Itinerary
- Day 1
Mitlung to Sinuwa to Hellok
You'll start by crossing a suspension bridge over a small river, then make your way down toward the Tamor River as you pass through local villages and terraced fields. The trail takes you close to the river on narrow paths before heading uphill through more terraced land to reach Hellok village by the end of the day.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Hotel in Kathmandu , 07:00 - 05:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike from Mitlung/Sinuwa via suspension bridge to Tamor River
- Trek through villages and terraced fields
- Walk along Tamor River trails
- Uphill hike through terraced fields to Hellok
Landmarks/POIs Tamor River - Day 2
Kathmandu to Bhadrapur to Taplejung
From Kathmandu, you'll fly to Bhadrapur with views across the eastern region spreading out below. After landing, a car or jeep picks you up for roughly 8 hours of driving to Taplejung, stopping at the tea gardens of Illam for lunch along the way.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Illam tea garden), Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Illam tea garden (Garden of Nepal) during lunch stop
Landmarks/POIs Illam Tea Garden - Day 3
Hellok to Mamasik
Trekking from Hellok to Mamasik, you'll descend through the landscape while coming across local people going about their day. Tea breaks happen throughout, giving you time to chat with locals and see their homes and animals. You'll walk along the Simbuwa Khola for much of the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Hellok to Mamasik
- Walk along Simbuwa Khola
- Interact with local people and visit their homes
Landmarks/POIs Simbuwa Khola - Day 4
Mamasik to Tortong
This day involves a gradual hike following the Sibuwa River, crossing it once before climbing uphill for a short stretch. You'll trek through rhododendrons, bamboo bushes, and thick forest to reach Tortong. Keep an eye out for wildlife like red pandas, wild boars, bears, and musk deer in these areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike along Sibuwa River
- Trek through rhododendron, bamboo, and forest
- Wildlife observation (red pandas, wild boars, bears, musk deer)
Landmarks/POIs Sibuwa River - Day 5
Tortong to Cheram
Dense forest trails with bamboo and rhododendron trees line your path as you walk alongside a river. From there, you'll head uphill along the Simbuwa Khola to reach Cheram, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through dense forest with bamboo and rhododendron
- Hike along Simbuwa Khola to Cheram
Landmarks/POIs Simbuwa Khola - Day 6
Cheram to Ramche
After breakfast, you'll take a short trek ascending from Cheram to reach the snout of Yalung Glacier. Walking through a valley, you'll see Himalayan peaks around you. The route passes through the small settlement of Lapsang before you arrive at Ramche.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yalung Glacier snout
- Walk through valley with Himalayan views
- Pass through Lapsang settlement
Landmarks/POIs Yalung Glacier 
- Day 7
Ramche to Yalung Base Camp to Cheram
From Ramche, you'll follow the valley upward and walk along a stream, then climb to the mountaintop for views of Kanchenjunga's southern face. You can see Jannu Himal from here, and you'll visit Oktang Monastery before reaching Yalung Base Camp for views of the peak. Later you'll descend back to Cheram for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Yalung Base Camp
- Visit Oktang Monastery
- Views of Kanchenjunga, Kumbakarna (Jannu), and Nyukla Lachung peaks
Landmarks/POIs Yalung Base Camp Oktang Monastery Kanchenjunga Jannu Himal 
- Day 8
Cheram to Sele La
Starting with breakfast, you'll trek through four passes in sequence: Sinelapche Bhanjyang, Mirgin La Pass, Sinon La pass, and Sele La pass. The steep sections have prayer flags marking the way as you ascend. You'll spend the night at Sele La.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Sinelapche Bhanjyang pass
- Cross Mirgin La Pass
- Cross Sinon La pass
- Ascend to Sele La pass with prayer flags
Landmarks/POIs Sinelapche Bhanjyang Pass Mirgin La Pass Sinon La Pass Sele La Pass - Day 9
Sele La to Ghunsa
Trekking northward with Tangbgharma Danda nearby, you'll pass a chorten with prayer flags that marks where a steep trail begins. The path descends through rhododendron, birch, and pine forests, eventually bringing you to Ghunsa, a Sherpa village with traditional houses.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek northward to Ghunsa
- Descend through rhododendron, birch, and pine forests
- Visit Ghunsa village
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa 
- Day 10
Ghunsa (Rest Day)
You have a rest day in Ghunsa to explore the village at your own pace. Stop by the monastery, check out juniper and incense factories, and visit antique shops that sell handmade carpets. This village sits as an important gateway to the North and South Base Camps of Kanchenjunga.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Ghunsa monastery
- Visit juniper and incense factories
- Browse antique shops with handmade carpets
- Rest and acclimatization in Ghunsa
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa Monastery 
- Day 11
Ghunsa to Kambachen
Heading northward from Ghunsa, you'll trek along the river bank with mountain scenery surrounding you. The route passes through meadows filled with wildflowers and forests of rhododendron and pine. You'll cross a bridge at Rampuk Kharka, pass a waterfall and a tricky landslide section, then catch views of Mt. Jannu before arriving at Kambachen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along river bank from Ghunsa
- Walk through wildflower meadows
- Trek through rhododendron and pine forests
- Cross Rampuk Kharka bridge
- Navigate landslide section
- View Mt. Jannu
- Reach Kambachen
Landmarks/POIs Mt. Jannu Rampuk Kharka - Day 12
Kambachen to Lhonak
This is a challenging day that starts early. You'll trek through rocky fields and large boulders along the riverbank to a beautiful waterfall. After crossing a bridge, you'll reach Ramtang monastery, then navigate through a landslide section at a steady pace. Later you'll descend to the river and finish at Lhonak.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rocky fields and boulders
- Walk to waterfall and cross bridge
- Visit Ramtang monastery
- Navigate landslide section to Lhonak
Landmarks/POIs Ramtang Monastery 
- Day 13
Lhonak to Kanchenjunga Base Camp to Pangpema
From Lhonak, you'll head toward Kanchenjunga Base Camp, walking alongside the massive Kanchenjunga Glacier. You'll pass Pangpema and begin your descent to the base camp where Mount Kanchenjunga, Jannu Himal, Makalu, Barunche, and other Himalayan peaks come into view. You'll return to Pangpema to stay the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Kanchenjunga Glacier
- Reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp
- View Mount Kanchenjunga, Jannu Himal, Makalu, and Barunche peaks
Landmarks/POIs Kanchenjunga Base Camp Kanchenjunga Glacier Mount Kanchenjunga Jannu Himal Makalu Barunche 
- Day 14
Pangpema to Ghunsa (via Kambachen)
Today involves descending from Pangpema back to Ghunsa via Kambachen, retracing the same route you took during the ascent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend from Pangpema to Kambachen
- Trek from Kambachen to Ghunsa
- Day 15
Ghunsa to Amjilosa
Heading down from Kambachen toward Phale, you'll pass several mani walls and a monastery through juniper forests. The descent continues steadily to Gyabla, where you'll cross a bridge over the Chhundatangka River. After passing a nearby waterfall and crossing a suspension bridge over the Sumbung River, you'll reach Amjilosa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend from Kambachen to Phale
- Pass mani walls and monastery
- Trek through juniper forests
- Cross Chhundatangka River bridge to Gyabla
- Cross Sumbung River suspension bridge
- Reach Amjilosa
Landmarks/POIs Chhundatangka River Sumbung River 
- Day 16
Amjilosa to Hellok
From Amjilosa, you'll keep trekking and pass a nearby waterfall and the small Solima settlement. You'll cross a suspension bridge over Ghunsa Khola, then another bridge over Ghunsa Khola. The path takes you through several villages along Thunsa Khola, then follows the Tamor Nadi before arriving back at Hellok.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek past waterfall and Solima settlement
- Cross Ghunsa Khola suspension bridges
- Trek through multiple villages
- Walk along Thunsa Khola and Tamor Nadi
- Reach Hellok
Landmarks/POIs Ghunsa Khola Tamor River - Day 17
Hellok to Illam Bazaar
You'll drive from Hellok to Illam Bazaar in a private car or jeep, a journey of about 6 hours. Along the way, you'll see cardamom gardens and rice paddy fields while getting a sense of Nepali culture. In Illam, explore the business hub, a trading center between India and Nepal known for tea, cardamom, ginger, ghee, chili, and household goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through cardamom gardens and rice paddies
- Explore Illam Bazaar trading center
Optional Activities
- Shop for local products (tea, cardamom, ginger, ghee, chili)
Landmarks/POIs Illam Bazaar - Day 18
Illam to Bhadrapur to Kathmandu
Traveling from Illam to Biratnagar by private jeep, you'll pass through tea gardens and stop at Kanyam to see Nepali lifestyle and tea garden views. If interested, pick up tea or local products at Fickal Bazaar or Kanyam. Then head to Bhadrapur airport for your domestic flight back to Kathmandu, arriving the same day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shop for tea and local products at Fickal Bazaar or Kanyam
Landmarks/POIs Kanyam Fickal Bazaar
