Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
A Sherpa Expedition Teams representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, the rest of the day is yours to walk around Thamel and pick up any last-minute trekking supplies you need before heading into the mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer
- Explore Thamel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Your guide takes you on a city tour visiting Nepal's most sacred sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples, then head to Bouddhanath Stupa. After that, Swayambhunath Temple is on the agenda where monkeys roam freely. The day wraps up at Durbar Square with its distinctive architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple
- Visit Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Swayambhunath Temple Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Taplejung
You fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in 45 minutes, then drive to Ilam to check out Nepal's largest tea plantation and the well-known Ilam tea brand. From there it's a 4-hour drive to Taplejung where you'll spend the night getting ready for the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight to Bhadrapur
- Visit Ilam tea plantation
Landmarks/POIs Ilam Tea Plantation - Day 4
Taplejung to Sinuwa
Your trek starts today through lower-level hills, passing rivers and steep ridges. You'll walk through traditional villages with mud houses, rice fields, and terraced farms scattered across the landscape. The trail drops down to the Tamur River where you trek upstream through remote villages before reaching Sinuwa for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through lower-level hills
- Trek through traditional villages
- Trek to Tamur River and upstream
- Arrive at Sinuwa village
Landmarks/POIs Tamur River - Day 5
Sinuwa to Tapethok
Starting from Sinuwa, the valley gets narrower as you trek across landslide areas and boulders. You'll descend to Thiwa Khola and cross a wooden bridge, then follow the natural terrain. The market village of Chirwa comes next, and from there the trail follows the Tamur River to Tapethok where you'll camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sinuwa to Tapethok
- Cross wooden bridge at Thiwa Khola
- Trek through Chirwa market village
Landmarks/POIs Thiwa Khola Tamur River - Day 6
Tapethok to Ghunsa Khola
The day involves heading up and over a spur, then down to Simbuwa Khola where you cross a bridge over a river fed by Yalung Glacier. After crossing another ridge, you'll reach Ghunsa Khola Valley. At the fork where the Tamur River meets Ghunsa Khola, you'll make camp beside the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek over Simbuwa Khola spur
- Cross bridge over river from Yalung Glacier
- Trek to Ghunsa Khola Valley
- Camp at Ghunsa Khola fork
Landmarks/POIs Simbuwa Khola Yalung Glacier Ghunsa Khola Valley Tamur River - Day 7
Ghunsa Khola to Amjilosa
You'll follow the trail northeast along the banks of Ghunsa Khola, climbing as you head toward Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The trek takes you across exposed terrain before descending to the Tibetan village of Amjilosa where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Ghunsa Khola banks
- Trek toward Kanchenjunga Base Camp
- Trek to Tibetan village of Amjilosa
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa Khola Kanchenjunga Base Camp - Day 8
Amjilosa to Gyabla
Today's trek passes through rhododendron and bamboo forests while you climb higher into the landscape. A huge waterfall on the river's side marks your path toward Gyabla, where you'll have nice views of the surrounding mountains and valleys all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests
- Trek past waterfall
- Arrive at Gyabla with landscape views
Landmarks/POIs Gyabla - Day 9
Gyabla to Gunsa
From Gyabla the trail heads downhill and crosses a river before reaching Gunsa Village, a large Tibetan settlement with traditional wooden houses, a school, health post, and hydroelectric power plant. The village sits within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and has several Gompas where you can rest. You'll spend the night at Gunsa, the last village in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Gyabla to Gunsa Village
- Visit Gompas in Gunsa Village
- Explore traditional Tibetan village
Landmarks/POIs Gunsa Village Kanchenjunga Conservation Area - Day 10
Gunsa (Acclimatization)
This is an acclimatization day in Gunsa. You'll take a short hike to the opposite side of Ghunsa Khola with about 400 meters of elevation gain, then return to the village. Later in the day you can explore the ancient settlement, visit its monasteries, and learn about Buddhist culture and traditions from local people.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short acclimatization hike across Ghunsa Khola
- Explore ancient village of Gunsa
- Visit monasteries
- Learn about Buddhist culture and traditions
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa Khola - Day 11
Gunsa to Kangbachen
You trek through forest along the south bank of Ghunsa Khola, passing Mani walls and Chortens. The route crosses scree slopes and glacial moraines to reach the Tibetan settlement of Kangbachen. From this spot you'll have great views of the north face of Jannu at 7710 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through forest along Ghunsa Khola
- Pass Mani walls and Chortens
- Trek across scree slopes and glacial moraines
- Arrive at Kangbachen with views of Jannu
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa Khola Kangbachen Jannu - Day 12
Kangbachen to Lhonak
From Kangbachen, you'll follow the trail on the left of Kanchenjunga Glacier and cross a high plateau to reach the campsite at Lhonak. From here you'll have panoramic views of massive peaks including Wedge Peak (6802m), Mera Peak (6364m), Nepal Peak (7177m), and Twins (7350m).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Kanchenjunga Glacier
- Cross high plateau
- Arrive at Lhonak campsite
Landmarks/POIs Kanchenjunga Glacier Lhonak Wedge Peak Mera Peak Nepal Peak Twins Peak - Day 13
Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (Pangpema) and return to Lhonak
From Lhonak you'll head easterly following the path close to Lhonak Glacier on the northern ridges until reaching Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema at 5140/24°C. The enormous mountain views offer great photo opportunities. You'll then return to Lhonak for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema
- View surrounding mountain peaks at base camp
- Return trek to Lhonak
Landmarks/POIs Lhonak Glacier Kanchenjunga Base Camp (Pangpema) - Day 14
Lhonak to Ghunsa
You'll head back to Ghunsa along the same route you took to reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The return hike takes the day, and you'll stay overnight in Ghunsa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Ghunsa from Lhonak
- Day 15
Ghunsa to Sele La Kharka
The trail is rock-strewn as you pass through forest before arriving at High Camp. You'll spend the night just beyond the pass at Sele La Kharka, getting ready for tomorrow's challenging day ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rock-strewn trail
- Trek through forest to High Camp
- Arrive at Sele La Kharka
Landmarks/POIs Sele La Pass - Day 16
Sele La Kharka to Tseram
Today is physically demanding as you cross two high passes: Sele La at 4480 meters and Sinion La at 4660 meters. From the passes you'll see Yalung Glacier, Jannu (7710m), Makalu (8481m), Baruntse (7129m), and Kanchenjunga (8586m) along the Sikkim-India border. You'll head back to Tseram for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Sele La pass (4480m)
- Cross Sinion La pass (4660m)
- View mountain ranges along Nepal-India border
- Trek to Tseram
Landmarks/POIs Sele La Pass Sinion La Pass Yalung Glacier Jannu Makalu Baruntse Kanchenjunga - Day 17
Tseram to Ramche
You trek through the terminus of Yalung Glacier into a barren valley where peaks span the Nepal-India border. Blue sheep can be seen on the grassy slopes at Ramche. You'll follow rocky trails and cross moraines until reaching Oktang Glacier, then return to Ramche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Yalung Glacier terminus
- Trek into barren valley
- View blue sheep at Ramche
- Trek across moraines
- Trek to Oktang Glacier
- Return to Ramche
Landmarks/POIs Yalung Glacier Ramche Oktang Glacier - Day 18
Ramche to Tseram
You'll retrace your steps on the trail back to Tseram where you'll spend the night, retracing the same route you hiked earlier in your trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Tseram
- Day 19
Tseram to Tortong
You'll follow the same trail back to Simbuwa Khola on your return journey. The hike back gives you more time to take in the views and spot wild orchids along the trail through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. You'll stay at Tortong Village for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Simbuwa Khola
- Enjoy views and wild orchids through Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
- Arrive at Tortong Village
Landmarks/POIs Simbuwa Khola Kanchenjunga Conservation Area - Day 20
Tortong to Yamphudin
You trek through Lamite Bhanjyang and its thick pine forest where you might hear birds singing in the trees. You'll cross the Amji Khola and descend to Yamphudin for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Lamite Bhanjyang pine forest
- Cross Amji Khola
- Descend to Yamphudin
Landmarks/POIs Lamite Bhanjyang Amji Khola - Day 21
Yamphudin to Phumphe
You'll descend and follow the trail alongside the Kabeli Khola with many waterfalls pouring down to the river below. The hiking brings you to Phumphe where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek alongside Kabeli Khola river
- View waterfalls cascading down river
- Arrive at Phumphe
Landmarks/POIs Kabeli Khola - Day 22
Phumphe to Kande Bhanjung
You'll climb along a ridge before heading down through a series of valleys just past Phun Village. The trek continues through Kesawa and the predominantly Gurung village of Bhanjyang. You'll follow the trail along another ridge and descend to the Limbu village of Kande Bhanjung, camping on the banks of Pha Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along ridge from Phumphe
- Trek through valleys past Phun Village
- Trek through Kesawa
- Trek through Gurung village of Bhanjyang
- Trek to Limbu village of Kande Bhanjung
- Camp on banks of Pha Khola
Landmarks/POIs Pha Khola - Day 23
Kande Bhanjung to Taplejung
This is your last day on the trek as you head to Suketar in the Taplejung district. There's quite a bit of climbing that will leave you tired before arriving at your overnight stay in Taplejung.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final trek day to Suketar
- Trek to Taplejung
Landmarks/POIs Suketar - Day 24
Taplejung to Birtamod
After yesterday's tiring trek, you'll have time to relax on your drive to Birtamod in the Jhapa District. You'll stay at Birtamod, which sits close to your departure point tomorrow at Bhadrapur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Taplejung to Birtamod
- Day 25
Birtamod to Kathmandu
You're up early for your flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu. Back in the city for the night, you can relax and think back on the highs and lows of your trek through some of Nepal's harshest regions. You'll have the option to celebrate the end of your journey in Thamel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Domestic flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
- Explore Thamel in evening (optional)
Optional Activities
- Celebrate in Thamel
- Day 26
Kathmandu to Departure
Your representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport at least 3 hours before your scheduled departure. On your flight home, you can start thinking about your next adventure to remote regions of Nepal and beyond.
Included Activities
- Airport transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
Landmarks/POIs Tribhuvan International Airport
