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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.

  • 天数21
  • 最高海拔5,140 米
  • 距离138 公里
  • 爬升7,761 米
  • 难度困难
  • 最佳月份Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • 许可证3

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Kanchenjunga Circuit是尼泊尔Kanchenjunga地区一条为期 21 天的徒步路线,最高海拔 5,140 米。外国徒步者可以在 FindTrekkingPartner 上发布行程,写明日期、预算和节奏,为这条路线寻找搭档。在双方徒步者都同意之前,匹配信息保持私密,且服务免费。 按中档价格计算,持证向导在 21 天内的费用为:四名徒步者分摊时每人约 196 美元,一人独自出行则为 784 美元。最佳季节为Mar–May, Oct–Nov。 这里是限制区域,因此通过注册旅行社聘请的持证向导是许可证的一部分,整个团队使用同一份旅行社许可证出行。 这条路线的开放行程列在下方,包含出发月份、团队人数和剩余名额。 最后核实:2026年10月19日。资料来源:尼泊尔旅游局、DNPWC、移民局。

资料来源:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

为Kanchenjunga Circuit寻找搭档

概览

从 Kathmandu 出发垭口:Sele La, Mirgin La, Sinelapche La21 天 · 最高 5,140 米

最佳季节:Mar–May, Oct–Nov · 许可证: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.

亮点

  • 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

路线地图

逐日行程

高原适应

逐晚的住宿海拔。红色柱表示比前一晚上升超过 500 米;休息日已标出。

  • 住宿海拔
  • 上升超过 500 米
  • 休息日

费用

每人全包费用估算:按海拔计的客栈和餐饮、交通、许可证,以及向导和挑夫。共用向导和挑夫的徒步者越多,每人付得越少。 截至 2026年10月。

风格1 位徒步者分摊2 位徒步者分摊4 位徒步者分摊
经济US$1,150–US$1,700*US$870–US$1,300*US$730–US$1,100*
中档US$1,500–US$2,350*US$1,100–US$1,700*US$1,000–US$1,500*
舒适US$1,700–US$2,600*US$1,450–US$2,200*US$1,300–US$1,950*

2 位徒步者分摊的明细

项目经济中档舒适
客栈和餐饮US$490–US$760US$650–US$990US$850–US$1,300
许可证US$80–US$90US$80–US$90US$80–US$90
向导US$280–US$430US$280–US$430US$280–US$430
挑夫—US$110–US$200US$230–US$390

经济风格乘坐公共交通且不请挑夫;中档风格两位徒步者共用一名挑夫并使用包车;舒适风格每位徒步者各配一名挑夫。在要求有向导或选择中档、舒适风格时包含向导。

每晚客栈和餐饮(房间加一份 dal bhat)

7 晚Below 2,500 m:房间 US$2–US$9,dal bhat US$4–US$7 · 5 晚2,500 to 3,800 m:房间 US$4–US$11,dal bhat US$5–US$11 · 8 晚Above 3,800 m:房间 US$7–US$19,dal bhat US$8–US$13

许可证费用(官方来源)
  • Kanchenjunga (Taplejung) restricted-area permit: US$20 每周 来源
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit: NPR 2,000 每次入园 来源
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 每次入园 来源
费用来源

估算来自运营商指南,并非报价。小费、保险、装备和加德满都酒店不包含在内;美元按平台汇率换算。

常见问题

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.

来源

沿途

路线每一天的住宿、医疗救助、饮水和景点。

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Bhadrapur

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · 机场与交通 · 1,340 米
  2. 2. Bhadrapur → Taplejung

    • Taplejung Airport · 机场与交通 · 2,419 米
  3. 3. Taplejung → Sekathum

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  4. 4. Sekathum → Amjilosa

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

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  6. 6. Gyabla → Ghunsa

    • Lhasa Guest House · 住宿 · 3,240 米
    • Dzonga family house Ghunsa · 住宿 · 3,420 米
  7. 7. Ghunsa

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  8. 8. Ghunsa → Kambachen

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  9. 9. Kambachen → Lhonak

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  10. 10. Lhonak

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

    • Kanchenjunga Iceland · 住宿 · 4,753 米
    • Kaanchenjunga white house · 住宿 · 4,090 米
    • Jannu Phaktanglung View Point · 观景点 · 4,006 米
  12. 12. Ghunsa → Selele

    • Selele · 住宿 · 3,415 米
    • Kanchenjunga guest house · 住宿 · 3,413 米
  13. 13. Selele → Tseram

    • Hillside Lodge · 住宿 · 4,238 米
    • Sele La · 自然 · 4,640 米
    • Viewpoint · 观景点 · 4,614 米
    • Mirgin La · 自然 · 4,650 米
    • Sinelapche La · 自然 · 4,709 米
  14. 14. Tseram → Ramche

    • Upper-Tseram · 住宿 · 4,094 米
  15. 15. Ramche

    • Okhordung (Oktang) · 观景点 · 4,766 米
  16. 16. Ramche → Tseram

    • 8586 · 住宿 · 3,881 米
  17. 17. Tseram → Tortongdin

    • Alojamiento · 住宿 · 2,999 米
  18. 18. Tortongdin → Yamphudin

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  19. 19. Yamphudin → Taplejung

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  20. 20. Taplejung → Bhadrapur

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  21. 21. Bhadrapur → Kathmandu

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最后核实于 2026年10月19日报告过时信息
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