Kangchenjunga Mountain Range (also spelled Kanchenjunga) is the third-highest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest and K2. It is one of the most famous peaks in the Himalayan mountain range.
🌍 Key Facts about Kangchenjunga:
| Feature | Details |
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| 📍 Location | On the border of Nepal and Sikkim (India) |
| 🏔 Height | 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) |
| 🌐 Ranking | 3rd highest mountain in the world |
| 🗻 Range | Himalayas (specifically the Eastern Himalayas) |
| 🇮🇳 State in India | Sikkim |
| 🛕 Cultural Significance | Considered sacred by the people of Sikkim and local Buddhists |
| ❄️ Glaciers | Contains important glaciers like Zemu Glacier |
| 🔒 Climbing Restrictions | In India (Sikkim side), climbing to the summit is banned out of respect for local religious beliefs |
🌄 Peaks of Kangchenjunga Range:
The Kangchenjunga massif consists of five major peaks:
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Kangchenjunga Main – 8,586 m
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Kangchenjunga West (Yalung Kang) – 8,505 m
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Kangchenjunga Central – 8,482 m
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Kangchenjunga South – 8,494 m
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Kangbachen – 7,902 m
🧭 Geographical Importance:
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Forms part of the Greater Himalayas
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Acts as a natural boundary between Nepal and Sikkim
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One of the major sources of rivers in the region (like Teesta River)
📌 For Exams like JKSSB/SSC/UPSC:
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Kangchenjunga is located in Sikkim (India-Nepal border)
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It is the highest peak in India (although summit lies in Nepal)
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Third highest mountain in the world
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Sacred to the Lepcha and Bhutia tribes of Sikkim
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