Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft). And the basecamp of this mountain is at 5160 meter above the sea level. The base camp trek to Kanchenjunga is regarded as the best off the beaten trekking trail of the region. Kanchenjunga, also spelled Kangchenjunga lies in both Nepal, China and India, Nepalese eastern Himalayas on the border between Sikkim states – basically in border of the 3 countries, accessible to trek from both sides. Trekking from India is camping whereas from Nepal side trekking is tea house as well as camping as per toursit preference.

Variation, Famous & Selected trek in Kanchenjunga Base Camp region is – Kanchenjunga Trek

Kanchenjunga basecamp trek is a part of “Great Himalaya Range”.

Trekking trail of Kanchenjunga base camp is along the Tamor River, one of the major river of Nepal and Tista River in boarder of Nepal – India.

Kanchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world until 1852 before Everest was measured and after Dhaulagiri was measure lower than Mt Kanchenjunga. 3rd highest mountain of the world Kanchenjunga was first climbed on 25 May 1955 by of a British expedition. Climbing Kanchenjunga is never stepped on its summit as from the time when Sikkim used to be a kingdom itself (before invasion by India), climbers stop few meters below the summit as stepping on top of holy mountain of is considered sinful.

Basecamp is conserved inside the conservation area and the lush green forest with varieties of flora and fauna is major beauty along with the snowcapped mountain range and traditional villages. As a remote trekking destination, the villages and locals of Kanchenjunga base camp trekking trail have preserved their antiquity and it is a best basecamp trek.
Conservation area protects significant plant species such as rhododendrons and orchids and many endangered wildlife such as snow leopard, Asian black bear, red panda, white-bellied musk deer, blood pheasant, and chestnut-breasted partridge.