Best 24 Days Trek to Kanchenjunga

In the far east of Nepal, bordering the Indian state of Sikkim, lies the world's third-highest mountain, Kanchenjunga (8586m), standing in almost complete isolation from the other major peaks of the Himalayas. The restricted area has only been open for exploration since 1988, and the Kanchenjunga trek is now considered amongst the premier routes for those seeking a rarely traveled and highly challenging adventure through one of the last unspoiled wilderness regions of Nepal. During the Kanchenjunga trek, you will notice that it's home to elusive snow leopards, the Himalayan black bear, and the Assamese macaque, as well as an unforgettable landscape of towering peaks, cascading waterfalls, and verdant forests of rhododendron and bamboo. During the Kanchenjunga trek, you will notice the sparse population scattered throughout the mountains is made up of the warm-hearted Rai and Limbu people, with a culture that traces back to Tibetan origins and a unique belief system based on an amalgamation of Buddhist, Hindu and animist principles.

Starting with a flight or drive to Bhadrapur/Suketar, the trek climbs through the scenic and cultivated foothills into the great mountain stronghold of peaks such as Rathong, Kumbhakarna, Jannu, and of course Kanchenjunga, offering some of the Himalaya's most awe-inspiring and majestic scenery en route to South Base Camp (5143m). Until recently the trek was only possible through the considerable effort of carrying in all the necessities of life such as food and camping equipment, but with the advent of tea houses along the trail in response to its growing popularity, the logistics of the exercise have become considerably easier.

Trekkers have to cross 4000m to 5000m high passes and hike along remote high altitude trails for several days with the highest point at 5143m. Altitude can be a major problem on the Kanchenjunga Circuit trail if you do not properly acclimatize, rest days built in are essential as you go. The infrastructure on the trail, whilst improving, is still very basic so do not expect gourmet meals, Dal Bhat (rice Lentil soup with vegetables) and instant noodles are likely to be the dish of the day. Also, the trails can sometimes be misleading, especially when covered with snow. Stamina is important as trek itineraries generally range between 20 and 24 days not including time spent in Kathmandu.

Kanchenjunga trek is an epic trek on a path far less traveled and not on the radar of most of the tourist community who visit Nepal.

Challenging, it is one of the most challenging high altitude treks in Nepal.

As you are hiking through remote landscapes, communication at higher altitudes (whilst also improving) remains poor. There are a number of difficult ascents and descents and as the elevation increases, with the thinning air, the level of difficulty seems twofold.

The Kanchenjunga trek is a journey for the trekker with a sense of adventure, a desire to explore trails less traveled, and the determination and conditioning to tackle the challenges of a physically demanding route through one of Nepal's most remote regions.

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