Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek — 21 Days

Day-by-day itinerary

18 days · what you'll do each day

1. 1
   Day 1

   Arrival, briefing & drive to trailhead

   1,400 m

   Meet your guide, complete a gear check and permit briefing, then transfer to the trek starting point and settle in for the night.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Trek to Chirwa

   2,016 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Trek to Ghunsa

   2,324 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Trek to Khambachen

   2,632 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Trek to Lhonak

   2,940 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Trek to Pangpema (North BC)

   3,248 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

7. 7
   Day 7

   Trek to Tortong

   3,556 m

   A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

8. 8
   Day 8

   Trek to Yalung (South BC)

   3,864 m

   A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

9. 9
   Day 9

   Trek to Taplejung

   4,172 m

   A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Trek to Taplejung

    4,480 m

    A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

11. 11
    Day 11

    Trek to Chirwa

    4,788 m

    A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

12. 12
    Day 12

    Trek to Ghunsa

    5,096 m

    A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

13. 13
    Day 13

    Trek to Khambachen

    5,140 m

    A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

14. 14
    Day 14

    Trek to Lhonak

    5,140 m

    A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

15. 15
    Day 15

    Trek to Pangpema (North BC)

    5,140 m

    A scenic 4–6 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

16. 16
    Day 16

    Trek to Tortong

    5,140 m

    A scenic 5–7 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

17. 17
    Day 17

    Trek to Yalung (South BC)

    5,140 m

    A scenic 6–8 hour walk through forests, ridgelines and mountain villages with sweeping Himalayan views. Overnight at a local tea house.

18. 18
    Day 18

    Final descent & return transfer

    1,500 m

    Complete the last leg of the trail, transfer back to the city and celebrate your achievement.