Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek

Once you reach the Tribhuvan airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be warmly received by our Sherpa Expedition and Trekking representative who will help you transfer to the hotel on a private tourist vehicle After checking into your hotel, you can either rest or explore around your vibrant surrounding at your convenience.

Today, we spend the day exploring different tourist sites in the Kathmandu valley. Our City tour guide will take you to the following places in Kathmandu Pashupatinath Temple: It is a holy site for Hindus all over the world. The pagoda-styled temple of Lord Shiva is visited by thousands every year. Boudhanath Stupa: An important pilgrim site for Buddhists and Hindus, it is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Swoyambhunath: Another famous Buddhist holy site, it is also called the Monkey temple. this place is enough for a day tour.

Today, After breakfast, we will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to the Bhadrapur it takes approximately about 45 minutes. After arriving at Suketar we will take a drive from Bhadrapur to reach Suketar, which our trekking starting point. We will spend our night at Suketar.

Leaving Suketar, After breakfast, we start with an easy 3 to 4-hour walk along the ridgeline to Lali Kharka, a grazing area.

Leaving Lali Kharka, We will fallow the trail that continues descend to Tembewe before slogging up to a ridge and dropping steeply to the villages of Pokora and Simbu and on down to a suspension bridge over the Phawa Khola at 1430m/4,692ft. Then after we will steeply climb up the east side of the valley, through wheat fields, to the Limbu village Kunjari. we will continue trek towards to reach Kande Bhanjyang ridge. Views of the Kabru peaks along the border and on to Kangchenjunga should be possible.

Leaving Kande Bhanjyang, We will fallow the trail that passes through terraced fields, past several hamlets high above the Kabeli Khola.then after enters the forest, passes a high waterfall, and finally drops to cross the Khesewa Khola before climbing eastwards to Phumphe. Overnight at Phumph Danda.

Leaving Phumphe Danda, we will follow the contours of the hillside above the Kabeli Khola (river), traversing small rivers and valleys. There are several great places to take a rest and take a dip in the river as we follow it until reaching Yamphudin Village. We will also stop beside the river for lunch. We will stay at Yamphudin in a guest house tonight.

leaving Yamphudin, Today we will walk around eight to nine hours, leads us through cooling forests, and along the way offers splendid views of the Himalayas. The path follows the Amji Khola. Further down the trail, we cross Lassiya Bhanjyang Pass before reaching Tortong where we will stay the night in a guest house.

Today, we will Follow the riverside trail, as it climbs steadily through rhododendron and pine forest to Tseram (Cheram): a summer pasture settlement, for herds from Yamphudin or below. It is also the start of the five-pass trail to Ghunsa Village. Two rudimentary lodges open in the trekking season. From here we can see good views of the Yalung Glacier moraine, Rathong and the Kabru peaks. We stay overnight at Cheram.

Leaving Cheram we trek through the terminus of Yalung Glacier into a washed-out valley. The peaks of this region span Nepal- India border. There is a lake and a meadow in Ramche. Blue sheep can also be seen on the grassy slopes. From Ramche, we move through rocky trails and moraines to finally reach Oktang Base Camp or South base Camp. From, there we trace the trail back to Ramche for the night.

After enjoying the view from Ramche, we will gently descend down the valley passing through forest areas and continue trekking on the trail that goes along the Simbuwa river to reach Tortong. Tortong is located beside the banks of Simbuwa river with three teahouses and offers good camping sites for adventure-seeking trekkers. we will spend our night in Tortong.

After breakfast, early morning we will cross the bridge over the Simbuwa Khola and then follow the route that goes along the left bank of the gorge before climbing above the valley towards Lasiya Bhanjyang. From the top, we will trek down to arrive at the river. Today is a very Long day trek we need to carry a penalty of water on our route very hard to find water. We will cross across the river and continue further trekking into a beautiful Sherpa village of Yamphudin. We will spend our night at Yamphudin.

Leaving Yamphudin, we will trek to the west side of Kabeli Khola while trekking through less dense forest. We will climb up a switchback towards a ridge where there are chortens and prayer flags. We will continue to ascend across the Kabeli Khola to reach the village of Mamangkhe. After Mamankhe we will trek down to the river and again climb up to reach Phumphe Danda the village is largely inhabited by the Limbu tribe community. We will spend our night at Phumphe Danda.

Leaving Phumphe Danda, we will trek to reach Kande Bhanjung, it is an easy downhill walking through several waterfalls and small streams all the way to Ksesuwa village which is inhabited by Limbu and Gurung tribe communities. From here approximately 35 minutes walk to reach Kande Bhanjung where we will spend our night.

Leaving Kande Bhanjung, we will follow the path that has several ascents and descents. We will pass through the villages of Kunjari and Bhanjyang with stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga and mt. Kyabru. We will cross the Kabeli Khola valley and reach Simbu Village. we will take a Jeep from Simbu and head towards Taplejung.

After breakfast, we will take a drive from Taplejung and head towards Bhadrapur. Along the drive route, we can see the many activities of local people for daily survival while we drive through several villages and towns. After arriving at Bhadrapur we can relax and celebrate the completion of the wonderful Kanchenjunga circuit trek. We will stay in Bhadrapur at Hotel.

Today we will take a scenic flight from Bhadrapur back to Kathmandu. We will have a final meal together in the evening. You can once roam around this vibrant city and buy gifts and souvenirs to take back home.

Today is the end of the beautiful Kanchenjunga Circuit journey. Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team’s representative will take you to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We bid farewell as you take heaps of memories and happiness back to your home.