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Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park is a national park in India, established in 1977, covering 1,147 km² (443 sq mi). It is the #20 largest of India's 116 national parks.
- Area
- 1,147 km²
- Established
- 1977
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- TPJ · 70 km
Nearest airports to Khangchendzonga National Park
- 1 TPJ70 kmstraight line
- 2 IXB108 kmstraight line
- 3 PBH113 kmstraight line
Taplejung, Nepal
Paro, BhutanMore about Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park is one of 116 national parks in India. It covers 1,147 km² (114,712 ha) — about 73% of the size of London, making it the #20 largest national park in India (1.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1977, 49 years ago — the first national parks in India date back to 1897. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Khangchendzonga National Park
The closest airport is Taplejung Airport (TPJ), about 70 km away — around 1 h 31 min by car; alternatively Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 108 km). Other national parks within reach include Singalila National Park (79 km²), Neora Valley National Park (88 km²), Gorumara National Park and Makalu Barun National Park (2,330 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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