Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with a height of 8586m. Kanchenjunga is situated in the northeast part of Nepal on the border of Sikkim, India. The Kanchenjunga region is an amazing area with its unique mountain ecosystems. Trekkers can find themselves climbing slowly along the valleys that ascend through pristine forests, crop fields, and tranquil villages. Kanchenjunga South Base Camp trek offers views of sensational snowcapped mountains and peaks, plus a landscape of subtropical lowlands, rhododendron and alpine forests, and spectacular glaciers protected by Kanchenjunga Conservation Area and the Sacred Himalayan Landscape initiative of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
There is an abundant variety of wildlife, including the elusive snow leopard, the Asian black bear, and the red panda, among other rare mammals. Bird lovers may get the chance to see the golden-breasted fulvetta, snow cock, blood pheasant, and many more. This trek requires a good level of fitness and previous trekking experience to ensure enjoyment of this challenging environment.