Kangchenjunga "Hamalyan Treasures of Snows"





Kangchenjunga

Himalayan Range is the third highest peak in the world ‘Kanchenjunga’ (after M.Everest, K2) that has alluring and captivating beauty. It gives the shape of a classical colorful bowl covered with snow. Kangchenjunga translated means "The Five Treasures of Snows", as it contains five peaks, four of them over 8,450 meters.8586 m above sea level. The treasures represent the five repositories of God,

 which are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holly books. The sanctuary is home to the Red Panda and other montane animals, birds and plants. India's side of Kangchenjunga also has a protected park area called the Khangchendzonga National Park.

Location & Elevation: Grand summit has an elevation of 8586meters (28,169 ft) above sea level and located in Nepal and in some area of India.

First Ascent: Kangchenjunga was first climbed on May 25, 1955 by Joe Brown and George Band of a British expedition.

Climbing and View: Kangchenjunga is known for its famous views from the hill station of Darjeeling.On a clear day, it presents an image not as much of a mountain but of a white wall hanging from the sky. The people of Sikkim revere Kangchenjunga as a sacred mountain. It is easy to climb from Nepal side rather than India because of snowy and glaciers trek. Permission to climb the mountain from the Indian side is rare, but sometimes allowedBecause of its remote location in Nepal and difficult access from India, the Kangchenjunga region is not much explored by trekkers. It has, therefore, retained much of its pristine beauty. In Sikkim too, trekking into the Kangchenjunga region has just been permitted.

"K2" Highest Peak of Karakoram Range

k2

Most of the high peaks in Pakistan are in Karakoram range, the highest of which is K2 also known as Mount Godowin Austin. It  is the second-highest mountain on Earth after Mount Everest. With a peak elevation of 8,611 meters(28,251 ft). It is located on the border between the Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County of Xinjiang, China, and  in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. The word k2 is derived from notation used by the

 Great Trigonometric Survey and sketched two prominent peaks by k1 and k2. K2 is known as the Savage Mountain due to the difficulty of ascent and the 2nd highest fatality rate among the "eight thousanders" for those who climb it and it has never been climbed in winter. An Italian expedition finally succeeded in ascending to the summit of K2 on July 31, 1954. K2 is a much more difficult and dangerous climb, due in part to its more inclement weather and comparatively greater height from base to peak. There are many routes to access but Abruzzi Spur and North Ridge is mostly taken to ascent.

Mount Everest 'King of Summits'

Mt. Everest

Mount Everest is the mightiest peak in the world at the elevation of 8848 m (29028 Feet) situated in Nepal/Tibet. The snow-capped, frost-crusted peak has posed a challenge not only to the physical skill of adventures but also strength of mind for hikers. The outer rim rises sharply from the foothills and gives a marvelous scenic view inside Himalaya.

It is necessary to take professional mountain guides to complete a successful climb and this highest mountain in the world challenges many well-experienced climbers who are willing to climb it. Mt. Everest is accessible by two main climbing routes, the southeast ridge from Nepal and the northeast ridge from Tibet as well as many others less frequently climbed routes. The southeast ridge is technically easier and is the more frequently used route. The first ascent was made by Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. 

Great Himalaya Range

Himalya Range

The Himalaya full snow covered peaks, unseen glaciers, unclimbed ridges and fascinating valleys under its shadows is the world’s mightiest mountain range. It is in fact, a region of outstanding variety. The vast Himalaya holds many peaks of 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) and there are 14 such peaks and hundreds of summits over 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) high. The range of mountains stretches 2,700-kms (1,700 miles) across an area between Assam , Kashmir and Pakistan. In the east, Namche Barwa stands sentinel; the western extremity is guarded by the awesome Nanga Parbat. 

Range Outline

• Region:  Northern Part of Indian Sub-Continent 
• Famous Peaks:  Mount Everest,   Kanchenjunga, Nanga Parbat
• Countries: Nepal,Sikkim,Kasmir,Pakistan

Most Beautiful Mountain Rakaposhi Pakistan

Rakaposhi Most beautiful mountain int he world situated in Karakorum Mountain range. Rakaposhi situated in Nagar 100km north of Gilgit. Rakaposhi height is 7788m ranked 27th in world and 12th highest in Pakistan.

• Rakaposhi mean Snow Covered Mountain in local language.
• Rakaposhi popularity is not its height but its beauty, which never you seen in any region
• Rakaposhi first climbed in 1958

Nagar and Rakaposhi mountain range declared community park to preserve and save endanger species. for more click...

Himalaya Killer Mountain 'Nanga Parbat'

Nanga Parbat  is the ninth highest mountain on Earth with gigantic height of 8126 m . Nanga Parbat translates to "Naked Mountain" in English. From the Sanskrit word parvata meaning "mountain, rock", and nanga an Urdu word meaning "naked". It is Known as the "Killer Mountain,” and deadliest for  climbers in the first half of the twentieth century. It is also  giant, dramatic peak that rises far above its surrounding terrain. It lies just south of the Indus River in the Astore District of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan.

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