Circuit · Nepal
Far east Nepal
Ilam's tea hills and the Kanchenjunga base camps.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 1,200–5,140 m
- Fly / train to
- Bhadrapur / Biratnagar; Kathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar)
- Daily spend
- about ₹3,300
When to go
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Best for most places here: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 4–16 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Ilam
Nepal's tea capital — emerald garden slopes, Antu Danda sunrises and Sandakphu views into India.
Kanchenjunga Base Camp
A long, remote trek to the base of the world's third-highest mountain, in far eastern Nepal.
What to pack for Far east Nepal
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
- Compact umbrella
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Car phone mount and charger
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Far east Nepal: questions people ask
Which places are in the Far east Nepal circuit?
The Far east Nepal circuit in Nepal covers Ilam and Kanchenjunga Base Camp. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Far east Nepal?
February to May and October to December suit most places in Far east Nepal. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Far east Nepal?
Travel to Bhadrapur / Biratnagar or Kathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar), then continue by road.
How much does a Far east Nepal trip cost per day?
About ₹3,300 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Far east Nepal, and which is the highest?
Ilam is the easiest (easy). Kanchenjunga Base Camp is the highest at 5,140 m.