The Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek is one of the most beautiful and challenging journeys in the far eastern region of Nepal. This route takes you to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp (5,143 m) and brings you very close to Kanchenjunga South Base Camp (4,610 m), where you can enjoy clear views of the mountains and glaciers. Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak, lies on the border between Nepal and Sikkim. By trekking here, you can enjoy peaceful Himalayan valleys and explore both the southern and northern base camps. The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is rich in wildlife, with endangered species like the snow leopard, red panda, and Himalayan black bear. You get to enjoy views from Kanchenjunga South Base Camp at Ramche (4,580 m). After South Base Camp, you can also visit Oktang Viewpoint (4,730 m), and get views of the south face of Mount Kanchenjunga and the long Yalung Glacier from here. This trek combines natural beauty, wildlife, culture, and challenging terrain.
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The Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is one of the most beautiful and rewarding treks in eastern Nepal. You should consider the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek if you want to explore one of Nepal’s most remote and untouched regions. You get the closest views of mountains like Tent Peak, Mt. Janu, and Mt. Kambachen from here. As you trek, you will pass through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, a protected region filled with forests, rivers, pastures, and glaciers. You will also enjoy panoramic views of several eight-thousanders, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Makalu, and Mt. Lhotse.
There is a chance that you spot rare wildlife such as red pandas, snow leopards, musk deer, and Himalayan black bears. The area is also home to nearly 2,000 species of flowering plants, including varieties unique to Nepal, and hundreds of birds and other animals. By visiting the South Base Camp at Ramche and the North Base Camp at Pang Pema, you can enjoy mountain and glacier views. You can also trek to viewpoints like Oktang to watch the south face of Kanchenjunga.