Kanchenjungha Trek

DESTINATION: Mt Kanchanjungha, Taplejung / MAX ELEVATION: 4854m / TREKKING LEVEL: Moderate – Strenuous / TREKKING ACCOMMODATION: Te-House Lodge & Homestay  BEST TIME: March to May & mid-September to mid-November/ TREK DURATION: 17 Days / STARTING POINT: Kathmandu, ENDING POINT: Kathmandu.

The Land of Kiraants: The trek begins from the lower temperate river valleys and then reaches into alpine areas and ends with sub-tropical vegetation. This trek is unique in its bio-diversity which alone covers 30 varieties of Rhododendron species and 69 varieties of Orchids. The trek walks through the Kanchenjungha Conservation area which is the home of 202 species of Birds including endangered birds like Impeyan Pheasant, Red-billed blue magpie and Ashy Drongo.

The wildlife includes snow-leopards, Musk Deer, Red Pandas and Blue Sheep shall make your trekking memorable if you have the luck to catch a glimpse of them! The Kanchanjungha Conservation Area has been selected as one of the 200 global eco regions recognized by world wildlife Fund (WWF).

The major ethnic groups living in this trek are the Rais and Limbus (Kiraant) who have a warm and rich culture of hospitality. If you visit during one of their ritual celebration days you will have opportunity to witness a culture far removed from the self-centric-individuality of much of the modern world. You will feel a remarkable longing to live there longer and you are sure to feel at home.

Itinerary Summary

1. Kanchanjungha / Kumbhakarna Himal / Mt Makalu / Tea Gardens / Red-Panda / Kirant Culture / The Rais / The Limbus
2. The Magars / Ghunsa Valley / Tibetan Culture / Yak-Pastures / Himalayan Range View / Blossoming Rhododendron Forest

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