Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek - 24 Days

The word Kanchenjunga is derived from the ancient Tibetan language meaning “the five treasure of snow” and is the third highest mountain in the world at the elevation of 8585 meters. It’s geographically located on the eastern border of Nepal and Sikkim. Kanchenjunga Circuit trek takes you to the isolated remote area not crowded as like the Everest and Annapurna trekking region. This trail was strictly restricted until 1988 for trekkers and requires a special permit to enter from the government of Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga was first ascended by Joe Brown and George band on May 25, 1995.

Kanchenjunga Circuit trek is long and challenging trek though labeled as the finest trekking all through the north and south base camp. It begins from Taplejung. The communities living here are Brahmin and Chhetri, Rai and Limbu to the lower region and Sherpa communities in the higher region. As continuing our trekking and following the glacial river to the alpine region; we reach the lower area of Mount Kanchenjunga. The trail we will be passing is through Sele Le Pass (4501 m) and Mirgin La Pass (4485 m).

The jaw-dropping Himalayan views we get is Kumbhakarna or Jannu peak (7710 m), Chang Himal (6802 m) and of course the Kanchenjunga (8585 m). We then head to the two base camps - north and south and trek to the utmost place that is Lhonak (4791 m) and Pangpema (5145 m). And then retrace back where we came from.

On the trail to this region, you will be trekking through the various flora and fauna conserved by the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area covering an area of 2,035 square km where you might get to spot wild animals like black bear, snow leopard, Tibetan wolf etc. On every trial, you will be visiting several ancient monasteries including exploring the rich culture of the communities and crossing different forest like rhododendron, bamboo, pine, oaks, etc while reaching your destination.

We the Accent Himalaya have developed this 24 days itinerary to this Kanchenjunga Circuit including with your arrival day, trek completion and the departure day. With the help of our experienced guide, porters and camping guide, we have systematically arranged for acclimatization day to avoid altitude sickness - so that you can trek to this wonderful and peaceful land without stress.

The actual trekking to this Kanchenjunga Circuit is flawless during spring and autumn. If you want further changes in the itinerary and departure date, we will be very glad to arrange that for you. To inquire more or have any other question regarding this Kanchenjunga Circuit trek, please do contact or email us.

Here we list you our detailed itinerary for Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek:

Itinerary

As you land and check out from the Tribhuwan International Airport, our representative from Accent Himalaya will welcome you, pick up and drop you at your ideal hotel. You don't need to worry about who is going to receive you! In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Accent Himalaya with delicious Nepalese cuisine.


Included meals: Dinner

After having our breakfast, we will have to be ready to sightsee the Kathmandu valley. We will visit some UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu such as:

Pashupati Chhetra:-  A Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva
Swayambhunath:- religious site for both Hindus and Buddhist
Boudhanath:- worlds’ largest Stupa  
Kathmandu Durbar square:- historical cultural arts and architecture site


Included meals: Breakfast

Early in the morning, we take our breakfast and take a flight to Suketaar, the eastern region of Nepal, with an amazing route of flight through the green forest, mountain peaks and landscapes. We start our trekking adventure from Suketaar towards Lalikharka through the simultaneous ascending and descending passing through the Lush forest all on the way to Lalikharka.


Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we continue our trekking adventure after having breakfast. The trails mostly are easy descending until Phudrawa, and again start to climb steep till Yangpang, and steadily up to reach to Phumphe ridge. Another ascent from Phumphe takes us to Khesewa.


Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We take our breakfast and continue to trek heading our day destination to Mamankhe. We trek towards Kaberi Khola and trails make us walk through the forest and small stream. We cross several beautiful villages with the magnificent vision of Himalayan range.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we mostly trek uphill but on the easy trails. We mostly walk through the alongside the Kabeli Khola. On the way, we also admire the amazing ridge behind the stream and wonderful waterfall nearby on the way. We cross the suspension bridge and small settlements on our trails and finally come to Yamaphudin.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

We start to walk on the trails commonly used by the villagers and pass through farms and green meadows. We walk on the trails along the Aamji Khola. And with the cross of Lassiya Bhanjyang, we reach Tortong where we spend overnight. On the whole trail, we will be continuously followed by the gorgeous Himalayan views.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We take our breakfast and begin to climb steadily to Cheram. We follow the trails right of the Simbuwa Khola. We walk and enjoy the beautiful Lalung valley with Tuplung peak. We cross from the thin rhododendron forests and enjoy the magnificent views of Yalung glacier.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today we stay here at Cheram for rest and acclimatization to the high altitude. We take a small hike and explore the area around the Yalung Glacier. We have an amazing view of peaks such as Kabaru and Rathong.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

With the refreshment of last day, we begin to trek from Cheram to Ram Chaur (meadow or ground). We will ascend before to Snout of the Yalung glacier with beautiful walking on the valley trails. We pass the small settlements of Lapsang and arrive at Ramchaur. 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

Today we walk further up the valley then follow the stream before climbing the moraine top till coming front of Kanchenjunga’s south part. We again trek ahead for a glimpse of Jannu Himal and further trek towards the Okthang Monastery. With further climb, we reach to Yalung Base Camp. From Yalung peak, we will be rewarded with glorious views of Jannu ( Kumbakarna), Nyukla Lachung and other Himalayan peaks. And some moment spending there, we descend down to Cheram.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early in the morning, we have our breakfast and continue to trek passing from Sinelapche Bhanjyang. We cross the Pass and continue to Mirgin La Pass. We continue to trek and soon - we reach Sinion La and ascend up for Sele La pass. We cross the Pass and stay at Sele La for the night.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner


 

We continue to trek after having our breakfast and walk towards the north nearby the Tangbagharma ridge. We reach by the prayers flag marked Chortens, and symbol the steep trails. And we cross through the Rhododendron, pine and birch forest before reaching Ghunsa, a beautiful village with Buddhists prayers flag and dark weathered pine wall.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

With the magnificent vision of the Scenery Mountains, we trek north along the riverbank, pass through the meadows with beautiful wildflowers and cross the rhododendron and pine forests. We also cross over the bridge on Rampur Kharka, pass the waterfall and cross the tricky landscape section. We the passing the landscape we begin to see the spectacular views Mt. Jannu. And tackling the tricking mountain, we finally arrive at Kambachen.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

We have to start early in the morning to cross this challenging day. We will have to trek through the rocky fields and large boulders on the hillside along the riverbank, and we will arrive at the waterfall. Again we cross the bridge over the stream and head to Ramtang Monastery. We finally arrive at Lhonak after crossing the landslide section and pass the steady trails before descending to the river.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

Today we will trek to our final destination i.e. Kanchenjunga Base Camp. We have to follow the trails that alongside the gigantic Kanchenjunga Glacier. We pass through the Pangpema and ascend to Kanchenjunga Base Camp. It is the amazing and perfect place for extraordinary views of Kanchenjunga, Jannu, and other mountains. From base camp, we again descend down for night stay.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We descend more down to Lhonak today.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Our trails again follow back to Ghunsa and we spend our night at Ghunsa.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

From Ghunsa, today we are going to trek for Amjilosa passing through the several Manes and Monasteries nearby. We will walk through the forests of Juniper and reach Phale. With steadily descending down to Gyabla crossing the bridge over Chhundatangka and continue to trek visiting the waterfall nearby, we again cross the suspension bridge over the Sumbung Khola and finally reach Amjilosa.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

We will see the wonderful waterfall early in the morning which gives us the amazing morning freshness. We pass the small settlements of Solima before crossing the Ghunsa Khola over the suspension bridge.  With another suspension bridge on same Ghunsa Lhola, we arrive at Sukathum. We will reach Chirwa after crossing the several villages and Thunsa Khola first followed by Tamor River.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

As we are descending down, we find the settlements thicker and thicker. We walk through the lush vegetation and several villages before reaching Sinwa. Again following the way - we have to cross the bridge over the Sinse Khola and we are on the route of Pathibhara trek. With crossing the village and suspension bridge over the Yaphre Khola, we arrive at Phurumbo.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
 

The trekking route of the Kanchenjunga circuit trek is finally going to end today. We take rest as much as we need after reaching Suketar.
 

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early in the morning, we have to take a flight to Kathmandu. After landing in the Kathmandu - we will take rest, start packing and visit or do souvenir shopping. We may also visit Kathmandu valley. We will attend the farewell dinner in the evening and celebrate the success of entire trek journey.


Included meals: Breakfast  & Dinner

It is time for separation. We have the amazing experience of the trekking. As Accent Himalaya provides the airport pick up and drop service,  our representative will drop you to the Tribhuwan International Airport and help as you need until checking in. 


Included meals: Breakfast

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Reviews

User

This was one of our truly adventurous - trip of a lifetime .  the Accent Himalaya team arranged the trip so well and the service was beyond my expectation. I am very overwhelmed by Suman (i thikn he was the owner ) who was very dedicated right form starting to the end.  the trip went very smoothly. the Sherpa guide was very cool ,my family had a great fun.  we were a total of five. the accommodation and food were really good. 

we stayed at the Hyatt (beleive me it was good) in kathmandu.  journey to EBC was okay.  I was worried about the food in remote areas but it was arranged well. the trek was challenging though, with efforts and some guidelines of Binod and suman , I  finally made it. physical exercises like running, and  hiking for 2 hours a day helped me  build up the stamina.

my daughter was not well adapted to the high altitude and i want to thakn Sherpa guide for medication. .

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the trek was challenging but worth and rewarding.  14 days passed very smoothly. the great view of the Himalayan ranges in frnt of my eyes was mindblowing.  I  told them that i want to join a group as I always alone.  the private one , the price is bit higher, so i prefer to travel in a group.  without any hassle, they put me into the group of seven people and I want to thank Accent himalaya for arranging my trip the way I wanted it to be.

I have visited this country often with my family members for sightseeing but never attempted this challenging trek. so it was my first trekking experience hiking to high altitude.  kalapatthar was our maximum highest altitude point of this trek. (something like 5000 meters). The guides suggested me to take Daimox before heading up, so i was fine. the view early in the morning was magnificent.

the food and homestay were great. my other group members were very friendly and now we are great friends and we still contact on facebook.

 

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We had the superb experience trekking all to the challenging Everest base camp trek where I and my husband had our great 10th anniversary day which was my dream to reach at the base camp on our anniversary date that will be on 27th April. He had booked this trip with Accent Himalaya, had appropriately arranged it well and thanks to the team we reached to the base camp on the day of our anniversary and the credit goes all to our Sherpa guides and the owner of this company where they arranged the itinerary in such a way that we made it to reach at the date of our anniversary on the EBC.

As my husband being an adventurous trekker had done many trekking but me myself as the novice trekkers always had the dream of reaching to the EBC and thanks to my husband who motivated me that I am capable to do this trek and even thanks to the team of the accent Himalaya company who made this trip completely victorious trip and was the best anniversary gift of my whole life.

Like the great surprise was in the Everest base camp where my husband with the team of the company had arranged the cake and champagne where we had the great fun together and capture the best memories. As the company provide to us with one Sherpa guide and porter whom was from the Everest region and the guide was too much friendly where he share with us about their culture and their traditions and even share the political of Nepal on the trail where we got abundant knowledge about Nepal and heads up to the porter who carried our luggage without having any stress in his face and always having a smile on his face which makes even more enthusiastic to move along.

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It was my amazing trip in camaraderie group where I join the group of 7 people to the EBC trek where everyone was from the different destination and I was not left alone as I was enjoying the group where everybody was very cordial and feel like a family as our guides as all the responsible was taken good care of where we just only have to trek and the rest from our foods till accommodation all was taken care of by our well experienced guide. As I have done many trekking in Nepal but in group it was my first experience where I enjoyed this enthralling Everest Base camp trek only with the help of those team of Accent Himalaya.

All was well arranged from food to accommodation as the food provided was carb which was needed much doing trekking for longer hours and days and the accommodation in Kathmandu we stay at the five rated star hotel at the Hyatt regency which was the best hotel where from the window we are able to get to the view the biggest stupa in south Asia which is Boudhanathstuapa and even the food was great where we had choice from continental food to their Nepali cuisine where we try Nepali food where the taste of the food was brilliant with good spices. As in the journey to the EBC we stay in some of the lodges where we have to share the room with same sex where we feel very comfortable and even the room was ok and the food they provide where our guide always make sure that we get the fresh food he always visit the kitchen and see the food are well cleaned and then only we are being served.

 

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Since this was my first experience trekking in Nepal and also solo traveler where I booked this trip from the Accent Himalaya Company where I request them to that I would love to travel in a group where in other travel company I go though it there was no such group because I booked this trip in offseason so, most of the company there was no group and luckily I came through this Accent Himalaya company where there was a group of five people who was trekking to the ghorepani poon hill and then I booked this trip and was all set for my trip.

The group of the people where from different country with different sex and age but that was not the problem I was worried trekking in solo but thank god there was the group and all the members of the group were very supportive and helpful and together in a group we trek without a rush where each and every member in the group capture the best scenery the only sad part was that we did not get to view the sunrise view due to bad weather because there was a lot of foggy so we did not get the best sunrise view nonetheless we were rewarded with the magnificence mountain view of the Annapurna region.

For me it was first experience and it was my first time visit where I was alone and after landing in the airport I was bit worried where there was lot of people all around and far away I got the spot of the sign board of the company where they came to me and took me into their private car and drop me to the respective hotel where I fell very relieve later I visited their office and met the group and all was friendly and then we discuss about the trip and was all set for our trekking.

The trip was outstanding and hats off to our guide and porter where the company provide us one guide with three strong porters where all our baggage was carried by this strong porter where we are so much thankful to them for carrying our heavy baggage and thanks to the all the team of the accent Himalaya for making my trip one of the memorable and comfortable trip.

 

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We recently did this trek with the Accent Himalaya company to the Poon hill trek where our trip was tremendous from the day till departure of the trip we were well taken care of this company. This trek I did it with my wife and our 20 years son in a private where all the services was well arranged from the accommodation to food all was properly set up where the services was beyond our expectation.    

The trip was the 8 day trip but we request them to include two days for exploring the Kathmandu city. After successfully completing this trek the next day we explore the city which was filled with lots of interesting sites where our guides takes us to the interesting sites but the most outstanding was the Pashupatinath temple where it was temple and also the cremation sites of Hindus where we got to explore the rituals of Hindus.

The trek was awesome journey with the spectacular scenery but sadly in the middle of the way my son got minor cramp on his legs where he was not able to hike properly due to his pain but thanks to our guide he put some medicine and gave support on his shoulder and we reached at the lodge and properly medicating and thankfully in the morning my son was recovered well and we continue our trekking slowly and reaching the Kathmandu city they took us to the hospital for our son check up of his legs so, thank god it was just a minor sprain,

We are very grateful to the Accent Himalayan team for such kindness and making our trip very special and especially big thanks to the guide and porter for giving total support to my son and making our trip successfully without their support we were not able to accomplish this trek.

 

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I did this trek in solo through the company of the Accent Himalaya which the company was recommend by my closest friend where he had done trekking last year to the EBC through the assist of this company where he told me he was totally satisfied with the services of this company and he told me to booked my trip from this company where without a second thought I immediately emails to the company and discus about my trip where my emails was replied quickly which totally impressed me and the owner planned all the trip and the itinerary as per my wish and was so well arranged to meet all my needs.

When the massive earth quake occur I was there at the Nepal but I had never attempt a trekking to this Himalayan region on that year I came just for a volunteering campaign but never got to do such trekking experience I just only got a time to explore this beautiful Kathmandu city sadly all of the heritage sites were totally destruct and I did not get to capture the best picture as the country was in a shocking situation.

In 2016 I came for my second visit but this time I came for my adventurous trip to the ghorepani poon hill where it was the easiest trek of the Nepal where one can capture the beautiful scenery with the diverse landscapes. The guide provided by this company was very knowledgeable where on the trail he shared with me about the history of Nepal and the Nepali culture and also taught me some few Nepali phrases which were helpful during visiting the local village so, thanks to the team for making such wonderful trip.

User

Me and my friend decided for this easiest trek and in my entire life I had never done trekking and I have heard from my friends that this place is perfect for doing an adventurous trekking so me and one of my friend decided to move to this beautiful country for our adventurous new experience but in the mean time of the trekking she decided to cancel her trip but I did not cancel it because since it was my childhood dream visiting this Himalayan country and at least attempting one of the easiest trek of the Himalayan region.

I researched a lot about this country and visit some of the websites of the travel company where I came across this Accent Himalaya Company where the company websites was very informative and the price was also fair comparing with the other company. I was a solo traveler where I was bit worried as it was my first visit to this country and I asked for the group where the owner of the company tagged me into the group of seven people where I feel very secure and safe.          

The trip was incredible with the beautiful mountain scenery as travelling in the group was also outstanding each and every member of the group was very supportive and sociable where I did not felt I was left out. As our guide was also very attentive and watchful where he care all the members of the group and make sure that each and every one are enjoying their trip or not and ask if we needed something or not.

Thanks to the team and the owner of the company for making my group trip one of the memorable and especially thanks to the guide and porter who was supportive all the time of our trekking.

User

Thanks to all the team for making our trek to the ghorepani poon hill trek including with the chitwan tour which was include by our request where we had one of the wonderful experience where we enjoyed a lot and it will stay fresh in our memories for a lifetime and hats off to all the team of the Accent Himalaya for an outstanding job where all the trip was went well according to the planned schedule.

It was indeed a pleasure interacting with you guys where from the prior to two to three month of the trip of booking, the owner of the company reply our emails in promptly in care and it was good chatting with him where we planned our itinerary and all was well arranged and was well planned to meet our all needs where we also said the owner to include two days tour to chitwan where without any queries he added this chitwan tour where we got to explore this two beautiful region one is the Annapurna region and the other one is the chitwan where our trip and tour both were mind blowing.

The planning was well setup where we stayed in the Kathmandu hotel rating at the five star hotels at the Hyatt regency where the room was so luxurious where even the meals was awesome and delicious and in the journey to our trek our accommodation was well set up where we were total 3 of them where we asked for a single room with the attach bath room and the guide arranged our desire room and the food provided to us was somewhat satisfying and the credit goes to the company owner for providing such qualified guide and not forgetting to mention about the porters who was also helpful to us carry our loads of baggage without any stress and having a big smile on his face which motivates us trekking more.

User

From the starting point till the departures date we were in the safe hands of the team of the Accent Himalaya where the owner was so much dedicated with his work and was prompt with emails and patiently he responses our queries and concerns.

I always longed to visit this country but me only having a week vacation could not able to decide which trekking will fit well as per my vacation schedule so I look through the internet and found this Accent Himalaya who was stood at the best ranking and I decided to go through this company websites and found very informative and without a second thought I immediately email this company where my emails was response quickly and then I share my views with the owner and he suggested to trek to the Ghore pani poon hill trek where I visit the page and found very interesting and even the itinerary was well suiting my vacation schedule so, I immediately booked this trip with my friends who was going along with me and we were total 8 of them where we got a discount from this company  during that time there was an offer that I  were in the group of more than seven people than we will be getting a discount so we got a fully discount with the best services.

Our guide was an encyclopedia having lots of information and very cordial where we the friends got to learn from our guide a lot about the country history, the culture of Nepal, some fun facts of Nepal and many more and the guide English was also very good and it was easy to understand too where we had a memorable trip. So for my next adventures journey I will book from this company where we were totally in the safe hands.

User

I am Neli and together with my boyfriend Philipp we went to Everest Base Camp with the help of Accent Himalaya trekking company. Our guide Bishnu was very friendly and supported us prefectly. He asked us all the time how we feel and when we had a bad high attitude sickness he explain us that we should go to a lower attitude. This was the day after we reached Base camp. We felt that we are in a good hands with him:) The trekk was nice and we did not need to care of anything. It was all well organized. The company owner Nava even came to meet as at the airport as well as to say goodbye in the end. Would book again with Accent Himalaya when we are back for another trekk.

User

I couldn't be more happy with the experience I get from this trip with Accent Himalaya. We were five in a group and went on this trek mid April. I would recommend going during this time because the weather, as i experienced it, was perfect. It wasn't too cold nor too hot with clear blue sky. The ascend was very enjoyable as we get to pass small villages and see the beautiful mountain ranges clearer as we go high up. The descend I would say was a bit of a challenge if you have some knee problem. But overall I would say it wasn't a too-difficult one. The highlight of the trip was definitely the accomplishment to be on top of Poon Hill, and the reward was amazing. The view of the first light on the peaks of Dhaulagiri was especially spectacular. Mr. Nava - our guide - is very knowledgable about the landscape of the area and never failed to explain to us anything we want to know. Throughout the journey, Accent Himalaya team had been giving us so much joy from their positive attitude. Very good trip indeed.

User

I just did my Everest Base Camp Trek with Accent Himalayas. Me and my friend had a great time with their team. Mr.Navras the person who takes care of everything from Kathmandu, he made sure we have a safe trek. His team ,which included Guide Bikram aka BK and his assistant Ram, they both were of great help throughout the Trek. BK was always there for us.We always felt that we are in safe hands.I highly recommend Accent Himalayas.

User

Hi I want to say thank you for the best guide Bikram because I have the best experience of my life and thanks Accent Himalaya for this unforgettable trip. From my heart I recommend this company Accent Himalaya

User

Binod the manager and bishnu my guide did a great job in making me feel welcome and safe they are a great bunch of people and I would certainly recommend this company I couldn’t possibly fault the company at all overall I had an amazing trip THANKS GUYS

Matthew

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