Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Our team will receive you and transfer you to your hotel. On this day, a detailed trek briefing is conducted including route overview, restricted area permits, conservation permits, gear check, and final preparation for this remote expedition.
Early morning flight to Bhadrapur followed by a long but scenic drive through eastern Nepal’s hills and villages to reach Taplejung, the starting point of the trek. Overnight stay in a local lodge.
We travel by jeep or begin trekking along rural trails depending on road conditions. The route follows river valleys, small settlements, and terraced hillsides before reaching Sekathum, where the trekking section becomes more defined.
We officially begin trekking through narrow trails along the Ghunsa Khola. The path includes suspension bridges, waterfalls, and dense forest as we gradually ascend to Amjilosa, marking the true entry into the Kanchenjunga trekking region.
The trail climbs steadily through bamboo forests, rhododendron, and rocky ridges. The terrain is varied with forested paths and occasional open views before reaching Gyabla, a small settlement surrounded by natural beauty.
We continue ascending through forests and open valleys. The trail gradually becomes more alpine as we reach Ghunsa, a traditional Sherpa village with monasteries, prayer flags, and a strong Tibetan cultural influence.
