Samriddha Pahad

30/04/2026

Samriddha Pahad team held the second inception meeting for ECHO for Youth project on 29th April 2026 at Phungling Municipality, Taplejung.

The inception meeting was completed in the presence of Chief of District Coordination Committee (DCC), Chief District Officer (CDO), chairperson of Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council (KCAMC), and other stakeholders in Taplejung district.

Samriddha Pahad launched the ECHO for Youth project and participants discussed possible ways of collaboration with the project.

28/04/2026

Samriddha Pahad team held the first inception meeting for ECHO for Youth project on 27th April, 2026 at Sirijangha Rural Municipality, Taplejung.

A consultative meeting was held with the Rural Municipality and other stakeholders to formally present the ECHO project plans and discuss the support required for its effective implementation.

24/04/2026

Open Call for Photographers: Kangchenjunga Through the Lens

We invite professional and emerging photographers to capture the extraordinary landscapes, cultures, people, and development stories of the Kangchenjunga region

This is a visual storytelling platform showcasing a region on its journey toward becoming Nepal’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Cash prizes up to NPR 50,000
Selected works featured at Nepal Art Council (Nov 2026)
Deadline: 6 Oct 2026
Limited travel grants available

Share your perspective. Tell Kangchenjunga’s story through your lens.

Submit to: [email protected]

20/04/2026

भावपूर्ण श्रद्धाञ्जली!!!

समृद्ध पहाडका सञ्चालक समिति सदस्य श्री चारु चड्ढाकी ममतामयी माता शान्ति चड्ढाको २०८३ साल वैशाख ५ गते (१८ अप्रिल २०२६) का दिन असामयिक निधन भएको खबरले हामी अत्यन्त मर्माहत भएका छौँ ।
यस दुःखद घडीमा शोकसन्तप्‍त परिवारप्रति गहिरो समवेदना प्रकट गर्दै दिवङ्गत आत्माको चिरशान्तिको कामना गर्दछौँ।

10/04/2026

Small moments from daily life in the Kangchenjunga region.
Our work continues alongside these communities to support sustainable futures.

02/04/2026

गहिरो दुःखका साथ जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौं कि कञ्चनजंघा संरक्षण क्षेत्रमा समृद्ध पहाडमार्फत परियोजना अधिकृतको रुपमा कार्यरत तथा लामो समयदेखि वन, वातावरण र वन्यजन्तु संरक्षणमा अतुलनीय योगदान पुर्‍याउँदै आउनुभएका संरक्षणकर्मी व्यक्तित्व श्री चन्द्र जङ्ग हमालको मिति २०८२ चैत्र १५ गते कामको सिलसिलामा असामयिक तथा दुःखद निधन भएको छ।

उहाँको निधनले हामी कञ्चनजंघा संरक्षण क्षेत्र व्यवस्थापन परिषद् र समृद्ध पहाड परिवारलाई अत्यन्त दुःखी र मर्माहत बनाएको छ।

दिवंगत आत्माको चिर शान्तिको कामना गर्दै स्वर्गीय श्री चन्द्र जङ्ग हमालप्रति भावपूर्ण श्रद्धाञ्जली अर्पण गर्दछौं। साथै शोकाकुल परिवारजनमा यो असह्य पीडा सहने शक्ति प्राप्त होस् भन्ने कामना सहित हार्दिक समवेदना व्यक्त गर्दछौं।

17/02/2026

Samridhha Kangchenjunga Program III
Barista and Bakery Training for Young Innovators 🥞🥤🍽️😍

Tourism in the Kangchenjunga region is growing and so is the demand for quality hospitality services. To meet this need, Samriddha Pahad has launched a 20 days Barista & Bakery Training in Biratnagar, aligned with CTEVT standards.

👩‍🍳👨‍🍳23 local entrepreneurs & youth are upgrading their skills:
•18 in Barista training
• 5 in Bakery production training

This initiative is traditional tea-house operations into professional hospitality enterprises, enhancing service quality, increasing income opportunities, and strengthening the Kangchenjunga trekking experience.

Beyond training, SP will provide mentorship, supplier linkages, and financial support to help businesses grow sustainably.

Together, we are building a stronger and more sustainable tourism future for Kangchenjunga. 🌄

17/02/2026

🌄 Samriddha Pahad – Annual Review 2026 | Planning for the Next 5 Years (2026–2030)
Sambriddha Pahad Annual Review 2026, reflecting on journey so far and aligning vision for the next five years in the Kanchenjunga region.
Over the past program cycle, SP team reviewed five pillar programs, highlighting key milestones achieved, lessons learned, and challenges navigated during implementation for the sustainable tourism development . A major highlight of this year was extending partnership with KCMCA (Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council) a critical step toward community-led, sustainable regional and tourism development.
Looking ahead, we also introduced and discussed ECHO for Youth (Empowering Cultural Heritage and Opportunities for Young Innovators) a flagship initiative planned for 2026–2030, funded by the European Union, and fully aligned with our five-pillar approach:
- Pillar I: Environment & Biodiversity Conservation
- Pillar II: Sustainable Tourism Infrastructure
- Pillar III: Community Human Capital & Economic Development
- Pillar IV: Smart Technologies for Inclusive Growth
- Pillar V: Kanchenjunga Destination Marketing
The next five years will focus on protecting cultural and natural heritage, empowering youth and local entrepreneurs, and positioning Kanchenjunga as a resilient, responsible, and globally recognized destination while ensuring communities remain at the heart of development.
Grateful to our partners, local institutions, and communities for the continued collaboration. The journey ahead is ambitious and deeply inspiring. 🌱

17/10/2025

Samriddha Kangchenjunga - 5 Pillar's Program
Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA), Taplejung, Nepal

Kangchenjunga Conservation Area Management Council (KCAMC) & Samriddha Pahad, since 2013

26/04/2025

https://youtu.be/qv--4UsFRHU?si=BXecORhPfTb6jhTW

Samriddha Pahad | Sanjeev Neupane & Graham Wrigley | Good Morning Nepal | 24 April 2025 | ...

31/03/2025

https://nepalmountaineering.org/celebrating-the-70th-anniversary-of-kangchenjunga-s-first-ascent?fbclid=IwY2xjawJWT1pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTk60OK_x9CmhxRvHq_XDdwtHKN5jdFxZkVWndVkCgRDBnSml9dlbtyogw_aem_UMuDnGE1qmoEkQ3vkWDbUQ&sfnsn=wa

Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Kangchenjunga's First Ascent