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Kanchenjunga Base Camp vs Ilam

Pick Kanchenjunga Base Camp for

adventure, a real challenge

Pick Ilam for

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

Kanchenjunga Base Camp compared with Ilam
Kanchenjunga Base CampIlam
RegionNepal, Taplejung, KoshiNepal, Ilam, Koshi
Highest point5,140 m2,400 m
DifficultyDifficultEasy
Trek distanceabout 180 kmNo trek needed
Days on the ground14–163–4
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, NovOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, MarRarely
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹4,000about ₹2,500
GatewayKathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar)Bhadrapur / Biratnagar
With kidsNot advisedGood
With seniorsNot advisedGood
PermitsKanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit + KCA permit. Registered agency required.None for Indian citizens.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Ilam: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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