Kanchenjunga Region

A vast region with vast diversity opened for trekking in 1988, lies between Arun and Tamur rivers valley, Kanchenjanga region is considered to be the least recognized and least visited trek in Nepal. The Kanchenjunga is located in the eastern part of Nepal, on the borderline with Sikkim, India. After Mount Everest and Mount K2, it is the third highest mountain in the world with 8586 meters of elevation. Trekking and Hiking to Kanchenjunga is the main source of refreshment in Nepal Holidays. A tremendously towering Kanchenjunga presents five treasures of the snow. Kanchenjunga trekking offers an opportunity to discover absolutely unspoiled highlands wilderness to the visitors and of course, it offers the flourishing farmland and forested valleys, charming villages, Monasteries and Chhortens, Temples with the most beautiful and contrasting sceneries, including the close sight of KanchenjungaAdventure trek and camping on its base camp are the main points for Kanchenjunga Trekking. Trekking to Kanchenjunga Peak is one of the Nepal best trekking.
Number of Glaciers originated from Himalaya have no doubt added to the beauties of this region.

The Sherpas inhabit the northern part of the Kanchenjunga region whereas the southern lower part is full of the ethnic groups such as Rai, Limbu, Magar, Tamang, Brahman, and Chhetri. Moreover, this wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills, and frozen valleys.

This region was opened for trekking tourism only in 1988. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous since the region is regarded as the most remote place of Nepal. However, the presence of numerous wild animals, birds, and flora in abundance make the treks in this region very interesting and pleasant. One of the Nepal travel agency Thirdpole Adventure Treks organizes Nepal Trekking, Nepal Hiking, Trek to Nepal programs and among them trek to Kanchenjunga is one. You can trek to adventure destinations like Kanchanjunga Base Camp and Young Glacier Trekking.

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