To the locals Kanchenjunga (8585 m.), the third-highest mountain in the world is the abode of gods who bestow prosperity and benevolence on them and their lands. "Kang-chen-zod-nga", meaning "Five Great Treasuries Of The Snow", actually, has seven major summits and the avalanches that Kanchenjunga throws down are said to be the largest anywhere else in the world! Your journey to this remote area begins with a flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar in the east of Nepal, followed by a drive to Basantapur (2220 m,) from where you head north to the villages of Chauki (2700 m), Gorja Gaon (2000 m), Amjilasa (2490 m), Ghunsa (3340 m), Khambachen (4040 m) and Lhonak (4790 m) to Pangpema (5140 m.) which also serves as the Base Camp for expeditions attempting the North Face of Kanchenjunga and the culmination of the first part of the trek.

Trek to Kanchenjunga South Camp is a bit easier than the regular Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek. Kanchenjunga base camp trek is a 19-day trekking holiday experience in eastern Nepal taking to the least visited destination. The trail to Kanchenjunga base camp includes a wide range of wonderful scenery of Himalayas, mountains, tropical jungle of rhododendron, chestnut and oak forest. The amazing trek to Kanchenjunga base camp takes to the glaciated base camp of the World's third highest mountain in the world. Kanchenjunga trek can be done from both Nepal and Sikkim side. The mysterious stories of Himalayan Yeti, the giant Himalayan snowman is believed to be found in the Kanchenjunga region. The wilderness trek of the Kanchenjunga circuit proves to be one of the most special and unforgettable trekking destinations among the trekkers as this region is most famous for its mesmerizing landscape, amazing topography of the land and massive wildlife. Travelers feel so lucky to spot the massive wildlife like Snow leopard, Musk deer, Red pandas and many more during the Kanchenjunga trek.

Highlights of Kanchenjunga Trekking Trail

• Kanchenjunga Trekking trail offers more exciting and challenging daredevil and popular organizing trips
• Challenging and wilderness trekking experiences of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area which is spread over 2,035m sq km
• Enrich in wildlife diversities and habitats of many endangered wildlife animals.
• Habitats of threatened species of birds like Impedance Pheasant, Red-Billed Blue Magpie, Shy Dragon, Amphibian
• Preserved habitats of endangered mammals, including Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear, Musk Deer, Red Panda etc.
• observe the remarkable valleys with amazing culture, traditions of the local inhabitants
• Magnificent views of the frozen lake crystal clear stream, Okthan glacier.
• Explore the best point of view of the Kanchenjunga trekking trail including Rathong and Kabru, glacial excursion around Ramche, etc

Besides Kanchenjunga Trek, there are numerous wilderness adventure trekking tours in Nepal., you might consider Dhaulagiri Trek, Makalu Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek and Upper Dolpo Trek.