About This Tour

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek reaches the foot of the world’s third highest mountain (8,586m) in the far northeast corner of Nepal. This is among the most remote trekking routes in the country — a three-week journey through subtropical forests, Limbu and Rai villages, rhododendron-covered ridges, and high glacial valleys where you may not see another foreign trekker for days. The isolation is what makes it extraordinary.

The trek visits both the north base camp (Pangpema, 5,143m) and the south base camp (Oktang, 4,730m), offering dramatically different perspectives of Kanchenjunga’s massive south and north faces. Along the way, you pass through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, home to red pandas, snow leopards, and Himalayan black bears — though sightings require patience and luck.

What's Included

• Licensed, experienced trekking guide
• Porter support where included in your package
• Trekking permits and conservation/entry fees for the route
• Accommodation in teahouses, lodges or homestays on the trail
• Meals on the trek as per your chosen package
• Ground transport to and from the trailhead
• Pre-trip briefing and route orientation
• Eco Holiday Asia trip coordination and in-country support
• Included items may vary by package type. Eco Holiday Asia confirms final inclusions before booking.

What's Not Included

• International flights to and from Nepal
• Nepal visa fees and personal travel insurance (mandatory, must cover trekking)
• Domestic flights unless listed in Included
• Personal trekking gear (sleeping bag, down jacket — rental available in Kathmandu)
• Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless mentioned
• Tips for your guide, porter and support team
• Emergency helicopter rescue (covered by your insurance)
• Personal expenses, drinks and souvenirs

Responsible Travel Notes

• Respect local culture, dress modestly at temples and ask before photographing people
• Avoid single-use plastic — carry a refillable water bottle on tour
• Follow your guide's instructions at heritage sites, monasteries and protected areas
• Support local businesses — buy at family-run shops, eat at local restaurants
• Respect sacred sites and community customs
• Follow Nepal permit and conservation rules in protected areas

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