Kanchenjunga South Base Camp

This trek approaches the South Face Base Camp of the world's third highest peak, Kanchenjunga [8598m] which lies in the eastern frontier of Nepal. Mt. Kanchenjunga, one of the world's most challenging peaks to climb, geographically lies on the Nepal-Sikkim (India) border. The trek begins right after landing at a STOL airstrip in Taplejung and goes through fascinating green, crop growing villages and pristine forests to the awe-inspiring South Face Base Camp at Ramche at [4360m], before crossing to the north side of Kanchenjunga via the Mirgin La, the highest pass at [4663m]. The glacial excursion around Ramche is truly an unforgettable experience. The return trek via Ghunsa is easier as most of the path passes along the river valley.

		> TRIP FACTS Trip duration: 21 Days Grade: Strenuous Trek - Grade Explanation Activity: Sightseeing and trekking Starts in: Kathmandu Ends in: Kathmandu Trek type: FOT (Fully Organized Trek or Camping Trek) Accommodation: Hotel & camping Transportation: Flights & private car Maximum altitude: 4363m
		> OUTLINE ITINERARY Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu. Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu. Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Day 04: Fly to Sukhetar, trek to Lali Kharka [2220m]. Day 05: Trek to Keswa [2100m]. Day 06: Trek to Mamanke [2000m]. Day 07: Trek to Yamphudin [1650m]. Day 08: Trek to Lamite Jungle camp [2920m]. Day 09: Trek to Torontan [3080m]. Day 10: Trek to Tseram [3750m]. Day 11: Trek to Ramche [4360m]. Day 12: Rest day in Ramche – Exploration. Day 13: Trekking beyond the Mirgin La [4663m]. Day 14: Trek to Gunsa [3475m]. Day 15: Trek to Kyapra [2300m]. Day 16: Trek to Sakathum [1600m]. Day 17: Trek to Chirwa [1180m]. Day 18: Trek to Phurumba. Day 19: Trek to Taplejung - Suketar [2300m]. Day 20: Fly to Kathmandu via Biratnagar. Day 21: Depart Kathmandu