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Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek

Nepal · Asia · Multi-day trek · score 68/100

At a glance

CountriesNepal
ContinentAsia
RegionTaplejung
TypeMulti-day trek
Length200 km
Typical duration20 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude5143 m
Best seasonOct-Nov; Mar-Apr
StartTaplejung
EndTaplejung
Permit / guideRestricted Area Permit; licensed guide mandatory
Special gearnone

Score

68/100
Scenery
28/35
Fame
15/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
9/20

Wild trek to the world's third-highest mountain; very remote teahouses

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Notes

Max altitude = Pangpema (North BC) 5,143 m

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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