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The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is an extraordinary Himalayan adventure that takes you deep into one of Nepal’s most remote and clean trekking regions. This amazing journey circles the base of Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world (8,586m), and so, provides a truly unique experience. This trek is perfect for those who are looking to explore nature and obtain peace, this trek goes through lush forests, alpine meadows, glacial rivers, and charming mountain villages.
Along the way, you’ll walk through Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is home to rare wildlife like the red panda, snow leopard, and musk deer. You'll be rewarded with overall 360 views of snow-covered peaks including Mt. Everest, Makalu, and Lhotse, as well as deep cultural insights into traditional Limbu, Rai, and Tibetan communities. With peaceful trails, welcoming locals, and unforgettable landscapes, this trek is perfect for those who want a difficult, yet deeply rewarding Himalayan journey.
The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of Nepal's most popular treks. Thousands of hikers visit the Kanchenjunga circuit each year. Kanchenjunga (8,586 m) is the world's third highest peak, and it is one of the few unexplored and untouched hiking trails in Nepal's eastern region. Kanchenjunga trekking is a very serene and eventful path that provides us with the view of beautiful snow-capped mountains, landscape, and spectacular views of the Himalayas. You can get to see various mountain peaks and snowy peaks which are higher than 8,000 meters, such as Mount Everest (8,848 meters), Mt. Makalu (8,201 meters), and Mt. Lhotse (8,516 meters), among others.
Derived from the Tibetan phrase “Chen Gangszod Lnga” which means “The Five Treasures of Snow”, Kanchenjunga refers to the five majestic peaks that make up this incredible Himalayan massif. Standing tall at 8,586 meters, Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world and is a true gem of Eastern Nepal. Unlike the more crowded Everest and Annapurna regions, the Kanchenjunga Trek is remote, peaceful, and far less explored, thus providing trekkers a rare opportunity to immerse themselves in peaceful nature and Himalayan culture.
This trek is renowned for its dramatic changing landscapes—from lowland jungles to icy glaciers. As you journey through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area that is spread over 2,035 sq. km, you'll witness one of the richest biodiversity places in the Himalayas. The path is home to endangered species like the snow leopard, musk deer, and red panda, as well as a wide range of birdlife including the Impeyan pheasant, red-billed blue magpie, and the elusive shy drongo.
What sets this trek apart is not just the mountains, but also the peaceful villages, the lively forests, and the feeling of true adventure. With every step, you'll find yourself deeper in the wild heart of Nepal—surrounded by glaciers, unique flora and fauna, and mind-blowing scenery.
Facts and highlights of the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek:
Today you’ll arrive at Kathmandu international airport where our agent from our Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. will pick you up and take you to the respective hotel where you will refresh and relax. All the necessary information of the tour will be provided in the hotel. In the evening a welcome dinner will be hosted us, Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd where you will try our delicious Nepali cuisines. We will spend the night at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we visit Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Bouddhanath Stupa, all of which are World Heritage Sites. The Durbar Square highlights the life of royalty in the old times. The Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for all Hindus. Swayambhunath is also known as the monkey temple and the Bouddhanath stupa is one of the largest stupas in the world. In the evening, we introduce ourselves to our fellow participants and discuss our trip to the Everest Base Camp. We will spend the night today also in Kathmandu.
Day 3 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we take an early flight to reach Bhadrapur, which is a place located in the Mechi area of southeastern Nepal. We will take a little break here for tea or coffee then we drive to Taplejung. We will spend the night in Taplejung.
On Day 4 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after having breakfast, we begin our trek toward Lalikharka, which is a village within the Panchthar district of eastern Nepal’s Mechi region. The journey takes about five hours and provides a pleasant mix of ascents and descents along a scenic path that goes mostly through lush forests. The peaceful natural surroundings and glimpses of local village life add charm to the day’s walk. Upon reaching Lalikharka, we will settle in and spend the night, taking in the peaceful atmosphere of this place.
On Day 5 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we start our trek to Khesewa after having an early morning breakfast. The descent to reach Phundrawa will be an easy one. After reaching Phundrawa from there we begin our ascent. It is a steep climb to reach Yangpang, from where we climb regularly to reach Phumphe Danda, then another climb to reach Khesewa. Our walk will be through forests and small towns. We will spend the night in Khesewa.
On Day 6 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after having breakfast, we start our trek to Kabeli Khola. Then we take a path that passes through forests before walking past a small stream. On the way, we get to enjoy a breathtaking view of the Himalayan peaks as we cross several beautiful villages before arriving at Mamankhe. We will spend the night in Mamankhe.
On Day 7 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, today's walk will be mainly uphill, where we will walk mainly by Kabeli Khola. During the walk, we will also get to admire the beautiful ridge behind the stream. We continue our walk and see a beautiful waterfall nearby. After walking for a while, we walked past a small suspension bridge. We then walk past small settlements before arriving at Yamphudin to spend the night.
On Day 8 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we start our walk on a path commonly used by the villagers and we pass by farms on terraces and green meadows. On the way, we have the magnificent view of the Himalayas to enjoy. Our walk will be along a path with the Amji Khola. We will then pass Lassiya Bhanjyang before arriving in Tortong. We will spend the night in Tortong.
On Day 9 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we begin our constant ascent to Cheram after having a hearty breakfast. Our path is right next to Simbuwa Khola. We will enjoy walking in the beautiful Lalung Valley and we also have the Tuplung summit to admire along our journey. We then walk past a thick forest of beautiful rhododendrons and enjoy the magnificence of the Yalung glacier. We will spend the night in Cheram.
On Day 10 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we will spend a day relaxing in Cheram, which will help us get used to the high altitude. We can spend the rest of the day by resting or participating in short walks. We can explore the surroundings of the Yalung glacier. We will spend the night in Cheram.
On Day 11 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we start our short walk after having breakfast. From Cheram, we climb for some time before reaching the Yalung glacier canyon. It will be a beautiful walk along a valley path. We also get to appreciate the magnificent views of several peaks of the Himalayas. We walked past a small settlement of Lapsang before arriving at Ramche. We will spend the night in Ramche.
On Day 12 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, from Ramche, we climbed the valley. Then we follow a stream before climbing to the top of the moraine until we face the south face of Kanchenjunga. We walked further to see the Jannu Himal. We continue our walk to reach the Oktang Monastery. From there, we climb higher and reach the base camp of Yalung. The view from the base camp is just amazing. Kumbakarna (Jannu), Nyukla Lachung and other peaks of the Himalayas are nearby. We then climb down and spend the night in Cheram.
On Day 13 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, We start our walk after having breakfast. We walked past four passes today starting with Sinelapche Bhanjyang. After crossing the pass, we continue towards Col de Mirgin La. We then continue the walk till we arrive at the pass of Sinion La, which is not far away. From there we move upwards to reach Sele La pass. The prayer flags are hung on the steepest sections of the path, very close to the Sele La pass making a fascinating sight to see. We will spend the night in Sele La.
On Day 14 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we start our walk after having breakfast. We walk north with Tangbgharma Danda nearby. We arrive at a chorten marked by prayer flags that marks the beginning of a steep path. We descend through the beautiful rhododendron, birch and pine forests before reaching Ghunsa. It is a beautiful village with houses with dark and worn pine walls and Buddhist prayer flags. We will spend the night in Ghunsa.
On Day 15 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, from Ghunsa, we walk further north along the river bank which provides us with a magnificent mountain scenery. We walk past meadows filled up with beautiful wild flowers, then cross forests of beautiful rhododendrons and pines. We walk past a bridge at Rampuk Kharka, then pass a waterfall and cross the delicate part of a landslide. After crossing the landslide area, we start to see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu. By exploring further and approaching the difficult mountain path, we finally arrive in Kambachen. We will spend the night in Kambachen.
On Day 16 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, today will be another difficult day where we will start our walk early. We walk through rocky fields and large rocks on the hill to the river bank and then arrive at a waterfall. Then we cross a bridge to reach Ramtang monastery. Then we find a section of landslides that we cross carefully before descending towards the river and finally reaching Lhonak. We will spend the night in Lhonak.
On Day 17 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, from Lhonak, we walked to the base camp of Kanchenjunga. Our path goes through the gigantic Kanchenjunga glacier. After passing Pangpema, we return to the base camp of Kanchenjunga. The view from the base camp is just extraordinarily beautiful. We get to admire the beautiful sight of Mount Kanchenjunga, Jannu Himal and other Himalayas peaks . We will go down to Pangpema to spend the night.
On Day 18 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after seeing the incredible views from Pangpema which is the base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, we begin our return journey back to Lhonak. The path retraces our steps through the high-altitude terrain, providing us with yet another chance to admire the towering peaks, glaciers, and alpine landscapes from a different perspective. The descent is easier but still demands attention due to the rocky paths and lack of air.
On Day 19 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after having breakfast from Lhonak, we descended to Ghunsa through Kambache. It's the same route we took when we climbed. Overnight in Ghunsa.
On Day 20 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, from Ghunsa, we descend towards Phale. We walked past several Manes and a nearby old monastery. We cross beautiful juniper forests and then arrive at Phale. From there, we will do a descent to reach Gyabla. We walked past a bridge over Chhundatangka Khola to reach Gyabla. As we continue our walk, we see a nearby waterfall which we can take pictures of. We will also walk past a suspension bridge in Sumbung Khola before reaching Amjilosa. We will spend the night in Amjilosa.
On Day 22 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after walking for a while from Amjilosa, we will see a beautiful waterfall nearby. We continue our walk and pass through a small village of Solima before walking past a suspension bridge over Ghunsa Khola. We then crossed another suspension bridge over Ghunsa Khola and then arrived at Sukathum. Our road crosses several villages and is followed by Thunsa Khola and Tamor Nadi before arriving at Chirwa. We will spend the night in Chirwa.
On Day 22 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, after spending a wonderful time in Chirwa, we head towards Taplejung for an 8-hour hike. The hiking goes along the road to Mitlung which provides us with fascinating views of vegetation, flora and fauna and picturesque villages. We will spend the night at Taplejung.
On Day 23 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, we go from Taplejung to Bhadrapur by bus. The trip will last 9 hours and during the trip we get to enjoy fascinating views of hills, terraced farmlands, river valleys, and traditional villages in the hillsides.
On Day 24 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, our incredible trip to the Kanchenjunga circuit comes to a close today as we now fly back to Kathmandu. Now you can either relax your tired body or go last minute souvenir shopping. There will also be a farewell dinner organized by us Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. at night to celebrate the successful completion of our Kanchenjunga Circuit. We will spend the night in Kathmandu.
Day 25 of our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is unfortunately our final day as our exciting, serene and eventful adventure on Kanchenjunga in Nepal ends today. We check our stuff once again before leaving for the airport. A representative from our Go Nepal Travel Tours and Treks Pvt. Ltd. will pick you up at the hotel and drop you off at the airport three hours before the scheduled flight. Providing you with plenty of time to fondly look back upon the memories you created on our Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek.
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