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Kanchenjunga, the 3rd highest peak (8,586 m) of the
world is on the Far Eastern border of Nepal. It was not
initially opened for foreigners until 1988. Being
neighbored by Tibet & Sikkim border, this area with
restriction is least visited though the peak offers
enchanting views of the both the north and south aspects of
the peak.
The trek starts from the lowland passing through terraced
fields, Rai and Limbu villages and forests. This exotic trek leads us through lush valleys to
alpine pastures over the Mahabharat mountain range; from the
tropical lowlands to the high glaciers and being
surrounded by the Kambachen, Jannu and Yalungkang peaks.
It gainn maximum
altitude around Kanchenjunga glacier and Pangpema (5,140
m) which is the highest point of this trek. |
