Khangchendzonga National Parkखंगचेंदज़ोंगा राष्ट्रीय उद्यान
The Kanchenjunga park, a UNESCO site. Treks from Yuksom with a permit and a guide.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereGyalshing, Sikkim
West Sikkim
West Sikkim
Best time to visit15 April to 31 May and 1 October to 15 November
Good seasonsSummer (March to May), Post-monsoon (October to November)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4000 m above sea level
Time needed6 days
Base and nearbyYuksom, Gyalshing
EntryForest permit at Yuksom · registered guide needed · trekking only
ClosuresUsually closed 1 December to 31 March. The high treks are closed in winter snow.
About Khangchendzonga National Park
A national park around Mount Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with glaciers, forests and high lakes. Treks start at Yuksom, and the classic routes are Dzongri and Goecha La, taking around 6 to 10 days, with permits and registered guides. The park is closed to treks in winter and heavy monsoon. April to May and October to November are the best months.
What to see and do
- Dzongri and Goecha La treks
- Kanchenjunga from Dzongri top
- Red panda and snow leopard country
- Forest of rhododendron
- Starting point at Yuksom
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
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