Accommodation: Teahouse

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The journey to Kanchenjunga Circuit begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. The flight will take you to Bhadrapur in about 45 minutes by flying over numerous village settlements. While on the flight, you’ll be able to catch the stunning aerial beauty of lush forests, elevated hills, and distant mountainous landscapes. The flight will also present you with the aerial beauty of Kathmandu Valley and its culturally preserved regions. Upon arriving at Bhadrapur, you’ll catch a drive to Taplejung by sightseeing the beautiful tea garden of Illam. You’ll rest the night at one of the finest lodges of the Taplejung.

Overnight stay in Taplejung.

Accommodation: Tea House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today’s journey begins with a scenic drive through from Taplejung to Sekathum. It takes around 6-7 hours of drive through lush forests and elevated hills to reach Sekathum from Taplejung. The trail takes you through numerous village settlements like Mitlung, Chirwa, Thapethok, Lelep, and others. On the way, you’ll come across the checkpoint where your permits will be checked and you’ll resume your journey. Normally, the journey to Sekathum is done via trek but to customize our itinerary with an easy journey, we begin the journey with a drive that saves us some days of time.

You’ll arrive at Sekathum before dusk and You’ll have the rest of the day to explore the place and visit numerous gompas of the region. The region will display cultural significance through stupas, gompas, and numerous prayer flags and prayer wheels. You’ll explore the local places during this day and try delectable cuisines. Preparing for the epic adventure for tomorrow, you’ll rest the night at one of the finest lodges of Sekathum.

Overnight stay in Sekathum.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trekking journey stretches from Sekthum to Amjilosa alongside the bank of the thundering Tamor River. You’ll encounter village settlements while on the way to Amjilosa and also gain a thrilling aspect of the trek by crossing the river via a sweeping suspension bridge. You’ll hop on the journey by exploring the verdant trees and settlements of Jonggim. This day’s trek will give you the taste of Himalayan wilderness and the perfect chance to catch stunning landscapes. The trails continue alongside Ghunsa Khola and offer you the magical beauty of waterfalls and rivers. The trails are within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is the home to distinct wild species of the region, including Red Panda and Himalayan Monal. Through today’s journey, you’ll be able to catch glimpses of the distinct flora and fauna of the region.

Overnight stay in Amjilosa.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

By today, you’ve ascended more than 2500m, and you’ll start to feel changes in atmospheric pressure and oxygen level. Being mindful of such changes, you’ll start your trek towards Gyabla at a steady pace. The trek will be relatively easier as you’ll ascend by 200m in altitude. The trail takes you through dense forests and distinct settlements. As the journey is within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, you may be able to catch the sights of Red Panda.

You’ll pass through blooming rhododendron forests and pine forests while watching bird species and listening to their chirping. Then, you’ll pass through the forests of bamboo, where you can catch glimpses of wild species before finally arriving at Gyabla. The last uphill climb to reach Gyabla presents you with outstanding mountainous beauty. Upon arriving at Gyabla, you’ll spend the night at one of the finest teahouses in the region.

Overnight stay in Gyabla.

Today’s trek can tend to be challenging as you’ll have to ascend by more than 800m in altitude. It is important to maintain your steady pace while passing through ascents. It is necessary to rest to let your body adapt to gradual changes in atmospheric pressure and oxygen level. The journey will be through lush forests and the village of Phale, which was a Tibetan refugee camp decades ago.

From there, the journey takes you to the Ghunsa village, the largest and most famous village in this region. This village is culturally rich and has numerous arts and handicrafts to see. The village is accommodated with basic facilities like telephone, health care, internet and electricity. Upon reaching Ghunsa, you’ll catch the stunning mountainous landscapes and glimpses of cascading waterfalls and rivers. You’ll spend the night at one of the best teahouses in Ghunsa.

Overnight stay in Gunsa.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

By today, you’ve ascended by more than 3500m in altitude, and it is important to acclimatize properly to reduce the risks of catching altitude sickness. To let your body adapt to the environment of the Himalayan region, you’ll acclimatize at Ghunsa. Ghunsa encompasses magical lakes and gompas. On this day, you’ll explore nearby places, visit lakes, explore stupas and gompas, and immerse yourself in the rich culture of the region. There is a ridge to climb, and reaching the top of it will provide you with stunning mountainous beauty. The thrilling short trek will present you with the spectacular beauty of Jannu Peak. After that, you can retrace and spend time resting in order to prepare for the epic adventure to come.

Overnight stay in Ghunsa.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Kambachen is within 5-6 hours of trek from Ghunsa, and we’ll begin our journey towards it today. As you embark on the journey to Kambachen, you’ll be able to relish the beauty of Glacial rivers and picturesque valleys along with the stunning beauty of Jannu Peak. With each step you put forward, you’ll be presented with majestic Himalayan landscapes. The trails may include steep sections and take you through landslide-prone areas which is why it is important to maintain a keen observation.

The trail will take you through dense forests and present you with alpine vegetation. The journey not only provides you with an opportunity for cultural exploration but also presents you with glimpses of wild and bird species. Passing through numerous chortens, mani walls, prayer flags, and prayer wheels will let you immerse in the rich culture of the region. You’ll spend the night at Kambachen.

Overnight stay in Kambachen.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Today, it is another time to acclimatize at Kambachen and head for a side trip. This day marks an important day of this journey as it indulges you outside the boundaries of Kanchenjunga Circuit. Considering the side trip, you’ll be heading to Janu Himal Base Camp to relish the magical beauty of Janu Peak. This mountain is also known as the holy mountain of Kirati culture. Along the trip, you’ll be astonished by the enthralling views of the mountains that dominate the sky. The trip will also present you with sights of blue sheep and yak along the way. After relishing the beauty of mountainous landscapes, you’ll retrace Kambachen and spend the rest of the day exploring village settlements. This day serves you with an excellent side trip and proper acclimatization.

Overnight stay in Kambachen .

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The journey continues towards Lhonak through the mesmerizing beauty of Himalayan landscapes and hills. We’ll pass breathtaking vistas of mountains and endangered species of wildlife, like yaks, snow leopards, and blue sheep, as we stroll on. You will arrive at Lhonak after walking through the hills for 7-8 hours. Along the way, you’ll get to see the magical beauty of Kanchenjunga. Following glacial rivers, the journey takes you to remote wilderness. Trekking through the isolated region will provide you with a sense of solitude and tranquility. Upon arriving at Lhonak, you’ll spend the night at one of the finest teahouses in the region and prepare for the rip-roaring adventure that you’ll have tomorrow.

Overnight stay in Lhonak.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is the main event of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. On this day, you’ll embark on the journey to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp after your early morning breakfast. The journey begins with ascending towards the moraine from the glaciers of Kanchenjunga. After several days of hiking, the sight of the prayer flags and the captivating, towering third-highest peak, Kanchenjunga, will keep you occupied.

The journey takes you to the Base Camp and serves you close-up views of the third-highest mountain in the world. Along with that, you’ll be able to catch glimpses of Wedge Peak, Nepal Peak, and Tent Peak. The stunning Himalayan landscapes and towering peaks will leave you awestruck and create a perfect opportunity for photography. Along with that, reaching Kanchenjunga North Base Camp through by conquering forthcoming challenges and trail difficulties is a significant achievement.

On top of that, observing prayer flags and numerous chortens along the way will let you experience the spiritual ambiance of the region. It stands for the mountains’ profound cultural and religious significance. After enjoying the beauty of stunning Himalayan landscapes, you’ll retrace Lhonak to spend the night.

Overnight stay in Lhonak.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

It is now time to retrace to Bhadrapur and carry a flight to Kathmandu. For that, we’ll begin our journey after early morning breakfast from Lhonak to Ghunsa. We’ll pass through the same trails we’ve ascended and upon reaching there, we’ll spend the night at one of the teahouses of the region.

Overnight stay in Ghunsa.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

From Ghunsa, we’ll take another route to add delight to the trek. On our way to Selele La, we’ll be able to relish the beauty of Mt. Makalu. The path leads us through a forest and over a grassy ridge from which we can see the towns of Ghunsa and Phole, in addition to the breathtaking views of Mt. Makalu, the world’s fifth-tallest peak.

Overnight at Sele La Base Camp.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trail from Sele La Base Camp to Tseram involves passing through three high passes. Firstly, we cross the Sinion La Pass (4440m/14566 ft), from where we can catch the magical beauty of Mt. Makalu. From there, we reach Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4646m/15242 ft) via Mirginla La (4480m/14698 ft). On the way to Tseram, the Sinepalche trail descends sharply from the Last Pass, providing a view of Kanchenjunga. We spend our night at one of the teahouses of this region.

Overnight stay in Tseram.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is a mesmerizing way to seek the beauty of mountainous landscapes. On this day, we extend our journey towards the Oktang viewpoint. It is an exhilarating adventure that offers breathtaking views of glaciers and Himalayan peaks. With each step you put forward, you’ll be closer to the Oktang viewpoint that presents you with the transparent beauty of Mt. Kanchenjunga. After having a wonderful time sightseeing mountainous beauty, we’ll retrace to Tseram to stay for the night.

Overnight stay in Oktang.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

On today’s trek, you’ll cover a total distance of 10-12 kilometers in total. The duration of today’s trek depends on your pace and takes around 5-6 hours. The trek involves passing through steep descents as you move towards Tortong. The path takes you through dense rhododendrons and bamboo forests. You’ll be left astonished by the beauty of the rich flora of the region. Passing through culturally rich settlements while witnessing blooming rhododendrons. You’ll pass the region by crossing the river via a sweeping suspension bridge. The scenic trails will present you with a stunning opportunity to click on photographs of the stunning surroundings. Our journey begins with a descent and concludes in Tortong, going through Simbuwa Khola and offering breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas along the way. Upon reaching Tortong, you’ll stay your night at one of the finest lodges in the region.

Overnight stay in Tortong.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is the last trekking journey of Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. On this day, after an early morning breakfast, you’ll begin the journey from Tortong to Ranipool. Ranipool is a local village in this region and is considered to be the best local waypoint. It is the perfect rest stop for trekkers after accomplishing major descending in altitude. While Ranipool is a local village of the region, it is not as famous or renowned as other major locations of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek.

This place has basic amenities like teahouses or lodges and provides a glimpse into rich mountainous views and the local culture of the region. The region is surrounded by lively greenery, gushing waterfalls, and soaring rivers and to reach Ranipool, the trail demands significant altitude changes. The path to this amazing village takes you through mixed terrains, lush forests, meadows, and rugged surfaces. The last day of trekking presents you with a thrilling vibe with the clear and stunning mountainous beauty of the region.

Overnight Stay in Rainpool.

Accommodation: Tea house

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

The trekking journey has come to an end and on this day, you’ll start your journey by catching a scenic drive to Illam. After an early morning breakfast, you’ll move towards Ilam. It takes around 7-8 hours from here to reach Ilam and the drive will take you through culturally rich places of the region. You’ll also be able to catch the stunning mountainous landscapes as you continue the journey with a drive.

Overnight stay in Ilam.

Accommodation: Own hotel/hostel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This is the last day of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek and your presence outside the Kathmandu Valley. The mesmerizing Kanchenjunga trek concludes with you enjoying the magical aerial beauty of the Himalayas. Firstly, you’ll continue your journey with a scenic drive-through from Ilam to Bhadrapur. The route will present you with the stunning beauty of the region Teagarden of Illam and take you through numerous culturally rich places. Upon arriving at Bhadrapur, you’ll hop on the scenic flight to Kathmandu.

You’ll pass soaring across the sky and catch glimpses of hills, mountains, lush forests, and distinct settlements. After 45-50 minutes of flight, you’ll reach Kathmandu from where our team will drop you to your hotel. The epic adventure to sightsee the majestic 3rd tallest mountain in the world and explore the local region has come to an end. While the Himalayas may yearn for you, you’ll leave the place carrying nostalgic memories along with you.

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.