Kanchenjunga Conservation Area

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is a protected area in Taplejung District that covers diverse landscapes across different elevations. The terrain ranges from forested lower slopes to rocky mountain zones and snow-covered peaks in the higher elevations.

The conservation area was established by the government at the end of the 1990s as a nature protection project. It was created as part of an international effort to protect large natural habitats.

Local communities living in this area practice farming methods that have been passed down for generations and work closely with the land. Visitors can see how these traditional approaches shape daily life and how people coexist with the natural environment around them.

Visitors need a permit to enter the area, which should be organized before arrival. The best time to visit is during dry seasons when the trails are easier to walk and weather is more stable.

The area spans across a border region touching three countries and creates a cross-border habitat for wildlife. This location makes it a particularly important place for protecting migration routes of large mountain inhabitants.

Location: Taplejung District

GPS coordinates: 27.71550,87.92820

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47