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Kanchajangga Base Camp Trek

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Level

Difficult

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Area

Everest

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Highest point

Kanchajangga Base Camp (5300m/ 17388ft)

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Length

14 days

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Seasons

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

Kanchajangga is the third highest peak in the world (8 586 meters / 28,169 feet). The Kanchajangga Base Camp treks will take you right to the foot of this majestic peak.

The trek goes through the Kanchajangga National Park. The path goes through the jungle full of different kinds of birds and wild animals. You will also pass several water falls.

On the way up you will experience the Tibetan culture and the Himalayan life styles. In the little villages you can see lots of Tibetan traditional costumes, art and monasteries.

Once you reach the base camp you will have an impressive view of the third highest peak Kanchajangga. You can also see many other mountains, like Yalung Mountain, Tanglung Rie, Fataklung etc. The landscape and scenery is just breathtaking.  

A man standing in front of the snowy mountains of Kanchajangga.

Kanchajangga Base Camp treks itinerary

  • Day1: KTM fly To Biratnagar jeep to Yamfudeem
  • Day2: Yamfudeem to Thorangdeem 
  • Day3: Thorangdeem to Cheram
  • Day4: Cheram to KBC (South)
  • Oktang Cheram 
  • Day5: Cheram to Selele 
  • Day6:  Selele to Ghunsha 
  • Day7: Rest Day & Explore Ghunsha 
  • Day8: Ghunsha to Khambachen
  • Day9: Khambachen to Lonak
  • Day10: Lonak – KBC (North) Lonak 
  • Day11: Lonak to Ghunsha 
  • Day12: Ghunsha to Sekhathum 
  • Day13: Sekhathum to Bhedetar 
  • Day14: Bhedetar to Kathmandu

How to prepare for the trek

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Read our FAQ and see how you can prepare for the adventure.

Packing list

  • Passport
  • 3 photocopies of Passport
  • 35-45 Liter duffel
  • Sleeping bag (light weight)
  • Rain jacket
  • Tennishoe/boot for trekking
  • Bio degradable soap
  • Backpacking towel
  • Slipper or sandal
  • Headlamp and 2 sets of extra
  • batteries
  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)
  • 2-4 Pants,
  • synthetic (nylon etc)
  • 1-2 Shorts
  • 2-4 trekking or dry weave t-shirts
  • Light jacket
  • Fleece
  • Down Jacket
  • 1 Synthetic under shirt and pant
  • 4-7 wool socks (trekking weight)
  • Backpack 30 Liter
  • Sunglasses
  • Bandana
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Snacks
  • Extra money for trinkets and shopping
  • Passport
  • 3 Photo copies of passport
  • Backpack 20-30L
  • 35-45 Liter duffel
  • 1 liter water bottle (X2)
  • Sleeping bag (-20’F)
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sunscreen
  • Sun Hat
  • Warm fleece or wool hat
  • Sun glasses for glaciers and snow (tinted class 3 or 4)
  • Lip cream or chapstick with SPF
  • Buff or bandana
  • Down jacket
  • Rain shell
  • Fleece jacket
  • Long sleeve insulating layer (2)
  • Long undershirt
  • Wicking short sleeve shirt
  • Down mitts (Ex: OR Camp 3 mitts)
  • Fleece Gloves
  • Leather gloves for climbing to camp II
  • Light weight gloves
  • Shell pants
  • Down pants (or full down suit)
  • Fleece pants
  • Trekking pants (2)
  • Long underpants
  • Trekking shorts (optional)
  • Wool trekking weight socks (3)
  • Wool mountaineering weight socks (1)
  • Trekking boots
  • Camp shoes
  • Crampons
  • 60 cm Ice Axe (ex: Petzl Sum Tec)
  • UIAA approved climbing helmet
  • Ascender
  • Descender (Ex: ATC)
  • Alpine Boot for 6000+ Meters
  • Climbing Harness
  • 7mm accessory climbing cord (15 feet)
  • Snow Gaiters
  • Trekking poles
  • Locking carabiners (4)
  • Non locking carabiners (4)
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