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companion<br />

Kanchenjunga Base Camp <strong>Trek</strong><br />

The Kanchenjunga Base Camp <strong>Trek</strong> takes you to the far eastern corner of the country, to the Arun<br />

River Valley, bordering India. <strong>Trek</strong> through mountain villages inhabited by ethnic groups of Limbus,<br />

Rais and Sherpas. Most Limbu villages along the trail are engaged in weaving ‘Dhaka’, a traditional<br />

textile. The trail passes verdant forests filled with assorted variety of Himalayan flora and fauna.<br />

The trek culminates at the base of Mount Kanchenjunga (South Face), at Ramche (4360m).<br />

Highlights of the trek include views of Khumbakarna Glacier flowing down Mount Jannu’s east face,<br />

close up views Mount Kanchenjunga (8586m), the third highest peak in the world and the walk<br />

through a high mountain pass, Mirgin La.<br />

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