KANCHANJUNGHA SOUTH-NORTH BASE CAMP TREK

Kanchenjunga North and South Base Camp trek is named after the world’s 3rd highest mountain, passes through remote areas in the eastern Nepal. For those who love to experience culture, nature and adventure, this trek is the best choice. You will explore North and South Kanchenjunga Base Camps after crossing these high pass in a very remote corner of Nepal.
The journey begins after you fly to Bhadrapur and then overland drive to Taplejung via Illam. The trekking route goes into the remote mountain ranges on Nepal border with Sikkim (India) and Tibet. The trek rewards you with a unique insight into the rich culture, tradition and rural lifestyle of the different ethnic groups of Nepal such as Rai, Limbu and Sherpa whose way of living is still unchanged by the modern world. In addition, you will explore the beautiful and unspoiled wilderness, cascading waterfalls, lush vegetation, rhododendron forests, along with diverse flora and fauna. You may also see mountain life, Yak settlements, and explore medicinal herbs. The entire Kanchenjunga region is a perfect place for botanists, geographers, anthropologists, adventure-lovers and pleasure-seeking travellers to explore around for a few days being away from the rush of urban life. Here you will also encounter snow leopard, if you are lucky. You will also enjoy the magnificent views of Mount Kanchanjunga, Mera peak and many others.
The best time for trekking in the Kanchanjunga region is spring (April-May) and autumn (Oct-Nov). During these times, the weather remains suitable and mountains in the distance are clearly visible.
Kanchanjunga base camp trekking is medium hard and challenging, so anyone aiming to do this trek must be physically and mentally well-prepared.