Kanchenjunga Trek
Kanchenjunga Trek is one of the most exciting trekking trails in Nepal. The trek offers one of the stunning mountain Massifs of 3rd highest in the world, Mt Kanchenjunga (8586m). Kanchenjunga denotes the five treasure of the excessive snowflake in the Kanchenjunga Range, gold, silver, precious stone, grain, and Holy Scriptures.
In 1979 Pete Boardman from British trek to the base camp of Kanchenjunga and quantified that the trek is the most beautiful he had ever commenced. So, the Kanchenjunga trail is considered as the most beautiful walk in the world.
Kanchenjunga Trekking is one of the Holy Trekking routes in eastern Nepal. It is a restricted trekking area. To trek the Kanchenjunga region, you must hire a local guide and at least 2 trekkers in a group. This rule is regulated by the Government of Nepal.
The Trail to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is off the beaten trail. The trek offers a unique vision into the remote part of eastern Nepal. You can experience the classic rural lifestyle and resident of the eastern Nepal shadow state.
Trekking in the Kanchenjunga route offers a scenic view of the Himalayan Range. The trail offers you the stunning view of Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Makalu, and Jahnu Himal and the towering height of Mt Rothang and Kabru overhead a moraine on the Nepal – Sikkim edge.
While ascending the trail, you will feel the steady variations in the landscape. Kanchenjunga trekking route offers varied vegetation and wildlife. It is an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the Himalayan where the measure of both mountain and valley is difficult to understand. You will not miss the Mountain View after your ascent to the high altitude.
You will hike through the Himalayan coniferous forests, alpine shrubs, and remote villages. The beauty of the Kanchenjunga trail is Mesmerizing and culturally rewarding, going through the trail you will encounter mixed culture, ethnic communities, and tribes.
The Kanchenjunga trek is considered as the high-altitude trek. You will begin your trek by taking the flight to Bhadrapur (40m) then drive to Suketar (1442m), the high passes of Kanchenjunga trail, Mirgin La, and Tserma whooping an altitude 4870 meter above sea level. To do this trek you must be physically fit enough to walk at least 6 hours a day. Kanchenjunga trail is also a part of the great Himalayan trail.
Kanchenjunga Trek is a combination of the Tea house and camping trek. You will experience a rewarding adventure for life.
Best Season for Kanchenjunga Trek
The best season to trek Kanchenjunga is the Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November). During these seasons, the climate and temperature are most favorable for trekking so, as the enthusiast trekker selects these seasons to trek with the best memory for life.
The trekkers will enjoy walking on the mild temperature and greeted with the satisfactory sight of the landscape. But if you make your way in November, you will feel like the whole area is yours, the trail will be off the beaten in October.
Highlights of Spring and Autumn season
- The temperature will be mild and stable
- Offer the best walk over the clean and dry trail
- Low chance of rain
- The stunning view of Mountains and high hills under the clear blue skies
- Trek can be complete without risk
Summer/monsoon (June, July, and August) are not the best season to trek Kanchenjunga.
This season the frequent rainfall may bring difficulties to the various section of the trail. It will be difficult to walk over the muddy and slippery trail. You will not enjoy the trek without the breathtaking view and you will experience the worst moment on the trail.
Winter season (December to February)
This season the snow and ice will bring the challenges in various sections of the trail, you need to be prepared with mountaineering equipment. The trail will be isolated and places like Ramche and Pangpema will be locked down. The temperature will drop to -30 degrees. The extreme change in weather will bring some difficulties at the base camp.
Permit for Kanchenjunga Trek
- Kanchenjunga Special Permit
- TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)
Mode of transportation for getting there and away
Flights, Private Jeep or Local Bus
