SIKKIM: The Sikkim government is planning to launch treks to Mt Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world in association with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) reports in the Pioneer. The
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The scheme plans 15 day treks to the mountain and back for adventure lovers, mountaineers and trekkers alike. The treks will most likely be organised in the summer months with better weather.
The trek will start from the Kanchenjunga National Park (KNP) and will take travellers to see local flora and fauna, snow-covered peaks, temples and more.
Slated to be organised by the Sikkim government the treks are most likely to take place during the summer months as the weather is the most favourable at that time.
State Resident Commissioner Gobind Mohan told The Pioneer, “Our aim is to provide highest level of professional support and logistics to nature lover enthusiasts during the parikrama tour through the State Tourism Department and registered tour and travel agencies.”
Musafir Namah Bureau
