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The trek to Kanchenjunga gives the closest view of the world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8586 m), in the far east of Nepal. The region ranges from lush lowlands with tea and spice farms to icy summits, with panoramic mountain views, rich rhododendron forests, wildlife and birds, and the traditional life of Limbu, Rai, Sherpa and Tibetan highland communities. This full circuit flies to Suketar near Taplejung and climbs to the Yalung Glacier and South Base Camp for the great southern face of Kanchenjunga, crosses the Sinelapche, Mirgin La, Sinion La and Sele La passes to the Buddhist village of Ghunsa, and continues past Kambachen with views of Jannu to Lhonak and Pangpema, the North Base Camp (5143 m). The route passes glaciers, high lakes and peaks including Kirat Chuli, Talung, Kabru and Pyramid Peak. Good health and fitness are required.
Day by day
Hotel transfer and evening welcome dinner with a Nepali cultural show.
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Request to bookSightseeing or preparation day while restricted-area permits are arranged.
Flight to eastern Nepal and a short first day's walk.
Descend through forests and villages with some steep climbs.
Forest trails with Himalayan views and small Limbu villages.
Mostly uphill along the Kabeli Khola with waterfalls and ridges.
Through terraced farms and meadows along the Amji Khola, crossing the Lassiya Bhanjyang.
Steady climb through rhododendron forest with views of the Yalung Glacier.
Optional exploration towards the Yalung Glacier and viewpoints for Kabru and Rathong.
Short ascent to the snout of the Yalung Glacier.
Walk up moraine slopes for views of Kanchenjunga's southern face, then return to Cheram.
A high traverse across several passes to camp at Sele La.
Descend through rhododendron, birch and pine forest to the Tibetan Buddhist village of Ghunsa.
North along the river through meadows and forest, crossing landslide areas, with views of Jannu.
An early start over rocky terrain, bridges and landslide sections.
Follow the Kanchenjunga Glacier with extraordinary mountain views to Pangpema.
Retrace the route back to Lhonak.
Descend via Kambachen.
Down through Phale and Gyabla, crossing several suspension bridges.
Along the Ghunsa Khola and Tamor River through villages.
Through denser settlements and lush vegetation, crossing the Sisne and Yaphre Khola.
Final trekking day to Suketar.
Early flight back, free time and farewell dinner.
Transfer to the international airport.
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