Getting There:

The starting points for treks in the Far East are at Basantapur, Taplejung and Tumlingtar. Basantapur needs minimum of sixteen – hour drive from Kathmandu. There are no tourist bus services so trekkers must either use scheduled bus services or arrange private transport. Another option is flying to Tumlingtar or Taplejung from the capital. The flights take approximately forty –five to fifty minutes from Kathmandu and about 20 minutes from Biratnagar to Taplejung.

Permits and fees:

Much of the trekking area lies within the Kanchanjunga Conservation Area and a permit fee is required for entry. Trekkers arriving via Kakarbitta border point must first travel to Kathmandu to obtain trekking permits as the government’s immigration office at Kakarbitta does not issue the required permit. The best time to trek in the region is between September and May.