Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest summit, rises dramatically above the rolling emerald countryside north of the hill station of Darjeeling, India. Although separated by a mere 46-miles (74-km) as the eagle flies, Kanchenjunga and Darjeeling are functionally in different worlds. The serene, forgiving lush lowlands contrast sharply with the majestic and forbidding icy summits. Stretching northward and embracing the southern arc of Kanchenjunga, the tea plantations near Darjeeling give way imperceptibly to the spice plantations of Nepal and Sikkim.
The relief in elevation from 235-ft m.s.l. at Biratnagar Nepal on the terai, the plains along the Indian border, to the main summit block at 28,208-ft (8595-mtr) m.s.l. is one of the greatest in the world.
Trekking Grade: Moderate / High Altitude
Itinerary Outline
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing.
Day 03: From Kathmandu fly to Biratnagar stay over night at hotel.
Day 04: From Biratnagar fly to Taplejung (2300m) than trek to Purumba (1980m)
Day 05: Trek to Chirawa (1190m)
Day 06: Trek to Sokathum (1640m)
Day 07: Trek to Amjilassa (2500m)
Day 08: Trek to Yanza (2700m)
Day 09: Trek to Ghunsa (3500m)
Day 10: Rest Day in Ghunsa
Day 11: Trek to Kambachen (4000m)
Day 12: Trek to Lonack (4790m)
Day 13: Trek to Kanchanjunga Base Camp (5140m)
Day 14: Rest Day
Day 15: Trek back to Kambachen (4000m)
Day 16: Trek to Ghunsa
Day 17: Trek to Sinion Phedi (4200m)
Day 18: Trek to Tsaran (3870m) via Mirgini-La (4600m)
Day 19: Trek to Torontang (3410m)
Day 20: Trek to Yamphudin (1690m)
Day 21: Trek to Kesaewa
Day 22: Trek to Lali Kharka (2100m)
Day 23: Trek back to Taplejung (2300m)
Day 24: From Taplejung fly back to Kathmandu
Day 25: Kathmandu free day.
Day 26: Transfer to international airport.
Itinerary - 2
Day 01: Arrival to Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing.
Day 03: From Kathmandu fly to Biratnagar stay over night at hotel.
Day 04: From Biratnagar fly to Taplejung (2300m) than trek to Purumba (1980m)
Day 05: Trek to Chirawa (1190m)
Day 06: Trek to Sokathum (1640m)
Day 07: Trek to Amjilassa (2500m)
Day 08: Trek to Yanza (2700m)
Day 09: Trek to Ghunsa (3500m)
Day 10: Rest day in Ghunsa
Day 11: Trek to Kambachen (4000m)
Day 12: Trek to Lonack (4790m)
Day 13: Trek to Kanchanjunga Base Camp (5140m)
Day 14: Rest day
Day 15: Trek back to Kambachen (4000m)
Day 16: Trek to Ghunsa
Day 17: Trek to Sinion Phedi/Selele Phedi (4200m)
Day 18: Selele to Yalung
Day 19: Yalung to Ramaje
Day 20: Ramje to Oktang Base Camp ( East Base Camp)
Day 21: Oktang Rest
Day 22: Trek back to Yalung
Day 23: Trek to Torontang (3410m)
Day 24: Trek to Yamphudin (1690m)
Day 25: Trek to Kesaewa
Day 26: Trek to Lali Kharka (2100m)
Day 27: Trek back to Taplejung (2300m)
Day 28: From Taplejung fly back to Kathmandu
Day 29: Kathmandu free day.
Day 30: Transfer to international airport.
