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Khangchendzonga National Park

Khangchendzonga National Park, located in North Sikkim adjoining Nepal, extends over a region of 850 km2 & was established on 26 August 1977. The region of the park is identified Biosphere preserve with height varying from eighteen thirty meter to over eight thousand five hundred and fifty meter. It is enclosed by few striking mountain crests & glaciers on every side except its eastern portion.  Khanchenjunga lies towards the western boundary and it is among the uppermost mountain crests towering on top of almost uninterrupted excellent forest wrap. The glaciers & crests on the northern portion comprise of Nepal, Talung, Tent mountain & the Zemo (greatest) & Simyo glaciers & additional peaks such as Pandim, Narshing, Siniolchu and so on in further directions.

Many nature & escapade lovers are attracted towards the park because of its permanent territory of mountains, green jungles, blossoming meadows & watercourse in its primeval wilderness.

The flourishing vegetation comprises Temperate wide leaved jungles subjugated by oaks, diverse Coniferous jungles comprising fir, birch, maple, willow and so on & alpine grasses & shrubs at upper heights together with several medicinal plants & aromatic plant.

Park fauna include clouded leopard, red panda, wild dog, thar, serow,blue sheep, sloth bear, takin, goral, civet, snow leopard,  Tibetan wild ass, Himalayan black bear,  musk deer & reptiles similar to rat snake & Russels viper and so on.  Between the state avifauna that comprises of approximately five fifty classes of birds several are to be seen in plenty in the park such as Satyr Tragopan, Osprey, Himalayn griffon, Lammergeier, Blood Pheasants, Tibetan snow cock, Snow pigeon, Sunbirds, Impeyan phesants, green pigeon,  tragopan pheasant, Asian emerald cookoo and eagles. Some Lepcha ethnic settlements are also there within the park.

General Information

State

Sikkim

District(s)

North Sikkim

Established

1977

Nearest city

Chungthang

Time zone

IST  (UTC +05:30)

Area

850 km2

Elevation

1829-8550 m

Climate

 

Precipitation

 

Temperature

 

Summer

Summers don’t get much hot.

Winter

It is very cold, around 0°C

History

Khangchendzonga National Park was recognized in nineteen seventy seven.

Mount Khangchendzonga is well thought-out Sikkim's protector divinity & Buddhists specially admire it.  In the home tongue, Khangchendzonga meaning is “5 reserves of snow".  Home Buddhist celebrity proposes that Khangchendzonga clandestinely holds holy texts & relics.

Forest, Environment & Wildlife Management Department of Sikkim is well thought-out to have completed a immense work in terms of defensive the biodiversity of Park.  Given inaccessibility of the Park, & the restrictions in launching a stable existence in the region, the government has taken local villagers’ help for conservation attempts.

Due course of time, the home persons have become capable & completely vested contenders in the attempts to defend the sole & delicate National Park’s biodiversity.

Best Time To Visit

Harsh climate limit the entry at Khangchendzonga National Park.

The ideal period to come here is from month of April to May during which snows have liquefied & again from month of September to November during which profound monsoon rains have retreated however winter hasn't up till now completely started.

Distance From - National Park

Chungthan (20 Km)

Darjeeling (139)

Siliguri (114)

How To Get There

By air

Situated around two hundred and twenty two km distance, siliguri’s Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal is the closest airport. In addition, Gangtok Helipad is also there.

By rail

Closest railhead is New Jalpaiguri at around 221 km distant.

By road

31A National Highway is the closest main road to the park. Sikkim’s capital Gangtok is the closest city whereas Chungthan at around twenty 20 km distant is the closest town.

Things To Do In - National Park

Trekking

The majority of the trekking ways begin by Yuksom (one forty five km (ninety mi) commencing Gangtok) in West Sikkim. Together with several travel agents, State Tourism Department arranges hikes to Dzongri (4,050 metres or 13,290 ft) & other spots. The admired trek ways are:

Yuksom - Tshoka - Dzongri

Bakim - Dzongri - Thangshing - Samuteng - Goechala

Dzongri Base Camp - Rathong – Khangerteng

Thangshing - Lam Pokhari - Kasturi Orar - Lapdong - Tashiding.

Flora

The plants of the park consist of temperate broadleaf & diverse forests comprising of oaks, fir, birch, maple, willow and so on. The plants of the park as well comprise alpine grasses & shrubs at upper heights along with several medicinal plants & aromatic plants.

Fauna

The park has several mammal classes comprising musk deer, snow leopard, wild dog, sloth bear, civet, red panda, Himalayan Tahr, Tibetan wild ass, Himalayan black bear, Himalayan blue sheep, serow, goral & takin, over and above reptiles comprising rat snake & Russell's viper.

Avifauna

Approximately 550 clases of birds are available comprising Blood Pheasant, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Osprey,  Satyr Tragopan, Himalayan Griffon, Lammergeier, Green Pigeon, Tibetan Snowcock, Snow Pigeon , Tragopan Pheasant, Impeyan Pheasant, and Sunbird & Eagle.

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Accommodation: Accommodation amenities at Park are accessible at the Range agency that comprises 4 rest homes including around twenty beds.

Entry Permits: Indian public must get an Inner-Line Permit commencing the state home section. Foreign persons though require a limited regional consent from the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India to come in the park region. Consent of the State Chief Wildlife Warden is compulsory for every tourist to the park.

Weather

Summer lengthens from April month to May month. Here winter is noticeable by serious snowfall whereas monsoon presents from May month to October.

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