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Kanchenjunga Base Camp vs Tsho Rolpa

Pick Kanchenjunga Base Camp for

a similar experience — decide on dates and access.

Pick Tsho Rolpa for

camping, fewer days

Kanchenjunga Base Camp compared with Tsho Rolpa
Kanchenjunga Base CampTsho Rolpa
RegionNepal, Taplejung, KoshiNepal, Dolakha, Bagmati
Highest point5,140 m4,580 m
DifficultyDifficultDifficult
Trek distanceabout 180 kmabout 80 km
Days on the ground14–169–10
Best monthsMar, Apr, May, Oct, NovMar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Snow likelyDec, Jan, Feb, MarDec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Crowds in seasonQuietQuiet
Daily spendabout ₹4,000about ₹3,500
GatewayKathmandu (Bhadrapur / Suketar)Kathmandu
With kidsNot advisedNot advised
With seniorsNot advisedNot advised
PermitsKanchenjunga Restricted Area Permit + KCA permit. Registered agency required.Gaurishankar Conservation Area permit + TIMS.

Kanchenjunga Base Camp: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Tsho Rolpa: when to go

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    Jan
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    Feb
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    Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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