Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from Nepal Trekking Planner meets you. After getting transferred to your hotel and checking in, the afternoon is yours to wander around Kathmandu at your own pace. Grab some rest this evening and get ready for tomorrow's sightseeing.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (trekkingplanner)
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu area independently
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Today you'll spend the full day exploring Kathmandu's religious sites with a guide. You'll see Kathmandu Durbar Square, check out Swayambhunath with its monkeys, visit Pashupatinath temple beside the Bagmati River, and walk through Boudhanath stupa. Later in the afternoon, your trekking guide meets you at the hotel to go over details about the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner in Authentic Restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Pre-trip meeting with trekking guide and office representative
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Taplejung to Lali Kharka
Flying out to Taplejung, you start your trek with views of Kanchenjunga and Jannu mountains around you. The new dusty road takes you through Deurali, then there's a short climb followed by long downhill sections and shortcuts that eventually lead to Lali Kharka where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Taplejung
- Trek from Taplejung to Lali Kharka with views of Kanchenjunga and Jannu
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Jannu - Day 4
Lali Kharka to Kade Bhanjyang
Starting easy in the morning with a quick walk, you'll then head down steeply through villages and fields at Simbu. From there the trail drops to Pa Khola river, then climbs sharply for a couple hours past a secondary school at Kunjari. You'll reach Bhanjyang ridge, then follow a subtle trail that rises and falls to Kade Bhanjyang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lali Kharka to Kade Bhanjyang
- Day 5
Kade Bhanjyang to Phurungde
You trek through an extended village before dropping steeply for nearly an hour to a small stream. After that come gradual climbs with steeper sections mixed in. Phunglung village appears with its terraced fields, followed by a steep drop. The path then undulates past a ridge to Phurungde village where you camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kade Bhanjyang to Phurungde
- Day 6
Phurungde to Yamphuding
A short descent of less than 30 minutes leads into a climb over an hour to Mamankhe. The trail then gradually slopes downward but turns steep again, with a gentler continuous climb after. A steep morning section takes about an hour, then roughly an hour of undulating trail follows. You'll descend through thin forest for under an hour before a brief climb opens into the wider valley of Yamphuding.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phurungde to Yamphuding
- Day 7
Yamphuding to Omje Khola
Continuing into the valley, you climb steadily for a couple hours and then head into another valley with green forests. A very steep climb finally gets you to Omje Khola where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Yamphuding to Omje Khola
- Day 8
Omje Khola to Torantan
Starting steep through jungle with bamboo and rhododendron, after two hours the terrain becomes paved and stays that way for a couple more hours before the uphill flattens briefly to Lashe Bhanjyang. A short drop near a landslide area is followed by a half-hour climb where one side drops over 200 meters. Then comes a steep hour and a half descent to Torongden River, after which you cross a wooden bridge through forest to reach Torantan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Omje Khola to Torantan
- Day 9
Torantan to Tseram
Walking through beautiful forest alongside the river, conifers gradually shift to rhododendron as you climb fairly steeply. Trees become more scattered and stunted, and you'll start seeing snow-capped mountains and the massive Yalung Glacier snout. Just before reaching Tseram, peaks like Kabru and Rathong come into view over the moraine. At Tseram, a grazing area, the night feels cold from the altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Torantan to Tseram with views of Yalung Glacier
Landmarks Yalung Glacier - Day 10
Tseram
You have a full rest day at Tseram to recover and acclimatize. Walk around the area and take in the views of Kanchenjunga Mountain. This is considered one of the best spots on the entire trek for both rest and the scenery surrounding you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Rest day at Tseram with free time to explore the area
Optional Activities
- Explore Tseram area and surrounding landscape
Landmarks Kanchenjunga - Day 11
Tseram to Ramche
A shorter walking day takes you up the final 600 meters to Ramche, where the path to Kanchenjunga South becomes too dangerous to continue. You'll walk past the Yalung Glacier snout into ablation valleys with relatively easy terrain. A frozen lake, clear streams, and views of Koktang, Rathong, and Kabru peaks are around you. The altitude will be noticeable today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Tseram to Ramche (600m ascent)
Landmarks Yalung Glacier - Day 12
Ramche to Oktang
Following the valley gives you views of Kanchenjunga's south face and Jannu. You cross Yalung Ri Glacier and curve around to Oktang at 4,730 meters/15,518 feet. Suddenly the southern wall of Kanchenjunga rises before you, a huge ridge over 15 kilometers long with three main summits reaching 8,420m, 8,586m, and 8,474m. Jannu stands out especially with its glaciers flowing from the east face.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Oktang (4,730m) with first close encounter of Kanchenjunga's south face
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Jannu - Day 13
Octang to Yalung
You set off early for Yalung, trekking up through the valley and a small settlement. After crossing a pass, you climb to Yalung itself. The views of Mount Jannu from here are really impressive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yalung with views of Mount Jannu
Landmarks Jannu - Day 14
Yalung to Selele Pass
Heading down the valley, you pass the turnoff to the challenging Labsang La route and instead take the southern passes starting with Mirgin La. A steep initial climb with several false summits finally reaches Mirgin La where you see Jannu, and further out Makalu, Gyakung Kang, Everest, Lhotse, and Chamalang on the horizon. South you can see down to the Terai. After 6 to 7 hours of tough walking, you reach camp beyond the pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Mirgin La pass to Selele Pass
Landmarks Mirgin La - Day 15
Selele Pass to Ghunsa
You trek through high scenic terrain with four more passes and little elevation loss between them. After lunch comes a descent to Lamba Sumba Kharka with more views of Jannu's southwest face. From there an easy descent through forested trail leads to Ghunsa, a village with prayer flags and two monasteries. You'll camp here in the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Ghunsa Tibetan village through forested trail
Optional Activities
- Try Tongba, a local speciality alcoholic drink
Landmarks Ghunsa - Day 16
Ghunsa to Khambachen
South of Ghunsa Khola the trail gradually goes uphill across flood plains. A steep climb takes you over a slope with a slide before dropping to Lakepo. A short climb from there reaches Khambachen village with good mountain views of peaks near Kanchenjunga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen
Optional Activities
- Hike up the ridge above Khambachen village for better views
- Day hike to Jannu Base Camp
Landmarks Kanchenjunga - Day 17
Khambachen to Pangpema
The trek continues into the valley surrounded by towering mountains heading toward Pangpema. The trail climbs slowly and gradually, going through eroded sections where it's almost invisible in places. You undulate through glacial rock rubbles as the valley finally ends at Pangpema where you'll camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khambachen to Pangpema
- Day 18
Pangpema to Khambachen
In the morning you hike up a ridge north of Pangpema, climbing 200 to 300 meters for excellent views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak, the Twins, and Tent Peak. The descent is quicker and you can make it back to Khambachen the same day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ridge hike from Pangpema for mountain views
Landmarks Kanchenjunga 
- Day 19
Khambachen to Khambachen
Trekking gently uphill through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests, you pass the river at Rampak Kharka and descend to Khambachen, a summer village. The views of Mount Jannu (called Kumbhakarna locally) are really impressive from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests to Khambachen
Landmarks Jannu - Day 20
Khambachen to Ghunsa
A full day of downhill walking through magnificent forest sections takes you back toward Ghunsa. From Khambachen you walk for a few hours passing through Phole, a village split into two parts, with Tibetan refugees in the upper section and Ghunsa's winter village in the lower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Khambachen to Ghunsa through forested sections
Landmarks Ghunsa - Day 21
Ghunsa to Kyapra
Leaving Ghunsa you follow the route along the beautiful Ghunsa and Tamur Kholas rivers. The trek passes through forests of rhododendron, conifer, birch, and oak. You'll stop at Kyapra, your destination for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Kyapra along mountain rivers
- Day 22
Kyapra to Sekhathum
From Kyapra you head toward Sekhathum. A short climb starts things off before a steep descent that takes most of your day. You'll reach the point where the Tamur and Ghunsa Kholas join, then follow the trail for several more hours to arrive at Sekhathum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Kyapra to Sekhathum
- Day 23
Sekhathum to Chirwa
Your final trekking destination is Chirwa. After breakfast you walk along the river with some very steep sections. Small settlements become more frequent. The trail passes through villages like Tapethok, which marks the end of the conservation area and entry into more populated hilly villages. Crossing numerous streams, you reach busy Chirwa village set among large boulders.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sekhathum to Chirwa
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Conservation Area - Day 24
Chirwa to Phurumba
Today's an easier walking day. Leaving Chirwa early you move through cultivated land and rich pastures. The path winds through steep stone terrain. You'll reach the valley of Phurumba where it's pleasantly warm at these low altitudes and cardamom grows freely in the moist shaded forest. You camp in a field outside the village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chirwa to Phurumba
- Day 25
Phurumba to Suketar
Leaving Phurumba valley you continue ascending along the ridge toward Taplejung village. There you can wander around and observe village life before heading to Suketar to conclude the trek. You traverse in and out of minor valleys and pass through villages, reaching Suketar around late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Phurumba to Suketar completing the main trek
Optional Activities
- Explore Taplejung village
- Day 26
Suketar to Kathmandu
After your time in the Nepal Himalayas and a short rest in Suketar, you fly back to Kathmandu. Have breakfast at the scheduled time, then take off from Suketar. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, someone from Nepal Trekking Planner picks you up and transfers you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Suketar to Kathmandu
- Day 27
End of Tour
Your tour has ended. Nepal Trekking Planner will follow the detailed daily schedule, though some flexibility may be needed. Weather, natural disasters, transportation issues, or political situations can force changes. Your trip leader will manage any adjustments to keep your experience as smooth as possible.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Trekking Planner (P) Ltd Dipak Lamichhane)
