2018 Kanchenjunga North & South Base Camp Trek (Kanchenjunga Circuit)

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A stunning trek in the eastern Himalayas to the North and South Base Camps of Kanchenjunga, the world's 3rd highest mountain.
This is one of the treks we completed for Project Base8000. Our goal is to trek to the base camps of all the world's 14 highest mountains over 8000m.
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About Us:
Hi, we are Trevor and Emma, avid high altitude adventurers based in Sydney, Australia. When not at home, we’re often found on an expedition somewhere in the Himalayas. Expeditions that come with both altitude and attitude!
After being on many expeditions exploring the world, the question was ‘what’s next’? Needing a new challenge and focus, we formed ProjectBase8000. The objective is to trek to all the base camps of the world’s 14 highest mountains over 8,000m. These mountains are located in the Himalayan and Karakoram ranges - Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet, China.
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Music in this video is courtesy of the KZbin Audio Library:
Club - Andrew Huang
High Wire - The 126ers
Hounds - Silent Partner
Mountain - Text Me Records / Bobby Renz
Mountain Jump - Coyote Hearing
Now I Know - TrackTribe
On My Way Home - The 126ers
Parasail - Silent Partner
Steps - Anno Domini Beats
Swoop - The Mini Vandals
Wood - Dan Henig

[@MrBabooke]

I did this trek in 1989. This area is still untouched, nothing really changed. Oh, at that time there where no teahouses at all. To go from north to south we went via another pass, Lapsang La. A brutal pass, the hardest I ever did, and I did 7 trekkings, so I crossed quite a few passes. In and out of the area with planes was not possible. It took us a 28 hour busride to get back to Kathmandu.

[@projectbase8000]

Hi Erwin, thanks for your story - wow that would have been an amazing experience back then. Interesting to know that its not hugely different. Certainly still an attractive destination for remote trekking.

[@mixerworldtour3006]

Nice trek and majestic mountains including Kanchenzunga

[@vaibhavdabral1047]

This is the best kanchenjunga clip I have seen so far. Keep up the good work. Lot's of love from India.

[@projectbase8000]

Thank you so much Vaibhav! We're glad you like it. The scenery there is spectacular, so if you haven't been there, we definitely recommend it. Thanks again for your kind comment, Emma & Trevor

[@vaibhavdabral1047]

@@projectbase8000 Yup all the major base camps are in my bucket. For sure will be travelling to these camps someday. 😁 😊

[@DA-yk7wf]

At 11.44 and at 12.07 . Best view of the Majestic Kanchenjunga 8586 main really mesmerizing.

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks for your comment! Yes it is a mesmerising mountain! ⛰😊🙏

[@rka8314]

Wonderful..i felt i was travelling all along with you

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks! We’re glad you enjoyed the adventure!

[@chiranjitdas4566]

""WITH THE RIGHT MINDSET AND SPIRIT ONLY SKY IS THE LIMIT”

[@projectbase8000]

so true!

[@jlm1567]

Awesome!! on the list-sooon!!

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks .. yes it’s a beautiful trek - you’ll love it, have fun! ⛰😊🙏

[@thuffam]

Great video thanks - nice to be able to get an armchair view of it!

[@projectbase8000]

thanks Tim!

[@billalexander8011]

Your video is spectacular!

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks Bill, we’re glad you like it! Kanchenjunga is certainly a spectacular trek.

[@sushiloquy]

Nice video. And Nice project

[@sushiloquy]

How many base camps have you done till now? :)

[@projectbase8000]

Thank you so much Sushil! 🙏 😊

[@projectbase8000]

@@sushiloquy Hi Sushil, we have done 6 out of the 14 base camps. Due to Covid our project is unfortunately on hold but we hope to finish it once we can travel again 😊

[@albertroka633]

Omg really amazing

[@stevenponte6655]

The first big mountain I ever saw in my life was mt K. Since then I've been on many treks but hopefully i will do K base camp

[@projectbase8000]

Wow that would have made an impression on you. Yes definitely put it on your list, it’s an amazing trek! ⛰😊

[@MyDaily-shorts]

i had been there four-time and my last time was on 2018 during that time i had trek from skater via Mamange. Now i can see lot of chnages within a two years. You guys did good decision staying at Illam.

[@projectbase8000]

thanks, yes this region will no doubt develop more and more. It's a beautiful trek.

[@stevenponte6655]

would you recommend doing it from nepal or sikkim?

[@manya7355]

awesome video

[@projectbase8000]

Mányâ Ráwat thanks!

[@ShaneWatson19]

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks! 😊⛰

[@billalexander8011]

I think you are from Australia a relatively low warm humid place. How long does it take to acclimate enough to do these hikes? I am from Florida and sometimes get sick at high elevations.

[@projectbase8000]

Yes altitude is always a challenge, especially coming from low altitude places like Australia and Florida. The best solution is to arm yourself with plenty of knowledge and also pick a good trekking company that builds in enough acclimatisation days to ease you in gradually. We wrote a blogpost with some tips on high altitude, if it’s helpful to you: www.cutlunchadventures.com/high-altitude-trekking-tips/

[@yoyovlogs7755]

How big does The Kanchenjunga Main looks from its North base camp??

[@projectbase8000]

Hi! The massif is pretty impressive from North Base Camp, even though you're only seeing the top 3000m of the mountain (base camp is 5143m and the summit is over 8000m). You can get an idea both from the video and also from the first photo on our blogpost about the trek: www.cutlunchadventures.com/nepal-kanchenjunga-double-magic/

[@manashmukherjee5642]

Hi, is it mandatory to take guide. And please give information of permission. Iam an Indian. I want to do it alone.

[@projectbase8000]

Hi Manash, the Kanchenjunga trek is in a restricted area of Nepal and according to the Nepal government website, you must go on an organised trek with a guide. The guide can also get the necessary permits. Here's the link: www.immigration.gov.np/page/about-trekking-permit

[@srikoo1976]

great video

[@projectbase8000]

Thanks!! ⛰😊