Kanchenjunga Circuit

This is a long and challenging walk around Mt. Kanchenjunga visiting both North and South Base Camp.

Both of our Kanchenjunga Circuit trek in late October 2019 is now guaranteed to run and there is currently availability, please get in touch soon if you like to join this group.

This has been described by many people as the finest trekking route in Nepal. It is a long trek going deep into the remote mountain ranges on Nepal’s border with Sikkim and Tibet. The trail explores the area around Kanchenjunga the third highest mountain in the world. You will see a wide range of scenery from lush, tropical jungle through to rhododendron, chestnut and oak forests and then at higher altitudes into the alpine zone. You will see a range of Nepalese culture and life-style from Rai and Limbus to Tibetan Buddhist villages.

The route starts by approaching the north side of Kanchenjunga where you see views of Tent peak, Nepal peak, Cross peak and then at Base Camp Kanchenjunga itself becomes visible. From Pangpema the trek returns to Ghunsa and then crosses the Mirgin La pass over to the south side of Kanchenjunga. Once over this pass we visit the yak pastures of Ramche and Oktang where there are impressive views of the south west face of Kanchenjunga.

Click here for detailed explanation and discussion about how the different Classic Circuit treks in Nepal compare and the pros & cons of each one.

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Trip Details

Destination: Nepal
Holiday Type: Walking & Trekking
Duration: 27 days from Kathmandu
Leadership: Western-Led
Minimum Group Size: 5 people
Cost: 2019- £3,195 (US$4,175 or €3,595) 2020- £3,195 (US$4,175 or €3,595)
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Trip Grade Strenuous

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Price includes:

Internal flight to/from Kathmandu and Bhadrapur
All transfers including airport collections
One day sightseeing in Kathmandu with Nepalese cultural guide and private vehicle
Twin share room in Kathmandu at Hotel Tibet or Hotel Ambassador.
Breakfast only at hotel in Kathmandu, all meals included while on trek
Twin share tents while on trek using our Western branded tents. These are three person domed tents with plenty of space for two people sharing plus gear
All trekking arrangements including permits and fees, tents, Western and Sherpa guides, porters and cook
Complimentary Kanchenjunga trekking map
Full financial protection for all monies paid to us through our membership of Association of Bonded Travel Operators Trust (our ABTOT membership number is 5365) and having an Air Travel Organiser’s Licence (our ATOL number is 10921)
Pre departure support and advice from The Mountain Company by email, phone and face to face meetings in London. After booking with us we will send you our comprehensive "Nepal Pre Trip Information" notes

Price excludes:

International flight to/from Kathmandu
Travel & trekking insurance
Nepal visa for 30 days
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
Personal clothing & equipment
Tips
Other items not listed in "What is included"

Trip Grade Strenuous

Suitability: a good choice for regular long distance hill walkers, very high level of fitness required. These trips may involve mountaineering and glacial travel.

1) Walking times: average 7 to 8 hours walking per day (with several longer days up to 12 hours) for up to 28 days with some rest days included.

2) Altitude: up to 5,500m.

3) Terrain: for some of the time following well-travelled trails although also likely to encounter rough and rocky conditions possibly with exposed sections. May involve steep ascent and descent over mountain passes that could be snow covered.

4) Remoteness: usually in more remote areas and likely to be a long distance from nearest road and facilities available in a city.

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