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Mt. Kanchenjunga Facts & Worksheets

Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, behind Everest (highest) and K2 (second highest). It is located along the Nepal-Sikkim border, about 20 kilometers South of Tibet.

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Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, behind Everest (highest) and K2 (second highest). It is located along the Nepal-Sikkim border, about 20 kilometers South of Tibet.

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Key Facts & Information

What to know about Mt. Kanchenjunga?

  • It is part of the Himalayan range, with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet).
  • The word Kanchenjunga (interpreted in Sikkim) means “The Five Treasures of Snows”, in reference to its five peaks. These treasures would represent the five repositories of God, namely gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books.
  • In the local Limbu language, the name Kanchenjunga is also called Sewalungma which means “Mountain that we offer greetings to”.
  • The mountain is said to be an important place in the performance of religious rituals among local people. It is sacred in the Kirat religion.
  • The composition of Mt. Kanchenjunga is mainly the rocks dated from the Neoproterozoic (late Precambrian) to Ordovician age (about 445 million to 1 billion years old). During summer monsoon season, the mountain and its glaciers receive heavy snow when compared to the winter season.
  • In Sanskrit, Kanchenjunga was derived from the words kanchana (gold) and ganga (river that flows in the region), which means “the river shines like gold”.
  • As mentioned, Kanchenjunga has five peaks. Three of which are located on the border of North Sikkim, India and Taplejung District, Nepal. The other two peaks are in Taplejung District.
  • The World Wildlife Fund, along with the Nepal Government, runs the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area Project, which serves as the home of the Red Panda and other montage animals, birds, and plants.
  • Before 1852, Mt. Kanchenjunga was considered to be the world’s highest mountain. However, in 1849, the British Great Trigonometric Society began its calculations. Based on this, it was concluded that Mount Everest was the highest, while Kanchenjunga was the third highest mountain in the world.
  • Numerous expeditions were done in the attempt to climb Mt. Kanchenjunga. On May 25, 1955, Joe Brown and George Band first climbed the mountain as part of a British expedition. This expedition honored Sikkimese beliefs by stopping a few feet away from the actual summit. For the Sikkimese people, the summit is sacred. Because of this, mountain climbers who followed suit followed this tradition.

Mt. Kanchenjunga Peaks

  • Kanchenjunga Main Peak
    • Height (m): 8,586
    • Height (ft): 28,169
    • Location: North Sikkim, Sikkim, India / Taplejung, Nepal
  • Kanchenjunga West (Yalung Kang)
    • Height (m): 8,505
    • Height (ft): 27,904
    • Location: Taplejung, Nepal
  • Kanchenjunga Central
    • Height (m): 8,482
    • Height (ft): 27,828
    • Location: North Sikkim, Sikkim, India / Taplejung, Nepal
  • Kanchenjunga South
    • Height (m): 8,494
    • Height (ft): 27,787
    • Location: North Sikkim, Sikkim, India / Taplejung, Nepal
  • Kangbachen
    • Height (m): 7,903
    • Height (ft): 25,928
    • Location: Taplejung, Nepal

Mt. Kanchenjunga Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about Mt. Kanchenjunga across 19 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Mt. Kanchenjunga worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the Mt. Kanchenjunga which is the third highest mountain in the world, behind Everest (highest) and K2 (second highest). It is located along the Nepal-Sikkim border, about 20 kilometers South of Tibet.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

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  • Mt. Kanchenjunga Specifics
  • True or False?
  • Kanchenjunga Word Search
  • Trekkers’ Kanchenjunga Tips
  • News Flash!
  • First Trekkers’ Profile
  • An Expedition of a Lifetime!
  • The Lepcha People
  • The End of a Ritual?
  • Comparing Mountains

Frequently Asked Questions

What is special about Mt Kanchenjunga?

Kanchenjunga Main is the third tallest peak in the world, measuring 28,169 feet. Its communities are made up of Rai, Limbu, and Sherpa people, who localize its name to Sewalungma in their language.

Why is Kanchenjunga sacred?

The Bhutias, Lepchas, Buddhists, and the people of Sikkim all believe that the state’s mountains–particularly Kanchenjunga–are sacred. They conceive of their deities as living in these mountains and worship Kanchenjunga as their guardian god.

Which country owns Kanchenjunga?

Kanchenjunga is nestled in Nepal and is the world’s 3rd tallest mountain. It was even considered the tallest until 1852 when that title was taken away. Out of its five peaks, two are located in Nepal.

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