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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.

  • 天數21
  • 最高海拔5,140 公尺
  • 距離138 公里
  • 爬升7,761 公尺
  • 難度困難
  • 最佳月份Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • 許可3

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Kanchenjunga Circuit是位於尼泊爾Kanchenjunga地區的 21 天健行路線,最高海拔達 5,140 公尺。外國健行者可以在 FindTrekkingPartner 發布行程,填入日期、預算與步調,為這條路線尋找夥伴。在雙方健行者都同意之前,配對結果會保持私密,且服務完全免費。 以中等價位計算,四位健行者共用時,持照嚮導 21 天的費用約為每人 196 美元(USD),一人獨自健行則為 784 美元(USD)。最佳季節為Mar–May, Oct–Nov。 這裡是受限地區,因此透過登記代理商聘請持照嚮導是許可證的一部分,整個團隊須使用同一份代理商許可證一起行動。 這條路線的開放行程列於下方,附有出發月份、團隊人數與剩餘名額。 最後查證日期:2026年10月19日。資料來源:尼泊爾旅遊局(Nepal Tourism Board)、DNPWC、移民局。

資料來源:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

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概覽

從 Kathmandu 出發埡口:Sele La, Mirgin La, Sinelapche La21 天 · 最高 5,140 公尺

最佳季節:Mar–May, Oct–Nov · 許可: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.

亮點

  • 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

路線地圖

逐日行程

高度適應

逐夜的過夜海拔。紅色長條表示比前一晚爬升超過 500 公尺;休息日會另外標示。

  • 過夜海拔
  • 爬升超過 500 公尺
  • 休息日

費用

每人的全包估計費用:依海拔計算的旅舍與餐食、交通、許可,以及嚮導與挑夫。分攤嚮導與挑夫的健行者越多,每個人付的就越少。 截至 2026年10月。

風格1 位健行者分攤2 位健行者分攤4 位健行者分攤
經濟US$1,150–US$1,700*US$870–US$1,300*US$730–US$1,100*
中等US$1,500–US$2,350*US$1,100–US$1,700*US$1,000–US$1,500*
舒適US$1,700–US$2,600*US$1,450–US$2,200*US$1,300–US$1,950*

2 位健行者分攤的費用明細

項目經濟中等舒適
旅舍與餐食US$490–US$760US$650–US$990US$850–US$1,300
許可US$80–US$90US$80–US$90US$80–US$90
嚮導US$280–US$430US$280–US$430US$280–US$430
挑夫—US$110–US$200US$230–US$390

經濟型使用大眾運輸且不請挑夫;中等價位為兩位健行者共用一位挑夫和一輛包車;舒適型則每位健行者各有一位挑夫。在規定需要嚮導,或風格為中等價位或舒適型時,費用已包含嚮導。

每晚旅舍與餐食(房間與一份 dal bhat 餐)

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

許可費用(官方來源)
  • Kanchenjunga (Taplejung) restricted-area permit: US$20 每週 來源
  • Kanchenjunga Conservation Area entry permit: NPR 2,000 每次入園 來源
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2,000 每次入園 來源
費用來源

估算依據業者指南,並非報價。小費、保險、裝備與加德滿都的飯店不包含;美元依平台匯率計算。

常見問題

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.

資料來源

沿途地點

路線每一天沿途的住宿、醫療協助、水源與景點。

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Bhadrapur

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · 機場與交通 · 1,340 公尺
  2. 2. Bhadrapur → Taplejung

    • Taplejung Airport · 機場與交通 · 2,419 公尺
  3. 3. Taplejung → Sekathum

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  4. 4. Sekathum → Amjilosa

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

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  6. 6. Gyabla → Ghunsa

    • Lhasa Guest House · 住宿 · 3,240 公尺
    • Dzonga family house Ghunsa · 住宿 · 3,420 公尺
  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 公尺
    • Kanchenjunga Iceland Guest House · 住宿 · 4,750 公尺
    • KBC teahouse · 住宿 · 5,138 公尺
    • Kangchenjunga North Base Camp · 住宿 · 5,137 公尺
  11. 11. Lhonak → Ghunsa

    • Kanchenjunga Iceland · 住宿 · 4,753 公尺
    • Kaanchenjunga white house · 住宿 · 4,090 公尺
    • Jannu Phaktanglung View Point · 觀景點 · 4,006 公尺
  12. 12. Ghunsa → Selele

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

    • Hillside Lodge · 住宿 · 4,238 公尺
    • Sele La · 自然 · 4,640 公尺
    • Viewpoint · 觀景點 · 4,614 公尺
    • Mirgin La · 自然 · 4,650 公尺
    • Sinelapche La · 自然 · 4,709 公尺
  14. 14. Tseram → Ramche

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

    • Okhordung (Oktang) · 觀景點 · 4,766 公尺
  16. 16. Ramche → Tseram

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

    • Alojamiento · 住宿 · 2,999 公尺
  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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最後確認於 2026年10月19日回報過時資訊
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