Kanchenjunga “Five Treasures of Snows”

Kanchenjunga is the world’s third most elevated mountain. It is situated at the India-Nepal outskirt in the Himalayas at an elevation of 8586m above ocean level. Kanchenjunga actually signifies “The Five Treasures of Snows”. It comprises of 5 tall pinnacles of which each is a heavenly store of gold, silver, pearls, grain and blessed books.

There are 5 crests that constitute Kanchenjunga among which three pinnacles – the principle, focal and the south impart the fringes to the North Sikkim of India and the Taplejung District of Nepal. The other two pinnacles are totally in Nepal. In any case, the Kanchenjunga area has 12 more pinnacles that are around 23,000ft high. The scene of Kanchenjunga is shared by Bhutan, China, India and Nepal and it has 14 ensured territories which entirety up to 2329sq.mts. It is home to an extensive assortment of rhododendrons and orchids and many jeopardized species like snow panther, Asiatic mountain bear, Himalayan musk deer, red panda, blood bird and chestnut-breasted patridge.

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