Kanchenjunga North and South Face Trek

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2026-11-30

Tour Description

Nepal opened the Kanchenjunga are to trekkers in 1988. Kanchenjunga is a long way from Kathmandu and the nearest roads and airports are a long way from the mountain. We can trek either to the north or south Kanchenjunga base camp. The northern side is very remote. Kanchenjunga is on the border of three countries - Nepal, Tibet and the Indian state of Sikkim. The lowland portion of this region is culturally intriguing, but there are few food mountain views. The Kanchenjunga region is home of the Limbus. Relatives of the Rais, Limbus dominate the region east of the Arun, Koshi and few live elsewhere. Kanchenjunga (8598m) is third highest peak in the world and the second highest in Nepal. In addition to the main peak, four subsidiary summits exceed 8000m, the most important being Kanchenjunga West, also known as Yalung Kang (8505m). We have wonderful views of many snowy peaks which are above 7000m and 6000m. This great cluster of peaks is highly glaciated and cradles five major glacial systems. The Kanchenjunga and Yalung glaciers form the major sources of the Tamor River. In this trek we get opportunity to see lots of floras and faunas too.

This outstanding trek begins and ends at the small airstrip at Suketar-Taplejung, in the remote north east corner of Nepal. It takes you through fascinating Rai and Limbu villages and pristine forests to the awe-inspiring South Face Base Camp at Ramche, before crossing the Mirgin La (pass) to the north side of Kanchenjunga and the Pang Pema Base Camp.

Trek Facts:

Duration: 27 days

Grade: Medium to hard

Best season: October to December, February to May

Maximum elevation: 5140 (Pang Pema)

Trek Highlights:

A long walk in the lowlands eventually leads to spectacular high altitude.
Walk through several Limbu villages lead to glacial valley.
Wonderful views of Kanchenjunga and many other peaks.

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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m)

Our representative will meet you outside the customs and immigration area at the airport. He or She will brief you on the immediate arrangements and escort you to your hotel. The trip leader will hold a short briefing in the hotel regarding trek arrangements and general orientation to Kathmandu.

Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

Today, we visit the most historical and Spiritual attractions in Kathmandu which are also listed in world heritage sites. We visit Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey temple), Bouddhanath, which is one of the largest Stupa in the world and the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath.

Day 3: Fly to Biratnagar

This morning we fly to Biratnagar in the eastern Terai. It is one of the largest, an energetic and bustling place. We have very exiting flight over the foothills of the Nepal Himalaya with views of the main peaks to the north. We stay at local hotel.

Day 4: Fly to Taplejung / Suketar (2420m), Trek to Lali Kharka (2265m / 3 hrs)

We take the short (30 min), another exiting flight over the Himalayan foothills to the airstrip at Suketar on the top of a ridge in Suketar village. Here, we meet our trekking crew. After short break and short out everything we start trek. From the airport the trail climbs gradually along a rhododendron forested ridge. The trail crosses the ridge and past the Deurali Khola and some other streams to the pass. From here, we descend through forest to Lali Kharka (summer grazing pasture), here are few houses.

Day 5: Trek to Keswa (2120m / 5 – 6 hrs)

From Lali Kharka we walk through fields to the Limbu village of Thembewa, the trail descends to a ridge then drops steeply through Shimu and Pokara villages to a suspension bridge across the Phawa Khola. After the bridge we climb steeply to Kunjari, a Limbu village, turn left just beyond the school and climb through wheat fields to a saddle. From here, we make a long, looping traverse to Bhanjyang, a Gurung village with several hotels, on a pass at 2129m. We have views of the mountains, Yalung Kang on the left, the main summit appears as a small pyramid and the south summit as a ridge to the right. Jannu is to the left and slightly in front of the main group. Now, we entered the Kabeli Khola valley. We turn left from Bhanjyang and head north just below the top of the ridge and descend to Keswa. The mountain views gradually disappear behind the ridges as altitude is lost.

Day 6: Trek to Mamanke (1810m / 6 hrs)

We cross several streams and landslide to reach Phun Phun, cross a saddle, where is a rest place, traverse to Yangpang then head generally upwards through forests past a large waterfall. Descend through a serious of side valleys on a ridge then drop little bit to Phonpe village, great view of Jannu. We descend steeply through rice terraces into a side canyon, cross a stream on a long suspension bridge then climb to Mamanke, a prosperous Limbu village with several local hotels, shops and a large school.