Kangchenjunga Base Camp Trek is regarded as the first stage in a ten-stage journey along the Great 1,700 kilometers Himalaya Trail. It is without a doubt one of the most gratifying trekking experiences throughout the Himalayas.

The trek from Taplejung to Kangchenjunga Base Camp takes you through the tropics, across the alpine pasture, and finally into the eternal snow and ice of the highest peaks. Those fortunate enough to encounter red pandas, Himalayan black bears, grey wolves, musk deer, blue sheep, and snow leopards will be rewarded.

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is home to around 35 settlements with ethnic variety such as Sherpas, Limbus, Rais, Gurungs, Tamangs, Sarkis, Damais, Kamis, and Bahuns among others. The climatic zone, on the other hand, causes a variation in plant and animal species distribution.

The adventure begins at Suketar airstrip, which is the highest point in Taplejung, a trading and administration center of the region. The circuit trail continues northeast from here, cutting across the mountains’ “grain” toward Yalung Base Camp (4,500m/14,763ft), then heading east across two high passes of Sinelapche La (4,500m/14,763ft) and Mirgin La (4,480m/14,698ft). From here, continue north to Kanchenjunga Base Camp (5100m/16,732ft), then return via a different route to Tablejung.