Tour Itinerary
Fact of the Trek:
Grade: Strenuous
Per day walking: 6-7 hours
Duration: 23 days
Type of trek: Tented Camping
Best seasons: February, March, April, May, October, November
Maximum Elevation: 5140m
Start: Basantapur
Finish: Suketar
Trekking Highlights:
Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters)
Kanchenjunga conservation area
Monasteries, Chortens, temples, and prayer walls
Views of the high peaks of Khabur (6332), Phole (6645m), Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak (6750m), the Twins (7350m), Pyramid Peak (7168m) and Tent Peak
Suggested Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and taken to the Hotel. Your first night you will spend in Kathmandu. Bed and breakfast.
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After having breakfast we will take you sightseeing around Kathmandu valley. You will visit many Buddhist and Hindu temple which reflect the local culture and tradition of Nepalese society. In the afternoon we will return you to the hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Basantapur (2200m)
From Kathmandu you have a scenic flight to Biratnagar and from Biratnagar drive to Basantapur.
Day 04: Basantapur to Chauki (2700m)
The trek start through the rhododendron forest with the super views of Arun Kosi, Tamur Kosi and Makalu and reaches to Tude Deorali. Then the trail climbs through Phedi and reaches to Chauki. O/N at Chauki.
Day 05: Chauki to Gupa Pokhari (2930m)
After some ups and down through Manglebare, Srimani and Balukop, the trail reaches two small lakes at Lamo Pokhari. Then it forwards passing bamboo huts at Koranghatar and reach to more lakes at Gupa Pokhari. O/N at Gupa Pokhari.
Day 06: Gupa Pokhari to Nesum (1620m)
From Gupa Pokhari the trail leaves Milka Danda and then reaches to Akhar Deorali (3200m). From here the trail makes ups and downs en route to Buje Deorali, climbs up to Mul Pokhari and reaches to Gurja (2000m), finally gets to Nesum. O/N at Nesum.
Day 07 :Nesum to Thumma
Crossing the suspension bridge you will get into Doban (640m) then the trail meets the Tamur Kosi. Crossing Tamur Kosi on a suspension bridge at Doban the trail follows the east-bank, passing through tropical forests, climbing above the river and sometimes on the river bank you will reach to Thumma.O/N at Thumma.
Day 08: Thumma to Chirwa (1190m)
Passing the settlements of Siwa, Tawa and Porke you will reach to Chirwa, a pleasant bazaar with a few bhattis and shops. If you take a look at the village water supply system, you will see the elaborate setup of bamboo tubes pipes and chhanels. O/N at Chirwa.
Day 09: Chirwa to Sakathum (1640m)
Leaving the Chhetri village of Tapethok the trails makes several ups and downs. Crossing Tamur Khola (river) on a suspension bridge below Helok and having a short climb and again crossing Gunsa Khola (river) on a rickety bridge you will reach to Tibetan village of Sakathum. O/N at Sakathum.
Day 10: Sakathum Amjilassa (2490m)
Climb steeply and then drop back to the river. Then again climbing on a stone step to a waterfall and Ghaiya Bari and ascending gently you will reach to a Crest (2530m) and then descending you will reach to the Tibetan settlement of Amjilassa. O/N at Amjilassa.
Day 11: Amjilassa to Kyapra (2730m)
The trail ascents through the thriving bamboo, oak and rhododendron forest with the views of the south-western part of the Kanchenjunga and further makes many short climbs and descents and passes several waterfalls and pastures. Finally climbing steep you will reach to Kyapra. O/N at Jyapra.
Day 12: Kyapra to Gunsa (3430m)
Descending and following along the river through a fir and rhododendron forest, hiking the whole morning you will reach the potato fields of Phere. Your trek forwards through the fields and larch forest and finally you will reach to Gunsa where you will see the police check post. From Gunsa the trek to south Kanchenjunga via Lapsang La begins. O/N at Gunsa.
Day 13: Gunsa to Khambachen (4040m)
The trails makes a gradual ascent along the south bank of the Gunsa Khola (river), then crosses back to Rambuk Kharka on the north side of river and finally reach to the Tibetan settlement of Khambachen. O/N at Khambachen.
Day 14:Acclimatization on Khambachen
In Khambachen there are views of the high peaks of Khabur (6332), Phole (6645m), Nango Ma and Jannu. After having breakfast climb a ridge above the village for more views, or take a day hike to the Jannu Base camp. Back to your Camp. O/N at Khambachen.
Day 15: Khambachen to Lhonak (4790m)
The trail climbs gradually through open fields to Ramtabg (4240m), then across moraines north-west of the Kanchenjunga Glacier and finally you will reach to Lhonak. From here you will have the beautiful mountain views abound in all directions. O/n at Lhonak.
Day 16: Lhonak to Pang Pema (5140m)
From Lhonak, the trail ascends gradually across the plain, and then gets a bit steeper as it follows the moraine. You can drop off the moraine and follow the bottom of the valley. You can see the dramatic views on the way and reach to Pang Pema. From here you will have the view of main peak of Kanchnjunga and a panorama of others peaks that make up one of the largest mountain masses. O/N at Pang Pema.
Day 17: Pang Pema to Khambachen
Early in the morning hike up the ridge north of Pang Pema to have the views of Kanchenjunga, Wedge Peak (6750m), the Twins (7350m), Pyramid Peak (7168m) and Tent Peak (7365m) and trek back to Khambachem. O/N at Khambachen.
Day 18: Khambachen to Gunsa
Trek back to Gunsa. O/N at Gunsa.
Day 19: Gunsa to Chirwa
Trek back to Chirwa. O/N at Chirwa.
Day 20: Chirwa to Linkhim
From Chirwa start uphill, passing through Diwa village. Climb over and going steeply reach above Tawa. Dropping into a large side canyon, then climbs back to the ridge finally you will reach to Linkhim. O/N at Linkhim.
Day 21: Linkhim to Suketar
Trekking through the small Lhimbu village of Helate, Pumbur, and Phurbu and climb over the Sherpa villages of Bung Kulung and Lakchun you will reach to Suketar. O/N at Suketar.
Day 22: Suketar to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu. Hotel, B.B. O/N at Kathmandu.
Day 23: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
