Kanchenjunga and Olangchung Gola Trek

There is a large and lavishly furnished gompa (monastery) and the village is studded with chorten (stupa), mani walls and prayer wheels. The Bhutias of Upper Tamur practice a much more orthodox pattern of Buddhist culture than any of the Limbu community of the Arun valley. The people of Olangchung have been far more impacted by the Tibetan culture from across the border than other areas and this is displayed throughout their daily lives and activities.
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Trekking to Olangchung Gola and Yangma will offer you an opportunity to experience the less-explored picturesque landscape of the Gola area and the best alternative to Kanchenjunga’s Base Camp. Typical villages and the huge panoramic mountains will encourage you to complete your adventure trip. This will give you a sense of a real adventure trip of a lifetime. Every up and down of the trek provide you endless views of terrace hills, stunning mountains, and unusual countryside villages of Nepal. Olangchung Gola trek is one of the challenging and wild treks where the Himalayan Wander Walkers organize and provide the services of a veteran camping crew and trekking leader.

Region
Nepal
Duration
22 days
Level
hard
Max Altitude
5100m.
Daily Activity
6-7 hours
Season
Sept to Nov and Mar to May
Starting From
$ 3625
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Brief Introduction

Olangchung Gola Trek Itinerary
Olangchung Gola Trek starts similarly to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek from Rani Pool. From Rani Pool, the trekking trail leads west to Lelep village and gradually you will gain altitude towards Olangchung Gola village. From Olangchung Gola, you will trek to Yangma, a yak herding village in the north. Finally, the route descends to Phale and spends the night at Ghunsa where you will have a comfortable room and a perfect day for rest and relaxation. From there, you will reach Taplethok via Gyapla and Amjilosa. If you have enough time, you can extend this trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and South Base Camp

Major Highlights of Lumba Sumba Trek
  • Experience a high altitude off the beaten path
  • Explore the villages of different ethnic groups with fewer trekkers
  • Views of the high peaks of eastern Nepal such as Kanchenjunga, Makalu that are rarely seen
  • Trek through coniferous forest home to wild animals
  • Begin on a very gradual ascent from Taplejung (1820m) to the Lumba Sumba Pass (5100m) in ten days
  • Acclimatization for a day in the beautiful village of Olangchung Gola
  • You will get a Hyperbaric chamber and a satellite phone for your safety
  • Trek with an experienced team of qualified and well-equipped porters.
  • Enjoy the meals prepared by your cook and assistants throughout the trek.
  • Visit the Diki Chhyoling Monastery, the oldest monastery which is nearly 500 years old.
Itinerary

Seeking for a real adventure? Our travel itinerary is based on years of trekking expertise, ensuring that you have a fun and safe vacation. However, like with all such risky excursions, there may be instances where we must change the schedule, possibly without much notice. While we make every attempt to stick to the timetable, we humbly ask for your patience and flexibility if unforeseen circumstances like weather or unforeseen natural events come into play. You may be sure that our knowledgeable guides will adjust as needed to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.

Schedule for each day
Days: 1 Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m / 4,430 ft and transfer to Hotel.  
After arriving in Kathmandu, a representative from Nepal New Generation will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel. In the afternoon, we may take a rest or visit Nepal New Generation’s office. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Nepal New Generation. For dinner, you will be served authentic Nepalese cuisine which will introduce you to the country’s food culture. Overnight in Kathmandu. Included meals:Dinner
Days: 2 Flight to Bhadrapur and Jeep Drive to Kanyam  
4 -5 Hour Maximum Altitude 1800M The first day starts with a short (45-minute) flight to Bhadrapur and then a jeep drive to Kanyam, one of the popular tourist stations. Explore the hill station and visit the tea garden and other tourist places. Kanyan is a popular destination and is known as the Queen of Eastern Nepal. Overnight in Kanyam
Days: 3 Jeep Drive to Taplejung (1820M)  
7-8 Hour Maximum Altitude 1820M Today you will take a jeep drive through the hills, with the majestic views and frequent stops finally to Taplejung, one of the popular centers of business. Day 3: Jeep Drive to Tamor River Bridge and Trek to Sukethum (1585M) Starting early, you will continue a short Jeep drive (off-road) to reach the bank of Tamor River Bridge. This will be through numerous small villages on the hills and then the trek will continue through the villages and hills towards Sukethum.
Days: 4 Jeep Drive to Tamor River Bridge and Trek to Sukethum (1585M)  
5 Hour Maximum Altitude 1585M Starting early, you will continue a short Jeep drive (off-road) to reach the bank of Tamor River Bridge. This will be through numerous small villages on the hills and then the trek will continue through the villages and hills towards Sukethum.
Days: 5 Trek to Jongin (2600m)  
Today you will trek to Jongin after your breakfast. It will take 4-5 hours at a slow pace. Your first camp away from villages. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 6 Trek to Olangchung Gola (3200m)  
It is a lunch camp to this historic trading village but yak trains are now being superseded as there is a rough "road" from here to the Tibet border. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 7 Rest day at Olangchung Gola  
Above 3000m/~10,000ft, we take a day to get acquainted with the village and gompa and acclimatize. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 8 Trek Tasa (3600m)  
Leaving, we see where we get to, however, our forest camp used on previous treks is good. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 9 Trek Yangma (4160m)  
In a remote village, the people are friendly but with less trade than 'Gola, and it shows. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 10 Trek Sum Dokma (4550m) / pass camp  
Crossing the Marsang La and the Phurlu La 4747m, we have a choice of camping spots, and the most ambitious is just over the Nango La itself. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 11 Trek Ghunsa (3,595m) via Nango La (4800m)  
Today you will trek down crossing the Nango la and again cross the Yangma Samba Khola which leads to Phale bridge and continue to Ghunsa. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 12 Test-explore Ghunsa  
For an easy exit, we can head directly down to Phale but with extra energy trekking up to Ghunsa is certainly possible. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 13 Ghunsa to Khambachen (4145m.|13599ft., 11km.|6.83miles., 5 - 6 hrs trek)  
We will have our breakfast and begin the gradual ascent through an open pine forest and also have the chance to spot blue sheep and snow leopards. The trail passes through landslide-prone areas. We see the spectacular view of Mt. Jannu, encounter the green glacier valleys, and finally reach Khambachen village.
Days: 14 Khambachen to Lhonak (4792m.|15721ft., 10 km.|6.21miles., 4 - 5 hrs trek)  
We move ahead to the trail of the Kanchenjunga glacier. We can meet the trekkers in the main trekking season walking toward and returning from the Kanchenjunga North Base Camp on this track. We move through the Ramdang and come across the Ramdang Monastery. We are on the difficult trail, now at the junction of the Lhonak and Kanchenjunga glaciers. Walking forward, we reach the tiny settlement of Lhonak with a few teahouses.
Days: 15 Hike to Kanchenjunga North base camp (Pang Pema) (5143m.|16873ft.) and return to Lhonak (9km.|5.59miles., 6 - 7 hrs trek)  
Today, we will hike to the north base camp of Mt. Kanchenjunga, which is also known as Pang Pema. We will climb gradually following the moraines through the trail and reach Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The prayer flags around and the mesmerizing towering third-highest mount Kanchenjunga is the reward after multiple days of trekking. We will return to Lhonak for an overnight stay.
Days: 16 Lhonak to Ghunsa (3415m.|11204ft., 21km.|13miles., 7-8 hrs trek)  
Rejoicing the views of the Himalayas and leaving behind the Kanchenjunga Base Camp, retracing the track, we arrive at Ghunsa. The Kanchenjunga trail gives us memories of walking passing the stone huts, soaring mountain peaks, rocky fields nearby the trails, rock-falling zones, etc.
Days: 17 Ghunsa to Amjilosa (2730m), 7 - 8 hours  
As with other sections, we have a good itinerary however there are various options for overnight stops on the way out. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 18 Amjilosa to Rani Pool and Drive to Taplejung (1820m) 7 - 8 hours  
Today Trek to Rani Pool which will take about three hours and after lunch drive to Taplejung. Overnight at tented camp. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 19 Drive to Illam (800m) 6-7 hours  
After breakfast, you drive to Ilam. En route the paved road you will spot some villages and beautiful scenery of fields. After arriving in Ilam you take a walk through a village and stay overnight in Ilam. Overnight at Teahouse. Meal: (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
Days: 20 Drive Ilam to Bhadrapur (91m) – 2 ½ to 3 Hours and fly to Kathmandu – 35 to 40 minutes  
Today we will drive to Bhadrapur in the morning which takes 3 hours approximately. Enjoy the last moment of driving through the tea garden of Illam and then descending down to Jhapa district. On arrival at Chandragadhi Airport, you will fly 40 minutes to Kathmandu. After arriving at Kathmandu, we will move towards the room of the hotel to take a rest for some time and can visit the town and the market area later in the day. Overnight accommodation is set with BB Plan.
Days: 21 Free day in Kathmandu for individual activities.  
On this day, you can proceed to relax and can have another tour of the city or go shopping at the hub of “all things-tourist” at Thamel. Overnight stay at the Hotel. Meals: Breakfast included.
Days: 22 Final Departure  
The airport representative from Nepal New Generation Family will transport you to Kathmandu International Airport around 3 hours before your scheduled flight from where you will depart. Meals: Breakfast included.
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Services Included
  • Airport pick up and drop by private vehicle (Domestic/International).
  • Both-way flight for Guide and Guests from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur to Kathmandu.
  • Experienced and government-licensed holder Guide, porter, and all staff with salaries, food, accommodation, and insurance (1 porter for 2 trekkers).
  • 3-night hotel in Kathmandu with bed and breakfast, twin sharing.
  • Teahouse accommodation and 3 times meals during the trek ( Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner), one cup of Tea/Coffee with a meal.
  • All government and local taxes.
  • Kanchenjunga trek special permit.
  • Kanchenjunga conservation entry permit.
  • First Aid medical kit, an Oximeter to check pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitude
  • Emergency Helicopter service arrangement (If needed) which will be paid by your Travel Insurance Company.
  • We will arrange a Duffel bag, Sleeping bag, Down Jacket, and warm hat (If you don’t have your own.)
  • Himalaya Darshan Treks branded T-shirt as a souvenir.
  • Olangchung Gola trek achievement certificate.
  • Kanchenjunga Trek Map for a group
Services Excluded
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu than the scheduled itinerary.
  • Your expenses (Laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, Wi-Fi, bottle or boiled water, hot shower, etc.)
  • Travel insurance. (recommended)
  • Tips for guide and staff. (Tips are expected)
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Desserts Sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding, etc.
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the cost include.
  •  Sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Frequently Asked Questions

The answers to your questions regarding the Nepal New Generation Trek, what this trip entails, and what is needed can be found in the following frequently asked questions. If your question isn't addressed there, don't hesitate to contact us.

From the gola, we follow the different valleys (Yangma Khola) for a visit to Yangma village. Hike to beautiful Singjema and Samdu Lake. It makes our trek more enjoyable and more adventurous. There is another option to reach Olangchung Gola. You can trek to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp and continue to go Olangchung Gola through the Nango La Pass 4,795m.

Olangchung Gola is a popular tourism destination in eastern Nepal. It is popular through its history, culture, people’s living style, and lifestyle as well as flora and fauna. In Gola there is a very old and historical monastery (about 600 years old); in the monastery, there is a mushroom. Naturally written by “OM MANE PADME HUM” the mantra of Buddhism. It is the main attraction of this monastery. The Yangma village and Olangchung Gola are hidden gems in eastern Nepal. The Gola and Yangma people are originally from Tibet called BhoTiya. They have Tibetan BhoTiya Culture. They supply their needed things from Tibet carried by Yak. The local people from here are always warm welcoming you with good hospitality.

There are several trekking routes to reach Olangchung Gola. Normally, 18 to22 days will be enough for the Olangchung Gola trek. If you have enough time, you can follow our 18-day itinerary for your Best Kanchenjunga Trek with the Olangchung Gola. You can choose your best itinerary according to your holiday time in Nepal.

This trekking destination is located in the Taplejung district in the eastern part of Nepal in the Kanchenjunga conservation area. The Kanchenjunga region is famous for trekking routes, Expedition, and peak climbing.

This trek starts likewise with the Kanchenjunga north base camp trek. Nowadays, we can drive further than Rani Pul following the Tamor valley and the trek starts from Lungthung then the trek continues to Olangchung Gola and Yangma village. Besides that, you can reach Olangchung Gola via Nango La Pass 4795m after the Kanchenjunga base camp trek but you need a few more days.

Yes, you need two different permits to visit this trek. 1, Kanchenjunga Trek Special Permit. 2, Kanchenjunga Conservation Entry Permit.

The Kanchenjunga Trek Special Permit Cost is $20 p/p per week for the first 4weeks. KCAP entry permit cost is NRs 2000 p/p per entry. So with these permits, you will allowed to visit this region.

The highest point of this trek is Yangma village 4200m. but if you don’t have time and interest to go Yangma then the highest point is Olangchung gola 3265m. It is a beautiful short trek in the Kanchenjunga Region.