Bokta: Geography and Name
Elevation stands at 6,143 m (20,154 ft).
Situated in the Kanchenjunga Himal range of Taplejung district.
Wild Eastern Nepal: Requires an extensive approach trek starting from Suketar or Taplejung.
Elevation
6,143 m
20,154 ft
Location
Taplejung District
Kanchenjunga Region
Best Season
Spring & Autumn
Mar–May / Sep–Nov
Standard Route
South Ridge
Nepal Side
The Sentinel of Kanchenjunga
Bokta Peak is located in the wilderness of the Kanchenjunga region in eastern Nepal.
Opened for climbing in 2002, it serves as a gateway peak into high-altitude expeditions in Koshi Province.
Key Highlights
- Unrivalled views of Kanchenjunga, Kumbhakarna (Jannu), and Yalung Kang.
- Extremely remote trek through traditional Limbu and Rai villages.
- Pristine Himalayan environment with very low climber traffic.
Quick Facts
First Ascent
1991
Parent Range
Kanchenjunga Himal, Himalayas
Coordinates
27.6167° N, 88.0167° E
Beyond the Basics
Bokta: Climbing & Trekking Guide
Route, acclimatisation and permit notes for Bokta from the Nepal Side side, plus practical safety advice.
Bokta: Climbing Routes
Approached via the Yalung Glacier side on the southern approach to Kanchenjunga.
- South Ridge Expedition Route: Crosses glaciated terrain and steep snow ramps to reach the summit spire.
Bokta: Permits, Season and Safety
The standard season on Bokta is Spring & Autumn (Mar–May / Sep–Nov). Wilderness Trekking: Requires full camping infrastructure and self-sufficiency.
Approaches to Bokta begin from Nepal Side in Taplejung District, where the main objective is the South Ridge. Confirm current permit, insurance, and national park requirements before departure.
- Permits required: NMA Peak Permit & Kanchenjunga Restricted Permit.
- Best months: March to May / October to November.
- Elevation: 6,143 m (20,154 ft).
Bokta: Approach and Acclimatisation
Plan for road travel to the Nepal Side trailhead, then several days of walking before you reach the foot of Bokta. Gain height gradually, take a rest day before moving to high camp, and keep a spare weather day in reserve during Spring & Autumn.
Summit day on a 6,143 m objective is long, so start early and set a clear turn-around time. If the South Ridge is crowded or the snow is unstable, waiting a day is almost always better than pushing on.
Bokta: Facts and Figures
Bokta "Bokta Peak" stands at 6,143 m in Taplejung District, Kanchenjunga Region. The figures below summarise the mountain for trip planning.
- First Ascent: 1991
- Parent Range: Kanchenjunga Himal, Himalayas
- Coordinates: 27.6167° N, 88.0167° E