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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.

  • Hari21
  • Altitud maksimum5,140 m
  • Jarak138 km
  • Pendakian7,761 m
  • KesukaranSukar
  • Bulan terbaikMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Permit3

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Kanchenjunga Circuit ialah trek 21 hari di wilayah Kanchenjunga di Nepal yang mendaki sehingga 5,140 m. Pendaki asing boleh mencari rakan untuknya di FindTrekkingPartner dengan menyiarkan trip beserta tarikh, bajet dan rentak mereka. Padanan kekal peribadi sehingga kedua-dua pendaki bersetuju, dan perkhidmatan ini percuma. Pada kadar pertengahan, seorang pemandu berlesen berharga kira-kira USD 196 seorang untuk 21 hari apabila empat pendaki berkongsi, berbanding USD 784 untuk seorang pendaki bersendirian. Musim terbaik ialah Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Ini ialah kawasan terhad, jadi pemandu berlesen yang diupah melalui agensi berdaftar merupakan sebahagian daripada permit, dan seluruh kumpulan mengembara dengan satu permit agensi. Trip terbuka untuk laluan ini disenaraikan di bawah, beserta bulan mula, saiz kumpulan dan baki tempat. Disahkan kali terakhir: 19 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Lembaga Pelancongan Nepal, DNPWC, Jabatan Imigresen.

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

Cari rakan untuk Kanchenjunga Circuit

Gambaran keseluruhan

Bermula dari KathmanduLaluan gunung: Sele La, Mirgin La, Sinelapche La21 hari · maks 5,140 m

Musim terbaik: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Permit: 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.

Sorotan

  • 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

Peta laluan

Hari demi hari

Aklimatisasi

Altitud tidur malam demi malam. Bar merah naik lebih 500 m daripada malam sebelumnya; hari rehat ditandakan.

  • Altitud tidur
  • Pertambahan melebihi 500 m
  • Hari rehat

Berapa kosnya

Anggaran kos keseluruhan seorang: rumah tumpangan dan makanan mengikut altitud, pengangkutan, permit, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin ramai pendaki berkongsi pemandu dan porter, semakin kurang dibayar setiap orang. Setakat Oktober 2026.

Gaya1 pendaki berkongsi2 pendaki berkongsi4 pendaki berkongsi
BajetUSD 1,150–USD 1,700*USD 870–USD 1,300*USD 730–USD 1,100*
SederhanaUSD 1,500–USD 2,350*USD 1,100–USD 1,700*USD 1,000–USD 1,500*
SelesaUSD 1,700–USD 2,600*USD 1,450–USD 2,200*USD 1,300–USD 1,950*

Pecahan untuk 2 pendaki berkongsi

ItemBajetSederhanaSelesa
Rumah tumpangan dan makananUSD 490–USD 760USD 650–USD 990USD 850–USD 1,300
PermitUSD 80–USD 90USD 80–USD 90USD 80–USD 90
PemanduUSD 280–USD 430USD 280–USD 430USD 280–USD 430
Porter—USD 110–USD 200USD 230–USD 390

Bajet menggunakan pengangkutan awam dan tiada porter; pertengahan berkongsi satu porter antara dua pendaki dan kenderaan persendirian; selesa memberi setiap pendaki seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diperlukan atau gayanya pertengahan atau selesa.

Rumah tumpangan dan makanan setiap malam (bilik dan sepinggan dal bhat)

7 malam Below 2,500 m: bilik USD 2–USD 9, dal bhat USD 4–USD 7 · 5 malam 2,500 to 3,800 m: bilik USD 4–USD 11, dal bhat USD 5–USD 11 · 8 malam Above 3,800 m: bilik USD 7–USD 19, dal bhat USD 8–USD 13

Yuran permit (sumber rasmi)
  • Kanchenjunga (Taplejung) restricted-area permit: USD 20 seminggu Sumber
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit: NPR 2,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 setiap kemasukan Sumber
Sumber kos

Anggaran daripada panduan pengendali, bukan sebut harga. Tip, insurans, peralatan dan hotel Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD pada kadar pertukaran platform.

Soalan lazim

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.

Sumber

Di sepanjang denai

Penginapan, bantuan perubatan, air dan pemandangan pada setiap hari laluan.

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Bhadrapur

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · Lapangan terbang & pengangkutan · 1,340 m
  2. 2. Bhadrapur → Taplejung

    • Taplejung Airport · Lapangan terbang & pengangkutan · 2,419 m
  3. 3. Taplejung → Sekathum

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  4. 4. Sekathum → Amjilosa

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

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  6. 6. Gyabla → Ghunsa

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

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  8. 8. Ghunsa → Kambachen

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    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  9. 9. Kambachen → Lhonak

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  10. 10. Lhonak

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

    • Kanchenjunga Iceland · Penginapan · 4,753 m
    • Kaanchenjunga white house · Penginapan · 4,090 m
    • Jannu Phaktanglung View Point · Tempat tinjauan · 4,006 m
  12. 12. Ghunsa → Selele

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

    • Hillside Lodge · Penginapan · 4,238 m
    • Sele La · Alam semula jadi · 4,640 m
    • Viewpoint · Tempat tinjauan · 4,614 m
    • Mirgin La · Alam semula jadi · 4,650 m
    • Sinelapche La · Alam semula jadi · 4,709 m
  14. 14. Tseram → Ramche

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

    • Okhordung (Oktang) · Tempat tinjauan · 4,766 m
  16. 16. Ramche → Tseram

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

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

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  19. 19. Yamphudin → Taplejung

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    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  20. 20. Taplejung → Bhadrapur

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
  21. 21. Bhadrapur → Kathmandu

    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
    Belum ada apa-apa dipetakan untuk hari ini.
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