Today, from your respective locations, you will arrive at the beautiful country of Nepal. Upon arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel. TIA is the only international airport in Nepal. All of the check-in procedures will be completed by our representative. You have the rest of the day free to intermingle with the beautiful capital city of Nepal. 

Excitement fills us as we will be reaching the Eastern part of Nepal today. The flight to Bhadrapur is a short. After the 45 minutes of flight, we continue towards the beautiful tea gardens of Illam & drive continue to Phidim.

The drive from Bhadrapur to Phidim takes about 6 hours. Illam is the tea capital of Nepal. It is home to large tea gardens and this is where most of the tea circulated around Nepal is fermented and created. We reach Illam in the evening and the cool winds blowing up towards the tea gardens makes the excitement of the upcoming trek even truer and continue drive towards to Phidim. 45 minutes flight. 6-hours’ drive

Today, we reach the starting point of the wonderful trekking journey. Taplejung is situated at a distance of about 4-hour drive from Illam. Through undulating and rounding paths, the drive takes us towards farmlands and forested areas to Taplejung.  The drive also offers the views of the icy mountain peaks like the Kanchenjunga, Makalu and even Everest on a clear day.

Taplejung is the hub of this region of Nepal. With its government offices, cobblestone streets, police post and the small hospital, the town is both adequately supplied with modern equipment and has yet retained its age-old natural beauty. Tamor River diverges out from the north which is the pathway to the Southern Base Camp. After reach at Taplenjung, we walk to Chirwa. Approximately 4-hours’ drive & 1 hour walk.

This day follows a multitrack path. The trail takes us up and down through forested ridges today. Firstly, we descend downwards to reach the Tamur River. After crossing the suspension bridge from this point, the route is flat. Trekking along the banks of the roaring TamorKoshi river, through fields of paddy, offers a one-in-a-million experience in itself. We pass jungles of cardamom plants and natural vegetation in order to reach an area where the village can be seen stretching at a far distance.

This village is called Mitlung. Mitlung is home to ethnic inhabitants living in complete harmony with each other. Chettri, Limbu, Bahun and Tamang inhabitants adorn the already beautiful village. The main occupation of these people is the business of cardamom. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

This day too we will follow the edges of the Tamor River all through the day. The path is quite a narrow, descending one today and passes through jungles. The jungles in this area are usually covered with cardamom and other crops. Small gardens of orange are also present along the way.

Through undulating paths and crossing, several streams, we finally reach an area with an easy flat land. Passing through the villages of Sinuwa and the Limbu village of Chirwa we finally reach another large Limbu village of Taplethok.  Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

This is a difficult day as it takes us through steep undulating paths. We start off by walking through a small jungle along the banks of the Tamor River. Cardamom and other vegetation can be found in abundance here. After the short uphill walk, we finally descend down to reach OlangChungGola, which is the entry point of the Kanchenjunga National Park. After checking in, we move along to cross a small bridge. Further trek brings us to the village of Sekathum. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

This is another tough day that takes us through steep paths. The track today is an undulating multi-track. After crossing the river, we ascend upwards through the steep path and descend to the other side of the valley. Passing through dense forests full of rhododendron and bamboo trees, we move along in order to walk through more undulating paths.

Accompanied by natural scenery and waterfalls,  this area is said to be inhabited by bears and tigers. Wild animals do not cross paths with trekkers but are still living in the dense forests along the path. Gyapla is a Tibetan settlement home to a Gumba which can be visited in the evening. Animal husbandry is the main profession of the people living here, and they also weave carpets made out of the bamboo shoot with their skillful hands. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

Like the previous day, the path today passes through jungles too. We start down by a descending trail downwards to the Gunsa River. We pass through several settlements of human beings, who clearly are influenced by Tibetan culture. Terraced fields of potato, barley, buckwheat and wheat alternate our paths. We finally reach the beautiful village of Ghunsa through the Tibetan settlement of Phole.

Ghunsa is the biggest settlement in the region, with an abundance of lodges and hotels, there is a monastery near it and the main source of income of inhabitants living in this region in animal husbandry. There are schools and internet facilities in this area adorned by the views of raw, untouched nature. Ghunsa is also home to a hydroelectric plant. 20 conservationists met their tragic end in a Helicopter crash in this area itself. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

For acclimatization and exploration, we take off a well delivered day in Ghunsa today. It is highly recommended that one does not stay around and rest all day, but explores the surrounding areas in order to properly acclimatize to the high altitude. We start off with a short hike towards the Lapsan La through lush green forests.

The ethnic inhabitants of Ghunsa are welcoming. This Tibetan influenced settlement has small local shops that sell goods that you might want to carry back home. The women of this settlement are seen avidly weaving carpets and the sights of the carpet being made at the local Carpet Weaving Industry is surely one to behold.

We take off in the morning with packed lunch to accompany us for the day. The day starts off with a gradual ascent upwards the south bank of the GhunsaKhola. After some time, the trail crosses a boulder flood plain. We then cross back to the Rambukkharkha situated on the north side of the Ghunsa River before finally passing a massive and beautiful waterfall along the way.

The path continues upwards now, through a steep ascent towards an unstable scree slope. We have to be extra careful in this area as with loose footing, one might fall down the steps to the river. Football sized rocks tumble down as we walk across the slide. Beyond this point, the trail finally drops down to a single locked hut at Lake. The trail now transverses back to Khambbachen. Khambachen is a Tibetan settlement with a dozen houses at most.

Khambachen is an old settlement which offers the glistening views of the mountain peaks adorning the region. The views of the snow-capped mastiffs like the KumbaKatna, Sobiyhionje, Ghabur Peak and Nakula Peak are views to be relished for a lifetime. This settlement is also home to blue sheep. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

The path from Khamachen to the scarcely hydrated village of Lonak is a slowly ascending one. We start off with a climb through rocky fields and boulders along the hillside to the river bank today. After this, we pass a waterfall along the way. The smiling views of the icy AaniDesa (6808m) cheer us along the path today till be reach the village of Ramtang. After this, we cross the moraines of the northwest side of the Kanchenjunga Glacier.

Lonak is scarce of water and lies near a dry lake bed on an open sandy plain. Houses are not present along and camping is the only option here. However, the views offered by this region more than compensates for the lack of settlement services that Lonak provides. The views of the KumbaKarna, Chyang Peak, and the massive Kanchenjunga Glacier are sprawled out before us. These terrific mountain views are made even more beautiful by the presence of wildlife like snow leopard, yak and blue sheep that can be seen occasionally. Camping will be done in large boulders to shield ourselves from the high winds. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

The purpose of the trek so far will be covered somewhat today. We will be trekking to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp today. The trail starts off with a gradual ascent across the plain. After some time, the trail becomes even more stepper as it follows the moraine of the enchanting Kanchenjunga Glacier. After dropping off the moraine, we follow the path through the bottom of the valley and witness the dramatic views of the Kanchenjunga from PengPema. From here, the views of the largest mountain masses in the world look beautiful. The mesmerizing views of the Chang Himal, standing tall towards the right makes up for the aching muscles in this day.

We reach the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp after passing through difficult terrains. The Base Camp further offers the views of the massive mastiffs covered with ice and snow. The mind boggling experience surely remains in the minds as we return. If possible, we will make an extra excursion to the top of the DolmoRi viewpoint where Everest and Baruntse dominate the views. We then retrace the path back to Lonak. Approximately 6 hours trek.

Today, we will retrace our path back to Ghunsa. We continue down the valley to teach Ramtang , a village which is home to views of the mesmerizing icy mastiffs like the GimmigelaChuli, Kanchenjunga, KiratChuli, TapleShikhar and much more. We descend towards to Kambachen.

From Khambachen, the path to Ghunsa follows a jungle. We cross the jungle along the Khambachen River to reach an area full of many walls with inscriptions on them. Prayer flags adorn the entire region before we reach the Tibetan influenced village of Ghunsa. Approximately 7 to 8 hours trek.

The path from Ghunsa to Selele Camp is a steep and difficult one. We pass along a thin jungle in the beginning of the day. Mani wall with inscriptions and beautifully colored prayer flags adorn the entire jungle. This day also offers the mind-boggling views of the mountain peaks of the region accompanying us all along the way.

Mountain goats and yaks are seen grazing in the fields before we pass through a dense forest of juniper, moss and the rhododendron. The forest is home to several species of fashion birds. Crossing this, we reach the Selele Camp where we set up a campsite beneath the envelope of the beautiful stars. Approximately 4 hours trek.

The path from Selele Camp to Teseram starts off with an uphill climb. Mesmerizing views of the JannuHimal cheer us along our path and make the day even more awesome. This day, we pass through the three passes of the Kanchenjunga Region namely the Sinion La, Mirgin La and the Sinelapche La. The top of the passes is home to awesome views of the mountain peaks, sprawling away with their white beauty in front of us. Siniion La offers views of the Everest, Makalu, Lhotse, Baruntse and KumbaKarna while the other passes offer the mesmerizing views of RotangHimal and the KabruHimal range.

The path is almost like a desert with less vegetation. Stony and steep trails, transversesthe views of the mountain peaks and makes this day a very interesting one. It can be said that this day offers the best views in this itinerary as ponds along the path reflect the shiny mountains standing tall in their glory. We reach Tseram by the evening. This village is home to a few stone-roofed houses and yak huts and lesser settlement. Approximately 7 hours trek.

Today, we start off the day by avoiding the steep moraine slope that blocks the way out of Tseram. We descend downwards today, to the riverbed below Tseram. As we move along, the trial makes us enter a final short forested area. At Yalung Bara, we come across a single stone hut, which makes the ambiance of the entire area even more mystical.

The path sprawled before us is as typical as other areas of the high valets situated in Nepal. The path wanders along an ablation valley. Views of the great white mastiffs dominate the path ahead of us and make the experience even more interesting. The YalungKhang glacier is revealed at the Lapsang. We pass through the Rathong La next, witnessing the views of the beautifully ice-fluted peak of Koktang (6147m).

A glacial lake is situated near Lapsang, which is the foreground to the high mountain situated beyond it. The trail levels out a little before reaching Ramche. The grassy pastures beside two small huts situated here make the perfect location for camping. Approximately 4 hours trek.

Ramche is situated strategically at a point which offers the beautiful views of the mountain peaks and the YalungKhang glacier before us. We will use this well-earned day to explore the village itself and to carry out an excursion to the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp and the viewpoint of Oktang.

The glacier turns towards a north direction beyond Ramche. After about an hour from camp, the edge of the glacier can be reached.  The path to the edge is fairly level and easy to tread upon.  We carry on with the walk to reach around the corner of the glacier and will be overwhelmed with the view before us. The entire south and west sides of the Kanchenjunga open up to us and overwhelm us with the beauty of the white mastiffs. The view, that remained hidden during the earlier stages of the trek, is surely a picturesque event to be captured.

An hour further, we reach a small tract leading to the lateral moraine of the Yalung Glacier. We reach a chorten which offers the unsurpassed views of the Kanchenjunga (8586m) Yalung Kang and the Khambachen Peak before us. We reach a small clearing at Oktang which reveals the long northeast ridge of the JannuHimal. Further upwards is the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp which is open to exploration for the physically active ones. Approximately 7 hours trek.

Today, we start off with a decent down to the imbue Khola. All along the downward trek, we are rewarded with the views of the Kanchenjunga and the Jannu summits, shining white before us. The initial part of the descent should be given special care too, as it is highly prone to landslides and might cause injuries.

After the difficult part is over, the trail finally enters the jungle and the path forward is a pleasant and steady one. After an easy descent down to the banks of the SimbuaKhola through trees of rhododendron and pine, we will reach a small bridge. Crossing the bridge will bring us the north bank and the clearing known as Tortong are reached. Approximately 7 hours trek.

We follow a steep and undulating path to reach Yamophuden today. The passage through the trail is a difficult one and starts off along the sides of the SimbuaKhola. We walk through the jungle and witness the views of the landslide affecting some places.

The track ascends gradually now, to the LamiteBhanjyang. From here, the path to Yamphuden is a steady descent. We firstly cross a small river in order to reach this settlement. The trail offers the steady views of the KumbaKarna, Jannu Range, and the Kanchenjunga smiling down at us.

Yamphuden is home to ethnic populations residing in perfect harmony with each other. You will be offered the chances to intermingle and understand the culture of the Sherpas, Rais, Limbus, and Gurungs living in this region. This sufficient village is home to several corn and rice fields. School and shops with minimal supplies are present in the village. Approximately 6 hours trek.

The path from Yamphuden to PhumpheDanda is as undulating as the path of the day before. We start off by descending down to the OmjeKhola and crossing it. After this, the trail is a steady ascend up through jungles of cardamom and orchid. We reach a small village with several ethnic human settlements and small thatched roof houses. Local shops with minimal supplies can be found along the path to the PhumpheDanda.

From here, the path upwards to the PhumpheDanda is quite a steep ascent. We camp and spend the night atop the PumpheDanda, with the views of the mountain peaks staying with us through the night. PhumpheDanda is home to ethnic Limbu inhabitants and museums are the highlights of this village. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

The path from PhumpheDanda to the Kande Bhanjyang is an equally undulating one as was in the past two days. We start off with a descend and then the path ascends upward gradually. The fine part of the day is that the trek at this point follows steady ascends and descends, with no steep paths.

With the views of the aforementioned mountain peaks accompanying us, we reach the Limbu settlement at KandeBhanjyang. Approximately 5 to 6 hours trek.

We reach a higher altitude today, and the trek to Deurali is an ascending one. Deurali is the junction to the pilgrimage site of Pathibhara and the trail that leads to the Kanchenjunga Circuit trial. The path is mostly uphill one but requires less effort as the elevation gains steadily. Steep paths are not present along the way, and the views of the shiny white mastiffs smile down at us as we reach the village of Deurali. The trek into the heart of the Kanchenjunga comes to an end today. Approximately 6 hours trek.

Pathibhara is known to be one of the most significant Hindu pilgrimage sites in Nepal. Located on the hill of Taplejung, it is considered a holy place also for the indigenous Kirat populations. It is believed that flocking to the temple, fulfills the desires of the pilgrims. The temple serves as a secondary route to the Kanchenjunga Trek.

We embark on an early morning drive to reach the Pathibhara temple today. After a 3 hour drive, we will be dropped off. From here, it is a 1-hour hike to the Pathibhara Temple. One can see Hindu pilgrims worshipping the Pathibhara Devi, who is considered to be one of the most powerful Goddesses in Nepal. The aura of the temple, amalgamated with the views of the mountain peaks like Kanchenjunga and Makalu, makes the experience an unforgettable one. After this, we return back to the drop off point and reach Suketar after a drive of 3 more hours.

The trek and the passage through the less trodden, yet naturally beautiful Kanchenjunga region, finally comes to an end on this day. The wonderful memories of the trek and the beautiful pictures will be taken along to return back to the beautiful tea gardens in Illam.

We reach Illam in the evening and it is now time to explore the tea gardens in this area. You can buy tea for your loved ones back home. Illam is the major tea production area in Nepal and tea from Illam is exported to foreign countries too. Approximately 7 hours’ drive.

It is finally time to bid farewell to the Eastern region of Nepal and return back to Kathmandu. After a 3 hour drive from Illam to Bhadrapur, we fly back to the capital on a 45-minute flight. Approximately 3 hours’ drive and 45 minutes flight.

For those who wish to explore more of the architecturally rich city of Kathmandu, you have the option of sightseeing around the capital or you can also opt to take a day off and rest.

The day will start off with the visit to the Pashupatinath Temple. Considered as one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world, the richly-ornamented pagoda house adds up to the mystique of the holy place. Called as a form of Lord Shiva, the Pashupatinath temple is said to have existed since 400 A.D. Devotees take a dip in the holy BagmatiRiver beside the temple.

Boudha is another UNESCO World Heritage Site we will be visiting today. Called as one of the largest stupas in South Asia, this focal point of Buddhism stands thirty-six meters tall. It is located in the path, which was the ancient trade route to China.

In the afternoon, we will be visiting the open museum or the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. A living heritage, Bhaktapur is a city of devotees and the Durbar Square is home to countless temples. Major attractions, not to be missed are the Lion Gate, 55 Window Palace, The Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya as well as the status of the Late King Bhupatindra Malla. Beautiful carved specimens and picture gallery will finally end the sightseeing day.

The trip ends today and it's time to bid goodbye to Nepal. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kathmandu International Airport for departure as per your flight timings