khangchendzonga
states: [india]
category: mixed
year: 2016
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 27.7647222222, 88.3772222222
unesco id: 1513
world heritage site: 1513
Copyright © 1992 - 2025 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved.
Khangchendzonga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in India, is renowned for its stunning biodiversity and cultural significance. Nestled in the Himalayas, it boasts a rich array of flora and fauna, including rare species like the snow leopard and red panda, alongside sacred peaks like Mount Khangchendzonga, the third-highest mountain in the world. The park seamlessly blends natural beauty with the spiritual traditions of the indigenous communities, offering a unique ecological and cultural treasure.