Ghunsa

Ghunsa
घुन्सा
Village

Ghunsa Village
Ghunsa

Location of Ghunsa Village in Nepal

Coordinates: 27°39′26″N 87°56′7″E / 27.65722°N 87.93528°E / 27.65722; 87.93528Coordinates: 27°39′26″N 87°56′7″E / 27.65722°N 87.93528°E / 27.65722; 87.93528
Country    Nepal
Development Region Eastern
Zone Mechi Zone
District Taplejung District
Government
  Type VDC
Time zone Nepal Time (UTC+5:45)
Post code 32907

Gunsha is a village of Taplejung, Nepal at elevation of 3475m and is a major check point for Mt. Kangchenjunga. This village came into attention after the helicopter accident that killed 24 passengers including most prominent figures in conservation work.[1]

Inhabitants

The area is a Sherpa village who are involved in subsistence farming and yak grazing. The main crops are maize and potatoes.

Access

The village can be accessed from Taplejung in 3 days walk along the bank of Tamur River. The trail passes though numerous waterfalls and rivulets making it favorite among the trekkers all around the world.

Facilities

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