Hiking 200km to the World’s 3rd Highest Mountain | Kanchenjunga Base Camp
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Kanchenjunga is one of the least visited trekking routes in Nepal - despite being home to the third highest mountain in the world.
This trek takes over two weeks to complete, crosses multiple high mountain passes, and leads deep into one of the most remote regions of the Himalayas. It’s long, unpredictable, and far from the busy trails like Everest Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit.
This is the story of that journey.
From days of being stuck in snowstorms, to navigating landslide-prone trails, to having to make the difficult decision to turn back and change our route… this trek became so much more than just reaching a destination.
📍 What’s in this video:
The full Kanchenjunga trek route (North + South Base Camp)
3 days of travel just to reach the starting point
Remote tea house trekking in Nepal
Crossing the Sele Le Pass
Getting stuck due to extreme weather
🏔️ About the Kanchenjunga Trek:
Location: Eastern Nepal (near the Indian border)
Distance: ~200–220 km
Duration: ~16–20 days
Max altitude: ~5,140m (North Base Camp)
One of the least trekked routes in Nepal
Requires a special permit + registered guide
Difficulty: Moderate (long distances + unpredictable weather)
If you’re looking for a quieter alternative to Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Circuit, this might be one of the last truly off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal.
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🗺️ Details:
Time of Visit: November 2025
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📌 Timestamps
0:00 - Kanchenjunga
1:33 - Why I chose this trek
2:50 - The long journey begins (getting there)
5:06 - Reaching the trailhead
6:36 - The first official day
8:33 - Nepali tea houses
9:57 - Jungle and rhododendrons
12:57 - Gyabla's monastery
13:35 - Receiving some bad news
15:55 - Ghunsa (aka paradise)
17:08 - We're stuck
22:36 - First real mountain views
24:49 - The sketchy part
26:35 - The most beautiful tea house of the trek
27:24 - Jannu Base Camp
31:23 - More bad news
34:18 - A change of plans
35:03 - The Sele Le Pass
39:32 - Reaching the tea house
41:30 - The most beautiful one yet
44:25 - The weather changes (again)
48:15 - I'm getting tired
52:35 - Pushing for South Base Camp
55:04 - The way down
56:43 - Is this my new favourite trek?