpack, trekking poles, warm clothes, and sleeping bag. It is also essential to carry a first aid kit, water purifier, and headlamp. We suggest to get fresh trekking equipment for the trek; not second hand or the used ones.

Kanchenjunga Trek Permits and documents

Hiring a guide

It is mandatory to hire a licensed trekking a guide through a valid trekking company who knows the trail and can help you with the necessary arrangements. Also, you are suggested to hire a porter to carry your stuffs so that you can feel relaxed and more convenient while ascending and descending during Kanchenjunga Trek.

Foods and Accommodations

During the Kanchenjunga Trek, the food and accommodations will vary depending on the route and the altitude. Here are some general guidelines:

Kanchenjunga Trek Food

- In lower altitudes, there will be teahouses and restaurants where you can buy meals.
- These places usually serve a variety of dishes, including Nepali, Indian, Tibetan, and Western cuisine.
- As you go higher, the options become more limited.
- You may need to rely on the teahouses for meals, which typically serve simple dishes such as dal bhat (rice and lentil soup), noodles, and momos (dumplings).
- Its important to stay hydrated and eat nutritious food during the trek. Bring snacks such as nuts,
energy bars, and dried fruit to supplement your meals so that you won’t go starved during the walk.

Kanchenjunga Trek Accommodations

- In lower altitudes, there will be guesthouses and lodges that offer basic rooms with shared
bathrooms. These places usually have a communal dining area where you can interact with other
trekkers.

- As you go higher, the accommodations become more basic. You may need to share a room with other trekkers, and the bathrooms will normally be outside.
- In some places, you may need to camp if there are no teahouses or guesthouses available. Make sure that you carry warm clothes and a warm sleeping bag.

Kanchenjunga Trek Elevation Ranges 

The Kanchenjungha Trek elevation ranges from 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) to 5,160 meters (16,929 feet) above sea level. The trek begins with a domestic flight from Kathmandu (1400m to Suketar (2420m). Next, the trek takes you to Toranden (2985m) and Tseram (3870m). Passing through these beautiful local villages, the trek takes you to Yalung Base Camp (4500m) via Ramche (4620m). Finally, the trek takes you to the the highest point of the Kanchnejungha trek, Pangpema Base Camp which is located at an altitude of 5,143 meters and slowly takes you back to Suketar and take another domestic flight to Kathmandu to end your Kanchenjunga Trek. 

The trek takes you through a wide range of landscapes and altitudes, starting from the lush green forests and terraced fields of the lowlands, passing through remote villages and high mountain passes, and finally reaching the icy slopes of the third highest peak in the world, Mount Kanchenjunga. The trek is considered to be one of the most challenging treks in Nepal due to its high altitude and remote location, but the stunning views and unique cultural experiences make it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for those who are up for the challenge. Getting to the Trailhead and Away Bhadrapur is the trailhead of Kanchnejungha Trek. We take a short domestic flight for 45 minutes to get Bhadrapur from Kathmandu. We also pass beautiful Ilam Bazaar and tea garden to get Taplejung ( 1800m) from where we start trekking formally.

The trek, then, takes you to Toranden (2985m) and Tseram (3870m). Passing through these beautiful local villages, the trek takes you to Yalung Base Camp (4500m) via Ramche (4620m). Finally, the trek takes you to the highest point of the Kanchnejunga trek, Pangpema Base Camp which is located at an altitude of 5,143 meters and slowly takes you back to Suketar and take another domestic flight to Kathmandu to end your Kanchenjunga Trek. So, it’s a very long way drive to Bhadrapur and Ilam to Taplejung from Kathmandu. Actually, it’s a tiring bus drive to Taplejung. Trekkers get tired of travelling by bus before they commence their Kanchenjungha Trek. Therefore, there is no option of domestic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and from Suketar to Kathmandu for Kanchenjungha Trek.