HMI Base Camp
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to HMI Base Camp.
- At 4450 m elevation the air is thin and nights turn cold — pack warm layers and pace yourself.
Location
Where HMI Base Camp sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to HMI Base Camp — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Khangchendzonga National Park is a national park and part of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016, becoming the first "Mixed Heritage" site of India. It was included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The park is named after the mountain Kangchenjunga, which is the third-highest peak in the world a
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Mountain in Sikkim
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is a protected area in the Himalayas of eastern Nepal that was established in 1997. It covers 2,035 km2 (786 sq mi) in the Taplejung District and comprises two peaks of Kanchenjunga. In the north it adjoins the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve in Tibet, and in the east the Khangchendzonga National Park in Sikkim. It borders the Sankhuwasabha District and part of t
🛒 Amenities & services
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at HMI Base Camp.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about HMI Base Camp.
Who runs HMI Base Camp?
HMI Base Camp is operated by Himalayan Mountaineering Institute.
Reviews
Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.
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More places to camp close to HMI Base Camp.
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