World Heritage Identification Number: 1513
World Heritage since: 2016
Category: Mixed Cultural Heritage and Natural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇮🇳 India
Continent: Asia
UNESCO World Region: Asia and the Pacific
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Exploring the Majestic Khangchendzonga National Park: A Unique Blend of Nature and Culture
The Khangchendzonga National Park, nestled in the heart of the Himalayan range in the northeastern state of Sikkim, India, offers a breathtaking tapestry of diverse landscapes, rich biodiversity, and profound cultural significance. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, this protected area stands out as a testament to the harmonious coexistence of nature's splendor and human heritage.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Located at the heart of the Himalayan range in northern India (State of Sikkim), the Khangchendzonga National Park includes a unique diversity of plains, valleys, lakes, glaciers and spectacular, snow-capped mountains covered with ancient forests, including the world’s third highest peak, Mount Khangchendzonga. Mythological stories are associated with this mountain and with a great number of natural elements (caves, rivers, lakes, etc.) that are the object of worship by the indigenous people of Sikkim. The sacred meanings of these stories and practices have been integrated with Buddhist beliefs and constitute the basis for Sikkimese identity.
Encyclopedia Record: Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park is a national park and part of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in Sikkim, India. It was inscribed to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list in July 2016, becoming the first "Mixed Heritage" site of India. It was included in the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The park is named after the mountain Kangchenjunga, which is the third-highest peak in the world at 8,586 m (28,169 ft) tall. The total area of the park is 1,784 km2 (689 sq mi).Additional Site Details
Area: 178,400 hectares
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
(vii) — Contains superlative natural phenomena or beauty
(x) — Contains most important habitats for biodiversity
Coordinates: 27.7647222222 , 88.3772222222
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