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	Kangchenjunga Conservation Area

Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) spread over 2035 sq.km. in Taplejung district, lies in the northeast corner of Nepal. It is named after Mt. Kangchenjunga (8,586m)- second highest mountain in Nepal and the third highest in the world. Taplejung district is also renowned for high peaks (eleven peaks higher that 7,000 m) and glaciers. The conservation area with unique mountain ecosystems is envisioned as a tri-national peace park with Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China to the north and Sikkim, India, in the east.

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Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Project was initiated on 22 nd March 1998 by DNPWC with technical and financial support from WWF Nepal. Preceding this, the area had been declared a "Gift to the Earth" in support of WWF's Living Planet Campaign and "Kangchenjunga Conservation Area" in recognition of the biological and cultural diversity of the area.

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Country	Nepal
Location	Nuwakot, Rasuwa & Sindhupalchok Districts North of Kathmandu (Central Nepal)
Established On	1976
Importance	National Park & Buffer Zone
Area Covered	1,710 sq. km.
Best Season To Visit	March to June September to November
Coordinates	28� 15′ 22″ N, 85� 31′ 10″ E
IUCN Category	II (National Park) VI (Buffer Zone)
Buffer Zone Declared	1998
Buffer Zone Area	420 sq km
Population	16,200
Major Ethnic Group	Tamangs, Sherpas
Major Religion	Buddhism, Bon
Major Rivers	Trisuli, Sunkoshi
Major Glaciers
Bioclimatic Zone	Lower and Upper Temperate Sub-alpine, Alpine and Nival
Major Peaks	Langtang Lirung (7,234 m) Langtang Ri(7,205 m) Tsogaka (7,193 m), Gangbengchen (7,211 m)
Climate	Temperate to arctic
Elevation Range	1,500 m - 7,234 m
Endangered/Threatened mammals	Himalayan Black Bear, Snow Leopard Red Panda, Wild Yak, Musk Deer
Major Tree Species	Pine, Hemlock, Fir, Juniper, Rhododendron

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	Kangchenjunga Trekking Routes

KANCHENJUNGA SOUTH


		Kanchenjunga South

	Located in far Eastern Nepal, Kanchenjunga is one of the most remote and beautiful areas to trek. Unused to foreign visitors, much of the area still lies shrouded in mystery. You will pass through picturesque villages as you climb towards the enormous Kanchenjunga massif.

Name	Kanchenjunga South
Duration	20 Days
Max Altitude	4,620 m
Level	III Medium-Hard
Price	From $ 1,700.00 usd
Seasons	March-May September-December
Departures	Every Week
Custom Dates	Avaialble upon Request

KANCHENJUNGA BASE CAMP


	Kanchenjunga Base Camp

	Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world at 8,598m, is located in one of the most remote and beautiful areas in Nepal. This trek is one of our favourite treks for its sheer isolation and magnificent scenery. It is also one of our most adventurous and demanding treks, which passes through a wild and fascinating district of eastern Nepal.

Name	Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Duration	25 Days
Max Altitude	5,140 m
Level	III Medium-Hard
Price	From $ 2,700.00 usd
Seasons	March-May September-December
Departures	Every Week
Custom Dates	Avaialble upon Request