It has been long due since I was thinking of posting a new blog on my page. When I wake up, the first thing I will do is check my emails and prepared for work. One of my first emails this morning was about very frequently asked questions over the internet that highlighted today’s topic. After I finally respond to those questions, I quickly realized I should publish an article, so more people will find out what it is about. Here I am with the detailed “How do hikers trek Kanchenjunga solo” Or even is it even possible to trek Kanchenjunga without a guide?.
The third highest mountain in the world, Mount Kanchenjunga, is located in eastern Nepal. Little less than 3,000 tourists only visit this national park makes one of the most popular off the beaten trail in Nepal. After the tea house starting to spring up in this region, trekking in Kanchenjunga is a privilege. Many of my blog readers asked me if they can do Kanchenjunga trek solo or not? In this article, I am so keen to offer everything I know about Kanchenjunga and the rule and regulation of its area to hike.
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Is it Possible to Hike Kanchenjunga Solo
The answer to these questions is both YES/NO. If you are independent hikers, you can’t do Kanchenjunga trek solo or Kanchenjunga without a trekking partner or a registered guide. To get the permit to hike this national park, you have to be at least two hikers in the group plush the guide. Let’s say you are alone but willing to hire a guide. You can pay double the permitted amount and travel with a ghost partner to plush the guide. It may sound confusing, but the fact is Kanchenjunga region is one of the parts of the restricted area of Nepal’s great Himalayas, so you must meet the trekking permit guidance. But, if you don’t want to hire a guide, hike entirely on your own, is that possible? The answer is no. You will not get the permit.
How Expensive to trek solo in Kanchenjunga
Trekking alone is indeed expensive in Nepal compear to if you trek with just one another person. There are cost-sharing factors trekking alone may cost higher when you are solo, but it also gives you a lot of freedom when it comes to planning an itinerary. In Kanchenjunga, If you decided to trek alone with a ghost permit, you are required to hire a guide or a porter/guide. You have to pay the full amount on your own, including his flight ticket from Kathmandu to the trek starting point, transportation, and of course, his salary.
However, the reason restricted permit cost for Kanchenjunga is cheaper compear to the other restricted area in Nepal, so trekking with ghost permit is quite common in this region. If you decide to trek for three weeks, you will pay USD 10 per week, which means USD 30 for one person. If you have to buy a ghost permit you have to pay another USD 30, then you are good to go!
Overall, Kanchenjunga trek cost could be compear with Everest Base Camp in Nepal in terms of the flight, cost of the guide, food, accommodation, etc. But what you can’t compear Kanchenjunga with any other trek in Nepal is the view, culture that this trek has to offer, remoteness, and the less crude.
Can I hire a Porter Guide in Taplejunga
Someone who has previously explored the Everest region of Nepal, They often ask me if we can hire a guide in Taplejunga. It is so common to hire a porter or even a guide in Lukla Nepal (which is the gateway for EBC trek) in the Everest region. But in Kanchenjunga, it is different, you may hire a porter from Taplejunga, but you can’t hire a guide there. It is all because the Kanchenjunga region required a registered guide with proper training, skilled, received a license from the government for that region.
You can hire a guide in Taplejunga only if the person is insured or has an authorized license from the government. Which usually the case local people don’t have all requirements that restricted area trek requires in Nepal. Due to the various reason, you have to consider hiring a guide or a porter from Kathmandu and pay for their flight fair and ground transportation.
Conclusion
No doubt, Kanchenjunga trek is getting popular each season, as it sits on the base of the third highest mountain in the world. More and more hikers drown to this magical place that this region has to offer. It is indeed the number of tourists are increasing in the popular trail in Nepal. So, the Kanchenjunga Base Camp is an excellent alternative if you are looking for a peaceful trek in Nepal. By chance If you are looking for an experienced guide for Kanchenjunga and perfect itinerary, NEST Adventure is one of the local operators who operate multiple treks each season in this area. We are happy to help you get along with one of our experienced guides. And remember Kanchenjunga trek solo is not allowed. Visit our Tripadvisor page to find out more about our team and their skills.
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