Kanchenjunga Trek - 16 days
2024
The Kanchenjunga hiking circuit is one of the most explored and popular hiking destinations. The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is highly protective of the area. The trail passes through hundreds of rare flora and fauna. Rhododendrons, green meadows, birch and pine trees, snow leopard, red panda, musk deer, etc. are the main vegetation here.
Kanchenjunga is the 3rd highest mountain in the world, standing proudly at 8585 m. It is magnificently situated in the far eastern region of Nepal's Taplejung district. Kanchenjunga takes its name from the Tibetan word for five great "treasures in the snow". This essentially symbolizes its five peaks: gold, silver, precious stones, grain and holy scriptures.
The Kanchenjunga authorities publicly opened the formerly forbidden area in 1988.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Off the beaten track, Nature travel, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Tourism bus.
MARVEL TREKS AND EXPEDITION
From 715€ à 1000€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Kanchenjunga Trek - 16 days - 16 days
Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (45 minutes flight)
You'll fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur.
Birtamod to Taplejung (8-10 hours drive)
You'll drive from Birtamod to Taplejung.
Taplejung to Chiruwa (6 to 7 hours walk)
Trekking from Taplejung to Chiruwa.
Chiruwa to Lelep (5-6 hours walk)
Trekking from Chiruwa to Lelep.
Lelep to Amjilosa (5 hours’ walk)
Trekking from Lelep to Amjilosa.
Amjilosa to Gyabla (4 hours walk)
Trekking from Amjilosa to Gyabla.
Gyabla to Ghunsa (4 to 5 hours)
Trekking from Gyabla to Ghunsa.
Ghunsa to Kambachen (4 hours walk)
Trekking from Ghunsa to Kambachen.
Kambachen to Lhonak (4 hours walk)
Trekking from Kambachen to Lhonak.
Lhonak to Pangpema (3 hours walk)
Trekking from Lhonak to Pangpema.
Lhonak to Ghunsa (8 hours walk)
Trekking from Lhonak back to Ghunsa.
Ghunsa to Amjilosa (7 hours walk)
Trekking from Ghunsa to Amjilosa
Amjilosa to Tapethok (7 hours walk)
Trekking from Amjilosa to Tapethok.
Tapethok to Mitlung (7 hours walk)
Trekking from Tapethok to Mitlung.
Mitlung to Taplejung
Trek from Mitlung back to Taplejung.
Taplejung to Birtamod to Kathmandu
Drive from Taplejung to Birtamod, then fly back to Kathmandu.
