Great combination of rhododendron and bamboo forests, stunning mountain scenery, less-trekked trail, ethic tribe with ancient history and mighty Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), 3 rd highest peak in the world, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek has it all to claim it as one of the best off-beaten trekking in Nepal. Kanchenjunga in local dialects refers “Five Treasure of the Great Snow” – the five summit that make up Kanchenjunga.
It is located in far-eastern Nepal striding its border between Nepal and Sikkim (India). The region falls under Kanchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) and is remote, sparsely populated with very basic Teahouse facilities (but improving), the hospitality is remarkable. 24 days Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek itinerary is designed you to offer infinite variety of landscapes, culture and Himalayan vistas. This exotic trek begins after an hour (approx.) of scenic flight to Suketar from Kathmandu. We then join long trail on less-crowded path that awards us unique insight of eastern culture and magnificent Himalayan panorama. This trek offers unique opportunity to view cardamom farming in lower elevation to great view of Kanchenjunga massif with Yalung glacier at higher elevation.
Mount Kumbhakarna, Mount Kiratchuli, Mount Nepal Peak, Mount Pathibhara and Mount Chang is clearly visible during the trek. It is paradise for nature and adventure enthusiastic as the area is filled with alpine grass lands, rocky hill, dense sub-tropical forests, glaciated rivers, isolated deep valleys and more.
Alpine Kailash’s Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek itinerary has been carefully designed to ensure proper acclimatization and brief exploration. Be the part of this exotic Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek and get excellent opportunities to gather remarkable experience.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m/4,265ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu: Exploration and trek preparation day
Day 03: Flight: Kathmandu – Suketar (2,420m/7,938ft) and trek to Lalikharka (2,265m/7,431ft)
Day 04: Lalikharka – Khesewa (2,120m/6,955ft) – 5 hours trek
Day 05: Khesewa – Mamankhe (1,785m/5,856ft) – 5 hours trek
Day 06: Mamankhe – Yamphudin (2,080m) – 6 hours trek
Day 07: Yamphudin – Tortong (2,995m) – 7-8 hours trek
Day 08: Tortong – Cheram (3,870m) – 4-5 hours trek
Day 09: Cheram: Acclimatization and Exploration day
Day 10: Cheram – Ramchaur (Ramche) (4,580m) – 5-6 hours trek
Day 11: Ramchaur (Ramche) – Yalung Base Camp (4,500m) – Cheram – 5 hours trek
Day 12: Cheram – Sele La (4,290m) – 6 hours trek
Day 13: Sele La – Ghunsa (3,595m) – 5 hours trek
Day 14: Ghunsa – Kambachen (4,050m) – 6 hours trek
Day 15: Kambachen – Lhonak (4,780m) – 6 hours trek
Day 16: Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek and Overnight in Pangpema (5,143m) – 5 hour trek
Day 17: Pangpema – Lhonak (4,780m) – 6 hours trek
Day 18: Lhonak – Ghunsa (3,475m) – 6 hours trek
Day 19: Ghunsa – Amjilosa (2,308m) – 4 hours trek
Day 20: Amjilosa – Chiruwa (1,27m) – 5 hours trek
Day 21: Chirwa – Phurumbu (1,549m) – 5 hours trek
Day 22: Phurumbu – Suketar (2,420m) – 4-5 hours trek
Day 23: Flight: Suketar – Kathmandu
Day 24: Final Departure
The Mount Kailash Manasarovar tour may open to Indian passport holders from May 2025. 
