kanchenjunga Region Trek

Kanchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world, lies in the Taplejung district of Nepal. The mountain with an elevation of 8586m is the second highest point in Nepal, whereas it is the first highest point in India. The Kanchenjunga range is not only limited to Nepal and India, but it also stretches all the way to Bhutan and China. The Kanchenjunga massif is in the form of a massive cross as it expands to the north, south, east, and west. Kanchenjunga is also part of the great Himalayan range. Kanchenjunga base camp trek and Kanchenjunga south base camp are the best and most famous trekking routes in Nepal.

The name Kanchenjunga refers to “the five treasures of the high snow,” referring to its five peaks. The name Kanchenjunga is derived from Tibetan origin, having meaning behind each syllable: Kang-Chen-dzo-nga or Yang-cchen-dzö-nga, where “kang” or “yang” refers to snow, “Chen” means great, “dzo” means treasure, and “nga” means five. Kanchenjunga has several different names according to its location. The mountain is religiously important to the local inhabitants, who have their own purposes and beliefs behind it.

Kanchenjunga shelters have globally important flora and fauna. As it is home to diverse flora and fauna, it comprises several protected areas in each stretched area. For Nepal, the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is one of them. The trail to Kanchenjunga is through the rhododendron forest and a fully blooming orchid flower if you are in the perfect weather. The conservation area also consists of endangered species like the Asian black bear, white-bellied musk deer, blood pheasant, snow leopard, chestnut-breasted partridge, and red panda. If you are lucky, you may also have a chance of encountering one.

The remoteness and isolation have preserved its pristine beauty, and less traffic on the trail makes the journey to Kanchenjunga even more fun and exciting. Make the trek to the lap of one of the highest mountains in the world with Highland Eco Trek and make it even more memorable.