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About Mountain Kanchenjunga
About Mountain Kanchenjunga
Introduction
Introduction
The name Kanchenjunga is derived from four words of Tibetan origin, usually rendered Kang-chen-dzo-nga or Yang-chhen-dzö-nga and interpreted in Sikkim as the “Five Treasuries of the Great Snow.” The mountain holds an important place in the mythology and religious ritual of the local inhabitants, and its slopes were no doubt familiar to herdsmen and traders for centuries before a rough survey of it was made.
The name Kanchenjunga is derived from four words of Tibetan origin, usually rendered Kang-chen-dzo-nga or Yang-chhen-dzö-nga and interpreted in Sikkim as the “Five Treasuries of the Great Snow.” The mountain holds an important place in the mythology and religious ritual of the local inhabitants, and its slopes were no doubt familiar to herdsmen and traders for centuries before a rough survey of it was made.
Names
Names
Kangchenjunga is the official spelling adopted by Douglas Freshfield, Alexander Mitchell Kellas, and the Royal Geographical Society that gives the best indication of the Tibetan pronunciation. Freshfield referred to the spelling used by the Indian Government since the late 19th century. There are a number of alternative spellings including Kangchendzönga, Khangchendzonga, and Kanchenjunga.
Kangchenjunga is the official spelling adopted by Douglas Freshfield, Alexander Mitchell Kellas, and the Royal Geographical Society that gives the best indication of the Tibetan pronunciation. Freshfield referred to the spelling used by the Indian Government since the late 19th century. There are a number of alternative spellings including Kangchendzönga, Khangchendzonga, and Kanchenjunga.
The brothers Hermann, Adolf and Robert Schlagintweit explained the local name 'Kanchinjínga' meaning “The five treasures of the high snow” as originating from the Tibetan word "gangs" pronounced [kaŋ] meaning snow, ice; "chen" pronounced [tɕen] meaning great; "mzod" meaning treasure; "lnga" meaning five.
The brothers Hermann, Adolf and Robert Schlagintweit explained the local name 'Kanchinjínga' meaning “The five treasures of the high snow” as originating from the Tibetan word "gangs" pronounced [kaŋ] meaning snow, ice; "chen" pronounced [tɕen] meaning great; "mzod" meaning treasure; "lnga" meaning five.
Local Lhopo people believe that the treasures are hidden but reveal to the devout when the world is in peril; the treasures comprise salt, gold, turquoise and precious stones, sacred scriptures, invincible armour or ammunition, grain, and medicine. Kangchenjunga's name in the Limbu language is Senjelungma or Seseylungma, and is believed to be an abode of the omnipotent goddess Yuma Sammang.
Local Lhopo people believe that the treasures are hidden but reveal to the devout when the world is in peril; the treasures comprise salt, gold, turquoise and precious stones, sacred scriptures, invincible armour or ammunition, grain, and medicine. Kangchenjunga's name in the Limbu language is Senjelungma or Seseylungma, and is believed to be an abode of the omnipotent goddess Yuma Sammang.
The nomenclature of our Apartments was inspired by this great Mountain Kanchenjunga. We have adopted the spelling “KANCHANJANGA” for our official purpose according to our Odia accent.
The nomenclature of our Apartments was inspired by this great Mountain Kanchenjunga. We have adopted the spelling “KANCHANJANGA” for our official purpose according to our Odia accent.
Mountain Kanchenjunga
Mountain Kanchenjunga
Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and also ranked the second highest mountain in Nepal (after Mt. Everest). With an elevation of 8,586m (28,169 feet), the Mt. Kanchenjunga Main, Centre, and South peaks. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal delimited in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and the remaining two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal's Taplejung District.The name itself means The Five Treasures of Snow in the Tibetan language, owing to the five significant mountains in the region. The location of Mt. Kanchenjunga often confuses, and we often hear people ask where is Mt. Kanchenjunga and whether it is indeed in Nepal or India. Either answer is correct, as it lies in both countries.
Mt. Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world and also ranked the second highest mountain in Nepal (after Mt. Everest). With an elevation of 8,586m (28,169 feet), the Mt. Kanchenjunga Main, Centre, and South peaks. It rises with an elevation of 8,586 m (28,169 ft) in a section of the Himalayas called Kangchenjunga Himal delimited in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak Chu and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It lies between Nepal and Sikkim, India, with three of the five peaks (Main, Central, and South) directly on the border, and the remaining two (West and Kangbachen) in Nepal's Taplejung District.The name itself means The Five Treasures of Snow in the Tibetan language, owing to the five significant mountains in the region. The location of Mt. Kanchenjunga often confuses, and we often hear people ask where is Mt. Kanchenjunga and whether it is indeed in Nepal or India. Either answer is correct, as it lies in both countries.
The centre, primary, and south peaks are situated in Taplejung, Nepal, while the north peak lies in Sikkim India. A portion of the region shares with Bhutan. A large part of the mountain is covered with snow glaciers feeding through a vast network of rivers in both Nepal and India’s side. The principal rivers are the Sapta Koshi River in Nepal and the Tista River in India. However, major climbing peak routes and best trekking trails, including the Kanchenjunga trekking, lies on Nepal’s side.
The centre, primary, and south peaks are situated in Taplejung, Nepal, while the north peak lies in Sikkim India. A portion of the region shares with Bhutan. A large part of the mountain is covered with snow glaciers feeding through a vast network of rivers in both Nepal and India’s side. The principal rivers are the Sapta Koshi River in Nepal and the Tista River in India. However, major climbing peak routes and best trekking trails, including the Kanchenjunga trekking, lies on Nepal’s side.
Kanchenjunga is composed of rocks of Neoproterozoic (late Precambrian) to Ordovician age (i.e., about 445 million to 1 billion years old). The mountain and its glaciers receive heavy snow during the summer monsoon season and a lighter snowfall during the winter. The individual summits connect to neighbouring peaks by four main ridges, from which four glaciers flow—the Zemu (northeast), the Talung (southeast), the Yalung (southwest), and the Kanchenjunga (northwest).
Kanchenjunga is composed of rocks of Neoproterozoic (late Precambrian) to Ordovician age (i.e., about 445 million to 1 billion years old). The mountain and its glaciers receive heavy snow during the summer monsoon season and a lighter snowfall during the winter. The individual summits connect to neighbouring peaks by four main ridges, from which four glaciers flow—the Zemu (northeast), the Talung (southeast), the Yalung (southwest), and the Kanchenjunga (northwest).
The first known map of Kanchenjunga was made by Rinzin Namgyal, one of the pandit (“learned”) explorers of the mid-19th century, who made a circuital sketch. In 1848 and 1849 Sir Joseph Hooker, a botanist, was the first European to visit and describe the region, and in 1899 the explorer-mountaineer Douglas Freshfield travelled around the mountain. In 1905 an Anglo-Swiss party attempted Freshfield’s suggested Yalung valley route, and four members perished in an avalanche.
The first known map of Kanchenjunga was made by Rinzin Namgyal, one of the pandit (“learned”) explorers of the mid-19th century, who made a circuital sketch. In 1848 and 1849 Sir Joseph Hooker, a botanist, was the first European to visit and describe the region, and in 1899 the explorer-mountaineer Douglas Freshfield travelled around the mountain. In 1905 an Anglo-Swiss party attempted Freshfield’s suggested Yalung valley route, and four members perished in an avalanche.
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.
Until 1852, Kangchenjunga was assumed to be the highest mountain in the world, but calculations based on various readings and measurements made by the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India in 1849 came to the conclusion that Mount Everest, known as Peak XV at the time, was the highest. Allowing for further verification of all calculations, it was officially announced in 1856 that Kangchenjunga is the third highest mountain in the world.
Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics
Highest point: Elevation: 8,586 m (28,169 ft), Ranked 3rd
Highest point: Elevation: 8,586 m (28,169 ft), Ranked 3rd
Prominence: 3,922 m (12,867 ft), Ranked 29th
Prominence: 3,922 m (12,867 ft), Ranked 29th
Isolation: 124 kilometres (77 mi)
Isolation: 124 kilometres (77 mi)
Coordinates: 27°42′09″N, 88°08′48″E | Coordinates: 27°42′09″N, 88°08′48″E
Coordinates: 27°42′09″N, 88°08′48″E | Coordinates: 27°42′09″N, 88°08′48″E
Geography
Geography
Kangchenjunga is located in Nepal & Sikkim
Kangchenjunga is located in Nepal & Sikkim
Location of Kangchenjunga
Location of Kangchenjunga
Location: Taplejung District, Nepal; Sikkim, India
Location: Taplejung District, Nepal; Sikkim, India
Parent range: The Himalayas
Parent range: The Himalayas
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Credits: (1) NEST Adventure, (2) Encyclopædia Britannica, (3) Wikipedia, the free Encyclopaedias
Credits: (1) NEST Adventure, (2) Encyclopædia Britannica, (3) Wikipedia, the free Encyclopaedias
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