Le Kangchenjunga (appelé aussi Kanchenjunga, Kangchen Dzö-nga, Kachendzonga, ou Kangchanfanga) est un sommet de l'Himalaya, sur la frontière indo-népalaise, à l'est du Népal, entre le district de Taplejung et l'État indien du Sikkim où il peut être vu notamment de la capitale Gangtok. Avec une altitude de 8 586 mètres, c'est le troisième plus haut sommet sur Terre, après l'Everest et le K2, et le point culminant de l'Inde. Jusqu'en 1852, il fut considéré comme le plus haut sommet du monde.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal. Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world. It was officially announced in 1856 that Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and the remaining two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal's Taplejung District.

Le Kangchenjunga 8586m est un sommet de l'Himalaya, sur la frontière indo-népalaise, à l'est du Népal, entre le district de Taplejung et l'État indien du Sikkim où il peut être vu notamment de la capitale Gangtok.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

Kangchenjunga, also spelled Kanchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal. Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world. It was officially announced in 1856 that Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and the remaining two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal's Taplejung District.

Le Kabru est un sommet de l'Himalaya, dans la chaîne de Sangalila qui marque la frontière indo-népalaise, entre le district de Taplejung dans l'Est du Népal et l'État indien du Sikkim. Situé à une dizaine de kilomètres au sud du Kangchenjunga, il culmine à 7 412 mètres d'altitude.

Il se présente comme une chaîne de plusieurs sommets du nord au sud entre le Talung au nord (7 349 m) et le Rathong (6 682 m) au sud.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

Le Kabru est un sommet de l'Himalaya, dans la chaîne de Sangalila qui marque la frontière indo-népalaise, entre le district de Taplejung dans l'Est du Népal et l'État indien du Sikkim. Situé à une dizaine de kilomètres au sud du Kangchenjunga, il culmine à 7 412 mètres d'altitude.

Il se présente comme une chaîne de plusieurs sommets du nord au sud entre le Talung au nord (7 349 m) et le Rathong (6 679 m) au sud.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

Le Kangchenjunga 8586m est un sommet de l'Himalaya, sur la frontière indo-népalaise, à l'est du Népal, entre le district de Taplejung et l'État indien du Sikkim.

D'après diapositive en novembre 1978.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot looking east-southeast from an elevation of 4,510 m (14,797 ft.), 0.6 km (0.4 mi.) from Ramze on the return trip to Tseram. Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is seen on the horizon at far left. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) is the whaleback peak on the horizon at right. These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The icy ridge just seen beyond the gap on the far horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The low ridge to the right of the lake is the lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot looking east at an elevation of 4,450 m (14,600 ft.), 4.7 km (2.9 mi.) from Tseram. The large pyramid left of center is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). The small pyramid on the horizon left of Rathong is Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.). Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) is the whaleback peak on the horizon at right. These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The small peak on the horizon beyond the gap to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The low ridge to the right of the lake is the lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier.

Taplejung

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.). In this view looking east-southeast from Selele, a ridge on the Ghunsa-Simbuwa watershed is illuminated by late afternoon sun.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot of the moon beyond Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) looking east-southeast from an elevation of 4,480 m (14,698 ft.), 1.6 km (1 mi.) from Ramze on the return trip to Tseram. Kokthang lies on the border with the Indian State of Sikkim.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks east-northeast from an elevation of 4,545 m (14,911 ft.) 2 km (1.2 mi.) from Tseram. On the left horizon, the summit of Kangchenjunga (8,586 m, 28,169 ft.), the third highest peak on earth, is seen amid clouds. The next summit to the right of Kangchenjunga is Kangchenjunga Central (8,482 m, 27,828 ft,), partially obscured by clouds. Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 ft.) is just visible amid clouds to the right of Kangchenjunga Central. The trapezoidal peak further right is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The first summit on the ridge to the right of Talung is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon right of center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). All of these peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong. Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.), a large meadow on the true right side of the glacier's lateral moraine, is located at the foot of the brown hillside halfway along the bright portion of the moraine seen here.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks east-northeast from an elevation of 4,700 m (15,420 ft.), 2.5 km (1.5 mi.) from Tseram. The trapezoidal peak at far left is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The first summit on the ridge to the right of Talung is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon just right of center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). All of these peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot looking east from an elevation of 4,345 m (14,255 ft.), 3.6 km (2.2 mi.) from Ramze on the return trip to Tseram. The small summit on the horizon beneath the cloud at left is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon to the right of Kabru. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) is the icy ridge just seen on the horizon beyond a rocky ridge right of center. These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The icy ridge just seen on the far horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The low ridge beyond the brook seen here is the lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

Finally could get a glimpse of the mighty with sun shining on this beauty

Kanchenjunga in the Himalayan Range, is the third highest mountain in the world (after Mount Everest and K2), with an elevation of 8,586 metres (28,169 ft.). Kanchenjunga translated means “The Five Treasures of Snows”, as it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 metres. The treasures represent the five repositories of God, which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Kanchenjunga is called Sewalungma in the local Limbu language, translates as ‘Mountain that we offer Greetings to’. Kanchenjunga or Sewalungma is considered sacred in the Kirant religion.Three of the five peaks (main, central, and south) are on the border of North Sikkim district of Sikkim, India and Taplejung District of Nepal, while the other two are completely in Taplejung District.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks east from the Sinelapche La. On the far left horizon, Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 ft.) is seen. The trapezoidal peak to the right is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The first summit on the ridge to the right of Talung is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon left of center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). The peak on the horizon to the right of the rocky ridge right of center is Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.). All of these peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. I spotted this beautiful unnamed peak (c. 6,040 m, 19,816 ft.), some 6 km (3.7 mi.) to the north-northeast from an elevation of 4,580 m (15,026 ft.) 2.1 km (1.3 mi.) from Tseram. The peak is 1.6 km (1 mi.) northeast of the Lapsang La, which is a high pass (c. 5,110 m, 16,765 ft.) crossing the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River). The pass lies between the ridge in the foreground and the peak.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot looking east-northeast from an elevation of 4,440 m (14,567 ft.), 2.2 km (1.4 mi.) from Ramze on the return trip to Tseram. The small summit on the horizon beneath the cloud at left is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon at center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The low ridge in the foreground is the lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks south from an elevation of 4,615 m (15,141 ft.), 3.6 km (2.2 mi.) from Tseram. The dark peak in shadow on the horizon at left is Taujung (4,876 m, 15,997 ft.). Between the tarn in the foreground and Taujung, clouds build along the valley of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River), up which we had trekked to Tseram two days previously.

Kanchenjunga (Nepali: कञ्चनजङ्घा; Hindi: कंचनजंघा; Sikkimese: ཁང་ཅེན་ཛོཾག་), sometimes spelled Kangchenjunga, is the third highest mountain in the world, and lies partly in Nepal and partly in Sikkim, India. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It lies about 128 km (80 mi) east of Mount Everest.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. Rathong (R, aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.) and Kabru South (L, 7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) are seen in this shot looking east-northeast from an elevation of 4,230 m (13,878 ft.), 2.2 km (1.4 mi.) from Tseram. Both peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier is seen in the foreground.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. Unfailingly cheerful and hard working, porters ensure the success of any Himalayan trek. In this shot looking east-northeast from an elevation of 4,450 m (14,600 ft.) 1.8 km (1.1 mi.) from Tseram, some our porters are seen climbing away from Chhuchung Pokhari (Chhuchung Lake, 4,440 m, 14,567 ft.). The trapezoidal peak on the left far horizon is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The first summit on the ridge to the right of Talung is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon just right of center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). All of these peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong.

On the 2nd day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Lali Kharka (2,285 m, 7,497 ft.) and descended along an undulating trail 9 km (5.6 mi.) east-northeastward to cross the Phawa Khola (Phawa River), where we took lunch at an elevation of 1,445 m (4,741 ft.). We then climbed east-southeastward 7.4 km (4.6 mi.) to camp at Kande Bhanjyang (2,140 m, 7,021 ft.). This dawn view looks northeast from Lali Kharka. The whaleback peak on the left horizon is Yalung Kang (aka Kangchenjuga West, 8,505 m, 27,904 ft.). Kangchenjunga (8,586 m, 28,169 ft.), the third highest peak on earth, is the sharp peak to the right of Yalung Kang. The jagged whaleback peak to the right of Kangchenjunga is Kangchenjunga Central (8,482 m, 27,828 ft,). The peak to the right of Kangchenjunga Central is Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 ft.). The trapezoidal peak just seen below and to the right of Kangchenjunga South is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The small pyramid on the horizon left of center is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). The large pyramid on the horizon right of center is Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.). Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.) is seen in shadow beneath and just to the right of Kabru South. Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) is seen on the horizon at far right. Kangchenjunga, Kangchenjunga Central, Kangchenjunga South, Talung, Kabru, Kabru South, Rathong and Kokthang lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The far ridge in shadow on the horizon to the left of Kokthang lies in Sikkim.

On the 10th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Selele (elevation 4,215 m, 13,829 ft.) and hiked northward 6.1 km (3.8 mi.) to Ghunsa (elevation 3,415 m, 11,204 ft.), crossing the Selele La (Selele Pass, 4,220 m, 13,845 ft.) and the Tamo La (Tamo Pass, 3,940 m, 12,926 ft.) en route. In this view lookiong north-northwest from Selele, Sharphu VI (5,915 m, 19,406 ft.) is seen on the horizon at center. The summit of Sharphu III (6,164 m, 20,223 ft.) is seen beyond to the right.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. I shot this view looking east-northeast from Chhuchung Pokhari (Chhuchung Lake, elevation of 4,440 m, 14,567 ft.), 1.7 km (1 mi.) from Tseram. The small summit on the horizon beneath the cloud at left is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon at center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong. Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.), a large meadow on the true right side of the glacier's lateral moraine, is located at the foot of the brown hillside halfway along the bright portion of the moraine seen here.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. In this shot from the Mirgin La, Chamlang (L, 7,319 m, 24,012 ft.) is seen 98 km (61 mi.) to the west-northwest. The sharp pyramidal peak to the left of the rocky ridge at right is Tutse (6,758 m, 22,172 ft.)

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks northwest from the Mirgin La. Chamlang (7,319 m, 24,012 ft.) is seen 98 km (61 mi.) away on the horizon at far left. Makalu, the fifth highest peak on earth (8,481 m, 27,825 ft.), is the white pyramid to the right of Chamlang, 92 km (57 mi.) away. Lhotse, the fourth highest peak on earth (8,516 m, 27,940 ft.) is just seen in front of clouds beyond and to the right of Makalu, 109 km (68 mi.) away! The white mountain to the right of Lhotse is Kangchungtse (aka Makalu II, 7,678 m, 25,190 ft.). Mt. Everest, which would be seen on a clear day, is hidden by cloud beyond Kangchungtse. The unnamed peak (c. 6,190 m, 20,308 ft.) on the horizon at far right is 34 km (21 mi.) away. The valley of the Ghunsa Khola is seen beneath the clouds at left.

On the 4th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Phonphe Danda (1,865 m, 6,119 ft.), high above the true right side of the Kabeli Khola (Kabeli River) and descended 10 km (6.2 mi.) northeastward, along an undulating trail to Yamphudin (1,695 m, 5,561 ft.) on the true right bank of the river. Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is seen some 31 km (19 mi.) to the northeast on the horizon at center in this shot taken from our Phonphe Danda camp. The sunlit summit of Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.) is seen below and to the left of Kabru South. Both peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim.

On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. This view looks northeast from an elevation of 4,545 m (14,911 ft.) 2 km (1.2 mi.) from Tseram. On the left the summit of Kangchenjunga (8,586 m, 28,169 ft.), the third highest peak on earth, is seen amid clouds. The next summit to the right of Kangchenjunga is Kangchenjunga Central (8,482 m, 27,828 ft,), partially obscured by clouds. Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 ft.) is obscured clouds to the right of Kangchenjunga Central. All three lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

On the 2nd day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Lali Kharka (2,285 m, 7,497 ft.) and descended along an undulating trail 9 km (5.6 mi.) east-northeastward to cross the Phawa Khola (Phawa River), where we took lunch at an elevation of 1,445 m (4,741 ft.). We then climbed east-southeastward 7.4 km (4.6 mi.) to camp at Kande Bhanjyang (2,140 m, 7,021 ft.). In this sunrise view from Lali Kharka, the sharp peak at left (c. 3,515 m, 11,532 ft.) lies some 19 km (11.8 mi.) to the east-southeast.

Mt. Kanchenjunga under a veil of cloud. Is there any better sight than the mighty peak towering over everything else in the beautiful indian state of Sikkim. Pl. see large. Ps:Kangchenjunga (Nepali: कञ्चनजङ्घा, Sikkimese and Tibetan: གངས་ཆེན་མཛོད་ལྔ་, Hindi: कंचनजंघा) is the third highest mountain in the world. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal that is limited in the west by the Tamur River and in the east by the Teesta River. The Kangchenjunga Himal is located in eastern Nepal and Sikkim, India.The main peak of Kangchenjunga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal. Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal. Kangchenjunga Main is the highest mountain in India, and the easternmost of the mountains higher than 8,000 m (26,000 ft). It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks, and has always been worshipped by the people of Darjeeling and Sikkim.(wiki). .

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.), which lies on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim, is seen in this shot looking east from Ramze. Kangchenjunga was first climbed in 1955 by a British expedition using supplemental oxygen. George Band and Joe Brown summited on May 25, with Norman Hardie and Tony Streather also summiting the following day. As the summit is considered sacred, all four climbers stopped a few meters from the highest point, keeping a promise the expedition had made to the leaders of Sikkim. The expedition camped at Ramze en route to establishing their base camp (elevation 5,517 m, 18,100 ft.) at the foot of Kangchenjunga's southwest face some 14 km (8.7 mi.) along the Yalung Glacier to the northeast.

On the 4th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Phonphe Danda (1,865 m, 6,119 ft.), high above the true right side of the Kabeli Khola (Kabeli River) and descended 10 km (6.2 mi.) northeastward, along an undulating trail to Yamphudin (1,695 m, 5,561 ft.) on the true right bank of the river. The south face of Jannu (aka Kumbhakarna, 7,710 m, 25,295 ft.), the thirty-second highest mountain on earth, is seen some 36 km (22 mi.) to the north-northeast in this shot taken from our Phonphe Danda camp. Two peaks on the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola and the Ghunsa Khola are seen here in front of Jannu: Bokton (aka Boktoh, 6,143 m, 20,154 ft.) on the right, and an unnamed peak (c. 6,040 m, 19,816 ft.) on the left, which lies 1.6 km (1 mi.) northeast of the Lapsang La, (a high pass c. 5,110 m, 16,765 ft. crossing the watershed).

On the 10th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Selele (elevation 4,215 m, 13,829 ft.) and hiked northward 6.1 km (3.8 mi.) to Ghunsa (elevation 3,415 m, 11,204 ft.), crossing the Selele La (Selele Pass, 4,220 m, 13,845 ft.) and the Tamo La (Tamo Pass, 3,940 m, 12,926 ft.) en route. In this view lookiong north-northwest from the Selele La, 1.3 km (0.8 mi.) from Selele, some of our porters are seen headed toward Ghunsa. The summit of Sharphu VI (5,915 m, 19,406 ft.) is obscured by cloud on the horizon right of center.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. The watershed between the Simbuwa Khola and the Ghunsa Khola is seen in this shot looking northwest from Ramze. Bokton (aka Boktoh, 6,143 m, 20,154 ft.) is seen at right. The unnamed peak at left (c. 6,040 m, 19,816 ft.) lies 1.6 km (1 mi.) northeast of the Lapsang La, a high pass (c. 5,110 m, 16,765 ft.) crossing the watershed. Kangchenjunga was first climbed in 1955 by a British expedition using supplemental oxygen. George Band and Joe Brown summited on May 25, with Norman Hardie and Tony Streather also summiting the following day. As the summit is considered sacred, all four climbers stopped a few meters from the highest point, keeping a promise the expedition had made to the leaders of Sikkim. The expedition camped at Ramze en route to establishing their base camp (elevation 5,517 m, 18,100 ft.) at the foot of Kangchenjunga's southwest face some 14 km (8.7 mi.) along the Yalung Glacier to the northeast.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Kanchenjunga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Kanchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain

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On the 9th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked northwestward 9.4 km (5.8 mi.) to Selele (4,215 m, 13,829 ft.). We crossed the watershed between the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Ghunsa Khola (Ghunsa River) via three passes en route: The Sinelapche La (4,705 m, 15,436 ft.), 2.6 km (1.6 mi.) from Tseram; the Mirgin La (4,650 m, 15,256 ft.), 4 km (2.5 mi.) from Tseram; and the Sinion La (4,620 m, 15,157 ft.), 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) from Tseram. Chhuchung Pokhari (Chhuchung Lake, 4,440 m, 14,567 ft.) is seen below in this view looking east-northeast from an elevation of 4,515 m (14,813 ft.) 1.9 km (1.2 mi.) from Tseram. On the left horizon Kangchenjunga South (8,494 m, 27,867 ft.) is just visible amid clouds. The trapezoidal peak to the right is Talung (7,349 m, 24,111 ft.). The first summit on the ridge to the right of Talung is Kabru (7,412 m, 24,318 ft.). Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.) is the small pyramid on the horizon just right of center. The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). All of these peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The peak (c. 6,570 m, 21,555 ft.) on the horizon to the right of Rathong lies in Sikkim. The Yalung Glacier is seen at the foot of Rathong. Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.), a large meadow on the true right side of the glacier's lateral moraine, is located at the foot of the brown hillside halfway along the bright portion of the moraine seen here.

On the 8th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Tseram (3,880 m, 12,730 ft.) and hiked east-northeastward 6.8 km (4.2 mi.) along the true right sides of the Simbuwa Khola (Simbuwa River) and the Yalung Glaicer to Ramze (aka Ramche, 4,540 m, 14,895 ft.). We enjoyed lunch at Ramze before returning to Tseram for the night. I took this shot looking east-southeast from Ramze. The small pyramid on the horizon at left is Kabru South (7,318 m, 24,009 ft.). The large pyramid to the right of Kabru South is Rathong (aka Ratong, 6,678 m, 21,909 ft.). Kokthang (6,147 m, 20,167 ft.) is the whaleback peak on the horizon right of center. These peaks lie on the border with the Indian state of Sikkim. The low ridge just beyond the meadow is the lateral moraine on the true right side of the Yalung Glacier. Kangchenjunga was first climbed in 1955 by a British expedition using supplemental oxygen. George Band and Joe Brown summited on May 25, with Norman Hardie and Tony Streather also summiting the following day. As the summit is considered sacred, all four climbers stopped a few meters from the highest point, keeping a promise the expedition had made to the leaders of Sikkim. The expedition camped at Ramze en route to establishing their base camp (elevation 5,517 m, 18,100 ft.) at the foot of Kangchenjunga's southwest face some 14 km (8.7 mi.) along the Yalung Glacier to the northeast.

On the 1st day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our hotel in Phidim (elevation 1,160 m, 3,806 ft.) in the Panchthar District of Province No. 1, Nepal, and drove north-northwestward 93 km (57.8 mi.) to Taplejung Airport (TPJ, aka Suketar Airport, elevation 2,419 m, 7,936 ft.) where our trek crew was waiting. We began our trek after taking lunch and hiked east-northeast 8.7 km (5.4 mi.) along an undulating trail to our first campsite at Lali Kharka (2,285 m, 7,497 ft.), crossing a ridge at 2,650 m (8,694 ft.) en route. Taplejung Airport is seen here from an elevation of 2,550 m (8,366 ft.) 2 km (1.2 mi.) east of the airport. The airport was closed during the period of our visit, to allow the runway to be paved, and reopened in 2016. The valley of the Tamur River lies beyond.

Mount Kangchenjunga or Khangchendzonga with an elevation of 8,586 meter (28,169 feet) is the third highest mountain of the world. It is called Five Treasures of Snow after its five high peaks.The Tibetan words are: Kang (Snow) chen (Big) dzö (Treasury) nga (Five).

The main peak of Khangchendzonga is the second highest mountain in Nepal after Mount Everest. Three of the five peaks – Main, Central and South – are on the border between North Sikkim and Nepal.Two peaks are in the Taplejung District, Nepal.

Until 1852, Khangchendzonga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Khangchendzonga is the third highest mountain.

It is widely regarded as the guardian deity of Sikkim.

On the 3rd day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Kande Bhanjyang (2,140 m, 7,021 ft.) and descended along an undulating trail 9.5 km (5.9 mi.) northeastward to Phonphe Danda (1,865 m, 6,119 ft.), high above the true right side of the Kabeli Khola (Kabeli River). The unnamed peak (c. 3,020 m, 9,908 ft.) seen here on the horizon right of center lies some 5 km (3.1 mi.) east-northeast of our campsite.

On the 3rd day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Kande Bhanjyang (2,140 m, 7,021 ft.) and descended along an undulating trail 9.5 km (5.9 mi.) northeastward to Phonphe Danda (1,865 m, 6,119 ft.), high above the true right side of the Kabeli Khola (Kabeli River). This view looks south-southeast from an elevation of 1,740 m (5,709 ft.) 4.5 km (2.8 mi.) from Kande Bhanjyang.

On the 10th day of our 20-day trek to the north and south sides of Kangchenjunga we left our camp at Selele (elevation 4,215 m, 13,829 ft.) and hiked northward 6.1 km (3.8 mi.) to Ghunsa (elevation 3,415 m, 11,204 ft.), crossing the Selele La (Selele Pass, 4,220 m, 13,845 ft.) and the Tamo La (Tamo Pass, 3,940 m, 12,926 ft.) en route. In this view lookiong north-northwest from the Selele La, 1.3 km (0.8 mi.) from Selele, the summit of Sharphu VI (5,915 m, 19,406 ft.) is seen on the horizon right of center.