Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll touch down at Kathmandu Airport where the local team will greet you with traditional welcome. Then transfer to your hotel to settle in and rest before the evening. Later, join everyone for a welcome dinner where the team covers all the trip details and logistics. After that, head back to the hotel for the night.
- Start point
- Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, (Nirvana Boutique Garden Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner
- Day 2
Kathmandu
This morning, get oriented by checking out Kathmandu's UNESCO heritage sites including Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square. During this time, the team handles all trek preparations like permits, tickets, and gear sorting. You'll have the afternoon free for any last-minute shopping before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel, (Nirvana Boutique Garden Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
Landmarks Swayambhunath Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu to Taplejung
After breakfast, take a short domestic flight (about 45-50 minutes) from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur at Chandragadhi Airport. From there, drive through tea gardens in Kanyam along the Mechi Highway, then continue to Taplejung where the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek officially begins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Kathmandu to Bhadrapur
- Day 4
Taplejung to Sekathum
After breakfast, you'll ride in a local jeep through several villages including Mitlung, Chirwa, Thapethok, and Lelep while following the Tamor River. Pass the Kanchenjunga National Park entry point where permits get checked, and then continue on to Sekathum for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
- Day 5
Sekathum to Amjilosa
After two days of driving, your hiking starts as you follow the Ghunsa Khola, crossing several bridges along the way. Walk through green forests and pass small villages like Jonggim and Ghaiyabari before reaching Amjilosa.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek along Ghunsa Khola
- Cross bridges on trekking route
- Day 6
Amjilosa to Gyabla
After breakfast, continue hiking to Gyabla (also called Kyapra). Walk through thick forests on a quiet trail where you might spot a Red Panda. The path gradually climbs with beautiful views of mountains and waterfalls before arriving at Gyabla village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla through forests
Optional Activities
- Red Panda wildlife spotting
- Day 7
Gyabla to Ghunsa
Your hike today takes you through forests with diverse plants and animals as you reach Phale village, then continue steadily to Ghunsa village. While many trekkers stop here to rest and acclimatize, you'll do your acclimatization day later at Khambachen.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Gyabla to Phale village
- Trek from Phale to Ghunsa village
- Day 8
Ghunsa to Khambachen
After breakfast, start a gentle climb through open pine forests where you might see blue sheep and even snow leopards. The trail passes through some landslide areas with views of Mt. Jannu and green glacier valleys before reaching Khambachen village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen through pine forests
Optional Activities
- Blue sheep and snow leopard wildlife spotting
Landmarks Mt. Jannu - Day 9
Khambachen
Today is your acclimatization day at Khambachen (4,100m). Hike to the base camp of Janu Himal with a packed lunch since there are no places to eat on the trail. The view shows snow-covered peaks and Kumbhakarna, the 32nd highest peak in the world. Visit a sacred site where the Kirat people worship before walking back to the teahouse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Hike to Janu Himal base camp
- Visit sacred Kirat worship site
Landmarks Janu Himal Kumbhakarna - Day 10
Khambachen to Lhonak
Walk over rocky ground from the Kanchenjunga Glacier on a trail that climbs with big stones. You'll have views all around while trekking through an area where snow leopards live, so keep a lookout. This terrain is also used for yak grazing in summer, but there are no villages along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak over Kanchenjunga Glacier
Optional Activities
- Snow leopard wildlife spotting
Landmarks Kanchenjunga Glacier - Day 11
Lhonak to Pangpema (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp)
Reach Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema) at about 5,143 meters (16,873 feet). This is the trek's final point with views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), the world's third-highest mountain, plus peaks like Tent Peak and Chang Himal. Pass through quiet villages, thick forests, high meadows, and rocky glacier paths. Since there are no tea houses at Pangpema, you stay in Lhonak and hike as a day trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Day hike to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema)
Landmarks Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (Pangpema) Mt. Kanchenjunga Tent Peak Chang Himal - Day 12
Lhonak to Ghunsa
Hike down from Lhonak (5,065m) to Ghunsa (3,475m), descending about 1,600 meters. Follow the same trail you used before, passing through alpine landscapes and villages like Ramtang and Kambachen. You'll still see great views of Kanchenjunga's north face. The rocky trail requires careful walking, and you might spot blue sheep or signs of snow leopards. As you descend, scenery changes back to green forests.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa
Optional Activities
- Blue sheep and snow leopard wildlife spotting
- Day 13
Ghunsa to Sele La
After breakfast, leave Ghunsa and walk past the forest. Soon you'll see open grasslands and colorful plants with beautiful mountain views. As you continue, the view of Phale village slowly disappears. When you reach Sele La, the views are great. There are two places to stay in Sele La (upper and lower), and the team will choose the best option for your night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Ghunsa to Sele La
Landmarks Sele La - Day 14
Sele La to Tseram
Hike up to several high mountain passes today. First Sinion La (4,440m), then Mirgin La (4,480m), and finally Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,645m). As you climb, you'll see Mt. Jannu, Everest, Makalu, Baruntse, Chamlang, and Kanchenjunga. After enjoying the views, head downhill and reach Tseram for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek over Sinion La pass
- Trek over Mirgin La pass
- Trek over Sinelapche Bhanjyang pass
Landmarks Sinion La Mirgin La Sinelapche Bhanjyang Mt. Everest Mt. Makalu Baruntse Chamlang - Day 15
Tseram to Oktang (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp)
After an early breakfast, trek along the Yalung Glacier, getting closer to mountain views. See Rathong (6,682m) and Kabru (7,412m) as you walk. Stop for lunch at Ramche, then hike up to Oktang (also known as Kanchenjunga South Base Camp). Enjoy views of the three peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga along with other high mountains. Explore this remote base camp before returning to Tseram.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ramche), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek along Yalung Glacier
- Hike to Oktang (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp)
Landmarks Yalung Glacier Rathong Kabru Ramche Oktang (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp) - Day 16
Oktang to Tortong
Walk steeply downhill from the high mountains into thick rhododendron and pine forests. Along the way, you might see birds, deer, or even a red panda. The trail is rough with steps and slippery parts, so trekking poles help. Tortong is a quiet place with two teahouses and basic services. There's no internet, and charging costs extra. Spring water is available but needs to be boiled or purified.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Oktang to Tortong through forests
Optional Activities
- Red panda, bird, and deer wildlife spotting
- Day 17
Tortong to Yamphudin
Continue walking downhill from Tortong along the Amji Khola, passing through Lasiya (or Lamite) Bhanjyang at 3,415m and Dhupi Bhanjyang at 2,665m. After steep areas, you'll arrive at Yamphudin village. If you started from the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp side, permits get checked at the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area checkpost in Yamphudin.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Teahouse/Guesthouse/Homestay)
Included Activities
- Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin along Amji Khola
Landmarks Yamphudin - Day 18
Yamphudin to Kanyam
After breakfast, walk along the trail beside the Kabeli Khola with beautiful landscapes. Leave the mountain villages behind and drive to Kanyam, known for its tea gardens. See tea and cardamom farms through the window as you descend. With memories of your high-altitude trek, you'll arrive in the peaceful lowlands where Kanyam is popular with local visitors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel
Included Activities
- Trek from Yamphudin along Kabeli Khola
- Drive to Kanyam tea gardens
Optional Activities
- Explore Kanyam tea gardens
Landmarks Kanyam - Day 19
Kanyam to Kathmandu
Start with breakfast, then spend time exploring the green tea gardens in Kanyam, Ilam. After that, drive for about 2 to 3 hours to Bhadrapur. In the late afternoon, take a 45 to 50-minute flight back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, (Nirvana Boutique Garden Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or similar hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Kanyam tea gardens
- Day 20
Kathmandu
Enjoy a leisurely day in Kathmandu to unwind and relax after your trek. Spend time at your boutique hotel, get spa or massage treatments, shop for handicrafts, or take a private cultural tour. The day is yours to do what you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel, (Nirvana Boutique Garden Hotel or Tibet Boutique Hotel or similar hotel)
Optional Activities
- Spa or massage treatments
- Shop for handicrafts
- Private cultural tour
- Day 21
Kathmandu to Departure
It's time to depart from Nepal. The team will drop you at Kathmandu Airport for your journey home, taking beautiful memories from your adventure.
- End point
- Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Kathmandu Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
