The Sikkim government has formulated plans in association with the Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) to start circumambulation tours in the periphery of Mt Kanchendzonga, located at 28,169 feet.  India’s highest mountain peak Mount Kanchendzonga and Kanchendzonga National Park, recently declared a world heritage site, will be promoted as eco-tourism destinations for trekking, mountaineering and other adventure activities.

• The Sikkim government has formulated plans in association with the Indian Mountaineering Federation (IMF) to start circumambulation tours in the periphery of Mt Kanchendzonga, located at 28,169 feet.
• The peak is the guardian deity of Sikkim and is considered sacred by the Sikkimese people.
•  Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said his government aims to start 15 days’ trekking trails in the Kanchendzonga National Park, home to major mountain peaks, glaciers, lakes, waterfalls and unique flora and fauna.
• The parikrama tour in the periphery of the world heritage site will be promoted mainly during the summer season keeping in view the favourable climatic conditions in the area during these months for trekking, mountaineering and other adventure activities.
• According to Chamling, the helicopter service is mainly operational during the peak tourist months of March to May and September to November while the service is available around the year on demand.
• The  government has recently opened 14 pristine peaks having height of below 7,000 m in North and West Sikkim with a view to promote nature and eco-tourism in the state and the state government has identified about 15 places from where various peaks can be viewed.

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SIKKIM

Founded: May 15, 1975

Capital: Gangtok

Chief Minister: Pawan Kumar Chamling

Governor: Shriniwas Patil