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Kanchenjunga Trek Return By Heli

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Duration
16 days
Max. altitude
4785 m / 15698 ft
Group size
Min 1+
Difficulty
Moderate
Trip starts/ends
Kathmandu / Kathmandu

Highlights

  • Witness showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the Himalayas, panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and other nearby peaks.
  • Take opportunity to interact with local communities such as the Limbu and Rai people, gaining insights into their unique cultures, traditions, and lifestyles.
  • Trekking diverse terrain, from lush rhododendron forests to high-altitude landscapes. 
  • Enjoy the trek, which culminates at Kanchenjunga Base Camp.
  • Stroll around the alluring greenery of the Tea capital, Ilam, Nepal.
  • Soak a close-up view of the majestic mountain and return by Helicopter.

Overview

The Kanchenjunga 16-day trekking return by helicopter is an adventure blend of natural beauty, cultural exploration, Nepal's other best, and beauty adventure. It is an opportunity to witness the grandeur of Kanchenjunga far east of Nepal and the Indian border while enjoying the convenience of a helicopter ride back to Kathmandu, making it a shorter, memorable, and accessible Himalayan trekking experience.
The Kanchenjunga 16-day trekking adventure with a return by helicopter is an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of the Kanchenjunga region. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, offers trekkers a unique and less crowded experience compared to some of the more popular trekking destinations in the country.
The trek spans 16 days, allowing trekkers to immerse themselves in the region's rich natural and cultural diversity of flora and fauna.
Kanchanjunga trekking with a return by helicopter from base camp trek typically starts and ends in Kathmandu, with a flight to Bhadrapur and then a drive to the tea capital, alluring green Hill Ilam. Overnight stay In Ilam and soak in the stunning beauty of the Ilam. The following day, drive to the Taplajung gateway to the Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek to Mitlung. The journey takes you through charming villages, dense forests, alpine meadows, and walk through high mountain passes.
The trek showcases some of the most spectacular scenery in the Himalayas, including panoramic views of Kanchenjunga and other nearby peaks. Trekkers can interact with local communities such as the Limbu and Rai people, gaining insights into their unique cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. The trek covers diverse terrain, from lush rhododendron forests to high-altitude landscapes. Trekkers will encounter rivers, waterfalls, and beautiful alpine climate. The trek culminates at Kanchenjunga Base Camp, providing a close-up view of the majestic mountain. The sense of accomplishment at reaching this remote destination is unparalleled. While the trek is suitable for trekkers with a moderate fitness level, the high altitude and variable weather conditions can pose challenges. Adequate acclimatization and preparation are essential.
Finish your adventure with luxury, as the return journey is by helicopter. This provides a unique landscape perspective chain of the many Himalayan ranges and reduces travel time, allowing you to savor the entire experience without an extended descent. 

Trip Itinerary

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Your trip day starts today when you arrive to Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Upon your arrival, you will be received by our representative at the airport. He will be carrying a signboard with our company’s name on it. Then you will be transferred to the tour hotel and checked in. A trip briefing will follow later today and the time will be notified to you by the representative who picks you up from the airport. We will come to meet and brief you about the trip at the fixed time. Until then just relax or explore a bit of surrounding.

We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. The tour will give you a mixed insight of history, culture, art, architecture and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include;We take you for a day tour of cultural heritage monuments in Kathmandu valley after breakfast. The tour will give you a mixed insight of history, culture, art, architecture and spirituality of Kathmandu valley. The sites include; Swoyambhunath aka Monkey Temple: The oldest of all sites in Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhunath is an important Buddhist spiritual site having the history over two thousand years old. This site has gained a popular name as monkey temple as this small forested hill is a good habitat for hundreds of monkeys. The visit there will heighten your spiritual and cultural experience. Patan City including Patan Durbar Square: A tour to medieval city of Patan gives you a great insight about ethnic Newari culture, Budhhist spirituality, religious harmony, art and architecture while you stroll around the charismatic alleys taking you to magnificent local community squares known as Bahal and eventually leading you to an incredible medieval palace square. The monuments and skill of the local artisans displayed on those monuments in the square will stun you with their unbelievable charm. Boudhanath Stupa: The largest of its kind in the world, this magnificent stupa is a very important center of faith for the people following Tibetan Buddhism. This place is nice Circular Square with the stunning stupa in the middle of it which spreads a lot of spiritual vibrations around the atmosphere.

Drive to airport to fly to Bhadrapur in the eastern part of Nepal and then drive to Ilam. Stay overnight in Ilam.

Take early morning breakfast and drive to Taplejung and start the very first day of trek to Mitlung. Stay overnight in Mitlung.

Trek to the beautiful village of Chirwa through beautiful landscapes of the eastern middle hills. Walk plenty of uphill and downhill trails crossing many different villages and beautiful rural settings. The trek today will be of about 6 hours. Stay overnight in Chirwa.

Start the trek of the day to Sukathum passing through beautiful landscapes. The trek passes through beautiful forested area, villages and river bank on the bank of River Tamor. Reach Sukathum and stay overnight there. The trek today will be of about 6 hours.

Take your breakfast and start the trek of the day. The trek today will be a little challenging as the trail goes a lot of uphill and downhill trails frequently. It’s a long day as the trek will be of about 7 hours passing carefully through lots of tricky trails. Reach Amjilossa after a long and careful walking day and stay overnight there.

About 7 hours of trek today takes you to the beautiful village of Gyabla where you will find the ethnic people of Tibetan origin. The trail today passes through beautiful bamboo forest, waterfalls and beautiful landscapes. Reach Gyabla and stay overnight there.

The first part of the trekking today goes downhill and ascends later. About 6 hours of trekking today takes you to the beautiful Sherpa settlement at Ghunsa. Once you reach Ghunsa, explore and enjoy the Sherpa settlement and culture. Stay overnight there.

Go for short hiking trip as part of the acclimatizing process. Walk and explore around the area that will expose you to the nature at the elevation of almost 3600 meters above sea level. Stay overnight at Ghunsa.

Trek to Khambachen today after your breakfast. The trail passes through beautiful mountain meadows which gives us the beautiful Himalayan floral experience. The trek today also allows us to behold the spectacular mountain view. At one section you have to pass through a landslide as well. After walking for about 6 hours, you arrive at Khambachen. Stay overnight there.

Another acclimatization day today, so walk around and take short hikes to adjust to the high altitude climate. Overnight at Khabachen.

Start the trek to Lhonak today after your breakfast. The tricky trail leads you to Lhonak today walking past Ramtang monastery and a tricky landslide section. Reach Lhonak and stay overnight there. The trek today will be of about 6 hours.

Trek to Pangpema through the Kanchenjunga glacier. Walk even further to the Kanchenjunga base camp

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Today, after breakfast, we trekked to Pangpema through the Kanchenjunga glacier. Walk even further to the Kanchenjunga base camp, which offers a spectacular view of the mountain peaks in the Kanchenjunga massif. When you are in the base camp, your Helicopter awaits you to take you to Kanchanjunja base camp. En route, your flight immerses you in the scenic aerial beauty of numerous Himalayan ranges until you touch down at Tribhuvan International Airport. Then, after a flight back to Kathmandu.

You will be transferred to the airport as per your flight schedule. We will pick you up from the hotel three hours prior according to your flight schedule.

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