10 Incredible Facts About Mount Kanchenjunga

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{"time":1773766425877,"blocks":[{"id":"sC5z_c-BxR","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kanchenjunga<\/strong> is the third-highest mountain in the world and one of the most respected peaks in the Himalayas. Located on the border between eastern Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim, Kanchenjunga is known for its height, remote setting, and deep cultural importance. Here are ten verified facts that make Kanchenjunga truly unique."}},{"id":"0lY7XZ7lZ6","type":"header","data":{"text":"Third-Highest Mountain in the World","level":4}},{"id":"-cQ7dxOfIi","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Mount Kanchenjunga rises to 8,586 meters (28,169 feet)<\/strong>, ranking as the third-highest mountain on Earth<\/strong>, after Mount Everest and K2."}},{"id":"eBcTMRj3uJ","type":"header","data":{"text":"Once Thought to Be the Highest Peak","level":4}},{"id":"cIdxCAZq2I","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Before accurate measurements were made, Kanchenjunga was believed to be the highest mountain in the world. In 1852<\/strong>, the Great Trigonometric Survey confirmed that Mount Everest (then called Peak XV) was higher."}},{"id":"aLejJ4lQ0i","type":"header","data":{"text":"Meaning of the Name","level":4}},{"id":"pFyVSjBAdE","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The name Kanchenjunga<\/em> means \u201cFive Treasures of Snow.\u201d<\/strong> These treasures symbolically represent gold, silver, precious stones, grain, and sacred texts, reflecting local spiritual beliefs."}},{"id":"b2r2sOx2nj","type":"header","data":{"text":"A Mountain with Five Major Peaks","level":4}},{"id":"vQkAj7Lrrv","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kanchenjunga is not a single summit but a group of five major peaks<\/strong>:"}},{"id":"uqNtzKB2b6","type":"list","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Kanchenjunga Main \u2013 8,586 m\n","items":[]},{"content":"Kanchenjunga West (Yalung Kang) \u2013 8,505 m\n","items":[]},{"content":"Kanchenjunga South \u2013 8,494 m\n","items":[]},{"content":"Kanchenjunga Central \u2013 8,482 m\n","items":[]},{"content":"Kangbachen \u2013 7,903 m\n","items":[]}]}},{"id":"6gsE69rHri","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Two peaks lie fully in Nepal, while the others sit along the Nepal\u2013India border."}},{"id":"odS7S7sSrv","type":"header","data":{"text":"First Successful Ascent in 1955","level":4}},{"id":"d8HksrrF_-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The first ascent of Kanchenjunga was completed on 25 May 1955<\/strong> by British climbers Joe Brown and George Band<\/strong>."}},{"id":"zkdiKR7nl1","type":"header","data":{"text":"The True Summit Is Traditionally Not Touched","level":4}},{"id":"UI9BsXcIQ5","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kanchenjunga is considered sacred by local communities. Out of respect, the first climbers stopped a few meters below the actual summit. This tradition continues today, making Kanchenjunga famous for its symbolically untouched summit<\/strong>."}},{"id":"S1Z68srTIh","type":"header","data":{"text":"One of the Least Climbed 8,000-Meter Mountains","level":4}},{"id":"qlsfnqjpHp","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Despite being the third-highest peak, Kanchenjunga is among the least climbed of the 14 eight-thousanders<\/strong>. Its remote location, difficult terrain, and long approach routes limit the number of expeditions each year."}},{"id":"zwE_oWOKVY","type":"header","data":{"text":"Historically High Risk","level":4}},{"id":"l0pWPqSltZ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Kanchenjunga has historically had one of the highest fatality rates among 8,000-meter peaks<\/strong>, exceeding 20%<\/strong> in the late 20th century. While safety standards have improved, it remains a very demanding mountain."}},{"id":"GNJ9IzmWrf","type":"header","data":{"text":"First Ascent Without Supplemental Oxygen","level":4}},{"id":"gNSElVF7H-","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On 16 May 1979<\/strong>, climbers Doug Scott, Peter Boardman, and Joe Tasker<\/strong> reached the summit of Kanchenjunga without using supplemental oxygen<\/strong>, a major achievement in high-altitude climbing."}},{"id":"jHMAIZq4Im","type":"header","data":{"text":"Protected Natural and Cultural Landscape","level":4}},{"id":"23X5DtiZLr","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"On the Nepal side, the mountain lies within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area<\/strong>. On the Indian side, it is protected under Khangchendzonga National Park<\/strong> in Sikkim."}}],"version":"2.31.0"}

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