Kanchanjunga (Nepal 16-18 Days)

In Nepal:  

Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the Himalayas at 8,586 meters, towers majestically on Nepal's northeastern border with Sikkim. Often celebrated as one of the world’s most stunning mountain ranges, Kanchenjunga’s name—meaning "Five Treasures of the Great Snow"—pays tribute to its five majestic summits. This trek is highly favored by nature lovers, offering a challenging journey through some of Nepal’s most remote and breathtaking eastern landscapes.

Kanchenjunga’s trekking trails are much quieter compared to other popular routes, providing a unique glimpse into rural Nepali lifestyles and vibrant cultural traditions. Along the way, trekkers experience the full range of Nepal's climates, from lush jungles to glacial terrains. The mountain holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for local communities, having long been a part of the region’s mythology and religious rituals, with its slopes historically familiar to local herdsmen and traders.

The rich forests surrounding Kanchenjunga are home to over 250 bird species and endangered wildlife. As the trail ascends, trekkers pass through high-altitude pastures where yaks graze and vibrant alpine flowers bloom. Within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, a mosaic of ethnic groups still practices traditional subsistence lifestyles, each adding layers to the region's rich cultural heritage through their unique customs and religious traditions.

The starting points can either be Taplejung, Tumlingtar or with a flight to Biratnagar and a drive to Doban. The trail follows the Tamur River to Sinwa,  Amjilasa to Lhonak to visit the North Base Camp at Pangpema on the Kanchanjunga Glacier. The trail retraces back to Gungsa to cross Marijin La into Tseram to visit the south Base Camp at the Yalung Glacier on the other side. The return leg is via Yamphudin to Bhadrapur for a flight back to Kathmandu.