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Trekking sections · Mechi to Mahakali

Kanchenjunga

Overview

About Kanchenjunga

The far eastern section of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail encompasses the Kanchenjunga region, spanning from the Indian border in the east to the Makalu region to the west and also includes Ilam, Panchthar, and Tehrathum districts. Home to the world’s third tallest mountain, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586 meters), this remote area features elevations ranging from 670 meters to towering peaks, earning its name ‘Kanchenjunga,’ meaning ‘treasures of the high snow.’

Tourism highlights

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Majestic Mountain Ranges and Peaks, Remote and Pristine Trails, Breathtaking Landscapes, Unique Flora and Fauna, Challenging Passes and Lakes

Map of the Kanchenjunga section

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