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Kanchanjunga
Conservation Area
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 Kanchanjunga
Conservation Area belt lies below Mt.Kanchanjunga. The region
with its alpine grasslands, rocky outcrops. Low river valleys,
temperate and sub-tropical forests are situated in Taplejung
district that borders with the Tibetan Autonomous Regions
recognized by World Wildlife Fund.
Ten species among Nepal’s 20 indigenous gymnosperms and 15
among Nepal’s28 endemic flowering planta are found in this
region. In addition, almost 30 varieties of rhododendrons, and
69varieties of orchids are found here. The area is splashed
with colors every spring with display of rhododendrons,
orchids, lilies, primula and other flowers. Wildlife includes
endangered anow leopard, Himalayan blackbear, musk deer, red
panda, blue sheep and rhesus macaw. About 202 species of
different birds including impheyan pheasant, red-billed blue
magpic, shy drongo are found in the area.
The region can be reached via Basantapur in Dhankut district
or Birtamod in Jhapa district. The area can also be reached
through Dharan, which is 40 kilometers corth from Biratnagar.
Yet another option is to fly to Biratnagar and then to
Sukhetar in Taplejung district from where the region can be
trekked. Tourist facilities are available in Dharan, Dhankuta
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Entry Fee Person Per Day :-
For Nepalese Nationals, Free
For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
100
For Other Foreign Nationals, Rs.
1000
( Note : Entrance fee not required for children under 10 years ).
Filming permit fee ( Documentary
Films ) :
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For Nepalese Nationals, Rs 5000
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
25000
- For Other Foreign Nationals,
US $1000
Filming permit fee ( Documentary Films ) :
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For Nepalese Nationals, Rs
10000
- For SAARC Nationals, Rs.
50000
- For Other Foreign Nationals,
US $2000
Helicopter Landing
, Rs. 2000
Hot Air Balloon landing, Rs. 500
Others, Rs.500 |
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