If you want to experience Nepal as it used to be, if you are up for a serious challenge, and if you are interested in going to a remote area with fantastic scenery and a true sense of wilderness, then one of the two Kanchenjunga treks may be just right for you. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world, sits on the border between Nepal and India. For that reason it is not possible to circumnavigate the mountain. However, either of the two trek options will give you a real sense of the majesty and size of this mountain massif. The two treks can also be combined by crossing the Mirgin La pass, which requires an additional two days.
This trek climbs slowly along riverine valleys to the daunting north face of Kanchenjunga. The views are breathtaking and trekkers will encounter few others on this very challenging but rewarding trek. There are two options for starting the trek: you can start from Basantpur or fly to Suketar (Taplejung) and descend for 2 days to meet the main trail at Chirwa.
25 Days
Strenuous
Kanchenjunga North Trek
This trek climbs slowly along riverine valleys to the daunting north face of Kanchenjunga. The views are breathtaking and trekkers will encounter few others on this very challenging but rewarding
19 Days
Strenuous
Kanchenjunga South Trek
This trek is shorter and lower than the northern route, but it is nonetheless very demanding, as it gains and loses 15,000m in altitude over the course of the
