Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Trekking to the world’s third highest mountain base camp, the base camp of Kanchenjunga, is an adventure and achievement in itself. With a whopping altitude of 17,000 ft, the Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga base camp trek is one of the most adventurous treks taken by people from different parts of the world. Kanchenjunga and the surrounding mountains form the world’s third highest peaks, reaching a height of 8586 meters, and covering large portions of the Himalayas- Main, Central, and South, with the borders of India and Nepal.

Due to its remote location in Sikkim, the trek had remained unexplored for a long time, however, with recent explorations, the trek was made accessible to all the adventure enthusiasts out there. The journey starts from a small village of Sikkim- Yuksom and passes through the gushy Rathong River. If you choose to take up this strenuous trek, you will move through forests, meadows, beautiful lakes, hamlets, tribal villages, steep climbs, heavenly heights, and rare flora and fauna. The traditional hamlets encountered along the trek possess attractive unusual and unique cultures. Some regions along the trail are secluded as they were left unexplored for years. Due to the varied terrain, you will witness the breathtaking views of once-in-lifetime kind of attractions.

• On Day 1, you will transfer from Bagdogra Airport/NJP to Yuksom (5,670ft) in 7 Hours.
• On Day 2 or the first day of the Kanchenjunga base camp trekking, you will trek from Yuksom to Sachen at 7,150ft.
• On Day 3, you will reach Tshokha (9,700ft), a Tibetan refugee via Bhakim at 8,600ft.
• On Day 4, you will trek to Phedang at 12,000ft after crossing rhododendron forests.
• On Day 5, you will reach Dzongri at 12,980ft and rest in the same place for Day 6 as well.
• On Day 6, You will be on the same place in Dzongri.
• One Day 7, you will trek from Dzongri to Thangshing at an altitude of 12,900ft.
• On Day 8, you will reach the height point GoechaLa at 16,000ft and witness the beauty of the Kanchenjunga mountains. You will descend to Lamuney.
• Ok Day 9, you will descend on Tshoka in 7-8 hours.
• On Day 10 or the final day of the trek, you will reach base camp at Yuksom.
• The final day will mark your departure from Yuksom.

You should choose the Kanchenjunga base camp trek as it lets you witness the enchanting mountain peaks from a whopping height of 16,000 ft. The Kanchenjunga mountain, 8586 meters, looks mesmerizing from such height. The trail will take you through lush forests, meadows, beautiful lakes, gushy rivers, hamlets, tribal villages, steep climbs, heavenly heights, and rare flora and fauna. It is one of the best trekking experiences to cherish.