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Kangchenjunga and its glacier seen from Pangpema, the north base camp area, under blue sky

Kanchenjunga Circuit

A remote 21-day circuit of the world's third-highest mountain: the north base camp at Pangpema, three passes between 4,600 and 4,700 m, and the Yalung glacier at Ramche.

  • 日数21
  • 最高標高5,140 m
  • 距離138 km
  • 累積上昇7,761 m
  • 難易度難しい
  • ベストシーズンMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • 許可証3

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Kanchenjunga Circuitは、ネパールのKanchenjunga地域にある21日間のトレッキングで、標高5,140 mまで登ります。外国人トレッカーは、FindTrekkingPartnerに日程、予算、ペースを添えてトリップを投稿すれば、このトレッキングのパートナーを探せます。マッチングは両者が同意するまで非公開で、サービスは無料です。 中級クラスの料金では、ライセンスを持つガイドの費用は、トレッカー4人でシェアすると21日間で1人あたり約USD 196、1人だけの場合はUSD 784です。ベストシーズンはMar–May, Oct–Novです。 ここは制限地域のため、登録済みの旅行会社を通じて雇うライセンスガイドが許可証の条件に含まれ、グループ全員が1つの旅行会社の許可証で行動します。 このルートの募集中のトリップを以下に表示します。出発月、グループ人数、残り枠を確認できます。 最終確認日: 2026年10月19日。出典: ネパール観光局、DNPWC、入国管理局。

出典:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

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概要

Kathmanduから出発峠:Sele La, Mirgin La, Sinelapche La21日間 · 最高 5,140 m

ベストシーズン:Mar–May, Oct–Nov · 許可証:Kanchenjunga restricted area permit (Department of Immigration, via a registered agency), Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit, TIMS card where required

The Kanchenjunga Circuit is a 21-day trek around the Nepal side of the world's third-highest mountain, 8,586 m, in Taplejung District. It flies from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, drives to Taplejung and Sekathum, follows the Ghunsa Khola up to Pangpema, the north base camp at about 5,140 m, then crosses the Sele La, Mirgin La and Sinelapche La to Tseram and Ramche on the Yalung glacier, and descends to Yamphudin for the drive out. It is a restricted-area trek that needs a Restricted Area Permit through a registered agency, the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area permit and a licensed guide. The route covers about 143 km on foot with 8,200 m of climbing, and it suits fit, experienced trekkers with previous high-altitude walking. Lodges are simple, and many agencies camp at the highest stops. October to November and April to May are the best months, and you should keep spare days for weather.

What the trek is like

The trail leaves the road at Sekathum, a warm, terraced valley at about 1,850 m, and climbs through bamboo, rhododendron and fir forest on a clearly marked path. At Ghunsa (3,440 m) you reach a Sherpa and Tibetan-speaking village with a monastery, and the scenery becomes open yak pasture. Above Kambachen the valley widens into moraine and glacier views of Jannu, Kangbachen and the north face of Kanchenjunga, ending at Pangpema. After a rest at Ghunsa you cross the three passes in one long day and drop to Tseram, then walk up to Ramche for the view of the Yalung glacier and the south face. The final days descend through terraced Limbu villages to the road.

Highlights

  • Pangpema, the north base camp, with the north face of Kanchenjunga above the Kangchenjunga glacier
  • Ghunsa, the highest year-round village, and Kambachen below Jannu
  • Three passes at 4,640, 4,650 and 4,709 m between Selele and Tseram, according to OpenStreetMap
  • Ramche and the Oktang viewpoint above the Yalung glacier
  • Rhododendron forest in spring, cardamom terraces and Limbu farm villages in the lower valleys

Permits and rules

You need a Restricted Area Permit from the Department of Immigration, issued through a registered trekking agency, a Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit and, where asked, a TIMS card. A licensed guide must accompany you throughout. Reports of a March 2026 notice say individual foreigners may apply, but the permit still needs an agency and a guide. Fees have changed more than once, so ask the agency for the current amounts and check them with the Department of Immigration and the conservation area office. Carry several copies of your passport and permits for the check posts.

Best season

October and November have the clearest weather, and April and May bring rhododendron and long days. The passes may be snowbound in March and from late November. The monsoon has leeches, landslides and cloud, and winter is very cold. Keep two spare days in case a pass is closed or the road is blocked.

Altitude

The plan sleeps at 3,440 m in Ghunsa, 4,090 m in Kambachen, 4,770 m in Lhonak and 4,210 m in Selele, with rest days at Ghunsa and a day trip to Pangpema from Lhonak. The south side repeats the climb to Ramche at 4,480 m. Ascend slowly, drink water, and be honest about headaches and nausea. Never ascend with symptoms, and descend if they worsen. Discuss altitude medicine with a doctor before you go.

Getting there and away

Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, then drive to Taplejung (9 to 10 hours) and on to Sekathum by jeep (4 to 5 hours). At the end, a jeep from Yamphudin to Taplejung takes 6 to 7 hours in dry weather, followed by the drive to Bhadrapur and the flight back. Flights are often delayed by cloud, so avoid tight onward connections.

Lodges, food and costs

Lodges at Sekathum, Amjilosa, Gyabla, Ghunsa and Kambachen serve dal bhat, noodles, eggs and tea in simple rooms. Higher up, Lhonak, Selele, Tseram and Ramche have small seasonal lodges or camps, so many groups carry tents and a cook. Prices rise with altitude because everything is carried in. Bring cash for the whole trek, because there are no machines beyond Taplejung.

Packing list

Broken-in boots, waterproof jacket and trousers, a down jacket, a sleeping bag rated to about minus 15 C, warm gloves and hat, sunglasses, gaiters, microspikes for early or late snow, trekking poles, a headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

The circuit suits fit trekkers with previous multi-day experience and comfort at 4,000 to 5,000 m. Prepare with long hill walks with a loaded pack, stair training and, if possible, a warm-up trek at altitude. The long pass day needs good stamina.

The plan at a glance

Days 1 to 3 fly and drive to Sekathum. Days 4 to 6 walk to Amjilosa, Gyabla and Ghunsa, with a rest day on day 7. Days 8 to 10 go to Kambachen, Lhonak and Pangpema and back. Days 11 to 13 return to Ghunsa, climb to Selele and cross the passes to Tseram. Days 14 to 16 visit Ramche and return to Tseram. Days 17 to 19 descend to Tortongdin, Yamphudin and Taplejung, and days 20 and 21 drive to Bhadrapur and fly to Kathmandu.

Extensions

Add a day or two at Ghunsa for weather, take the Oktang walk above Ramche, or visit the Pathibhara temple above Taplejung on the road out. For the north base camp alone, return from Pangpema to Sekathum in the same days as the way up, which cuts about five days.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Walking times in the day plan are estimates from distance and climb, checked against operator itineraries; real times differ with pace, load and weather.
  • Start early on the pass day and carry lunch, because there are no stops between Selele and Tseram.
  • Check snow conditions at Selele before you commit to the passes.
  • Keep a warm layer and a rain shell in your day bag all the way.
  • Book the return jeep from Yamphudin in advance.
  • Carry cash and small notes, as villages have no machines.

Responsible trekking

Take rubbish out, avoid single-use plastic and ask before photographing people and monasteries. Walk clockwise around mani walls, buy from local lodges and do not feed wildlife.

ハイライト

  • Pangpema, the north base camp of Kanchenjunga at about 5,140 m
  • Ghunsa and Kambachen, high Sherpa villages
  • The Sele La, Mirgin La and Sinelapche La passes
  • Ramche and the Yalung glacier on the south side
  • Rhododendron forest, Limbu villages and cardamom terraces

ルートマップ

日ごとの行程

高度順応

夜ごとの宿泊標高です。赤いバーは前の晩から500 mを超えて上がる日、休息日には印が付いています。

  • 宿泊標高
  • 500 m超の上昇
  • 休息日

費用

1人あたりの総額の目安です。標高別のロッジと食事、交通費、許可証、ガイドとポーターが含まれます。ガイドとポーターを分け合うトレッカーが多いほど、1人あたりの負担は小さくなります。 2026年10月時点

スタイル1人で分担2人で分担4人で分担
節約$1,150–$1,700*$870–$1,300*$730–$1,100*
標準$1,500–$2,350*$1,100–$1,700*$1,000–$1,500*
快適$1,700–$2,600*$1,450–$2,200*$1,300–$1,950*

2人で分担する場合の内訳

項目節約標準快適
ロッジと食事$490–$760$650–$990$850–$1,300
許可証$80–$90$80–$90$80–$90
ガイド$280–$430$280–$430$280–$430
ポーター—$110–$200$230–$390

予算重視は公共交通機関を使い、ポーターなしです。中価格帯は2人で1人のポーターを分け合い、車は貸切です。快適重視は各自にポーターが付きます。ガイドは、必須の場合、またはスタイルが中価格帯か快適重視の場合に含まれます。

1泊あたりのロッジと食事(部屋とダルバート1食)

7泊 Below 2,500 m:部屋 $2–$9、ダルバート $4–$7 · 5泊 2,500 to 3,800 m:部屋 $4–$11、ダルバート $5–$11 · 8泊 Above 3,800 m:部屋 $7–$19、ダルバート $8–$13

許可証の料金(公的情報源)
  • Kanchenjunga (Taplejung) restricted-area permit: $20 1週間あたり 情報源
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit: NPR 2,000 入域1回あたり 情報源
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 入域1回あたり 情報源
費用の情報源

ツアー会社のガイドに基づく見積もりで、正式な見積書ではありません。チップ、保険、装備、カトマンズのホテル代は含まれません。USDはプラットフォームの為替レートによります。

よくある質問

Hard. It is long, remote and high, with several nights above 4,000 m, a pass day of 6 to 8 hours and basic lodges. Previous multi-day trekking experience is needed.

Yes: a Restricted Area Permit through a registered agency, the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area permit and a licensed guide. Reports of a March 2026 notice say individuals may apply, but confirm the current rule.

Twenty-one days from Kathmandu on this plan, including the flight to Bhadrapur and two long drives. Many agencies allow 24 to 27 days for weather and acclimatisation.

Pangpema is at about 5,140 m, and the passes between Selele and Tseram reach about 4,700 m. Ramche is at about 4,480 m.

October and November, and April and May. March and late November can have snow on the passes, and the monsoon is wet.

Yes. Many agencies sell Pangpema alone as a 16 to 18 day out-and-back trek, which skips the passes and the south side.

Lodges exist up to Kambachen, and at Lhonak, Selele, Tseram and Ramche there are small seasonal lodges or camps. Agencies often carry tents and a cook for the upper stages.

情報源

トレイル沿い

ルートの各日にある宿泊施設、医療、水場、見どころです。

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Bhadrapur

    • トリブバン国際空港 · 空港・交通 · 1,340 m
  2. 2. Bhadrapur → Taplejung

    • Taplejung Airport · 空港・交通 · 2,419 m
  3. 3. Taplejung → Sekathum

    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  4. 4. Sekathum → Amjilosa

    • Sekathum Itahari Guest House · 宿泊 · 1,605 m
    • Ithari Hotel & Lodge · 宿泊 · 1,673 m
    • Lama Tar Guest House · 宿泊 · 1,903 m
  5. 5. Amjilosa → Gyabla

    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  6. 6. Gyabla → Ghunsa

    • Lhasa Guest House · 宿泊 · 3,240 m
    • Dzonga family house Ghunsa · 宿泊 · 3,420 m
  7. 7. Ghunsa

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  8. 8. Ghunsa → Kambachen

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  9. 9. Kambachen → Lhonak

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  10. 10. Lhonak

    • Kanchenjunga Iceland Guest House Lonak · 宿泊 · 4,750 m
    • Kanchenjunga Iceland Guest House · 宿泊 · 4,750 m
    • KBC teahouse · 宿泊 · 5,138 m
    • Kangchenjunga North Base Camp · 宿泊 · 5,137 m
  11. 11. Lhonak → Ghunsa

    • Kanchenjunga Iceland · 宿泊 · 4,753 m
    • Kaanchenjunga white house · 宿泊 · 4,090 m
    • Jannu Phaktanglung View Point · 展望ポイント · 4,006 m
  12. 12. Ghunsa → Selele

    • Selele · 宿泊 · 3,415 m
    • Kanchenjunga guest house · 宿泊 · 3,413 m
  13. 13. Selele → Tseram

    • Hillside Lodge · 宿泊 · 4,238 m
    • Sele La · 自然 · 4,640 m
    • Viewpoint · 展望ポイント · 4,614 m
    • Mirgin La · 自然 · 4,650 m
    • Sinelapche La · 自然 · 4,709 m
  14. 14. Tseram → Ramche

    • Upper-Tseram · 宿泊 · 4,094 m
  15. 15. Ramche

    • Okhordung (Oktang) · 展望ポイント · 4,766 m
  16. 16. Ramche → Tseram

    • 8586 · 宿泊 · 3,881 m
  17. 17. Tseram → Tortongdin

    • Alojamiento · 宿泊 · 2,999 m
  18. 18. Tortongdin → Yamphudin

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  19. 19. Yamphudin → Taplejung

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  20. 20. Taplejung → Bhadrapur

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
  21. 21. Bhadrapur → Kathmandu

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    この日のスポットはまだマッピングされていません。
最終確認日:2026/10/19古い情報を報告
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