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Strenuous
Taplejung, NepalKanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
A committing far-east expedition to both base camps of the world's third-highest mountain, through remote Limbu villages with almost no other trekkers.
Max altitude
5,143 m
Duration
22 days
Best season
Apr–May · Oct–Nov
Trip price
$3,290
Book this expedition
Join a fixed departure with other trekkers. Best value, shared guide and porter team.
Group size
22–4 trekkers
- 1 trekkerlist price
- 2–4 trekkers-5%
- 5–8 trekkers-10%
- 9+ trekkers-15%
- Per person
- $3,126
- Group saving
- -$328
- Total
- $6,252
Smart gear recommendation
Required kit for this expedition
Auto-matched to 5,143 m · strenuous grade · rentals priced for 24 days.
Gear budget
$1,800
+ $1,120 refundable deposits
Buy everything
$3,279
Rent everything
$2,424
Your mix
$1,800
Base Layer
- Merino Thermal Base TopEssentialRidgeline
- Thermal Base LeggingsEssentialRidgeline
Warm Outer Layer
- Grid Fleece MidlayerEssentialRidgeline
- 800-Fill Expedition Down JacketEssentialSummit Forge
- 3-Layer Storm HardshellEssentialSummit Forge
Footwear
- B2 Mountaineering BootsEssentialTraverse
Technical Hardware
- 12-Point Steel CramponsOptionalIcefall
- Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)EssentialTraverse
Sleeping
- -20°C Down Sleeping BagEssentialSummit Forge
Shelter
- 4-Season Alpine Tent (2P)OptionalSummit Forge
Accessories
- 400lm Rechargeable HeadlampEssentialIcefall
- Category 4 Glacier GlassesEssentialIcefall
- Expedition Shell GlovesEssentialRidgeline
- 90L Expedition DuffelEssentialTraverse
- Altitude Pulse OximeterEssentialIcefall
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Clothing recommendation
What to wear on Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek — included in the downloadable PDF.
- Layer system: merino base + insulating midlayer + windproof shell. Avoid cotton entirely.
- Pack 2 base-layer tops and 2 pairs of trekking socks; wash and rotate on rest days.
- Sun is intense at altitude — long sleeves, brimmed hat, buff, SPF 50 and UV-rated eyewear.
- Above 4,000 m expect night temperatures of -10 °C to -20 °C: a down jacket and thermal leggings are non-negotiable.
- Carry liner gloves plus insulated over-mitts; fingers are the first thing to go on pass mornings.
- Bring a -20 °C rated sleeping bag with a liner, and an insulated bottle to stop water freezing overnight.
- Double or B2-rated boots recommended for pre-dawn starts on snow and ice.
- On a 22-day trip renting the heavy insulation is usually cheaper than buying — check the buy vs rent widget on the trek page.