Kanchenjunga Circuit trek (19 days) package information
Arrival, Welcome, and trek start
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will be there to greet you. They will be holding a sign with your name on it and will welcome you with a traditional marigold garland or khada. Afterward, they will drive you to your hotel in a private car.
We request you arrive in Kathmandu by 4 pm one day before the trek departure. This gives us the final preparation. We will pick you up at your hotel. The adventure officially begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur, according to the package.
Accommodation
During the trek, you will stay in local lodges or traditional teahouses. These are simple but cozy places run by local families, giving you a real taste of mountain life. Along the way, you will find facilities like hot showers, electricity for charging your phone or camera, and sometimes even Wi-Fi. However, these services are not included in the package price and will cost a little extra. Please note that the itinerary does not include accommodation in Kathmandu. We can help you arrange hotel bookings before and after the trek.
Meals
We provide three standard meals throughout the trek. The menu changes depending on how high you are; at higher altitudes, there will be fewer alternatives. We suggest different teas, garlic soup, and fresh veggies because it's crucial to stay hydrated at high elevations. For your health, we suggest that you stay away from dairy, meat, and drinks that have alcohol or caffeine in them. This bundle does not include hot, cold, or alcoholic drinks.
(Note:
Budget package: This option does not include any meals or drinks, so you will need to pay for food separately.
Standard package: You will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and a cup of tea or coffee with your meal, with seasonal fruits at breakfast.
Luxury package: you will receive three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with seasonal fruits, dry fruits, and nuts at every meal. You can enjoy tea, coffee, juices, cold drinks, and mineral water anytime, except alcoholic drinks. All the extra costs, such as hot showers, phone charging, bed heater, and internet, are fully covered.)
Luggage
We will provide two trekkers for one porter during the trek. The total weight limit for the porter is 20 kg, which means each trekker has a 10 kg luggage allowance. Hence, team up with a fellow traveler and pack your things in a duffel bag of over sixty liters. We kindly ask that you carry only a small personal backpack for your essentials, such as a camera, water, snacks, and valuables. You can leave any extra bags at your hotel or at our Kathmandu office for free.
(Note:
Budget package: There are no porters, so you will need to carry your own backpack and belongings throughout the trek.
Standard package: There will be one porter for every two trekkers, who carry up to 20 kg (10 kg per person).
Luxury package: Each trekker has their own personal porter, so you don’t need to carry anything.)
Facilities and essentials
Water
You can buy a water bottle at stores along the trail or get boiling or filtered water at hotels. You should carry a water bottle that you can refill and fill it with boiled water. Don't drink water from the tap, well, or river that hasn't been treated. Please use a water purification tablet for your safety. You may also buy one at stores along the trail.
(Note:
Budget Package: you need to bring your own refillable water bottle, and you're responsible for getting your own water along the trail. You can buy bottled water or pay for warm/boiled water at the lodges, but these are not included in the package.
Standard Package: You will be provided with 2 liters of warm water daily. This helps you stay hydrated safely without needing to buy bottled water frequently. if you want more water or cold drinks, you’ll need to buy them yourself.
Luxury package: You will have unlimited access to mineral water, coffee, tea, juices, and cold drinks anytime you want, except for alcoholic beverages. There is no need to carry or worry about purifying water yourself.)
Communication
We will provide you with a SIM card in Kathmandu and show you how to purchase data and add money to it, although the signals may not be as strong at higher altitudes. For your safety, our main guide talks to all of the hiking teams every day by phone. We are ready for anything that might happen, and our guides are trained to help when they are required. We also use walkie-talkies and satellite phones in places where there is no network to make sure we can always talk to each other.
(Note:
Budget package: A SIM card will be provided and teach you how to take a data package and recharge, but the data is not included.
Standard Package: A SIM card with a limited data package already sets up everything for you.
Luxury package: A SIM card with an unlimited data package already set up for you. So that you can connect with family, share your journey online, or check maps and updates without worrying about running out of data.)
Travel Essentials
Visa
Except for citizens of India, all foreigners need a visa to enter Nepal. The Kathmandu International Airport can provide visas upon arrival for most nationalities. You will need a password that is valid for at least 6 months, one passport-sized photo, and cash for the visa fee (US$50 for a 30 visa).
Travel
Having comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this trek. Your policy must cover medical expenses and emergency helicopter rescue up to an altitude of 5500 meters. Before the trek begins, you will need to provide us with a copy of your insurance policy.
Currency Exchange
The Nepali Rupee (NPR) is the country's official currency; one US dollar is equivalent to around 130 NPR. In Kathmandu, you may find banks and approved money exchange centers where you can exchange major foreign currencies. ATMs are widely available to withdraw NPR, but extra service fees may apply. Make sure your notes are new and undamaged, as old or torn bills may be refused. Only the 100 INR note from India is legally accepted in Nepal. Before traveling to trekking regions, it's best to exchange money in Kathmandu, as there are few exchange options in remote areas.
Extra Expense
While our package covers most of your expenses during the trek, you will need to budget for some personal items like meals and accommodation in Kathmandu, visa fees, snacks, hot showers, personal equipment, tips of the crew, etc. We recommend you budget approximately $ 20 USD per day for these personal expenses during the trek.
Trek Season and Weather Conditions
The best windows for the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek are during the clear, dry seasons of autumn (late September to November) and spring (March to May). Autumn is the premier season, boasting incredibly stable weather and crystal-clear skies for unmatched mountain views. During this time, daytime temperatures at lower elevations are pleasant, ranging from 10°C to 15°C, while at higher camps (above 4,000m), they typically sit between 5°C and 10°C. However, nights at these altitudes can be harsh, often plummeting to -10°C or lower. Spring offers warmer days, with temperatures in the valleys reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C and higher camps seeing daytime highs of 5°C to 12°C. The trade-off is a higher chance of afternoon cloud cover and occasional snow showers, with nights still freezing. The winter (December-February) is extremely cold, with temperatures at high camps consistently between -10°C and -20°C, making the trek suitable only for the most experienced and well-equipped. Conversely, the monsoon (June-August) brings heavy rain, warm valley temperatures of 15°C to 25°C, but constant cloud cover, slippery trails, and a high risk of landslides, obscuring the very mountains you came to see.
Typical day
We'll eat breakfast early every morning. The day's hike is normally broken up into two parts: a three- to four-hour hike in the morning, a one-hour lunch break, and then a shorter hike in the afternoon. Around 7:00 p.m., dinner is served, and your guide will go over the schedule for the next day with you. The rest of the evening is yours to relax, see the settlement, or hang out with the other trekkers.
Trek booking
Personal trek
We can only provide a personal trek, so you will only be trekking with your group. We will never add strangers to your treks. All the treks are customizable per your schedule.
Individual to Group bookings
Our treks are organized with a minimum of 2 people, so If anyone is alone and does not have a friend or family joining them, we can organize a group trek open for all. If you prefer to join a group, we can also help you connect with other trekkers. Once you confirm, your group trek will be posted on our website, so others can join too.
This is our policy to make every trek into your own personal holiday in the Himalaya.
Trust trek booking
The Everest Holiday is a registered and bonded trekking operator, ensuring a secure booking process. We are proudly members of the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Our Founder, Mr. Ganesh Simkhada, was a former Director of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and former General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). To confirm your booking, we require a 10% advance payment. Payment options include the Himalayan Bank online portal (on our website), major credit cards, bank transfers, Wise, and Western Union. After your arrival in Kathmandu, you can pay the remaining balance. Please send us your important travel documents, such as a passport copy, within one week of booking. Please make sure your passport has a minimum of 6 months of validity remaining at your arrival date in Nepal.
Last-minute booking
We recommend booking your trek in advance. However, we also offer a last-minute booking option, which requires full payment 24 hours before departure. For the last-minute booking, please contact Shreejan (Joe) at +977-9810351300 or email us at info@theeverestholiday.com Please note that last-minute treks may face delays due to circumstances beyond our control.
Flexible Schedule
Our trip schedule is determined by your travel date, and you can make any changes to it. If our scheduled trek dates don't work for you, please let us know, and we will be happy to arrange a trip according to your time and schedule.
Trip Extension
You can easily extend your stay with other adventures. We can arrange exciting activities for you. According to your interests, such as a jungle safari (Chitwan and Bardiya), bungee jumping (Pokhara, Everest, Bhote Koshi, Kushma), rafting (Bhote Koshi, Trishuli, and Seti River), kayaking (Trishuli and Pokhara), paragliding (Pokhara and Kathmandu), zip flying (Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Kushma), canyoning (Pokhara and Sukhuta Beach), and hot air ballooning (Pokhara). We can also set up sightseeing tours around the Kathmandu Valley if you're interested in culture and history. These tours will take you to UNESCO World Heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple. We suggest a trip to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, hill stations just outside of Kathmandu, around sunrise for a serene getaway. We can also set up spiritual trips for Buddhists and Hindus that take you to temples, stupas, monasteries, and meditation centers. When you're booking a trip, please have a look at our ADD-ON package for an amazing adventure during the trek.
Ecotourism practices
We ask that you join our eco-friendly hiking practice because we are very dedicated to keeping the Everest region's fragile beauty safe. At the start of our excursion, each person will obtain their own eco-waste bag. Please put all of your rubbish that can't be composted, like snack wrappers, plastic bottles, and batteries, in this bag. Don't leave anything on the trail, please. Instead, take this bag with you as we walk down, and our guides will show you where to find the public trash cans and recycling bins where you can throw it away correctly. We need your help to keep the Himalayas clean and lovely for the next generation.
TEH family
We are a family firm that has been in the tourism business in Nepal for three generations. We believe that all of our employees and teams are family. we started as porters and now run an agency. Our professional and experienced guides and Sherpas will be with you the whole time to make sure your trek is safe and memorable. They know how to do first aid in the bush, rock climbing, and how to stay safe in the mountains. They also speak good English. They are from the upper Himalayas, so they know the area well. We take care of their insurance, food, housing, and medical. Please treat our workers like family, and don't hesitate to ask for help or have questions at any time.
Trip conclusion
Farewell Dinner
We'll have a farewell dinner in Kathmandu after the hike to celebrate your success. This is a great time for you to tell us about your trip and what you thought of it. We will also send you a certificate of success to indicate how proud we are of what you did.
Departure
To organize your airport transfer, please share your hotel name, room number, and flight details with us. We will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport so you can catch your flight home comfortably. We hope you had a wonderful journey in Nepal and look forward to welcoming you back for another adventure soon.
Tipping culture
Tipping is a common way to show appreciation for good service. It’s not required, but it’s a nice gesture at the end of the trek. It’s best to give tips as a group, and the amount can depend on the quality of service, the length of the trek, and the overall cost.
