Kachenjunga Base Camp Trek leads you to the third highest mountain in the world, the Kanchenjunga, with an elevation of 8,586 m, lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India. Its three of the five peaks soar up directly on the border, while the other two in Nepal’s Taplejung District. In fact, the literal meaning of Kanchenjunga is ‘five great treasures of snow’.
This remote but wondrous region is not much explored, which is the reason why you are suggested to discover the pure and pristine treasure trove of picturesque delights and rocky terrain. Its trekking duration is designed in such a way that you can profusely absorb every bit of its beauty. What makes it all the more tempting to adventure seeker is its permission to trekking—only since 1988, due to which the ambiance of freshness will appeal to your senses of sight and smell.
The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, which commences from Taplejung, takes you from tropical lowlands to the high glaciers and the majestic peaks of the Kanchenjunga, the Kambachen, the Yalung Kang and the Jannu. The highest point of the trek will be the Pang Pema (5,140 m). Standing atop it to view the whitish landscapes will be quite an ethereal experience. To get to that point you will pass through verdant terraced fields and lush green forests. On the way, the quaint traditional villages will be the best of the things with expansive people.
The trail, going northwards to Ghunsa followed by an ascent to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp, and continuing to the Yalung Base Camp, go through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area—one of the least densely populated areas in Nepal—is home to the endangered snow leopard and red panda, vulnerable Himalayan Black bear, clouded leopard, and Assamese macaque. There are more than enough to entice you.
Justifiably, one of the most exotic aspects is ethnicity—predominantly the Rai and the Limbu. They are culturally rich and sufficient.
All in all, this one-month trek is so for all the right reasons. It has so much to offer that you wouldn’t want to miss. And we are here to make it happen in the best way possible. Please, do contact us.
