Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world at 8,586 m, located in the far eastern hills of Nepal along the border with Sikkim, India. This lightly visited trekking region offers a genuine wilderness experience, passing through Limbu villages in the lower Tamor valley and Sherpa settlements higher up around Ghunsa, with trails winding through rhododendron and pine forest, high glacial valleys, and traditional teahouses along the way. Trekkers can visit both the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp at Pangpema and the Kanchenjunga South Base Camp area near Yalung and the Oktang Viewpoint, making it one of the few treks in Nepal offering views of a major Himalayan giant from two different sides.
As a restricted trekking area, Kanchenjunga region treks require a Restricted Area Permit along with the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Permit, and trekkers must travel in a group of at least two people accompanied by a licensed guide. The best seasons for Kanchenjunga trekking are autumn, from September to November, and spring, from March to May, when mountain visibility is generally clearest and trail conditions across the high passes are more stable. Browse our Kanchenjunga region trekking packages below, including the classic Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek, and get in touch with Thamel Travels and Tours for permit assistance, itinerary planning, and expert guidance on this remote eastern Nepal trekking destination.
