Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trekking

This route was opened to trekkers in 1988, though people have trekked in the area in connection with mountaineering expeditions since the turn of the century. Mt. Kanchanjunga is the 3rd highest mountain in the world at 8,586m. It sits across the Nepal/Sikkim border and is only a few miles from Tibet. The trek offers magnificent views of the Everest, Makalu and of course, Kanchanjunga.

The trail climbs from the intensively cultivated hillsides of the Nepal Midlands, populated by the Rai and Limbu tribes. This trek will take you through beautiful Rhododendron forests and picturesque villages. You will witness a collection of wildlife and trek over high mountain passes offering mind blowing views. On completion of this outstanding trek undoubtedly you will be left with a bundle of wonderful memories.

Highlights

• Witness a diverse mix of different cultures of Nepal, including Limbus, Rais, Chettri, Brahmins and Sherpas.
• Get to see a huge variety of wild animals, including different kinds of birds, deers and with a little luck even snow leopards.
• Leave civilization and experience a purely traditional way of life, which is only left to be found in the remote areas of Nepal.
• Enjoy superb views of Kanchanjunga , being the world’s third highest peak and its range with some of the highest mountains of the Himalayas while trekking along the Nepal-India border.