Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Embark on the extraordinary Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, which charts a new course through North Sikkim via Lamo-ang-dang. This remarkable journey takes trekkers to the highest altitude of 5050m at Green Lake, offering unparalleled views of Mount Khangchendzonga, Simvo, Twin Peaks, Nepal Peak, and even the distant Mount Chomolhari in Bhutan. Not to be missed is the breathtaking sight of Mount Siniolchu, acclaimed as the most beautiful peak in Sikkim. Traversing through waterlogged Rhododendron thickets boasting twenty different varieties, this trek promises an enchanting experience amidst nature's splendor. Please note that booking this trek requires advanced reservation, typically at least three months in advance. Additionally, there are royalty fees associated with this trek, and a minimum of four participants is necessary to embark on this unforgettable journey. Serving as the authentic base camp for Mount Kanchenjunga Climbing from India, Sikkim, this expedition promises unparalleled adventure and discovery.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day Day 1: Drive or fly from Kathmandu - Bhadrapur -Gangtok — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur and drive to Gangtok Check in at hotel Gangtok. Leisure overnight. Day Day 2: Today enjoy an Sikkimese breakfast and transfer for the city tour. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Visit the world famous Rumtek Monastery. Then in the evening briefing for the tour to Lachen. Day Day 3: After breakfast departure for Lachen Village, via Phodong, enroute Kabi and other Sikkimese Villages. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel The Lunch for the day will be served on the way. Reach Lachen after 6 hours drive. Overnight halt at Lachen. In Lachen only the basic facilities are available here. There is no electricity. It will be a Village stay, but the nature vistas compensate all those facilities. Day Day 4: cclimatization hike at Lachen to Lamo-ang-dang and back to Lachen. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Lamo-ang-dang is the New trekking route in North Sikkim and it is opening by 2007 it was a great pleasure for Company that this new trek route was reeked by our Director Operation Mr. D. Lachenpa with the Government officials of Tourism Department. Day Day 5: Today Hike from Lachen to Zema Chu. — Food BLD Accomodation Tents (Chu means River) Zema is at an altitude of 2728m and is 6 KM from Lachen. Overnight in Tents at Zema. Day Day 6: Today After breakfast the trek starts from Zema to Tallem altitude (3468m). — Food BLD Accomodation Camp 5-6 hours walk along the Zemu River towards west. The going in this section is usually slow as the path travels through water logged Rhododendron thickets and fallen tree trunks. Lunch at Tallem and in the afternoon free for excursion in the area. Overnight at Camp. Day Day 7: Tallem to Jakthang (3176m) 4-5 hours walk. — Food BLD Accomodation Camp Trek from Tallem to Jakthang. This route is a walk in the paradise passing through at least twenty different kinds of Rhododendron varying in colours from white to the deepest red and in height from trees of 6m to scrubs of not more than a foot. Lunch at Camp. Day Day 8: Jakthang to Yabuk (3978m) 4- 5 hours walk. — Food BLD Accomodation Camp The path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after about three hours of steady walking you reach the snout of the Zemu glacier. Lunch at Camp. In the afternoon free for excursion in the area. Day Day 9: Yabuk to Rest Camp (4570m) 5 Hours Walk. — Food BLD Accomodation Camp The path from Yabuk to Rest Camp follows the Zemu Glacier; the path is mainly over boulders. As the trail opens into the valley the great peaks come into view. The Rest Camp is situated just opposite Mt Siniolchu which is one of the most beautiful peak in Sikkim. Day Day 10: Rest Camp to Green Lake (5050m) 4-5 Hours walk. — Food BLD Accomodation Camp The trail from Rest Camp gently climbs up the valley. On a clear day this is one of the most beautiful walks in the Himalaya. Mt Siniolchu, Simvo, Twin Peaks, Nepal Peak and The Khangchendzonga are some of the giants that dominate the horizon. The Camp at Green Lake Plain. Day Day 11: Rest Day for sight seeing at Green Lake. — Food BLD Accomodation Camp Spend the day lazing in the sun watching the panoramic view of the Great Mountains of Sikkim. Climb for about an hour or so to the hill behind the Green Lake one will come to a high point where you will get the grandest view of the Mt Khangchendzonga divide and the distant Mt Chomolhari in Bhutan. Day Day 12: Today trek back from Green Lake to Rest camp. Tent at Rest Camp. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Today trek back from Green Lake to Rest camp. Tent at Rest Camp. Day Day 13: Today trek back from Rest camp to Jakthang. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Today trek back from Rest camp to Jakthang. Day Day 14: Today trek back from Jakthang to Tallem. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Today trek back from Jakthang to Tallem. Day Day 15: Today trek from Tallem to Zema and drive to Lachen. Over Night at the lodge at lachen. — Food BLD Accomodation Lodge Today trek from Tallem to Zema and drive to Lachen. Over Night at the lodge at lachen. Day Day 16: Today after breakfast return to Gangtok. Check in at hotel at Gangtok. Leisure overnight. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Today after breakfast return to Gangtok. Check in at hotel at Gangtok. Leisure overnight. Day Day 17: Today after breakfast drive to Darjeeling. Check in at hotel at Darjeeling. Leisure overnight. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Today after breakfast drive to Darjeeling. Check in at hotel at Darjeeling. Leisure overnight. Day Day 18: Early morning visit Tiger Hill for the world famous sunrise over Mt Khanchendzonga. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel hen visit Goom Monastery and back to Hotel to enjoy the Darjeeling tea breakfast. After breakfast visit the sightseeing places in Darjeeling. The places are as follows. Himalayan Mountaineering institute. Happy Valley Tea Garden. Tibetan Refugee help center and etc Day Day 19: Fly to Delhi. — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Today after breakfast drive to Bagdogra and fly to Delhi. Check in at hotel at Delhi. Leisure overnight. Day Day 20: Back to Kathmandu — Food BLD Accomodation Hotel Today after breakfast transfer Kakarivitta, Nepal, you will then take an overnight drive from Kakarivitta to Kathmandu. (You can drive till Bhadrapur and take a flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu) NOTE: This trek has to be booked in advance period of atleast 3 months. Royalty fees are implied in this trek and the minimum number of 4 participants are required for this trek. This is the real base camp for Mt. Kanchenjunga Climbing from India, Sikkim.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE