WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AROUND KANCHENJUNGA HIMALAYA
Highlights:
“Explore the untouched, undisturbed areas of scenic Kanchenjunga Himalayas.
Fascinating scenery of world’s highest mountain range throughout the trekking.
Walk from low warm mid-hills paddy fields to alpine cool forest to artic terrains.
Stand on the foot of world’s third highest massive peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
Abundant mountain wild animals from elusive snow-leopard to exotic bird-life.”
Short trip Profile:
Mode of Trekking: Local Lodges with tented camping.
Trek Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Region for wildlife: Nepal Far North East around Taplejung district.
Trek / Photography Duration: 28 Nights and 29 Days with drives and flights.
Total Trip: 33 Nights and 34 Days from arrival to departures.
The Best Time for Wildlife Photography around Kanchenjunga:
The best times to explore wildlife around the Kanchenjunga area are spring and autumn/fall. Including monsoon and summertime from June to August. Spring begins from March to May, and autumn from September to November. Spring and summer time with longer sunny days, is the best season to explore for wildlife photography. As well as for stunning views of the mountain range, but cold morning time, and in the shade until nighttime. Can get snowfall sometimes during the spring season also, but very wet with rain around mid-hills in monsoon times. But very green with lush vegetation when mountain animals are in abundance.
The next best time is autumn, which begins from September to November is one of the best times for treks and climbs when most days are fine and clear. But shorter sunlight hours, much cold morning and late afternoon until nighttime. Can get snowfall sometimes on walks above 2,500 m where mountain animal dwells.
Geographical Landscapes & Vegetation:
Nepal is a land-locked country with the world’s highest peaks and mountain range known as the Himalayas’. Have five categories of landscapes from the lowlands of the Terai belt. Which extends from east to far west, then towards northward, starting with Siwalik / Churi Hills. Extend to the Mahabharata range of high mid-hills and continue towards higher hills and ridges, known as Greater Mahabharata. The landscape then ends with a massif of mountains, the Himalayas, or an evergreen snow range of peaks. The wildlife photography treks take you around Nepal’s Far North Eastern Himalaya range. Located in the north-east around Kanchenjunga Himalayas. The area is well hidden amidst an array of snow-capped peaks of massif Mt. Kanchenjunga range. Which is also en route towards the Tibet / China border beyond the Kanchenjunga Himal range, as well as en route to Kanchenjunga North base camp.
The vegetation around the high areas of Taplejung and Kanchenjunga region is filled with lovely forests of rhododendrons, blue pines, and firs. Includes oaks, hemlocks, and magnolia. Above 3,000 m the tree lines drop for short alpine bush of juniper and azalea. The high country of green hills to sheer mountain wilderness of arid terrain landscapes. From tall tree lines to remorseless fields of ice and glaciers close en route to Kanchenjunga North Base Camp.
Mt. Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world. Rises at 8,586 m/ 28,169 feet. Located in eastern Nepal and North West of Sikkim, a small state in India.
Religion, Cultures, and History:
Nepal with two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism, mostly populated by the Hindu’ of approx. 70 %. Includes Buddhism of 25 % the rest 5 % are other minor religions. But the higher hills and mountainous regions are inhabited by Buddhist followers. On this trek and climb of Bokta Peak, trekkers will come across villages steeped with Buddhist monuments and monasteries. The upper high region of Taplejung and Kanchenjunga areas populated by the highlanders. The Sherpa and the Bhotias of Tibetan origin, the heritage and cultures are linked with their Tibetan predecessors. The history of the Bhotias and Sherpa people migrated around Nepal Himalayas as early as the 6th to 7th Centuries.
Overviews:
Wildlife Photography around the Kanchenjunga Himalaya Region is an opportunity to catch a glimpse of mountain animals in their natural habitat.
But one needs to explore the region at the right time of the seasons, spring from March to May. The next best season is autumn, which begins in September and ends in November. But one can enjoy during the summertime of the monsoon when the areas will be lush with green vegetation.
The wildlife and vegetation are protected by the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project. Home to famous endangered mammal habitats. Like the elusive Snow Leopard, snow fox, jungle cat, common leopard, smooth otter, and jackal.
A herd of Blue Sheep, Himalayan Thar, and the Himalayan Black Bear are often sighted around the dense forest. Include the rare Red Panda with Rhesus macaque monkey, Langur, musk, and barking deer. Besides wild animals, various species of birds and pheasants are found, from Danphe / Impeyan pheasant, partridge, and wild fowls.
The Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is well known for its natural beauty, flora, and fauna. The Kanchenjunga Conservation was, established in 1997 and covers an area of 2,035 sq.km / 786 sq. mile, located in Taplejung district.
The Kanchenjunga area ranges from the lowest at 1,200 m to the highest at 8,586 m high, the Mt. Kanchenjunga. The bio-diversity in elevation, climate, and landscapes with varied vegetation make a perfect home for mammal species.
Likewise, the Asian Black Bear and Red Panda. The bird species found are golden-breasted fulvetta, and snow cock, blood pheasant as well the blood pheasant. In April 2012, a leopard cat was trapped in a camera at an elevation of 4,474 m / 14,678 feet. Including the Yellow-Throated Marten with other wild animals and exotic birdlife.
Wildlife Photography around Kanchenjunga Himalaya provides the best to enjoy adventures along with exciting views of snow peaks. Along with rare and endangered wildlife to catch in your camera around its natural habitat.
For more information and details, please do contact us, the above itinerary provided is just a general guideline. Interested people for customize or Tailor-Made Itinerary on request.
