Highlights
- Trek up to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5140m)
- Observe spectacular views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Everest, Makalu, etc.
- Ethnic Rai and Limbu communities and their unique Kirat religion
- Cross Mirgin La pass (4725m)
- Visit Yalung, Zemu and Kanchenjunga glaciers
You will walk through Kanchenjunga and Jhannu glaciers to reach Pang Pema, the finest viewpoint located at an altitude of 5160m to watch over 16 peaks in the Kanchenjunga Himalayan ranges. It offers you enchanting views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Kambachen, Jannu, Jongons, Kabru, Pyramid Peak, Tent Peak, Wedge Peak, The Twins among others.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is perhaps one of the wildest, longest and challenging treks in Nepal. The purpose of the trek is to reach south base camp (5140m) of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), the third highest mountain in the world.
Kanchenjunga is a majestic mountain with five peaks of its own, namely Kanchenjunga Main, Yalung Kang (8505m), Kanchenjunga Central (8482m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m) and Kangbachen (7903m). The mountain itself is located along the borders of three countries, Tibet, Sikkim, and Nepal.
The trekking trail passes through romantic terraced farms and beautiful villages populated by ethnic Rai and Limbu communities. Within the first few days, you will quickly enter into a temperate and alpine region full of pristine oak, bamboo and rhododendron forests. The route follows the mighty Tamur river that is fed directly by Gangsang and Kanchenjunga glaciers.
All along the trail, you will encounter beautiful Himalaya peaks on the horizon.
You will walk through Kanchenjunga and Jhannu glaciers to reach Pang Pema, the finest viewpoint located at an altitude of 5160m to watch over 16 peaks in the Kanchenjunga Himalayan ranges. It offers you enchanting views of Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Kambachen, Jannu, Jongons, Kabru, Pyramid Peak, Tent Peak, Wedge Peak, The Twins among others. The highest pass you will cross in this trek is Mirgin-La pass at 4725m, which also superb views of Kanchenjunga ranges.
Since the trekking region lies within Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, chances of seeing endangered species such as snow leopard, Red Panda, Asian black bear, snow cock, blood pheasant, leopard cat etc.
Special permits should be obtained by trekkers from the government for Kanchenjunga Base Camp trekking. Adventure Thirdpole Treks offers full logistics and preparation with experienced trekking guides.