Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
If you are looking for an escape from the bustling crowds and a challenge in a remote part of the world, then the Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek is just for you. This is a remote and unexplored region of Nepal, rich in fauna and flora, terraced farms and beautiful valleys, and home to various ethnicities that include Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Tamang. You will need a reasonable level of fitness for this trek; the days can be long and physically demanding.
Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m) is the world’s 3rd highest mountain and in translation means “the five treasures of the great snows”. On this trek, you will visit the south and north base camps of Kanchenjunga, in a region bordering India’s northeast, near Sikkim. The region has a diverse landscape, with green meadows, rhododendron and birch forests, waterfalls, and glaciers. See how the resilient villagers in this region survive and learn more about their faith and spirituality. Along the trail, visit several Buddhist monasteries, including Ramtang and Oktang. The region is protected and is within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which requires a special trekking permit from the Nepal government to enter. The World Wildlife Fund and the Nepali government jointly manage this amazing unspoiled area.
This is a great opportunity to explore the Himalayas in a remote region of Nepal on the border with India. You may even encounter the shy and secretive snow leopard or red panda along the trail.
Trekking and Hiking
