The Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP) is situated in the North District of Sikkim, with a total area of 850 sq. kms. Covering the highest elevation range (1829 to 8585 meters) in the country. The area of the park is full of spectacular wilderness with one of the highest mountain peaks towering above virtually undisturbed forest cover. There are many glaciers in the park area. Amongst them the Zemu Glacier is the longest and most awesome. The lofty Mt. Kanchendzonga (8585 m) which literally means 'Abode of Gods consisting of five Treasure Houses' included in the five peaks are Narshing, Pandim, Simvo, Kabru and Siniolchu.
The most beautiful amongst these peaks are Mt. Pandim, Mt. Narshing and Mt. Siniolchu which lie in the park area. The topography and the peaks along with the forest wilderness in the park area form the main attraction of the KNP which attracts nature & adventure lovers from all over the world. Among the avifauna of the state which consists of almost 550 species of birds many are to be found in abundance in the KNP like Blood Pheasants, Satyr Tragopan, Osprey, Himalayan griffon, Lammergeier, snow pigeon, Impeyan phesants, sunbirds & eagles.
This is a fantastic trek for adventures and nature lovers as your explore this remote and pristine environment. Trekking in this area gives you an awesome experience which you will not forget in your life time. ATC can arrange trekking and permits for you in this restricted area so you can make the most of your trek.
Fact of the Trek
Start: Nambu
Finish: Gangtok
Duration: 15 days
Hours per day: 4-8
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 4995m
Season: March, April, May, October-Dec
Trek type: camping
Trekking Highlights
• Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP)
• Mt. Kanchendzonga (8585 m)
• Mt. Pandim , Mt. Narshing and Mt. Siniolchu
• Explore the fascinating glaciers
• Zemu Glacier
Suggested Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Fly to Bagdogra and transfer to Nambu (600 m)
Day 02: Trek from Nambu to Sang Khola (2050 m)
Day 03: Trek from Sang Khola to Naya Patal (3000 m)
Day 04: Trek from Naya Patal to Lower Yambong (3300)
Day 05: Trek from Lower Yambong to Upper Yambong (3735 m)
Day 06: Trek from Upper Yambong to Gomathang (3735 m)
Day 07: Trek from Gomathang to Pangding (4210 m)
Day 08: Trek from Pangding to Dzongri (3735 m)
Day 09: Trek from Dzongri to Lamune (4164 m)
Day 10: Trek from Lamune - Gochela, 4995m –Thangsing (3936 m)
Day 11: Trek from Thangsing to Tshoka (2828 m)
Day 12: Trek from Tshoka to Yuksam (1560 m)
Day 13: Yuksom - Gangtok via Rabangla by road (1870m)
Day 14: Gangtok sightseeing
Day 15: Transfer from Gangtok to IXB Airport, (126 Kms / 4 Hrs) for onwards connection.
