Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Your guide meets you at Kathmandu airport and drives you to your hotel in Thamel, the tourist hub. You'll have the afternoon and evening to wander the winding streets, pick up any last-minute gear, and get oriented. Either today or tomorrow morning, you'll meet your full trekking team and go over the final details for the trek ahead.
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport pick up by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel's winding narrow streets
- Last-minute shopping in Thamel
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Your guide takes you through Kathmandu's major religious sites. You'll start at Pashupatinath Temple, one of Hinduism's holiest places, then move to Bouddhanath Stupa, a significant Buddhist temple. After that, you head to Swayambhunath Temple where monkeys roam the grounds. The day finishes at Durbar Square, which has historic temples and architecture throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Swayambhunath Temple Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Ilam
A 45-minute flight takes you from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur. From there, you drive to Ilam in Nepal's tea-growing region. The landscape here is full of tea plantations rolling across hillsides. You'll spend the night in this quiet area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore tea plantations in Ilam
- Day 4
Ilam to Taplejung
Today is mostly driving as you head to Taplejung, which sits at the gateway to the trekking region. You'll settle in for the night at your accommodation there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 5
Taplejung to Sinuwa
Your trek starts today through green hills with rivers and steep ridges ahead. You'll pass traditional villages with mud houses, rice fields, and farms. The trail descends to the Tamur River, then follows it upstream past isolated settlements. You reach Sinuwa, a Tamang village, where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through lush green hills
- Trek along steep ridges
- Pass through traditional villages
- Trek past Tamur River
Landmarks Tamur River 
- Day 6
Sinuwa to Chirwa
Leaving Sinuwa, the valley gets narrower and you'll cross over sections with landslide debris and boulders. You descend to Thiwa Khola and cross a wooden bridge. Following the natural terrain, you arrive at Chirwa, a market town, where you'll sleep tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through narrowing valley
- Cross wooden bridge at Thiwa Khola
- Trek to market town of Chirwa
Landmarks Thiwa Khola - Day 7
Chirwa to Ghunsa Khola Valley
You climb a spur, then descend to the Simbuwa Khola, crossing a bridge formed by the Yalung Glacier. Another ridge brings you to Ghunsa Khola Valley. Continuing along the trail, you reach the point where the Tamur and Ghunsa Khola rivers meet, and your camp gets set up right beside the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Simbuwa Khola
- Cross bridge over Yalung Glacier
- Trek to Ghunsa Khola Valley
Landmarks Simbuwa Khola Yalung Glacier Ghunsa Khola Valley - Day 8
Sakathum to Amjilosa
The trek heads northeast along the Ghunsa Khola, climbing steadily toward Kanchenjunga Base Camp. You cross barren sections with a steep push up to Amjilosa, a Tibetan village. This is where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Ghunsa Khola
- Climb toward Kanchenjunga Base Camp
- Trek to Amjilosa Tibetan village
Landmarks Ghunsa Khola - Day 9
Amjilosa to Gyabla
The trail takes you through rhododendron and bamboo forests as you climb higher. You'll pass a huge waterfall along the riverside, then continue to Gyabla where the surrounding terrain looks great from here. You'll stay overnight in this location.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests
- View waterfall on river
- Trek to Gyabla
- Day 10
Gyabla to Gunsa
The path goes through a large meadow and small village before you climb a hill and descend to the river. Gunsa Village appears next, a substantial Tibetan settlement with traditional wooden houses, a school, health post, and hydro-electricity. Several Buddhist temples sit throughout the village. This is the last major village in the valley and you'll stay here tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through meadow
- Trek to Gunsa Village
- Explore Gunsa's traditional wooden houses and Gompas
Landmarks Gunsa Village Kanchenjunga Conservation Area - Day 11
Gunsa (Acclimatization Day)
Gunsa sits at a high enough altitude for acclimatization, so you're taking a rest day here. To stay active, you'll trek across the river to about 400 meters above the village for a 4-hour round trip. Afterward, you'll walk around this Tibetan village, talk with locals, and learn about their Buddhist culture and way of life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization trek across river (approximately 4-hour return trip)
- Explore Gunsa Tibetan village
- Experience local Buddhist culture
Landmarks Gunsa Village - Day 12
Gunsa to Kambachen
You trek through striking pine and rhododendron forests along the south side of Ghunsa Khola. The path has many chortens and Mani walls. After crossing several slopes and glacier moraines, you reach Kambachen, a small Tibetan village with just a handful of houses surrounded by mountains. You'll spend the night here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine and rhododendron forests
- Pass chortens and Mani walls
- Trek to Kambachen Tibetan village
Landmarks Ghunsa Khola - Day 13
Kambachen to Lhonak
The trail follows to the source of Ghunsa Khola and then moves along the north side of Kanchenjunga Glacier. You trek across flat terrain past Lhonak Glacier to reach Lhonak. At this height, the air feels fresh and cool, and you can see Wedge Peak, Mera Peak, Nepal Peak, and the Twins. You'll stay overnight at Lhonak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to source of Ghunsa Khola
- Trek along Kanchenjunga Glacier
- Trek past Lhonak Glacier
- View Wedge Peak, Mera Peak, Nepal Peak, and the Twins
Landmarks Ghunsa Khola Kanchenjunga Glacier Lhonak Glacier Wedge Peak Mera Peak Nepal Peak - Day 14
Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp and return
Head east following Lhonak Glacier on the northern ridges to reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp, also called Pang Pema. The mountain views here are excellent. Later, you'll head back down to Lhonak for the night at a lower altitude.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema)
- View mountain scenery from base camp
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Base Camp (Pang Pema) Lhonak Glacier - Day 15
Lhonak to Ghunsa
You retrace your route back to Ghunsa where you'll sleep tonight. This marks the beginning of your descent from the high-altitude camps.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Ghunsa
Landmarks Gunsa Village - Day 16
Ghunsa to Sele La Kharka
Follow a steep and rocky trail through forest that eventually opens up at High Camp. You'll reach Sele La Kharka just above the high pass where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek steep and rocky forest trail
- Trek to High Camp
- Trek to Sele La Kharka
- Day 17
Sele La Kharka to Tseram
Today brings an exciting day crossing two high passes: Sele La Pass at 4480 meters and Sinion La Pass at 4660 meters. After descending roughly 1000 meters, you arrive at Tseram where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through Sele La Pass (4480m)
- Trek through Sinion La Pass (4660m)
- Descend to Tseram
Landmarks Sele La Pass Sinion La Pass - Day 18
Tseram to Ramche and Oktang Glacier
You cross into the bottom of Yalung Glacier into a rough, bare valley. Peaks here form the Nepal-India border. A lake and meadow appear at Ramche where blue sheep graze. The rocky trails and moraines lead to Oktang Glacier. You'll head back to Ramche for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Yalung Glacier
- Trek to Ramche
- View blue sheep in Ramche meadow
- Trek to Oktang Glacier
- Return to Ramche
Landmarks Yalung Glacier Ramche Oktang Glacier - Day 19
Ramche to Tseram
Retrace your steps back to Tseram where you'll stay overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Tseram
- Day 20
Tseram to Lashe Bhanjyang
You descend to Simbuwa Khola as you retrace your route. The downhill trek is easier and lets you take in the views and forest orchids throughout the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. You'll pass Toronton Village and reach Lashe Bhanjyang, which sits just below Amji Khola. You'll stay overnight here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down to Simbuwa Khola
- Trek through Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
- Pass through Toronton Village
- Trek to Lashe Bhanjyang
Optional Activities
- Enjoy views of forest orchids
Landmarks Simbuwa Khola Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Toronton Village Amji Khola - Day 21
Lashe Bhanjyang to Yamphudin
Head out through dense pine forest where birds chirp along the way. After crossing Amji Khola, you descend to Yamphudin where you'll sleep tonight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense pine forest
- Cross Amji Khola
- Trek to Yamphudin
Landmarks Amji Khola - Day 22
Yamphudin to Phumphe
Descend and follow the banks of Kabeli Khola where many waterfalls drop into the river. You'll reach Phumphe where you'll stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Kabeli Khola
- View waterfalls
- Trek to Phumphe
Landmarks Kabeli Khola - Day 23
Phumphe to Bhanjyang
The first part of the day requires climbing a ridge. Then you'll descend through several valleys passing Phun Village. After reaching Kesawa and climbing higher, you arrive at Bhanjyang, a Gurung settlement. You'll spend the night here beside Pha Khola.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb ridge
- Trek through valleys
- Pass Phun Village
- Trek to Kesawa
- Trek to Bhanjyang Gurung settlement
Landmarks Phun Village Pha Khola - Day 24
Bhanjyang to Taplejung
This is your final trekking day. You'll trek to Simbu, then drive to Suketar and Taplejung Village where you'll stay overnight. Expect this to be a long and physically demanding day on the trail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Final trek to Simbu
Landmarks Suketar - Day 25
Taplejung to Birtamod
You'll have a 7 to 9 hour road trip to Birtamod in Jhapa District, so settle in for the drive. Birtamod sits just a short distance from Bhadrapur where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 26
Birtamod to Kathmandu
An early flight takes you back to Kathmandu. After landing, you'll be driven to your hotel in Thamel where you can relax and recover from the demanding trek. The area has bars, cafes, and clubs nearby where you can celebrate finishing the Kanchenjunga trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fly back to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Visit bars, cafes, and clubs in Thamel
Landmarks Thamel - Day 27
Kathmandu Departure
A Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative will pick you up and drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport at least three hours before your flight. You'll depart with memories from your time trekking through Nepal's remote regions.
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Airport drop by private car, 00:00 - 23:00)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
