Timely, check out from the hotel and transfer to Kathmandu Domestic Airport to board an onward flight to Bhadrapur for about 50 minutes. Meet the awaiting vehicle and start to drive to Taplejung via Mechi Highway. En route, stop at Kanyam to explore the beautiful tea garden. Later, continue to drive through pristine landscapes of sloped tea gardens, and thick natural forests. Then we head to Taplejung via Phidim with the Breathtaking and magnificent sceneries of the snowcapped White Mountains and lush green hills.

Overnight at a hotel in Taplejung.

In the morning time, after breakfast meets the trekking support team and gets ready for the drive toward Chirwa. Leaving Taplejung Bazar, we will drive towards Suketar and take downhill off-road via Mitlung, Sinwa, and Tawa.

We will enjoy the beautiful scenic beauty all along the drive. Upon arrival in Chirwa, check into the lodge and take a rest for the rest of the time.

Overnight at a hotel in Chirwa.

After breakfast, start trekking to Sekathum following the east bank of the Tamar River. After a couple of hours, we will reach Taplethok (1,380m). There is a check post where we need to show the permits of the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project and Restricted Area Permit. Then, we will walk down to cross a suspension bridge over the Tamor River and reach Phembu for lunch. After lunch, the trail ascends above Tamor River to Lelep (1,750m). Leaving Lelep, we will cross the Tamor River and Simbuwa Khola and reach Sekathum (1,576m) via Hellok of Ghunsa Valley.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Sekathum.

Leaving Sekathum, we will follow Ghunsa Khola and head towards Amjilosa. The walking will be through a steep uphill trail on exposed terrain after we cross the Ghunsa River. After we reach Amjilosa, check into the lodge and explore the village following the interaction with Sherpa and Tibetan people.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Amjilosa.

Leaving Amjilosa, the trail goes with a short ascent to a ridge via rhododendrons, oak, and bamboo forests. We descend towards Ghunsa Khola at a place called Thyanyani (2,405m). A short and beautiful nature walk across the waterfall leads us to Gyabla. The trail passes by crossing several streams and following the bank of the Ghunsa River. Gyabla is also called Kyapra. The rest of the time is to exploring the village.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Gyabla.

Leaving Gyabla, start trekking towatrekkingGhunsa through a broad meadow. The elevation is gradually increasing above 3,000m above sea level. The steady walk through the open valley and an easier path leads to the beautiful yak pastures of Phale (3,140m). Phale is a Tibetan village, which is influenced by Tibetan Buddhist culture, and it is famous for potato cultivation and beautiful monasteries. This place is used for winter settlement by the villagers of Ghunsa. We will continue our trek through green fields and juniper larch forest to about 1.5 hours to reach Ghunsa Village. It is the largest village in this region with Sherpa Settlement.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Ghunsa.

Free day to acclimatize in Ghunsa to get adapted to the thinning air of higher elevation. On this day, we will hike to the hills near Ghunsa and explore the village and old Monastery with the scenic alpine surroundings and points of cultural interest.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Ghunsa.

After breakfast, start the trek to Khambachen through the pine forest path along the south bank of Ghunsa Khola and cross several bridges, beautiful waterfalls, and chortens. Then we trek along the east bank of the river and cross a wooden stone bridge placed over it to reach Rambuk Kharka (3720m). The trail after Rampuk Kharka passes across the waterfall and is prone to landslides. From here, we can get splendid views of the north face of Mt. Kumbakarna (Jannu, 7711m).

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Khambachen.

The trail climbs up through an isolated landscape and rocky field to the beautiful pasture area of Ramtang (4350m). At Ramtang, we will explore Ramtang Monastery located near a waterfall. Kanchenjunga Glacier stars after passing Ramtang. We can see Ramdang Glacier too. The trail continues along the bank of the river to the confluence of Lhonak Glacier and Kanchenjunga Glacier. Crossing over the Lhonak Glacier, we will reach Lhonak which offers magnificent views of Chang Peak (Wedge Peak, 6802m), Mera Peak (6,364m), Nepal Peak (7,177m), Ghimmigela Chuli (The Twins, 7,350m), and many other peaks.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Lhonak.

Early morning, we will hike to Kanchenjunga Base Camp following the trail along Kanchenjunga Glacier on the northern ridges via Jorkin (5,021m). Kanchenjunga Northern Base Camp is also called Pangpema by local people. Walking through the rocky trail in the line of the moraine, we can see the mesmerizing and impressive views of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), Mt. Yalung Kang (8,505m), Ramtang Peak (6,700m), Ghimmigela Chuli (The Twins, 7,350m), Nepal Peak (7,177m), Kirat Chuli (Tent Peak, 7,362m), Pathibhara Khas (Pyramid Peak, 7,140m) and many snow-capped mountains bordering Nepal-India and Nepal- Tibet.

With the good memories and collecting some good photographs, we will backtrack to Lhonak for about 3 hours.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Lhonak.

Early morning, we will descend to Ghunsa following the same route via Khambachen for about 8 hours. On the way, you will enjoy the mesmerizing mountain views along with the beauty of Glaciers and waterfalls.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Ghunsa.

From Ghunsa, we will follow the diversion towards Tseram, leaving the trail to Gyabla. The trail ascends a short, steep section to Sele La pass (4,290m) through the dense forests of Rhododendrons, Juniper, Larch, etc. Crossing Sele La pass, we will descend to High Camp. The area is well-positioned in a sheltered spot with wooden lodges and a small lake nearby.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at High Camp.

Early Morning, we will start the trek from High Camp following the trail ascending to Sinion La pass (4,440m). After a short steep climb through the hillside, we will reach cross Mirgin La pass (4,480m). The trail then descends with a short walk and again ascends to the top of Sinelapcha La Pass (4,646m). At the time climbing, we can witness the splendid views of Mt. Kumbakarna (Jannu, 7,711m), Mt Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and Mt. Kabru (7,414m) along with views of the Himalayan range. Later on, the trail descends to Anda Phedi (3,370m) to about 1200m passing a small Lake, Chhuchung Pokhari.

Then, we further ascend to Tseram following Sumbuwa Khola.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Tseram.

Early morning, we will start trekking to Oktang en-route stopping at Ramche for Lunch. The trail climbs into the valley alongside the moraine of the Yalung glaciers. Oktang is a view point of Kanchenjunga Massifs which are above 8,400m. This place provides a view of the Southwest face of Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m). It offers the view of east-straddle peaks of the Nepal-India Border including Koktang (6,148m), Rathong (6,682m), Kabru massif above 7,000m, Mt. Kumbakarna (Jannu, 7,711m), and many other peaks.

Later, return to Ramche.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Ramche.

Retracing the trail, we will trek via Tseram towards Tortong relishing the view of different mountain ranges and herds of blue sheep over the grassy slope. From Anda Phedi, we descend towards Tortong through the densely forested path filled with rhododendrons and bushes. We also stumbled across a few streams, Chortens, monasteries, ponds, and waterfalls on our way to Tortong.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Tortong Torangden.

On this day, you will descend to the lower altitude. Leaving Tortong, the trail climbs up through the mossy forest to reach the pass of Lasiya Bhanjyang (Lamite Bhanjyang, 3,310m) and descends to the Amji Khola. We must walk carefully as it is a landslide-prone trail.

After crossing the river, we descend to Dhupi Bhanjyang (2,620m). Further walking downhill for a couple of hours along the ridge, we will reach the mixed community of Sherpa, Limbu, Rai, and Gurung called Yamphudin.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Yamphudin.

From Yamphudin, the trail descends steeply to the Kabeli Khola. After crossing the river, we will reach the village of Mamankhe (1,785m). Then, the trail descends to the Khaksewa Khola and then climbs to the village of Phumphe which is on the ridge of Tarebhir Danda. This is also the route of the Limbu Cultural Trek.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Phumphe Danda.

Leaving Phumphe village, the trail follows the route of Limbu Cultural trek route with an ascent to a ridge and descends to Yangpang with the beauty of waterfalls. The trail will pass through a series of valleys and villages and ascends to Sincheburi Bhanjyang via Khesewa (2,120m). Crossing the pass, the trail descends steeply to the Limbu Village of Kunjari.

Dinner and Overnight at teahouse lodge at Kunjari.

This is the final day of trekking. Leaving Kunjari, the trail descends to Phawa Khola and then climbs to Tembewa via Simbu Village. The trail continues ascending to Surke Danda through the terraced fields and dense forest. Walking downhill for a couple of hours, we will reach Suketar. In the evening, there will be a small gratitude event with some tips and gratuities.

Overnight at the Teahouse Lodge at Suketar.

After breakfast, check out from the lodge and start to drive to Bhadrapur via Mechi Highway enjoying the view of green hills, snow-capped mountains, rivers, tea gardens, and the daily activities of the locals throughout the ride.

Overnight at a hotel in Bhadrapur.

Timely checkout from the hotel and transfer to Bhadrapur Domestic Airport to board an onward flight to Kathmandu about 45 mins with the pleasant view of the Himalayan Ranges including Kanchenjunga-Makalu-Everest-Rolwaling-Langtang massif.

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

If the plan goes smoothly with the flight on the required day/time, this day will be free in Kathmandu for leisure activities or sightseeing tours (on your own), last-minute shopping, bag packing, etc. On request, we will arrange a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.

Eve: Group Farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali Restaurant in Kathmandu. 

Dinner and Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Timely transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport to board an onward flight to home country 3 hours earlier than the scheduled flight departing time. We wish you a happy journey during your flight from Nepal to your home country with the hope to see you on your next visit to Nepal.