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Ilam vs Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Pick Ilam for

tight budgets, road trips, photography, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days

Pick Kanchenjunga Base Camp for

adventure, a real challenge

Ilam compared with Kanchenjunga Base Camp
IlamKanchenjunga Base Camp
RegionNepal, Ilam, KoshiNepal, Taplejung, Koshi
Highest point2,400 m5,140 m
DifficultyEasyDifficult
Trek distanceNo trek neededabout 180 km
Days on the ground3–414–16
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, AprMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyRarelyDec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹4,000
GatewayBhadrapur / BiratnagarKathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar)
With kidsGoodNot advised
With seniorsGoodNot advised
PermitsNone for Indian citizens.Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit + KCA permit. Registered agency required.

Ilam: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Kanchenjunga Base Camp: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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