Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek — 17 Days · 17 days. Questions about dates, fitness or altitude? A trek planner will answer.

17 days
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek
Join the 17-day Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek in eastern Nepal, connecting with local cultures while exploring remote high-altitude landscapes.
From
$2,440
Deposit $490
Trip facts
- Duration
- 17 days
- Highest altitude
- 5,143 m
- Best seasons
- April–May · October–November
Elevation profile

Overview
The Kanchenjunga North Base Camp trek approaches Pangpema through eastern Nepal’s high villages and open ridges. Seventeen days start from Kathmandu with private transfers toward Taplejung and paced high camps. It suits Advanced Fit trekkers seeking a remote base-camp journey away from busy commercial corridors.
Map
Explore the route
Highlights
What sets this journey apart
1 / 5
Dates & price
- From
- $2,440 per person
- Deposit
- $490
- Duration
- 17 days
Pick a departure from the calendar and pay the deposit to hold your place. Want a date that isn't listed? Ask us.
Itinerary
Day by day
After the trail
Stay a few more days
Essentials
What's covered
Included
Leader & guide
- Licensed English-speaking trip leader with wilderness first-aid training.
Accommodation
- Kathmandu 4★ twin-share; teahouses on trail; paid upgrades available.
Internal flights
- Eastern Nepal approaches via Taplejung sectors as itinerary (weather-dependent).
Airport transfers
- ETE representative EV private-vehicle pickup at Tribhuvan International Airport; trip briefing on arrival day; local tra
Permits & fees
- Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and restricted permits as required.
Porter service
- Shared porter support for duffel bags within stated weight limits.
Kathmandu meals
- City hub meals as listed on arrival and soft-close days.
Ground transportation
- Private vehicle transfers only (airport, city, and trailhead sectors as itinerary) — no shared public road transport.
Not included
Trail meals
- Teahouse meals on trail are usually guest-paid unless stated otherwise.
International flights
- Your international airfare to/from Nepal is not included.
Travel insurance
- Mandatory altitude-capable insurance with heli-evac is guest-arranged.
Nepal visa
- On-arrival or e-visa fees are guest-paid.
Personal equipment
- Boots, sleeping bag hire, and personal kit are not included.
Tips & gratuities
- Tips for guides and porters are customary and guest-paid.
Personal expenses
- Snacks, drinks, charging, Wi-Fi, and laundry are guest-paid.
Extra accommodation
- City upgrades beyond included 4★ twin-share are guest-paid.
Questions
Before you commit
Answer · 01 of 10
Flights & buffer days
On Day 1, an ETE representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport in an EV private vehicle for your transfer to the hotel. The adventure begins with a trip briefing in Kathmandu, where we discuss the itinerary and important details. Keep in mind that travel delays can occur, so it’s wise to build in buffer days around your international flights, particularly for road and weather delays when heading to Taplejung. Avoid planning around flights to Lukla.

On this trek · kanchenjunga-conservation-area
Local hosts. Fair crew. Measured impact.
Leave no trace. Pay fairly. Walk as a guest.
Whole-team stewardship
Packing
What to pack
Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek — 17 Days kit — counts for one person.
- 01
Base layers
Moisture-wicking tops and bottoms for warm days and cold evenings.
- 02
Insulation & shell
Mid-layer fleece plus waterproof shell jacket and pants.
- 03
Footwear
Broken-in trekking boots; camp shoes for lodges.
- 04
Sleeping gear
Warm sleeping bag rated for high camps; liner optional.
- 05
Day pack essentials
25–35L pack, water bottles, snacks, sun protection, layers.
- 06
Toiletries
Biodegradable soap, quick-dry towel, personal hygiene kit.
- 07
Documents & money
Passport, visas, insurance, cash for trail meals and tips.
- 08
First aid & meds
Personal meds, blister kit, altitude meds if prescribed.




