Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek 19 Days

Detail Itinerary

• Kanchenjunga Trek All Information

  Accommodation 

  Accommodations in the Kanchenjunga Treks are in teahouses/lodges, very basic lodges with local foods . The trek duration is of 21 days and Taplejung is the starting and ending point. Kanchenjunga region is remote and the numbers of trekkers are fewer compared to other trek regions of Nepal. Therefore, the numbers of teahouses/lodges are fewer, and at far distances from each other. In some places, accommodation is at tented camps. The teahouses/lodges have basic but comfortable facilities. Since there are fewer teahouses in the Kanchenjunga region, sharing of rooms and toilets must be done. The toilets are of eastern style and outside the teahouse. Since this is trekking in the mountains, some adjustments must be made.

  Meals

  3 courses meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) are provided during the trekking. The meals are healthy and hygienic. The meals are simple and the main dish is Nepali Dal Bhat with vegetables and pickles. There won’t be varieties of dishes but foods with high nutritional values to keep the body energetic and fit are served. Besides Dal-Bhat, noodles, soups, eggs, bread, hot tea, ginger tea, coffee, porridge, fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, etc. are served. The professional chef accompanies the trek and prepares food in the camps.

  Drinking water

  In the mountains, natural spring water is the source of drinking water. The fresh and clean water directly from the Himalayas tastes great. Carry a durable water bottle to fill water from the taps or at teahouses. The boil water paying extra charges can get from teahouses as well. It is always good to carry water purification tablets or Steripen to purify the water.

  Communication

  Kanchenjunga is a remote region and as the altitude rises, it’s hard to get communication signals. The communication signal works at lower altitudes and at higher altitudes it may work sometimes and may not most of the time. The internet facility and phone communications can be used where the signal is strong. Electricity is available in most places. In some places, there are solar panels as well. For charging electronic gadgets, in some places, one must pay an additional charge. Thus, bring essential accessories such as solar power banks, charging cables, and extra batteries. No communication for some days is also good to stay away from a busy life peacefully.

  Starting and Ending points

  The Kanchenjunga Trek starts from Taplejung after 10 hours off road driving from Bhadrapur and ends in Kanyam. 

  Permits Required

  Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permits and TIMS are required for the Kanchenjunga trek. There must be 2 or more people will get Restricted permit and most join the agency to apply permit. No individual trekker can do this trekking.
  
  
  Travel Insurance

  Travel Insurance is essential while traveling. Travel insurance is most for Kanchenjunga Trek as the trek duration is longer. Only a few trekkers trek to this region which makes this region less crowded. It acts as a safety net while traveling/trekking far from the home. Get travel insurance from a trusted insurance company. The travel insurance must cover all medical emergencies, helicopter rescue, air ambulance, flight cancelations, loss/theft of luggage, personal expenses, cover repatriation, evacuations, and altitude sickness. Do carry a copy of your travel insurance and also send a copy to us. So that it would be easy for making the necessary arrangements in case of emergencies.

  Best time to trek Kanchenjunga Trek

  The suitable time to trek Kanchenjunga is during the summer and autumn seasons. The weather and sky are clear. The blossoming rhododendrons and awesome views make these seasons the best. Thus, early March to mid-May and October to late November is considered the best time to trek. Off-season trekking in Monsoon and Winter is available for professional trekkers. But, these seasons of trekking are very tough and at your risk, you can go for it. The winter season is extremely cold and camping is the only option making it very hard for the trekkers. Monsoon season is slippery and muddy and risk of accidents and injuries. We recommend you avoid these seasons but it is your personal choice to continue or avoid them.

  Kanchenjunga Trek Difficulty

  Kanchenjunga Trek is one of the longest treks having a duration of 24 days. The trek is difficult due to its duration, many ascend, and descend rugged terrains, and high altitudes. Pang Pema (5,143m) is the highest elevation during the trek. Since the region is remote, access to all sorts of facilities is difficult to find. Hence, trekking should commence with proper training and preparations and consulting the doctor. The trekkers must take some physical exercises before months of the Kanchenjunga Trek and be physically fit and in good health condition to accomplish the trek successfully. Some examples of physical exercises are swimming, cycling, running, day hiking, etc. The trek is tricky but the planned itinerary with proper rest day schedules helps to complete the trek on time and without worries.

  Acclimatization and Altitude Sickness at Kanchenjunga Trek

  Altitude sickness is common at higher altitudes in the mountains of Nepal. Kanchenjunga trek consists of several high altitudes. The acclimatization rest day is properly scheduled at Cheram (3870m) to adjust to the higher altitudes and prevent altitude sickness during the trek.

  Symptoms of Altitude Sickness

  Primary: Headache, nausea, gasping, appetite & sleep loss, dizziness, fatigue, vomiting
  Extreme: primary symptoms and hallucinations & unconsciousness

  Preventive Guidelines

  • Immediately inform the guide
  • Warm-up, and body stretch before the trekking journey
  • Drink water and Hydrate yourself at regular intervals
  • Frequent urination throughout the journey
  • Ascend slowly and gradually
  • Take plenty of rest and sleep
  • Avoid salty foods, alcohol, and smoking
  • Descend immediately when it’s difficult/uneasy
  • Take medicine consulting a guide

   

  Luggage limitation for Porter

  The luggage limitation of the porter is an average of 20 to 24 kg. One porter carries the luggage of two trekkers. Hence, the luggage limitation per person is a maximum of 10 to 12 kg. The camping pack is up to 30-32 kg as few days are spent in a tented camp. The health of the porters is our high priority and all the arrangements are done on this basis.