Kanchenjunga South Trek Travel Guide
Exploring the Remote East of Nepal
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The area around Kanchenjunga was opened to trekkers in 1988 and its remote location and therefore difficult approach helps ensure it remains one of Nepal’s least-trekked regions. That’s not to say that there is little to see – far from it – the treks in the area (known as North and South) have much to offer, the north especially so; visiting both the north and south in the same trip would take quite a lot of time and is not usually within the timeframe most people have available.
This is hard walking through much lowland scenery, the land of the Limbus people. It appeals to experienced trekkers who have made extensive walks either elsewhere in Nepal or in other walking destinations. Experience in walking at altitude essential however this trek does not reach as high as the North trek – the maximum elevation reached is 4,800m. Trekking season: October and November.
You’ll need to be travelling in a group in order to get a permit for travel to the region – lone trekkers are not permitted. Trekking here is camping, rather than teahouse style as there are few chai-bhattis after you have left the foothills.
Treks start in Suketar and ascend in around 9 or 10 days to the Yalung Glacier at 4,800m from where the south face of Kanchenjunga 8,598m, is visible. From here a trail leads to Kanchenjunga Base Camp, 2 days away, but not included in most treks. The return route retraces your steps arriving back in Suketar 4 days later.
Relaxing
Enjoy a night around a campfire enjoying sunset views.
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