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Kanchenjunga
Himalayan mountain on the Nepal–Sikkim border, 8,586 m/28,170 ft high, 120 km/75 mi southeast of Mount Everest. The name means ‘five treasure houses of the great snows’. Kanchenjunga was first climbed by a British expedition in 1955.



Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world. It is in the eastern Himalayas on the border between Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. Kanchenjunga has five peaks, the highest reaching 28,208 feet (8,598 m) above sea level. Many mountain climbers unsuccessfully tried to reach the top of Kanchenjunga until 1955, when four British explorers climbed to the summit.

The Great Kanchenjunga Trekking
The Kanchenjunga peak is one of the highest glistening peak of Himalayas. And a trekking expedition to both Sikkim in India and Nepal will gives the immense pleasure of behold its enthralling beauty.Heralded as the 'queen of mountains', Mount Kanchenjunga is one of the most spectacular romantic mountains of the world. Literally mean as "The five treasures of snow", the Great Kanchenjunga mountain is located in Sikkim (India) and eastern part of Nepal as Himalayan mountain ranges.

Mount Kangchenjunga range has 5 peaks, of which the true Summit is 28,169 feet or 8,586 meters. It seems that all these peaks are competing with each other. One of the peak of mount Kanchenjunga which is of height 8, 586 m is counted as the third highest peak on the planet. Inspite of several attempts with all modern equipments, mountaineers from various nations of the world failed to conquer the lofty peak of Kanchenjunga.

So, most of the adventure enthusiasts loves to enjoy the beauty of Kanchenjunga peak by engaging themselves in trekking. The Great Kanchenjunga mountain can be trek down from both Sikkim (India) and Nepal.

Kanchenjunga Sikkim Trekking: Generally, adventure buffs who are interested to trek Kanchenjunga from Sikkim starts their journey from Bagdogra and covers places like Darjeeling, Yuksum, Bakhim, Dzongri, Thangsing, Samiti Lake, Gochala, Samiti Lake, Thangsing, Tsoka, Yoksum, Pemayangtse , Gangtok.

On reaching, Dzongri trekkers would have fantastic views of Kanchenjunga peak. After this place, trekkers can also Samiti Lake, considered as a holy place by the local people. Return journey to Gangtok starts from Gochala and covering places like Tsoka, Yoksum, Pemayangtse.

Kanchenjunga Nepal Trekking: Kanchenjunga Nepal trekking is more difficult and strenuous as compare to Kanchenjunga Sikkim trekking. So, to trek this region, excellent physical condition and prior mountaineering experience is must needed. Places covered during this trekking are Kaathmandu to Birathagar, Chauki / Gupha Pokhari, Gupha Pokhari/ Nisum, Nisum / Dovan etc.

Best Season For Kanchenjunga Trekking: The most suitable time for Kanchenjunga trekking is from April to October.