Taste the wilderness of sky-dominating mountains and unspoiled off-beaten trails in eastern Nepal with the Kanchenjunga Trek. Mt. Kanchenjunga, which stands tall at an elevation of 8586 meters, is the world's third-highest peak. The trek offers an opportunity to walk through some exotic paths to rejoice in the grandeur of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Kanchenjunga was derived from the Tibetan word “Kanchendzonga,” which translates to “five treasures of snow.” The section of Kanchenjunga lies in both Nepal and Sikkim, India. Amongst the five main peaks in Kanchenjunga, the highest one lies in the Taplegunj of Nepal.
The trek to Kanchenjunga passes through three distinct ecological regions, i.e., the eastern Himalayan coniferous forests, East Himalayan alpine meadows, and Terai grasslands. One can notice this environmental variation during the trek. The trail of the Kanchenjunga Trek passes through the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, which is home to various species of birds, animals, flora, and fauna found in different geographical regions and climatic conditions.
The trek to Kanchenjunga was open to foreigners only after 1988. Still, the route is very challenging. The trail gets comparatively fewer visitors yearly. The region has even been able to maintain its natural glory and cultural richness intact. People of mixed groups mostly inhabit the area. They have their traditions, culture, and way of living. The trek offers an opportunity to get some insights into local people, culture, and tradition with beautiful views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Jahnu Himal, and many other mountains on sight.
Kanchenjunga Trek begins with a flight to Taplejung, from where you slowly ascend along with a lush and pristine environment. You walk past different pass villages to traverse into the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. You further climb up through forests, hills, and diverse terrain to Kanchenjunga Base Camp. The route offers some stunning views of the mountains. From the base camp, you will be rewarded with some close-up pictures of Kanchenjunga along with other neighboring peaks. From the base camp, you drop down to Sele La pass and then to Suketar via different charming villages on the way. The trek concluded with a flight back to Kathmandu.
Kanchenjunga is one of the most challenging trekking journeys in Nepal. Its beaten-off nature and long day walk for more than three weeks make the Kanchenjunga Trek a strenuous one. You need to be fit and must have a higher level of stamina and endurance capacity to opt for this trek. Apart from this, World Alpine Treks has many other off-beaten nature treks to serve you!