Top Ten Nepal Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

Walk to Kanchenjunga

There are 14 peaks in the world that are over 8,000 meters; you can find eight of these in Nepal. Among these is 28,200-foot (8,595-meter) Kanchenjunga, which rises along Nepal's border with Sikkim and is the third highest peak on Earth. Opt to do the Kanchenjunga trek and you may be forever explaining where this mountain is, but you'll have an incredible experience. Because of its remote location in far eastern Nepal, Kanchenjunga sees only a handful of trekking groups each year. However, keep in mind that this trek is long and is best suited to those who are in excellent physical condition. You'll be on the trail for three weeks and will have to cross one or two high passes, depending on your route. Not only are there great mountain vistas along the way, but you'll also go through many interesting small villages.




Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Published: 29 Apr 2002
The details, dates, and prices mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication.

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