Kanchenjunga Expedition - 24 Days

Duration

24 Days

Age Range 10 - 70  years
Maximum Altitude

8,586m (28,169ft)

Region

Northeastern region, Nepal/Sikkim border

Start/Finish

Kathmandu/Kathmandu

Grade

Challenging

Transportation

Flight, vehicle

Accommodation

Camping

Best Season

Late spring and autumn

Himalayan Sights

Nupchu, Lhonak, Chichima, Gimsung, Pyramid, Kanchenjunga, and Ramtang

Climbing Route

Northern face route

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Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Hotel - 3 Stars
Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 2: Rest in Kathmandu and briefing and Preparing

Hotel - 3 Stars
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and Drive to Phidim

Trek Duration 7 hours
Hotel
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 4: Drive from Phidim to Khandenba

Trek Duration 8 hours
Hotel
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 5: Trek from Khandenba to Khewang

Trek Duration 7 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 6: Trek from Khewang to Yamphudin

Trek Duration 6 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 7: Acclimatization in Yamphudin (rest day)

Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 8: Trek from Yamphudin to Tortong

Trek Duration 7 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 9: Trek from Tortong to Tseram

Trek Duration 8 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 10: Trek from Tseram to Ramche

Trek Duration 8 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 11: Acclimatization in Ramche (rest day)

Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 12: Trek from Ramche to Glacier Camp

Trek Duration 5 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 13: Trek from Glacier Camp to Kanchenjunga Basecamp

Trek Duration 7 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 14: Day 14-42: Climbing Period [Basecamp – Kanchenjunga Summit – Basecamp]

Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 15: Trek from Basecamp to Ramche

Trek Duration 7 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 16: Trek from Ramche to Tortong

Trek Duration 7 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 17: Trek from Tortong to Yamphudin

Trek Duration 6 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 18: Trek from Yamphudin to Khewang

Trek Duration 4 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 19: Trek from Khewang to Khandenba

Trek Duration 5 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 20: Drive from Khandenba to Bhadrapur & Transfer to the Hotel: via Phidim

Trek Duration 8 hours
Camping
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 21: Fly from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu Transfer to the Hotel

Trek Duration 30 minutes
Hotel - 3 Stars
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 22: Leisure day in Kathmandu

Hotel - 3 Stars
Includes standard meals ( Breakfast Lunch Dinner )

Day 23: Transfer to the International Airport for final departure

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast )

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Damian B
May 18, 2025

Nepal Social Treks Review

I’ve just completed the 15 day Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Social Treks and can’t praise the company, guide & porter highly enough. My guide in particular, Lhakpa was an absolute star who could not do enough to make the time away as comfortable as possible. Considerate, knowledgeable, funny, kind & inspiring. I genuinely don’t think I could have completed the trek without their support! A lifetime ambition completed thanks :)

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T3619NZreginas
May 10, 2025

Great guide

The Everest Base Camp trek was amazing. Everything was organised for us. The accommodation and food was better than we expected. Our guide Amrit was professional, knowledgeable, and kind. He adjusted our trip to follow our pace. When we got sick, he was extremely helpful and caring, and made sure we got the care we needed. We can't wait to return to trek again.

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Roger M
May 08, 2025

Awesome Annapurna Trek

We were extremely happy with our choice of Nepal Social Trekking for the 12 Day Annapurna Circuit Trek. We were expecting a group, but in the end, it was just my wife and I and Guide Kamal with Porter Nabin. Kamal always seemed to get us the best rooms at the Tea Houses and his knowledge of the trek was outstanding. He assisted and monitored our water intake, food and oxygen stats every day over 3000m, so on the morning we set off for Thorung La pass, we did it with ease. No headaches or any other issues. Our Porter was always very obliging and together they made a great team. Flights back to Kathmandu and other admin didn’t seem any issue. We highly recommend the company

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Marco Ciuffreda
Apr 30, 2025

We did the 12 days trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. It was an amazing experience! The trip is beautiful. Our guide Narayan helped us in every moment to reach the final destination. The porters were very kind. We recommend this experience!

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Damian Brannigan
May 17, 2025

I’ve just completed the 15 day Everest Base Camp trek with Nepal Social Treks and can’t praise the company, guide & porter highly enough. My guide in particular, Lhakpa was an absolute star who could not do enough to make the time away as comfortable as possible. Considerate, knowledgeable, funny, kind & inspiring. I genuinely don’t think I could have completed the trek without their support! A lifetime ambition completed thanks :)

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Elisa Di Ronza
Apr 30, 2025

Reaching Everest Base Camp was a dream of mine and this trek was really amazing!! Narayan, our guide, was truly skilled and great company; he supported us even in the most difficult moments. A heartfelt thank you to the porters, who, tireless and always smiling, made our trek possible! Well done, everyone!

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FAQs

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Where is Kanchenjunga located?

Kanchenjunga mountain is located at the northeastern border of Nepal. This peak marks the border between Nepal and Sikkim. Among the five peaks of Kanchenjunga massif, three of them share the border with North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India, and Taplejung District of Nepal. In contrast, the other two are entirely in Nepal. Also, note that climbing the Kanchenjunga mountain from the Indian side has been restricted since 2000 A.D.

Who can climb Kanchenjunga?

Those who have the technical know-how of climbing in rocky and icy mountains of the Himalayas can aim for climbing Kanchenjunga. It is equally important to understand the weather conditions of the mountains above 8000m, so prior experience of an 8000er is a must. Another thing to remember is that Kanchenjunga demands extreme physical strength as it involves one of the longest horizontal climbs.

How much does it cost to climb Kanchenjunga?

The royalty fee that you need to pay for the permit of Kanchenjunga mountain to the Nepalese government differs according to the season. For climbing during the spring season, the fee is USD 1800 per person, whereas, for the autumn season, the cost is USD 900 per person.

During the winter season, the fee is relatively low at $450 per person.However, remember that these fees are just the permit fees. The other costs of the expedition include all the expenses related to logistics. Since the expedition is long and takes you to Nepal’s remote region, the logistics cost is comparatively high compared to other mountains. It varies according to the company too.

Is Kanchenjunga a dangerous mountain?

Kanchenjunga is one of the toughest mountains in terms of climbing. It has routes from different sides. But, the path from the northern face is the safest of all as it passes through ridges.

How do you get to Kanchenjunga?

There are multiple routes you can choose from to get to the base camp of Kanchenjunga. The itinerary that we provide takes you from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur in the eastern region of Nepal. From here, you will drive to Khandenba via Phidim. Starting from Khandenba, 8 days of trekking through the eastern hills takes you to the basecamp, the starting point of the expedition.

Trekking Gear List For Kanchenjunga Expedition

Here are some of the personal trekking gear that you can carry during the Kanchenjunga Expedition:

Bags:

DuffelBag
Daypack
Rucksacks
Waterproof Stuff Sacks (large and small)

Clothing:

Trekking Shirt - Pack 4 to 5 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves

Thermal Layer - At least one pair of a thermal layer

Fleece Jacket - Pack a lightweight fleece jacket for the lower region

Trekking Trousers - Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants

Trekking Shorts - Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches ofthe trek

Lightweight, long underpants - pack 2-3 pairs.

Down pants

Midweight, long underpants - pack 2-3 pairs.

Down Jacket - Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches.

Waterproof Shell Jacket - One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather.

Breathable Underwear - Carry at least 4 to 5 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear.

Footwears:

Trekking shoes
Sandals/Trainers
Hiking Socks
Thermal Socks
Gaiter (For Winter)

Head Wears:

Warm Beanie
Sun Protection Hat
Balaclava
Fleece Hat
Neck Gaiter

Hand Wear:

A Pair of Inner Gloves
A Pair of Outer Gloves
Heavy gloves (mitten)

Sleeping Bags:

Sleeping Bag for Base Camp

Down Sleeping Bag - 20 to -40 degree celsius for extreme conditions
Thermarest Mattress (Cell Foam and Inflatable)

Medical:

First-Aid Kit
Bandages
Antibiotic
Ibuprofens
Diamox
Paracetamol
Handy Plaster
Tincture Iodine

Other Accessories:

Trekking Poles
UV Protection Sunglasses
Water Bottle
Water Purification Tablets
Toiletries
Wet Tissues
Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Shampoo
Garbage Bag
Headlamp with Spare Batteries
Hand Sanitizers
Sunscreen/Lip Balm
Trekking Towels
Camera
Portable Chargers
Pocket Knife
Umbrella/Raincoat

Climbing Gear List For Kanchenjunga Expedition

These are some of the important climbing equipment that you should carry while taking on the Kanchenjunga Expedition:

Climbing Boots
Summit Gloves
Climbing Helmet
Climbing Ropes
Down Suit
Crampons
Ice Axe
Ice Tools
Belay Device
Harness
Ascender
Lock Carabiner
Unlock Carabiner
Tape Slings
Prusik Loops
Snow Goggle
Head Light
Satellite Phone
Hand Warmer

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