Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is for those who want to enjoy the aspects of long trekking in Nepal, who want to reach the bases of Kanchenjunga, and who want to enjoy different bio-diversities. Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, occupies the porous borders of three countries, such as Nepal, India, and Tibet and its neighboring areas, form a perfect region for the people living outside Nepal, who want to trek, who want to add a few km distance closer to Tibet, who want to have a national dish of Nepal, who want to cross several bridges; who want to walk on the trekking trail that goes up and down continuously, and who want to walk in the bamboo forest, home to an endangered animal like Red Panda, in addition to having an amazing view of the Himalayas.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking’s Trail passes through wild, beautiful, and remote regions, as well as takes you to the place where you can listen the sound of birds, wherein you see the yaks and jokpas carrying the loads, and which takes you to the religious sites of the Sherpa’s, as well as to the pass, which is made of the Himalayas, and which has wow factors. Therein, you may spot the tracks of snow-leopard, and from there, you may also see the clouds coming from the Indian plains. This trail will make you dehydrated and also takes you to the place where there are leaches, as well as it consists of log bridges; you also reach a lake. Also, it allows you opportunities to take a rest on top of the hills.

Trekking in Kanchenjunga will also give you an opportunity to enjoy “Tongba”—a fermented homemade millet drink. It is a popular local brand in the eastern part of Nepal which is brewed by Limbu people—an ethnic group of this area. In every ritual of Limbu homemade wine is essential. They are the brave people who mostly join the British Army. Yamphuding and Mamangkhe are the main villages that we cross while going for Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek. The local culture of this area and their hospitality please every trekker. Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek in Nepal is well described by British Mountaineer Pete Boardman in 1979. He said that the walk to the base of Kanchenjunga was the most beautiful he had ever undertaken. It is a strong contender for “The most beautiful walk in the world.”

While on the way to Kanchenjunga Base Camp you will cross Mirgin La Pass which is at an altitude of 4,725m. Similarly, crossing Kanchenjunga glacier will give you mesmerizing view of Mt. Kanchenjunga. It is such a nice view that you would like to hold its memory forever. In the surrounding area of the base camp of Kanchenjunga, you will get a panoramic view of Wedge Peak, The Twins—Pyramid and Tent Peak.
Trekkers require a special trekking permit for trekking in Kanchenjunga region and it is not permitted to trek alone here. You need to hire the best trekking company in Nepal who could provide you the best Kanchenjunga trek with all the paper works, permits & an experienced guide.