Kanchenjunga Hill

Kanchenjunga, India's highest peak, is situated in the Eastern Himalayas, on the border between Bhutan, Nepal, and North-Eastern India. It is 74 km away from Darjeeling. The Kanchenjunga is at a height of 8586 m and is the third highest peak after Mt. Everest (8850 m) and K1 (8611 m). Kanchenjunga or Kangchen Dzo-Nga or Kanchendzonga, which means "The Five Treasures of Snows". It gives a picturesque view of the Himalayas. It gives amazing views during Sunshine, Sunset, and other times. Kanchenjunga can not be climbed because the constant threat of snowstorms and avalanches makes the peak dangerous for climbers. Moreover at the top Oxygen is also one-third of the sea level. Kanchenjunga is also called Sleeping Buddha because Kan means Head, Chen Means Belly, and Jungha means Knee. If you see these three peaks at the same time, you will find that Buddha is sleeping.