$1250
Per person - All price inclusive
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Trip Grade:
Moderate -
Max-Altitude:
Pangpema-5140mm -
Best Season:
Spring and Autumn season -
Trip Mode:
Teahouse -
Group Size:
Min 1+ -
Destination:
Kanchenjunga Region
Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Highlights
- Marvelous sights of Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world
- Hiking through vibrant rhododendron forests
- Engaging in cultural encounters in the traditional villages of Rai, Limbu, and Sherpas.
- Discovery of various plant and animal species in the area
- Possibility to see special Himalayan terrains and ice formations
- Opportunity to come across indigenous wildlife like red pandas and snow leopards
- Exploring secluded monasteries and understanding local Buddhist customs
- Crossing lofty mountain passes with wide-ranging views
- Connecting with welcoming local communities along the path
Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Are you planning to visit the Kanchenjunga region and looking for a budget package for the Kanchenjunga base camp trek? Yes, we Himalaya Darshan treks offer Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek package. The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is best for adventure lovers and it gives a great opportunity to visit a rural area of eastern Nepal.
Our budget-friendly package for the Kanchenjunga trek starts from Sekathum. We will drive through Taplejung to reach the trek starting point. KBC trek passes through beautiful landscapes filled with rhododendron forests and traditional villages of ethnic groups and cultural experiences likewise you reach the high apex of the Himalayas along the route.
Mount Kanchenjunga 8586m is the world’s third-highest peak. So you can put your footsteps on the base camp of this mountain on your budget. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek is an adventurous trekking route and the high passes are challenging. There are some popular trekking, climbing, and expedition routes. If you are a nature lover and love to see mountains Kanchenjunga trek is one of the best for you.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Route
There are two different points to start the Kanchenjunga circuit trek route. The one that starts from the north side or the south side, it depends on your choice. Our budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Route starts from the north base camp side. After a 45-minute flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (Far eastern Terai region) and a drive to Phidim. We will continue to drive to Sekathum(the starting point of the trek) from Phidim then continue to follow the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trekking trail to reach Pangpema 5140m (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp)
After that trek descend to Ghunsa village, and start to follow the trail to Kanchenjunga south base camp (Okhatang) passing through the adventure high passes Selela pass, Mirgin la pass, and Senionlaptsa pass. The Kanchenjunga base camp trek routes connect both base camps of Kanchenjunga. After enjoying the incredible Mountain View from the South base camp, we will descend our trek to Hellok (The beautiful village). Hellok is connected by a bumpy road so from here we will drive to Taplejung and Bhadrapur.
Budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek Cost
We at Himalaya Darshan Treks offer a budget-friendly package with the best guiding service. Our Kanchenjunga Trek budget package cost is $1220 per person. You will need a minimum of two trekkers in a group to get a Kanchenjunga trek special permit. We also offer a Kanchenjunga base camp trek full-board package. You can choose your most suitable package with us.
Mountain View during Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
The Kanchenjunga region is like a garden of mountains in eastern Nepal. So when you visit Kanchenjunga, you can fully enjoy the incredible Mountain View during the KBC trek. The breathtaking mountain views are majestic Kanchenjunga massif, including Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Kanchenjunga center (8,473m), Kanchenjunga south (8476m) Yalung Kang (8,505m Known as Kanchenjunga west) and Khambachen (7,902m) as well as Nepal peak, Twins Peak, neighboring peaks like Jannu Himal, Kabru, and Rathong. You can enjoy the great view of Mt Makalu (8,464m), Baruntse as well as Mt Everest 8,848m
Kanchenjunga High Passes
Several high mountain passes occur during the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek (North and South base camp). Which are known as the challenging passes are – Sele La Pass (4,290 meters), Mirgin La Pass (4,745m), and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,645m) which offer stunning mountain views and surrounding views.
Useful Information
1, Best time to do KBC Trek
The best time for the budget Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is like planning the ultimate adventure getaway. Imagine yourself embarking on this epic journey, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and the thrill of exploration. Spring, blooming from March to May, paints the landscape with vibrant colors as rhododendrons burst into full bloom, adding a touch of magic to your trek. Alternatively, autumn offers crisp, clear days and perfect temperatures from September to November, creating an ideal setting for your mountain adventure.
Both seasons promise stunning views of snow-capped peaks and clear skies, making every step of your trek an unforgettable experience. But remember, nature can be unpredictable, so it’s essential to stay flexible and prepared for any surprises. With the right timing and a sense of adventure, your journey to Kanchenjunga Base Camp will be extraordinary.
2, Food and Accommodation during the trek
In the Kanchenjunga Region, nowadays you can do a comfortable teahouse trek. Before 5/6 years only Camping trek was possible. It was hard and expensive too. But now the teahouse trek is easy and cheaper, it makes trekkers’ journey more convenient and easy. Teahouses are owned by local people. The accommodation in this region is normal with twin beds. The toilets are shared basis but now at Ghunsa, there is a separate bathroom with a 24-hour running hot shower but only a few guest houses. Food is normal typical Nepali Dal Bhat and in most of the places you can choose food by menu, which means they have many choices.
3, Communication/Network
The good news, most of the places in the Kanchenjunga region have mobile networks now. Ghunsa village has a mobile network of Nepal Telecom. So you can send text messages and a 2g network also works. Likewise, ghunsa has wifi so you can call/chat with your friends and family.
4, Electricity
Sekhthum and, Ghunsa have micro hydro power while most other places will have solar power. So, we highly recommend to bring back up. The backup can be charged where there is good electricity mostly in Ghunsa village. Also, you can charge solar where there is good power.
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To book this trip or for more inquiries, click Book this trip from our web page. Likewise, we have many different trekking and tour packages so you can choose your most suitable trek with us. We suggest early booking so you have enough time to prepare for the trek. We are ready to organize your travel bucket list trek. You can also contact us by WhatsApp at +977 9841073239 for quick inquiries.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu Airport (1,400m) and transfer to hotel
On the first day, we will airport pick up and transfer to your hotel. If there is enough time we collect your original passport to make Kanchenjunga trek special permit. If your arrival time is afternoon or evening we will have to wait next day to make the permit. this day is required to make a Kanchenjunga Trek Special Permit with your original passport.
Day 2: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Phidim by Jeep
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel to the domestic airport in Kathmandu for the flight to Bhadrapur. It will be 45 minutes scenic flights like mountain flights (You can enjoy the beautiful Mountain View including Mt Everest from your flight to Bhadrapur. Then we will drive to Phidim/Kanyam (a beautiful place) and drive through the Ilam Bazaar (we will drive by private vehicle if you have 4 people’s group or more than that. Stay at the hotel.
Note: there are scheduled flights from Kathmandu to Suketar directly for the main trekking season but it is not daily so it will not match your time.
Day 3: Drive from Phidim to Sekathum
You will have to prepare for the drive to Sekathum through the Taplejung Bazaar. It takes 5 to 6 hours but it depends on road conditions. When you reach the last stop of the drive then you have to cross the Tamor River and follow the different valleys to Ghunsa Khola and Stay at a teahouse at Sekathum.
Day 4: Trek from Sekathum to Amjilosa ( 2498m)
After breakfast, ready and excited to start your first day walking on your budget Kanchenjunga base camp trek. You have to cross the suspension bridge several times. Your walking will be pleasant with the great sound of Gunsa Khola (River). After closing the last bridge the trail starts to ascend to reach Amjilosa. Stay at the teahouse.
Day 5: Trek from Amjilosa to Gyabla (2725m)
After breakfast at the teahouse, we will start our journey ascending and descending to reach Thangem (Jungle camp). We will stop here for lunch. After lunch, we will start walking through the bamboo forest to reach Gyabla. So it will be a great chance to see red pandas. Stay at Hotel Shingi Namjong (The luxurious hotel in this trek)
Day 6: Trek from Gyabla to Ghunsa (3415m)
After a delicious breakfast, heading towards Ghunsa village. Nice walking through the forest so a big chance to see wildlife. After the entry of Nature Gate, the trail is easy to access to reach Pholey village. We will stop for lunch here. You have time to visit the beautiful and historical monastery here. Pholey/Folley is a Tibetan bhotiya village. From Folley to Ghunsa village is not far so after lunch, you have to walk a short distance to reach Ghunsa Village. It is a small and beautiful village. Stay at a nice teahouse with warm hospitality.
Day 7: Trek from Ghunsa to Khambachen (4146m)
Trek to Khambachen (4,146m), Enjoy seeing beautiful views of Ghabur Peak (6,305m), Pholesobi Peak (6,652m), and Janu Himal (Kumbhakarna) 7,710m and surrounding views. Stay at a teahouse.
Day 8: Acclimatization Day
Today is your acclimatization day. So after breakfast, hike to JanuViewPoint 4,420m. Enjoy the great view of, glaciers, glacial lakes as well as Janu Himal just in front of you. Then back to Khambachen and stay at the same teahouse.
Day 9: Trek from Khambachen to Lhonak (4795m)
The day begins with a short ascent out into the narrow valley, passing along a stony glacier track, which passes through an eroded portion before continuing into the narrow valley.
A short ascent leads out into a broader valley, with views of Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Yalung Kang 8,505m, and Kangbachen 7,905m opening up after passing by a waterfall.
For the next hour, the trail is more comfortable until it climbs into a small valley via another degraded part before rapidly crossing the river that leads to Lhonak. Stay at the tea house.
Day 10: Trek from Lhonak to Pangpema (5140m) back to Lhonak
Early morning start hike to Pangpema (5,140m) (Kanchenjunga North Base Camp). Enjoying great views of Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Yalung Kang (8,505m) (Kanchenjunga west), and beautiful Himalayan panorama, Kanchenjunga glacier, Blue sheep, etc. And trek back to Lhonak. Stay at the same teahouse.
Note: In the main trekking season teahouse at Pangpema is also open so if you have time you stay a night at Pangpema.
Day 11: Trek from Lhonak to Khambachen to Ghunsa (3415m)
Same way back down, when we ascend. Stay at the teahouse and enjoy delicious food.
Day 12: Trek from Ghunsa to Selele Camp (
Our hike begins in the direction of Kanchenjunga’s south base camp, walking through a huge forest before the Bhanjyang. Via Sele La Pass, we will continue to reach Sele La Camp. With only a very rudimentary tea house at Sele La. In this section of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek. Some hikers have seen snow leopards around here. Stay at the teahouse.
Day 13: Trek from Selele Camp to Tseram (3870m)
Trek to Cheram (3,870m) via Mirgin La Pass (4,720m), and Sinelapche Bhanjyang (4,640m). You can enjoy incredible views of Janu Himal, Mt Makalu 8,463m, and Bharuntse Himal from the Mirgin La top. Likewise, Views of Rathong Peak, Kabru Himalayan range, and Kanchenjunga south range from the Sinelapche La Pass (4,650m). From the Sinelapche la pass we will all the way descend to Cheram. Stay at the teahouse.
Day 14 Trek from Tseram to Ramche (4610m)
The day begins with a fairly difficult rise, and after the first half-hour of steep climbing, the valley opens up. The trail travels through various pasturelands, including one with a yak shed. (The shed is moved according to the seasons) Views of Rathong Peak (6,678 m) and Kokthang (6,148 m) arrive after the first meadow. After the first two meadows, the trail becomes very easy, and Ramche is found on the third meadow, immediately beneath a massive ridge, on the level territory. Stay at a tea house.
Day 15: Hike from Ramche to Okthang (4810m) and back to Tseram
Early morning Hike to Okhtang (4,810m) (Kanchenjunga South Base Camp). Enjoy Spectacular views of Mt Kanchenjunga Himalayan range, Khambachen Peak, Kabru Himalayan Range, and Rathong Peak. As well as Yalung Glacier, Glacial lakes, Wildlife, Blue sheep, etc. Trek back to Tortong (2,980m). Stay at a teahouse.
Day 16: Trek from Torangdin/Tortong to Yasang
After breakfast, we will start descending to follow the river valley to reach Yasang. It is a newly opened trekking route so we don’t have to go through the Sherpa gaun. Stay at the teahouse.
Day 17: Trek from Yasang to Hellok and jeep to Taplejung
We will start our journey a little earlier than the other day, walking descend with beautiful valley views. Eand our walking and stop at Hellok village for lunch, After lunch we will catch a jeep to drive to Taplejung. Stay at hotel
Day 18: Drive from Taplejung to Bhadrapur airport and fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
We started to drive early in the morning drive through the same road. we will stop for breakfast and lunch on the way. We reach Bhadrapur and little rest enjoy a cup of tea/coffee and ready to fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Trip Includes
- Airports pick up and drop by private vehicle (Domestic/International).
- Both-way flights from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur to Kathmandu.
- Both-way Flights for the guide.
- Experienced and government-licensed holder Guide, a porter with salaries, food, accommodation, and Insurance (1 porter for 2 trekkers).
- Drive from Bhadrapur to Phidim to Sekathum and Helok to Taplejung to Bhadrapur by private Jeep.
- Budget Kanchenjunga base camp trek special permit.
- Kanchenjunga conservation entry permits.
- All government and local taxes.
- First Aid medical kit, Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude
- Emergency Helicopter service arrangement (If needed) which will be paid by your Travel Insurance Company.
- Himalaya Darshan Treks branded T-shirt as a souvenir.
- Kanchenjunga base camp trek map for a group.
- Trip achievement certificate.
Trip Excludes
- Food and Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Your expenses (Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.)
- Tips for staff and drivers. (Tips are expected).
- Delay due to weather.
- Your travel and medical insurance. (Necessary)
- Nepal entry visa fees
- Food and accommodation during the trek
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the cost include.
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Fixed Departures
Trip Dates | Price | Space Left | |
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Nov 03, 2024 - Nov 21, 2024 | USD 1275 | 2 | |
Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 14, 2024 | USD 1220 | 4 | |
Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 10, 2025 | USD 1275 | 4 | |
Mar 11, 2025 - Mar 28, 2025 | USD 1275 | 2 | |
Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025 | USD 1275 | 3 |
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