Which Is The Tallest Peak in India?
By Jasreet Kaur
25, Feb 2025 04:01 PM
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Kangchenjunga is India’s highest mountain and the third-highest in the world. It is on the India-Nepal border. Tap to read in detail.
Highest Peak in India
Kangchenjunga is the tallest mountain in India, standing at 8,586 meters. It is part of the Himalayas, a famous mountain range.
Location
It is on the India-Nepal border, mostly in the Sikkim region of India. The peak can be seen from places like Darjeeling.
Religious Importance
People in Sikkim and Nepal believe Kangchenjunga is a sacred mountain. Climbers avoid stepping on the very top out of respect.
Third-Highest in the World
Kangchenjunga is the third-tallest mountain in the world, after Mount Everest (8,849m) and K2 (8,611m).
Five Peaks
The mountain has five peaks, which locals call the 'Five Treasures of Snow', representing gold, silver, gems, grain and sacred books.
First People to Climb
In 1955, two British climbers, Joe Brown and George Band were the first to climb Kangchenjunga but stopped just before the top.
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