Khangchendzonga National Park , Gangtok
About Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park (previously named Kanchenjunga National Park) is located in Sikkim, and named after 8,586 mts. tall Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world.
Being located in inaccessible area of Sikkim has the advantage of the park remaining untouched to quite a large extent. The park is home to Himalayan Tahr, Snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Tibetan antelope, wild ass, barking deer, flying squirrel and the red panda. There are more than 550 species of birds that are found in Khangchendzonga National Park such as snow pigeon, Asian emerald cookoo, Tibetan snow cock, Himalayan griffon etc.
Lot of trekking routes are present inside the park of which most routes starts from Yuksom (145 KMs from Gangtok). One can also come across Lepcha tribal settlements within the park.
Indian tourists need to take special permission from Inner-Line Permit from the State Home Department while foreign nationals would require a restricted area permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Delhi, to get inside the park from the State Chief Wildlife.
The best time to visit this national park is April to May and August to October.
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Places to Visit near Khangchendzonga National Park
Goecha La, Sikkim
0.1 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Goecha La is a high mountain pass and a popular trekking destination in Sikkim. The trek begins in Yuksom, a quaint hill station where you should...
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Yuksom Valley, Sikkim
*16.6 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Yuksom Valley – Yuksom in West Sikkim is a quiet and beautiful village located in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges. It is...
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Khecheopalri Lake, Sikkim
*17.8 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Khechoperi lake (also known as Khechuperi or Khecheopalri) is a sacred lake in Sikkim, holy to both Buddhists and Hindus. It is located at a...
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Borong, Sikkim
*20 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Borong is a picturesque small village in South Sikkim, located at an altitude of 5800 ft. It is about 17 kms from Ravangla and is gaining...
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Pelling, Sikkim
*20.1 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
The 'hill of hidden paradise', Pelling undoubtedly holds a very special place on the tourism map of mystic-land India. located at a distance of 3...
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Pemayangtse Monastery, Sikkim
*21.4 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Located about 140 kms from Gangtok, Pemayangtse Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Sikkim, founded in the 17th century. This monastery...
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Ravangla, Sikkim
*23.4 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Ravangla, in South Sikkim, is at an altitude of 7000 ft and offers breathtaking views of the Greater Himalayas. Ralong Monastery is about 6 kms...
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Lachen, Sikkim
*24 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Lachen is one of those unexplored destinations that are still untouched by the throngs of tourists. Situated at an altitude of 8500 fts above sea...
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Phodong Monastery, Sikkim
*27.8 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
About 28 kms from Gangtok, in north Sikkim, is Phodong Monastery, often said to be one of the most beautiful monasteries in Sikkim. This monastery...
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Phensong Monastery, Sikkim
*29 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Phensong or Phensang Monastery is a very old monastery. It’s been around right since 1721 and the heritage comes through when one interacts...
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Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim
*29.5 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary is indeed a veritable sanctuary or safe haven to a wide array of beautiful species, both flora and fauna. A...
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Ranka Monastery (Lingdum), Sikkim
*30.2 km from Khangchendzonga National Park - See map
Located 20 kms away from Gangtok, Ranka Monastery or Lingdum Monastery or Pal Zurmang Kagyud Monastery is a striking place of worship built in...
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