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above mean sea level was commissioned on 26th
August, 1977 having considered the floral, faunal,
ecological, geomorphologic importance and the wildlife
potentiality of the area. This park which also came into existence
through the generosity of heart and purse of idealists who having
realised the beauties and ecstasy of the region, is probably the
largest biologically intact continuous tract of mountainous land
with valleys of lush green forests, meadows, alpine lands reserved
primarily for the conservation of its native wildlife. It nestles
a luxuriant flora and galaxy of magnificent fauna of rare
varieties. There lies the primitive wilderness, natural lakes,
tumbling tributary streams, flowered fields and imposing canyon.
The snow-cum-cloud spangled mountains and peaks encircling the
Park and a few falling inside it rear their majestic heads high
with all the magnificent fauna of their own- a community of
distinctive animals as if singled out by nature to withstand the
acute intensity of cold for mountain living. The National Park's
untapped potentiality is far beyond the ken of knowledge of many a
man which needs to be tapped with the drill of intelligence and
austere devotion.
Best Season to Visit
March - May and September - November.
Permits and Routes
Yuksom in West Sikkim which is connected by vehicular road is fast
developing into a take off point for mountaineers and trekkers.
The trek routes from Yuksom are :
- Bakim - Dzongri - Thangshing - Samuteng - Goechala
- Dzongri Base Camp - Rathong - Khangerteng
- Thangshing - Lam Pokhari - Kasturi Orar - Lapdong -
Tashiding (Road Head).
These places in the Khangchendzonga National
Park are generally included in their itineraries in West Sikkim.
Dzongri which is two days trekking from Yuksom is the nearest
place of tourist interest. These are unrestricted areas. Indian
nationals do not require any permit to visit unrestricted areas in
Sikkim but for those places which are inside the National Park and
Sanctuaries, permission of the State Chief Wildlife is required
and this can be obtained on payment of entry fees. Mountaineers
and trekkers conducting expeditions in the above areas or in that
part of the region may obtain permit on payment of fees from the
Check Post or Wildlife Education and Interpretation Centre at
Yuksom. Foreign nationals in a group of four or more are permitted
to trek to Dzongri on the basis of their visas through conducted
tours. State Tourism Department and Travel Agents organise treks
to this park of the region. Similarly, another areas which
epitomizes the trekkers for their unique experience is the Green
Lake in the Khangchendzonga National Park in North Sikkim. Lachen,
a village connected by vehicular road is the take off point for
trekkers and mountaineers for Green fake which takes four to six
days to reach there through treacherous route. The traditional
route of mountaineers is Lucanes Jakchen-Yabuk-Rest Camp (Marco
Polo Camp) - Green Lake . Another detour traverse but murderous
route is Lachen-Thasngu (13,695') Muguthang (16,000') - Thay La
(17,000') - Khyoksa La (18,000') Rest Camp-Green Lake. Green 1,ake
area is again is again developing into a take off point for
mountaineering expeditions to the peaks of the surrounding area.
Areas beyond Chungthang towards Lachen, Green Lake are prohibited
areas. Foreign nationals would require a restricted area permit
from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Government of India, Delhi to
visit areas in this part of the region. Indian nationals are
required to obtain an Inner-Line Permit from the State Home
Department. Permission of the State Chief Wildlife Warden is also
mandatory since the areas beyond Lachen towards Green Lake are in
the Khangchendzonga National Park. Travel Agents can help organize
trekking and mountaineering expeditions to this part of the
region.
Permission and Fees
In accordance with the provisions of the principal Wildlife
(Protection) Act. 1972. and Wildlife Rules made there on the Chief
Wildlife Warden who is the authority to implement the Act and the
Rules in the State grants permission to visitors intending to
visit the National Park and Sanctuaries for the purpose of
studying wildlife, photography, scientific research, tourism and
for the transaction of lawful business on payment of prescribed
fees. Mountaineers, trekkers, Photographers and other visitors
entering the National Park would require to pay.
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