Kanchenjunga Region Trek

Kanchenjunga Region is a popular trekking destination in Nepal. Mt Kanchenjunga is Nepal's second and world's third-highest mountain. it is situated in Taplejung district, far east northern parts of Nepal. The Kanchenjunga is the boundary of   India and Tibet with Nepal. It is the Kanchenjunga conservation area. KCA is the only protected area of Nepal managed by local communities. This area covers more than 56 percent of the total area of the Taplejung district with 2035 square kilometers. Kanchenjunga area is very famous for-Beautiful mountain views including Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Makalu, Mt Janu, and lots of other beautiful mountain views. 

Flora and Fauna of this area:- 

Great view of Mt Kanchenjunga & Yalung Kang

Lots of different types of trees, plants, herbs, and rhododendron. 22 species of mammals;- Snow leopard, Red panda, Grey wolf, Himalayan black bear, Big group of blue sheep and Langur, and many more 

People and culture:-

There are mainly Hindu and Buddhist religious people. Mainly Foley and Ghunsa people are originally from Tibet and they have Tibetan culture. those village's villages people supply their needed things from Tibet. The folly small  Tibetan refuse village. For the villagers Drinking water, Health clinics, schools, and their own house roofs are also managed by the Tibetan government. 

For this district people got big help from Kanchenjunga School Project. This project help this area's people before long years about 25 years. For Health, Education, construction, and many more. Ghunsa and folly have Hydro-power electricity. the winter season is very hard to live people by heavy snow and very cold weather. You can enjoy visiting Kanchenjunga Region with beautiful mountain views, flora and fauna, people's living style and lifestyles different cast, and their culture. 

Popular trekking routes:- 

1, Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek- Taplejung, Suketar, Lelep, Ghunsa, Khambachen, Lhonak and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp(Pangpema 5,140m) 

2, Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek- Suketar, Yamphuding, Cheiram, Ramche and  Kanchenjunga south Base Camp (Okhatang 4,810m)

3, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek- South Base Camp, Miring la pass, Selele pass,  Ghunsa Village, Lonak, Pangpema(North Base Camp). 

4, Nagola Pass Olangchung Gola Trek- Ghunsa, Nangola pass, Olangchung gola, Yangma , Lelep, Taplejung.

5, Topkegola to Olangchung Gola Trek- Tokpe gola,  Sodu pokhari and Olangchung gola trek.

6, Milke Danda Trek- 

How to get there:- 

There are two ways:-

1, By Flight:- Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur then drive to Taplejung. Or a direct flight from Kathmandu to Suketar airport after that start walking/trekking. 

2, By Bus:- From Kathmandu to Ilam by Bus then the next day from Ilam to Taplejung by Bus/Jeep (2 days drive) Or From Kathmandu to Hile Basantapur by Bus then start walking/Trekking. 

For further details email at:-gbkatuwal@gmail.com

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Stupa near Kyanjin Langtang valley trek

Langtang Valley Trek is the third most popular trekking area in Nepal. This area is the nearest trekking and tour destination from Kathmandu. it is the northern part of Kathmandu. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is very another beautiful trekking destination in this region. The Gosainkunda Lake is a holy pilgrimage site. 

While Langtang is an alpine valley nestled in the Himalayas. And both are the site of Langtang National Park in this region you can enjoy flora and fauna, different cast and their culture. The Langtang area people are- Tamang, Sherpa, and Helmo with their unique culture. From that region, you can see beautiful Mountain views of Langtang Himal, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala Peak, Tsergo Ri, and many other beautiful mountains.

The Lauribina La Pass

Lauribina La Pass 4,610m

The Pass is a 4,610m high pass with excellent mountain views of Gosaikunda Lake. There are famous lakes in the Gosaikunda area such as Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Sourya Kunda, and Ganesh Kunda all are very famous for Hindu pilgrimage. lots of Nepali and Indian people visit the Gosaikunda lake for Bathing in the lake and praying the God Shiva. The lake has its own religious history. Every August there is one special day, at that day the people pray the God Shiv. that is a special day for all Hindu people.

How to get there:- From Kathmandu, you can drive by bus for about 6 to 8hr to Dhunche or Syaprubesi. From that point, you can start trekking. Further details Contact:- gbkatuwal@gmail.com