Khangchengyao is a mountain peak located at 6,913 m (22,680 ft) north-west of Yumesodong, North Sikkim in the Eastern Himalayas.[1]
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,913 m (22,680 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,490 m (4,890 ft) |
| Coordinates | 27°59′09.25″N 88°39′17.24″E / 27.9859028°N 88.6547889°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sikkim |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1912 - Alexander Mitchell Kellas and Sherpas |
Location
editKhangchengyao is a revered peak among the locals. It is the 4th highest peak in Sikkim and 10th highest peak in India. As per folklore, Khangchengyao is known as the Male Deity.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Khangchengyao". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- ^ "Indian Army undertakes expedition to Mount Khangchengyao, 10th highest peak in country". Zee News. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
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