Kangchenjunga

Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world with an elevation of 8,586 metres (28,169 ft). Kangchenjunga is called Sewalungma in the local Limbu language, translates as 'Mountain that we offer Greetings to'. The huge massif of Kangchenjunga is buttressed by great ridges running roughly due east to west and north to south, forming a giant 'X'. Kangchenjunga is known for its famous views from the hill station of Darjeeling. Because of its remote location in Nepal and difficult access from India, the Kangchenjunga region is not much explored by trekkers. The Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) covers 2,035 km² surrounding the mountain on the Nepalese side. Kangchenjunga, reaching within 22 km of the peak, and the passes into Tibet.