We shall enjoy a delicious breakfast in our hotel early in the morning. Herbal tea is Illam’s speciality. We’ll have a great tea first, and then it’s a lengthy trip to Taplejung. Today, you will observe Nepal’s rural areas and local communities from the comfort of your own car. Today, Taplejung will be our destination.

Elevation: 1820 metres
Principal Attractions: Aerial image of Nepal’s hilly and terai region, featuring verdant hills, woodlands, and rivers

Today is the official start of our journey. We will drive along the route after eating an early breakfast. As we travel past the nearby settlements of Sinwa, we will come across verdant hills and an oak and rhododendron forest. We’ll follow the path that runs alongside the Tamor River to Taplethok. This is a lodge where we will spend the night.

Elevation: 1270 metres
The Tamor River, river valleys, Sinwa, verdant hilltops, and stone-paved roads are the main attractions.
Lodging options include hotels, lodges, and tea houses.
Peak elevation: 2,220 metres
Altitude minimum: 2,100 m
Approximately six hours total spent walking

We eat breakfast in Taplethok in the morning. Our trail will enter the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area as we begin our hike. After that, we’ll begin our ascent towards Lelep through the rhododendron woodland. We go to Gyabla while taking in the views of the several nearby villages, suspension bridges, and waterfalls. We’ll witness a stunning forest with oak, bamboo, and pine trees. The fresh air and serene surroundings of the mountain will make walking more comfortable. These days, the trail is lined by herds of goats and Yaks and wooden bridges. Staying the night will be in one of Gyabla’s nicest lodges.

2730 metres above sea level
Beautiful valleys and forests, wooden bridges, and suspension bridges are the main draws.

We’re going to Ghunsa today. Making connections with the locals can be accomplished by taking a short stroll from Gyabla to the Ghunsa village. We will stop at the Tibetan refugee camp in Phale village on our way to Ghunsa. When Tibetans began to relocate decades ago in order to flee China’s communist government, the camp was established. We remain at Ghunsa tonight. Numerous amenities are available in the town, including phone lines, the health post, the internet, and the Kanchenjunga Conservation office.

Elevation: 3595 metres
Principal Draws: Ghunsa Village, forested areas, and mountain valleys; Tibetan refugee camp

We initially go to the monastery and a ridge close to Ghunsa after breakfast. We get a stunning view of the Jannu Himal (also known as Kumbhakarna, at 7710 metres) today. The trail to Kambachen is dominated by the scenery. We will explore the area, which has easy climbs and a green glacier valley. This area is home to blue sheep and snow leopards. Thus, the possibility of coming across them is constant. We will travel to Kambachen by way of the little hiking trails and waterfalls. We will spend the night in Kambachen at a tea house or lodge.

Elevation: 4,100 metres
Key Attractions: Waterfalls, Green Glacier Lakes, Snow Leopards and Blue Sheeps, Jannu Himal

Today is the day of our final rest day. We must adjust to our new environment. Today, we’ll kick back and walk to a ridge. You have a breathtaking view of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) from the ridge. You can converse with the locals and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Elevation: 4,100 metres
Principal Attractions: Mt. Kanchenjunga, mountain valleys, rocky hills, Kambachen town, and regional specialties

We leave for Lhonak after completing our breakfast in the morning. There won’t be any towns along our path today. We’ll get everything ready and cross the moraine from the Kanchenjunga Glacier. These days, many flock to this road to watch snow-leopards. The Glacier Trail is an uphill walk across steep slopes with breathtaking views on all sides. Spend the night at Lhonak.

4785 metres above sea level
Principal Attractions: Summer Yaks, Snow-leopard Habitat, Lhonak River, a snow-capped mountain over Lhonak, and Kanchenjunga Glacier
Note: If the teahouses are full, we will either camp today or stay in tents.

We’re going to the well-known Kanchenjunga North Base Camp today. We’ll just bring what we need as we’ll be returning to Lhonak for lunch. The Kanchenjunga Glacier’s moraine encloses the Kanchenjunga base camp walk today. There are breathtaking views of rugged hills and snow-capped mountains along the route to the North Base Camp. Once you get at base camp, Mt. Kanchenjunga will be magnificently visible. We sip hot beverages while taking in the serene view of the Himalayas.
We will make the reverse walk back to Lhonak for lunch after taking in the views. Following a satisfying sleep, we walk back to Kambachen.

Maximum Elevation: 5388 metres
Key Attractions: Prayer flags, waterfalls, snow-capped summits, Mt. Kanchenjunga, the glacier, and the habitat of snow leopards.

From Kambachen, we travel to Ghunsa early in the morning. Watch out for the stunning sunrise over Phole, Sabi, Ghabur, and Mt. Jannu (Kumbhakarna). We will travel in reverse while passing through thick, pine and rhododendron forests. After trekking across glaciers, we head back to Ghunsa and spend the night in a hotel.

Elevation: 3595 metres
Pine and rhododendron forests, glaciers, Ghunsa hamlet, Mount Jannu, Phole, Sabi, and Ghabur are the main attractions.

We will walk uphill across grassy hills today, with distant views of Mount Makalu. After breakfast in Ghunsa, we head to Sele Le, where we enjoy the views of the surrounding landscapes and the forest, which is home to rhododendron, oak, and pine trees. To go to Sele Le for the night, we shall travel by numerous steep slopes and see the Tamur Khola. Keep an eye out for Sele Le passes before Sele Le settlement.

Elevation: 4,290 metres
Principal Attractions: Tamur Khola, rhododendron forests, Mt. Makalu, and Sele Le Pass

We traverse the well-known Mirgin-La Pass and the Sinelapache-La Pass today. with the stunning peak covered with snow encircling the Mirgin-La Pass. You can take in the breathtaking vista of the neighbouring mountain ranges and perhaps get a peek of Mount Everest. Trekkers never get bored of the diverse flora and fauna that can be found along its pathways. We’ll go to the Sinelapache-La Pass as well. We descended along a little track that followed the pass. We will spend the night at Tseram today.

3870 metres above sea level
Principal Attractions: Views of Mount Everest, Mirgin-La Pass, and Sinelapache-La Pass

We walk down the Yalung Glacier trail to Ramche (4610m) to begin the day. We’ll be going to a lot of well-known locations, like Rothong Peaks and the Kabru Viewpoint. Additionally, we’ll go to a ridge where you may get a stunning panoramic picture of the Kanchenjunga South. From the ridge, you can also see Mount Janu, Nyukla Lanchung, and other sights.
We return to the ramche for the night after taking in the unspoiled splendour of the Himalayas and the base camp, which is draped in prayer flags.

4580 metres above sea level
Mount Janu, Nyukla Lanchung, South Base Camp, and Yalung Glaci are the main attractions.

After experiencing both ups and downs, we make our way to Torongding. Gorgeous rhododendron-filled woodlands along the entire walk. We hike through a gorge and areas vulnerable to landslides. We travel to Torongdin village in the fresh air and lovely surroundings. Here, we spend the night.

2995 metres above sea level
Main Attractions: Rhododendron forests, lush hills, Gorde, mountain valleys

We depart from Thorongdin and travel 3550 metres to the Lasia la Pass. We find Simbuwa Khola, which directs us on our journey to the well-known Lasiya Bhanjyan. We go downwards to the Sherpa village of Yamphudin, which has lovely, verdant trees and a teashop where we will stop for lunch. We spend today exploring the neighbourhood while staying at Yamphudin.

2080 metres in altitude
Principal Attractions: Simbuwa Khola and Lasiya Bhanjyan

We eventually walk at a lower lever and fully investigate the trail after hiking at greater altitudes. We like the nearby villages, including Khebang, and the lovely valley. Viewing the flora and fauna for today’s walk, the area is full of terraced fields. We will spend the night in Khamdime, which is our final destination. We’re going to have a great dinner and have a good night’s sleep.
1500 metres above sea level
Green hills, nearby villages, and terraced landscapes are the main draws.