Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek, Sikkim

Kanchenjunga and K2, also known as Mount Godwin Austen, are separate mountains. With an elevation of 28,251 feet, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world, and it is situated along the China–Pakistan border.

Kanchenjunga on the other hand is situated between Nepal and Sikkim and it is the third tallest mountain in the world.

The trek to Kanchenjunga base camp can be difficult and technical, but it is also one of the most rewarding and interesting treks that you can experience in your life. The adventurous journey involves intricate passes, wild glacier rivers, valleys, rocky paths, and forests.

Even the popular routes can be demanding and taxing. However, when traveling with Thrillophilia, you will be guided by experts and professional mountaineers, which is why you will be safe at all times.

The trek to Kanchenjunga base camp can be arduous yet exciting. The trek is also fairly technical, and if you have some mountaineering experience, it adds a plus. However, when guided by experts, the journey becomes much easier. As long as you have enough acclimatization days and a good itinerary along with necessary provisions,

you should have a great time. The only issues that some might face are harsh and unpredictable weather and Acute Mountain Sickness.

Although located in Siliguri, Bagdogra Airport is the closest airport to Yuksom, which is the starting point of the trek. However, when traveling from Sikkim, you will have to rely on private and shared jeeps since there are no buses available.

If that ends up increasing your Kanchenjunga base camp trek cost, it would be better to rely on the popular and less expensive options.

The trek is perfectly safe, provided you have a reliable guide. If you look at the Kanchenjunga base camp trek map, you will see that it is carefully planned. The trek can be challenging and technical, but you do not need to be a mountaineer or a professional athlete to attempt it.

However, that does not mean it will be as easy as a stroll in the park. With the help of an expert guide and enough preparation, the trek becomes easier and enjoyable.

You cannot go on the trek all by yourself. Independent hikers (those who are not going with a travel partner) must have at least two people in their group. You would also need to have a registered guide in your group.

Before you can begin your journey, you would have to get a permit, and permits are not allowed to solo travelers. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned mountaineer, it is always safer and wiser to attempt the trek with a reliable travel partner such as Thrillophilia.

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp trek is a strenuous and challenging trek and you need to be physically fit in order to do this trek. Hence, start preparing one month before the trek to be strong enough to conquer the rough and tough trek trails. Cardio vascular performance is the key factor for this trek also like any other treks.

For making your lungs work properly during the trek and get oxygen intake smooth, then you need to follow some exercises that will help your cardio vascular systems function properly. Start with jogging every day and daily increase the distance and speed.

Simple exercises like squats, skipping, swimming will also be perfect for your muscles and flexibility. Stretching exercises can also be of use while perfecting your body to do this trek.

No. Since both these activities can let your body dehydrate easily. Then you will find it very difficult to complete the stretches. Alcohol will open the pores in your skin and let the cold get inside and make the body temperature in terms with the temperature outside.

But it will finally lead you to feel dehydrated and thirsty. Hence try not to smoke or consume alcohol. Many of the trekking tours will not allow the participants do any such activities during the trek.

Here is the list of other best North East treks that you can book from Thrillophilia:

1. Goechala Trek
2. David Scott Trail
3. Dzongri Trek
4. Singalila Trek
5. Green Lake Trek
6. Nohkalikai Falls Trek

During the trekking months of March to May and October to November, the Kanchenjunga weather is generally mild and pleasant. You may find temperatures ranging from 10°C to 15°C, which can further drop to around -5°C to 5°C at night.

The distance of the Kanchenjunga base camp from Sikkim varies depending on the starting point. Typically, the trek begins from Yuksom (5,670 feet), which is approximately 40-50 kilometres away from Sikkim's capital city, Gangtok. The trek route covers around 90 to 100 kilometres to reach the base camp.

The Kanchenjunga base camp altitude varies along the route. Generally, trekkers reach altitudes ranging from 4,000 metres to 5,000 metres above sea level. The highest point of the trek is usually the Kanchenjunga Base Camp itself, which stands at an altitude of around 4,700 metres (17,000 feet).

The temperature at Kanchenjunga base camp trek varies depending on the season. During the trekking season from March to May and October to November, temperatures range from 10°C to 15°C during the day and can drop to around -5°C to 5°C at night, making it cold yet manageable for trekkers.

The Kanchenjunga base camp trek cost is about INR 14,700 per person. This includes accommodation on a sharing basis in huts, camps, or tents, along with meals consisting of good Indian vegetarian food (breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner). Activities such as trekking, camping, sightseeing, and transportation from NJP to Yuksom and return are also included in the Kanchenjunga base camp trek price.