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Mountain

Kanchenjunga

Nepal · Nepal Himalaya

High-altitude objective with severe weather exposure, glacier or snow hazards, and expedition-level logistics.

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What to expect on this mountain

High-altitude objective with severe weather exposure, glacier or snow hazards, and expedition-level logistics.

Airports

BDP Bhadrapur Airport Bhadrapur, Nepal
BHR Bharatpur Airport Bharatpur, Nepal
BIR Biratnagar Airport Biratnagar, Nepal
DOP Dolpa Airport Dolpa, Nepal
BWA Gautam Buddha International Airport Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), Nepal
JKR Janakpur Airport Janakpur, Nepal

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Nearby itineraries and route styles

These itineraries are relevant to the area and base logistics. Some do not include a summit of Kanchenjunga.

ShoulderSeason North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek - North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek Guided Itinerary North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek Guided Itinerary is the 25-day option for North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek. It is graded moderate and reaches about 5,388 metres. The itinerary follows a guided format with day-to-day timing adjusted to conditions, travel logistics, and acclimatisation needs. Nearby itinerary only Trip family: North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek

Routes for Kanchenjunga and nearby objectives

North and South Base Camps Kanchenjunga Trek Route

The trek begins at Taplejung which is a 45 minute flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, followed by a jeep to Birtamod and then to Taplejung. The broad itinerary for the whole trek is below, and we visit the north base camp first. This walk around Mount Kanchenjunga visits both the North and South Base Camps. The route begins by approaching the North side of Kanchenjunga where you will have great views of Tent Peak, Nepal Peak, Cross Peak before the bulk of Kanchenjunga itself becomes visible. From Pangpema on the north side the trek returns to Ghunsa and then crosses Mirgin La pass over to the south side of Kanchenjunga. Once over this pass, you follow the route through Ramche and Oktang where there are impressive views of the South West face of Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is in the far east of Nepal near the border with Sikkim. A flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar is about 45 minutes.

Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
0 km
Duration
26 days
High point
5,143M
Guide
0
Permit
0