Introduction
Kanchenjunga Region is one of the most spectacular regions in the country with amazing landscape; Himalayan peaks rising over 7000 m and flourishing flora and fauna. Mount Kanchenjunga (8586 m) is the 3rd uppermost peak in the world is renowned as the queen of mountains stands on the Nepal - Sikkim border high above rhododendrons and large forests with rivers pouring from its sides. Kanchenjunga, posses of varied ecological zones, from the subtropical land to glacier wilderness.
Kanchenjunga is the major attraction of this region new trekking trails; Pathibhara and Limbu cultural trail, offers supplementery options and a glance at the Himalayan lifestyle and culture. Limbus are the predominant inhabitants in the Kanchenjunga region with the upper region settled by Tibetans, Sherpas, Rais, Gurungs, Magars, Newars, Sunwars and Tamangs of Tibeto - Mongolian origin. This region is popular for bio-diversity, world's largest natural rhododendron jungle with the maximum number of rododendron spices in the earth. The mighty Kanchenjunga glacier is the most famous attraction of Kanchenjunga.