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Kanchenjunga (Khanchendzonga),
this is perhaps the most inaccessible trek in Nepal
since Khanchendzonga, the 3rd highest peak mountain
in the world, which lies on the eastern border of
Nepal with India, is far removed from any airfield
or road-head. It takes at least two weeks' walk to
reach the destination, Khanchendzonga Basecamp.
There are two Khanchendzonga base camps-north and
south, and a usual trek involves reaching either of
them. It is possible to go to both base camps but it
takes a much longer time. One way to make it to both
the base camps would be by going over one of two
passes between them, but neither is easy to cross.
This region was made open for trekkers only in 1988
and requires a special permit, which are issued only
to trekking groups. The trek starts from a place
called Basantapur, around 20 hours' road journey
from Kathmandu or alternately, one can fly to
Taplejung, which shortens the trek by four days. |
