Short Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

Yes, the road trip today is lengthy. But it is best way to know about people, culture, traditions and see what they do when they travel in these roads. The flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur must be taken early in the morning. In the Terai area of Nepal, Bhadrapur is located. To get to Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be transported from the hotel.
As Terai is a low-lying country in the foothills of the Himalayas, the beautiful flight changes from hilly to verdant. There are numerous jungles, rivers, and excellent agricultural land in the area.
You descend low in the height and arrive in Bhadrapur while taking in the magnificent vistas. You board the bus heading into Phidim from here. But first, you stop in one of the restaurants for breakfast.
You begin climbing the elevation by taking the pitch road. Even though the journey takes several hours, you are entertained along the way by the picturesque views of rivers, farms, cities, and the sounds of birds.

The beautiful valley of Phidim is located in Nepal's east. A stunning view of the eastern Himalayas is provided by this picturesque hill city.

Today's journey from Phidim to Tapethok will take a while, so be prepared for some bumpy rides. You hop on the bus and travel there after a hearty breakfast.

You will stop for lunch in the picturesque town of while traveling the routes. Although it is not far to Tapethok, there are several points where the roads are in poor condition or nonexistent altogether.

Although the trip is thrilling, you eventually arrive in Tapethok after several hours of travel. This community is isolated and encircled by palm and bamboo trees.

After a delicious breakfast, the day officially begins, so you later pack your packs and head out on the route. It follows a flat road through vibrant woodlands until arriving at the Tamor River.

You then make a gentle ascent while passing multiple checkpoints, small waterfalls, and other obstacles. You arrive in Sekathum after a few hours, where you have lunch. You then continue traveling north, crossing the Amjilosa Phedi.
Moving on, you ascend a hill till you arrive in Jaubari, where you pause to get a cup of tea. Enjoy your cup because this is the only shop until Amjilosa. Then, until you reach your target, you gradually continue your ascent.

Following a route out of the settlement, you arrive to Ghunsa Khola. Currently, the hike from Amjilosa to Fale is made easier by the trail's predominant ascent.

Throughout the journey across the river, you will admire the lovely ridge. It follows you down the creek as you cross through a redwood forest and onto open terrain. The trail then ascends the valley, descends the rocky cliffs, and continues beyond the landslide area from here.
After around half hour, you arrive at the little town of Gyabla after crossing a suspension bridge. You have lunch in this village. Once you reach Fale, you continue walking past potato farms and yak pastures before making a sharp descent into a gorge.

You leave the settlement and proceed through the dense forest. Spanish moss covers it, giving it a scene-from-a-movie appearance.
You reach Gunsa, a stunning Tibetan village, after traveling past a grazing field with yak pasture and lush woods.

Since the distance between Fale and Gunsa was small, you could easily acclimate by exploring the village. Have fun seeing their way of life and enjoying on native Tongba (millet wine) in the charming town.
You can go to the Gompa above the settlement or climb up to Lapsang La. You may reach a pond close to the glacier by hiking alongside the Yamtari Khola.

The trail from Gunsa to Khambachen is easy, but the height makes it more difficult and time-consuming. Additionally, you have to pass through a specific place before noon because it is a rockfall zone.

You travel north while following the river's banks and admiring the breathtaking alpine scenery. You walk through stunning wildflowers including rhododendron, pines, and birch.
You exit the forest on foot, cross a wooden bridge, and come to Rampuk Kharka. You travel through the landslide area after passing several falling waterfalls.
You start to see Mt. Jannu from a different angle from this point on. After several hours of walking, exploring and negotiating the challenging routes, you reach Khambachen.

Khambachen to Lhonak is a brief yet thrilling hike. Prior to arriving at the Kanchenjunga Base Camp, this is likely the last break.

You have an early start today, rise before the sun comes up, get breakfast, and then proceed. You navigate the difficult terrain and big boulders on the hillside.
From here, you descend a little and proceed to stroll alongside a river. You pass a waterfall and cross a bridge as you proceed along the path. You then arrive to Ramtang Monastery after a gentle ascent of the hill.
You trek for a few more hours to reach Lhonak after a brief stop at the Gompa.

The most exciting part of today is that you will spend the first half of the day trekking from Lhonak to Kanchenjunga. You set out and walk along the base camp trail. It hugs the enormous Kanchenjunga glacier while following the forest route lined with lovely wildflowers.

By the time you reach Kanchenjunga base camp, the treelines have shrunk as you have continued to ascend the routes.
The view of Mount Kanchenjunga and neighboring peaks is beautiful from the viewpoint at Kanchenjunga Base Camp. Spend some time here before moving on down to Khambachen.
You get classic vistas of mountains and lovely landscapes as you descend. Walking downhill is quicker and feels like it takes longer. After viewing several scenarios, you reach Khambachen.

From Khambachen to Gunsa, you go back the same way. You can take your time exploring the trails now that you have arrived at the major features of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

You gather your belongings and head toward Gunsa. After several hours of descending, you reach Gunsa. You can sip tongba here.

You travel from Gunsa to Sele La Kharka for today. After breakfast, you leave the village along the same route that inhabitants in this area take every day. You ascend the incline while strolling across yak pastures.

Today's route is primarily uphill, so prepare for a strenuous journey.
As you slowly up the trails, you pass through dense rhododendron and pine forests. After there, proceed down the slope hugging the south side to the base camp in Sele La Kharka.

As you pass through several of this region's passes, including Sele La Pass and Sinion La Pass, on your journey from Sele La Kharka to Tseram, it will be a trip you won't soon forget. It will be amazing to traverse these challenging mountain passes on the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek.

After leaving the settlement, you gradually ascent towards Mirgin La Pass while admiring the stunning sunrise. You then descend the pathways and use the wooden bridge to cross a little stream.
You pass lovely wildflowers, tiny communities, and more as you follow the track into the dense forest. As you ascend steeply once again to reach Sele La Pass.
The view from Sele La is lovely since it provides a magnificent vista of Makalu, Mount Kanchenjunga, and other mountains. Later, as you descend toward a small settlement at the foot of the hill, you gaze at them.
After taking a break here for lunch, you continue your gentle ascent until you reach Sinion La Pass. After taking in the grandeur of the surroundings for a while, you arrive in Tseram after descending by roughly 1000 meters in elevation.

You move out from Tseram in the direction of Oktang Base Camp. You stroll along the Yalung Glacier's Lateral moraine as it follows the mountain valley.

The stunning sight of enormous mountains then greets you as you ascend the hill. To get to Ramche, you descend a little and stroll for a while.
Here, you eat lunch while admiring the majestic snow-capped peaks. Later, keep going forward to arrive at Oktang Base Camp.

You lose a lot of height today because the trek from Oktang Base Camp to Torongden is primarily downhill. You reach Simbuwa Khola by following the zigzag trails.

From here, the hike is moderate and provides you time to take in the gorgeous scenery. You go forward and enter the dense forest of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. You reach Torongden after exploring a rhododendron, Cornwall, wild orchid, etc.-filled jungle.

This morning at an early hour, the journey from Torongden to Sherpgauna begins. Take water and a meal because there aren't many towns or stores along the way between these two locations.

You start by climbing steeply to Lamite Bhanjyang, then descend the trail through pine forests while listening to birds chirp. You cross the Simbhua Khola after entering the woods for a short distance.
You next cross the Amji Khola again on a wooden bridge by continuing along the riverbank pathways. You reach Sherpgaun as you continue to stroll along the trails.

Your last day of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is today. You travel through the most pristine part of the natural surroundings on the paths.
On the previous journey, you would proceed to Taplejung, but now days you can spend the night in Khebang.

The six-hour hike includes ups, downs, zigzags, and zags. On this walk, you also pass through a number of Chettri and Brahmin communities.

Today, you return to Phedim and then go to Birtamod to say goodbye to the Kanchenjunga region. Your final stop in Birtamod is Phedim, so you take an early ride there from Khebang.

You leave a lovely area and make your way through the wild terrain in the south. The path takes you to Phedim, where you break for lunch, along the customary hiking route.
You proceed on your way to Birtamod from here. You travel there by traveling through rural areas, scenic vistas, and farmlands before arriving at your destination.

Your trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp is now complete. Prepare for the early trip to Kathmandu and transport your luggage there.

You view the same scenarios when you board the aircraft and land in Kathmandu (the capital city)