Why to visit Khangchendzonga National Park
The Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve, also known as Khangchendzonga, is the ultimate of natural beauty. KNP is one of just a few high-altitude national parks in the country, and it was recently admitted into UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. The area has spectacular glaciers, pristine lakes, verdant valleys, and a variety of endangered flora and animals, in addition to Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak, which towering above the park and its surrounds. Keep a watch out for Himalayan blue sheep, Asiatic wild dogs, red pandas, and musk deer, to mention a few, if you're trekking in the area. A sighting of a snow leopard, if you're lucky, will undoubtedly brighten your day.