Trip Facts




Trip Highlights
- Kanchenjunga, at 8,586 m is the world’s third-highest mountain and lies on the border with Sikkim
- Stunning forests and wild paths at lower altitudes. High mountain passes and trekking on glaciers in the immense space of the sparsely inhabited but stunning northern reaches
- The warm hospitality of Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Lhomi communities
- Kanchenjunga has five peaks, and so the name translates to ‘Five Treasures of Snow’. These five peaks are Kanchenjunga Main, Kanchenjunga West, Kanchenjunga Central, Kanchenjunga South and Kangbachen
- Kanchenjunga was designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO on July 17, 2016
- Wildlife such as Snow leopard, Musk deer, Red panda, Blue sheep, Tibetan snow cock, Himalayan Monal
- Diverse landscapes from forests to meadows
- Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world.
Trip Overview
One of the least trekked Great Himalaya trails in the eastern part of Nepal, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek presents the perfect trekking experience for solitude lovers who enjoy the tranquillity and the beaten paths. The journey leads trekkers deep into the isolated mountain arrays that border, Nepal, Sikkim, and Tibet. Trekkers get an authentic and relatively unspoiled experience of nature and the opportunity to observe the cultural aspects in proximity.
Kanchenjunga Trekking takes you to the vicinity of the Base Camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m). It is the third topmost peak in the world. This trek is relatively challenging, with a couple of high mountain passes that require a good level of fitness and strong determination.
The trail winds through many demanding ascend and descend. You have to cross several high Himalayan passes, including Sele La (4,290 m), Miring-la (4,645 m) Sinlapche Pass (4,645 m). The passes offer you spectacular views of Kanchenjunga, Tuplung, Kabaru, Rathong, Jannu, Nyukla Lachung, Dromo,Yalung Kang, Kirat Chuli, and Kangbachen peaks. En-route to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, you will also witness the stunning Kanchenjunga Glacier and Yalung Glacier.
Though this is a challenging trek, it is an exhilarating adventure in the remote landscape. The trekkers have to trek through winding trails and have to cross maximum altitudes at Kanchenjunga Base Camp at Pangpema (5,143 m). Additionally, the trekkers need special permits and conservation entry permits. Since Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is a restricted area, solo trekking is not possible. You will need a minimum of two trekkers in a group to obtain the permit.
The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek includes starts from a very low elevation and ascends to above 5,000 m altitude from sea level.
The tea houses are basic as, still, comparatively few trekkers visit this remote area. However, this tea-house trek helps you to get insight into the diverse ethnic groups. Also, their cuisines vary as you trek higher. This less-trodden Kanchenjunga trek presents you with a unique insight into Nepali culture and the Nepali people’s lifestyle. If you are seeking a peaceful trail with endless spectacular scenery and culture, this route will be ideal for you.