Trip Facts

Duration

14 days

Trip Grade

Moderate

Group Size

2-9

Highlights

  • Explore the untouched wilderness of Eastern Nepal, including Makalu Base Camp and Kanchenjunga Circuit
  • Trek through remote valleys, high passes, and protected conservation areas
  • Discover authentic Himalayan cultures—Limbu, Rai, and Sherpa communities
  • Camp under starry skies or stay in basic tea houses in hidden villages
  • Encounter diverse wildlife like red pandas and snow leopards in Makalu-Barun and Kanchenjunga Conservation Areas
  • Experience one of Nepal’s most challenging and least crowded trekking regions

Overview

The Nepal Far-Eastern Himalaya Region is one of the most remote, culturally rich, and ecologically diverse trekking zones in the country. Unlike the bustling trails of Everest or Annapurna, this region offers a rare opportunity to venture deep into the wild heart of the Himalayas, far from commercial tourism. Dominated by towering giants like Mount Kanchenjunga (8,586m)—the world’s third-highest peak—and Mount Makalu (8,481m)—the fifth highest, this region remains a true wilderness for trekkers seeking authentic and challenging high-altitude experiences.

Eco Himalaya’s treks in this region span through Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and Makalu-Barun National Park, both of which are UNESCO-recognized biodiversity hotspots. Trails meander through pristine forests of rhododendron, pine, and bamboo, across glacier-fed rivers, and over high Himalayan passes that open up to breathtaking alpine panoramas. The area is home to unique wildlife such as red pandas, Himalayan tahr, snow leopards, and over 300 species of birds, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

Culturally, the Far-Eastern Himalaya is equally fascinating. You’ll find lively ethnic groups like the Limbu, Rai, Sherpa, and Tibetan Buddhists, whose customs, languages, and ways of life have mostly been left alone by modern progress. Stone villages in the middle of nowhere, like Ghunsa, Yangma, and Tashigaon, hold on to ways of life that are hundreds of years old. They show us Nepal’s living mountain history.