Location: Located in the southeast of Kanchenjunga, Sikkim
Surrounding Peaks: Rathong,Kirat Chuli,Pyramid Peak
Surrounding Pass: Guicha la
Surrounding Trek: Kanchenjunga Trek
Getting There:
Airport:
Bagdogra is the nearest airhead which is situated at a distance of 124 km from Gangtok, From Delhi, Kolkata and Guwahati regular flights are there.
Railhead:
New Jalpaiguri is the closest railhead located around 148 km away from Gangtok. Delhi, Kolkata , Guwahati and other major cities are connected to New Jalpaiguri by regular trains.
Road:
Gangtok is connected with Bhutan, Darjeeling and Phuntsholing with road.
Synopsis:
Situated in the south -east of Kanchenjunga is the Talung glacier. It is located at an altitude of 4,940 m above the sea level. From the Goecha Pass you get an excellent view of the glacier. It serves as an ideal base for trekking. This glacier leads to Talung valley.
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