Information about Kanchenjunga trekking
Nepal Kanchenjunga trekking information
Nepal Kanchenjunga trekking is one of the most exciting, less trodden and unspoiled region that lies eastern part of Nepal. Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m) is world’s third tallest mountains and first climbed by British team - Mr. George Band & Joe Brown on 25th May 1955. The name Kanchenjunga means ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ which reference to the five summits Mt. Kanchenjunga. The beauty of Nepal Kanchenjunga base camp trekking to explore the remote trekking trails and visit both northern base camp (Pangpema) and the southern (Oktang) base camp.
Nepal Kanchenjunga trek is counted as longest (220km) trekking destination in Nepal Himalayas and required minimum three weeks trekking holidays to Nepal but customized / personalized trekking service available as trekkers holiday frame. Trekking in Kanchenjunga passes through often rough with rocky paths and some long hills, it means necessary normal hiking experience to get your destination up to Kanchenjunga base camp. Good physical fitness is essential as it has selele pass (4676m) from northern to southern base camp.
Treks in Kanchenjunga trails is protected and controlled by (KCAP) Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project established in 1997. Whole Kanchenjunga trek route computation as restricted / control trekking destination of Nepal and special Kanchenjunga trekking permitnecessary for tourist through legal local Nepal trekking companies. Minimum two trekkers required to do trek in Kanchenjunga it means single person not allowed to do trekking in this trails.
In fact trekking in Kanchenjunga is really an unforgettable experience where trekkers enjoyed with eye catching Himalayan views of Mount Kanchenjunga, Khumbhakarna( Janu Himal), Mt. Makalu, Mt. Everest, Nepal peak, Bokta peak , beautiful landscape with high Himalayan passes, monasteries, mixed culture and Rhododendron forest. Autumn and spring season are best time trekking in Kanchenjunga region but trekkers may join around the year with applicable holiday plan.
There are two different option to reach the Kanchenjunga trekking route – Kathmandu by flight or by overland journey to Taplejung and Kathmandu overland Basantpur. For the first option , you may flight to Biratnagar from Kathmandu then heading by overland journey to Taplejung is most easier options. Keep your plan with Himalaya Journey Team to explore the Kanchenjunga trek trails from three weeks up to four weeks. For more details;- [email protected] or cell/ whatapps:- 977-9851007829