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Kanchenjunga Circuit is a 21-day trek in the Kanchenjunga region of Nepal that climbs to 5,140 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for it on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 196 per person over 21 days when four trekkers share, against USD 784 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–May, Oct–Nov. This is a restricted area, so a licensed guide hired through a registered agency is part of the permit, and the whole group travels on one agency permit. Open trips for this route are listed below, with start month, group size and spots left. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

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

21 days · up to 5,140 m · from Kathmandu. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Kanchenjunga Circuit
Days
21
Highest point
5,140 m
Starts from
Kathmandu
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Mar–May · Oct–Nov

Open trips for Kanchenjunga Circuit

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Open departures for Kanchenjunga Circuit, grouped by month. Exact dates and names are shared after you join.

Cost per person: November 2026

Per-person estimate for a group of 5

Licensed guideNPR 105,000 shared by 5
NPR 21,000
Room and food
NPR 52,500
Permits
NPR 0
Buffer (10%)
NPR 7,350
Per person
NPR 80,850

Saves NPR 92,400 (53%) compared with going alone (NPR 173,250).

Assumes 5 trekkers, a licensed guide, no porter and a 10% buffer. Estimates only; fees change.

November 2026NPR 80,850 · 4 spots left
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How much do you save with partners?
Kanchenjunga Circuit, 21 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 118,388≈ $883

That's 41% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 168,597

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 105,000
  • 2 porters × NPR 57,750NPR 115,500

NPR 220,500 ÷ 4 people = NPR 55,125 eachNPR 55,125

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 86,100
  • PermitsNPR 12,045
  • 10% bufferNPR 15,327

= Total per personNPR 168,597

  • Licensed guideNPR 105,000 → NPR 26,250
  • 2 porters × NPR 57,750NPR 57,750 → NPR 28,875

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Best months to find a partner

Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Kanchenjunga Circuit

Guide cost per person for 21 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 37. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 784—USD 1,426
2 trekkersUSD 392USD 392USD 1,034
3 trekkersUSD 261USD 522USD 904
4 trekkersUSD 196USD 588USD 838

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Kanchenjunga Circuit

  • Kanchenjunga is a restricted area, so the whole group travels under one agency permit with a licensed guide. Everyone must be on the same dates, so agree them before applying.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Kanchenjunga Circuit a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 5,140 m
  1. Day 1Kathmandu → Bhadrapur100 m
  2. Day 2Bhadrapur → Taplejung1,770 m
  3. Day 3Taplejung → Sekathum1,850 m
  4. Day 21Bhadrapur → Kathmandu1,400 m
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Kanchenjunga Circuit: questions trekkers ask

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Reported since 22 March 2026: a single trekker can apply for a restricted-area permit, but the guide and agency are still required. Confirm with your agency. Kanchenjunga is a restricted area, so a licensed guide and a permit issued through a registered agency are still required. Trekking with partners splits those costs.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 26,250 each instead of NPR 105,000 alone (estimate, mid-range, 21 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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