Kanchenjunga Mountain

Kanchenjunga Mountain stands as the third highest peak in the world. The mountain reached high to the sky to 8,586 m.

The mountain offers gateways from many sites. It touches numerous cities and places. The most famed and popular gateways to this famed mountain are via Darjeeling or Gangtok. Darjeeling offers some of the stunning views on the way to Kanchenjunga. One crosses numerous tea estates, small villages, hills and the vast fields to reach this mighty mountain peak.

Kanchenjunga range is a collection of 5 mighty peaks. Among the five, three peaks – the main, central and the south share the borders with the North Sikkim of India and the Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two chose to be completely in Nepal.

Kanchenjunga mountain peak flaunts its beauty over the countries of Bhutan, China, India, and Nepal. One can have a mesmerizing view of the snow-capped mountains from any of these countries.

The vast mountain range houses 14 protected areas, holding a plethora of flora and fauna. Apart from the large variety of orchids and rhododendrons, there are endangered species like blood pheasant, snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, red panda, Himalayan musk deer, and Chestnut-breasted partridge making this mountain ranges their home.

Darjeeling offers some breathtaking views of this mighty mountain range. It has always been a city of choice for admiring this gigantic wonder. Some of the prime spots of Darjeeling which are famed for offering stunning views of the Kanchenjunga mountain range are Tiger point, The Darjeeling War Memorial, etc.

Darjeeling to Kanchenjunga makes a popular yet tough trekking trail. One can get some stunning views throughout the trek and pass numerous monasteries on the way. This is a much-loved trek among the trekking enthusiasts.