Kanchenjunga Base Camp vs Langtang Valley
Pick Kanchenjunga Base Camp for
peace and quiet, a real challenge, fewer people
Pick Langtang Valley for
photography, a spiritual journey, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Kanchenjunga Base Camp | Langtang Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Taplejung, Koshi | Nepal, Rasuwa, Bagmati |
| Highest point | 5,140 m | 4,773 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 180 km | about 65 km |
| Days on the ground | 14–16 | 7–8 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar) | Kathmandu |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Kanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit + KCA permit. Registered agency required. | Langtang National Park permit. Check current guide rules. |
Kanchenjunga Base Camp: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Langtang Valley: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely