Mount Kanchenjunga Five Treasures Of The Great Snow

26 May, 2021

Makalu Adventure

Mount Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world, standing at an altitude of 8586 m. This mountain is one of the most popular and prideful for both Nepal and India as this mountain can be accessed from Nepal and India both. Mt. Kanchenjunga carries a bunch of interesting stories and facts. Adventure traveler enjoys the Kanchenjunga in either of the ways, Trekking, and Mountaineering Expedition.

Weather in the Kanchenjunga region is prone to sudden ice fall and avalanche, making the Mt. Kanchenjunga Expedition more challenging and strenuous climbing peak over other 8000m mountains.

"Kanchenjunga" is derived from the Tibetan word ‘Kanchen’ and ‘Dzonga’. ‘Kanchenjunga’ means “The Five Treasures of the Great Snows”, as this famous summit is comprised of five peaks:, Kanchenjunga I (8586m), Kanchenjunga West (8505m), Kanchenjunga South (8494m) and Kangbachen (7903m). These treasures represent the five repositories: gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books of God.

Mt. Kanchenjunga Summit view from Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Mount Kanchenjunga: The Five Treasures of Great Snows

Name of Peak	Altitude
Kanchenjunga I	8,586 meters
Kanchenjunga West	8505 meters
Kanchenjunga South	8494 meters
Kangbachen	7903 meters

Where is Kanchenjunga Located?

Mt. Kanchenjunga Massif is the asset of Both India and Nepal, as the Massif lies on the border of Nepal and India. Among the five peaks of Mt. Kanchenjunga summit, two of the peaks namely Kanchenjunga West (Yalung) and Kangbachen are located in the Taplejung district of Nepal. However, the remaining three peaks, namely Kanchenjunga Main, Kanchenjunga South, and Kanchenjunga Central are located on the border of Nepal and India.