Top seven places to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga mountain

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Here is a list of seven places from where you can get spectacular views of the sunrise over the Kanchenjunga massif in India. One may have seen its winsome views in newspapers and other magazines. It’s time to come to India and explore everything that it has to offer.

Sunrise and Kanchenjunga view from Rachela peak
Sunrise and Kanchenjunga view from Rachela peak
  1. Rachela peak-Rachela peak is one of the few places in India from where one can get spectacular sunrise views over the ranges of Kanchenjunga massif. The peak is at an elevation of around 10,000 ft above sea level and is situated in Lava in the district of Kalimpong. The sunrise view is really very amazing and spectacular and on going a bit further the entire range of the Kanchenjunga massif is palpable when the reflection of the sun falls on the snow-clad peaks.
Kanchenjunga from Lungtung
Kanchenjunga from Lungtung

2. Lungtung Valley, Sikkim-Lungtung valley in Sikkim is one of the magical places in Eastern India from where you can get a magnetizing and ensnaring vision of the mighty peak of Kanchenjunga and witness the spectacular sunrise over the mountain. if one is lucky, he can also see other neighboring peaks of the mountain giant if the weather remains clear and proper. Lungtung valley is situated at an altitude of around 12,500 ft and offers enchanting and winsome views of the entire range of Kanchenjunga and its neighboring peaks.

3. Nathang Valley, Sikkim-Nathang Valley is one of the destinations on the Old Silk Route that offers intriguing and ravishing views of the Kanchenjunga massif. It is a few km from Zuluk and can be traversed by car or a safari jeep to catch the enigmatic vision of the mountain alongside its neighboring peaks. The view is rewarding for any passionate mountain lover provided it is the correct time of the year they have planned a visit to catch sight of this mighty peak.

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Kanchenjunga view from Tiger Hills
Kanchenjunga view from Tiger Hills

4. Tiger Hills, Darjeeling-Tiger Hills remains one of the oldest and a popular places to view sunrise over Kanchenjunga massif. It is a few km from the town of Darjeeling and offers enthralling views of the third highest mountain in the world. The early sunrise creates a wonderful halo in the entire atmosphere making Kanchenjunga the most comely and attractive mountain in the whole world.

5. Tashi View Point, Gangtok-Tashi Viewpoint remains a very important place to catch sight of the divine and enigmatic peak of Kanchenjunga massif from the capital city of Gangtok. If you open a One Hundred rupee note you find the picture of the mountain on the backside of the note. The picture is that of Tashi View Point in Gangtok that has some magic and enthrallment for any passionate nature lover across the globe.

6 . Tiffin Dara: Tiffin Dara, Rishyap offers hypnotizing views of the mighty Kanchenjunga peak and is one of the highest summits in the Kalimpong district. However, it is required to climb 2.5 km uphill to reach the point from where you can witness the glorious and spectacular sunrise.

Kanchenjunga from Sandakphu
Kanchenjunga from Sandakphu

7. Sandakphu and Phalut-Sandakphu and Phalut, being the highest point in West Bengal offer enticing visions of the Kanchenjunga massifs and the peaks of Lhotse, Makalu, and Everest. Sandakphu and Phalut are situated in the upper extremities of the Eastern Himalayas and serve as the gateway to the Singalila National Park. These places offer the best and enigmatic visions of this mountain giant and serve as the only point in West Bengal to get a glimpse of Mount Everest, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Pandim, Mount Manaslu, and Mount Lhotse all in one go.

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