Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345m):
Meet our team at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome dinner and trek briefing.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation:
Free day for trekking preparation. Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites and get familiar with the Nepalese culture, art and architecture.
Day 3: Early Flight to Bhadrapur, drive to Taplejung (1,820m, 12 hours):
Scenic flight to Bhadrapur in eastern Nepal, followed by a drive through beautiful tea states to Taplejung.
Day 4: Drive Taplejung to Sekathum (1750m, 5 hours):
Travelling along the Tamor Nadi, passing through number of bridges and scenic beauty of nature.
Day 5: Trek Sekathum to Amjilosa(2,380m, 5-6 hours):
Trek crossing several suspension bridges over the Ghunsa Khola to Jaubari, then follow a narrow uphill trail to Amjilosa and its yak pastures.
Day 6: Trek Amjilosa to Gyabla (2,730m, 5 hours):
We hike past waterfalls, scattered settlements, and dense oak-rhododendron forests toward Gyabla, with eagles soaring overhead and yaks grazing in the meadows.
Day 7: Trek Gyabla to Ghunsa (3,595m, 5 hours):
A walk to the Tibetan village of Phole, then steadily climb to Ghunsa, enjoying superb views of the surrounding countryside.
Day 8: Acclimatization day (3,595m):
A rest day in Ghunsa to acclimatize, with its scenic alpine setting and cultural sites like the local gompa.
Day 9: Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen(4,050m, 5-6 hours):
We ascend from lush forests to alpine valleys of the Kanchenjunga region, trekking toward Khambachen with stunning views of mighty Jannu.
Day 10: Acclimatization Day in Khambachen (4,050m):
A recommended acclimatization day with an excellent side trip to aid your adjustment for reaching Kanchenjunga North Base Camp.
Day 11: Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak (4,780m, 4-5 hours):
Trek into the Kanchenjunga heartland, passing glaciers, waterfalls, and wildlife like blue sheep, with a rare chance to spot snow leopard tracks.
Day 12: Hike to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and return back to Lhonak(5,143m):
Climb to Pangpema for lunch, then continue to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, where stunning peak views and prayer flags mark the achievement. After soaking in the scenery, we descend to Lhonak, passing glaciers, waterfalls, and possible sightings of blue sheep or elusive snow leopard tracks.
Day 13: Trek from Lhonak to Ghunsa (3,595m, 6 hours):
Trekking back to Ghunsa by the same route, enjoying a fresh perspective of the region’s stunning scenery.
Day 14: Trek Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2,308m, 7-8 hours):
Trek from Ghunsa to Amjilosa, passing forests, pastures, ridges, streams, and stunning mountain views. The trail to Gyabla starts pleasantly through the jungle but includes steep ascents and descents to Amjilosa, known as the honey town.
Day 15: Trek from Amjilosa to Sekathum (1,820m, 3 hours) and drive to taplejung:
On the final hiking day, we descend to Sekathum, then journey through villages and lush roads to Taplejung, where we spend the night at a comfortable teahouse.
Day 16: Drive Taplejung to Bhadrapur (300m):
12-hour jeep ride to Bhadrapur and night stay at Bhadrapur.
Day 17: Flight back to Kathmandu (1,400m):
Final opportunity to experience scenic flight to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Departure:
Farewell and Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
