Kanchenjunga National Park Sikkim
Kanchenjunga National Park is also known as Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve. The park gets its name from the magnificent mountains Kangchenjunga which ranges about 8,586 meters and raised to 28,169 feet tall.
The Kanchenjunga is the 3rd highest peak in the world. The total area of this park is about 849.5 square Kilometers. one can see the Thangsing of West Sikkim ranging at an Altitude of 4000 meters. The Kanchenjunga park is composed of many glaciers.
There are famous trekking routes :
- Trek from Yuksom to Tshoka and from there to Dzongri
- From Thangshing – Lam Pokhari – Kasturi Orar – Labdang not ladang – Tashiding
- From Bakim – Dzongri – Thangshing – Samuteng – Goechala
- From Dzongri Base Camp – Rathong – Khangerteng
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS :
- Chaam (Ceremonial Dance Performed By Lamas)
- Coronation Throne At Yuksam (West Sikkim)
- Bongthing performing a ritual to worship Mt. Khangchendzonga
- Deorali Daara West Sikkim – 3900 meters
- Kishongla falls
- Lingzya Falls
- Tholung Monastery – North Sikkim
- Zemu Glacier – North Sikkim
- Frozen Lake
Kanchenjunga National Park Entry Fee :
| Indians | Rs 200 /- |
| Foreigners | Rs 400 /- |
| Indian student | Rs 40 /- |
| Guide | Rs 20 /- |
| Tent pitching (per tent ) | Rs 40 /- |
Kanchenjunga National Park Opening time 24 hours.
How to Reach Kanchenjunga National Park:
| By Air: Nearest :
Bagdogra Airport – 222 km |
| By Train: Nearest :
New Jalpaiguri Railway station – 221 km |
| By Road: Nearest
Chungthang – 32 km |
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