Kanchanjunga Region
Kanchenjunga is one of the unspoiled trekking areas in the eastern part of Nepal opened in 1988 for trekkers. Mt. Kanchenjunga 8586m is the world’s third highest mountain offers infinite variety of landscapes, cultures and panoramic views of Himalayas including the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, four of the worlds five highest mountains make the trek rewarding. Kanchenjunga is translated along the lines of "Five Treasures of the Snow" A journey to Kanchenjunga trekking area is a special treat- starting from the tropical lowlands through great rhododendron forests and lovely villages of east Nepal up to the glacier and overwhelming views. The region with its alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops, low river valleys, temperate and sub-tropical forests is situated in Taplejung district that borders with the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. The KCA (Kanchanjunga Conservation Area) has been selected as one of the 200 Global eco regions recognized by World Wildlife Fund. Ten species among Nepal’s 20 indigenous gymnosperms and 15 among Nepal’s 28 endemic flowering plants are found in this region. In addition, almost 30 varieties of rhododendron species and 69 varieties of orchids are found here. Wildlife includes endangered snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, musk deer, red panda, blue sheep and rhesus macaw. About 202 species of different birds including Impheyan pheasant, red-billed blue magpie, and shy drongo are found in the area.
The region can be reached via Basantapur in Dhankuta district or Birtamod in Jhapa district. The area can also be reached through Dharan, which is 40 kilometres north from Biratnagar. Yet another option is to fly to Biratnagar and then to Suketar in Taplejung district from where the region can be trekked. Tourist facilities are available in Dharan, Dhankuta and Biratnagar. Spring and autumn are considered to be the best season to visit the region.
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The region can be reached via Basantapur in Dhankuta district or Birtamod in Jhapa district. The area can also be reached through Dharan, which is 40 kilometres north from Biratnagar. Yet another option is to fly to Biratnagar and then to Suketar in Taplejung district from where the region can be trekked. Tourist facilities are available in Dharan, Dhankuta and Biratnagar. Spring and autumn are considered to be the best season to visit the region.
Trekking Programs of Kanchanjunga Region
| Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek |
| Kanchanjunga North Base Camp Trek | Kanchanjunga South Base Camp Trek |
| Kanchanjunga Base Camp Trek |
| Kanchanjunga North Base Camp Trek | Kanchanjunga South Base Camp Trek |
Other Trekking Regions of Nepal