Khangchengyao is a mountain peak located at 6,913 m (22,680 ft) north-west of Yumesodong, North Sikkim in the Eastern Himalayas.[1]

Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao is located in Sikkim
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao
Location of Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao is located in Koshi Province
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao (Koshi Province)
Khangchengyao is located in India
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao (India)
Khangchengyao is located in Nepal
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao
Khangchengyao (Nepal)
Highest point
Elevation6,913 m (22,680 ft)
Prominence1,490 m (4,890 ft)
Coordinates27°59′09.25″N 88°39′17.24″E / 27.9859028°N 88.6547889°E / 27.9859028; 88.6547889
Geography
LocationSikkim
Climbing
First ascent1912 - Alexander Mitchell Kellas and Sherpas

Location

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Khangchengyao 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

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  1. ^ "Khangchengyao". PeakVisor. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  2. ^ "Indian Army undertakes expedition to Mount Khangchengyao, 10th highest peak in country". Zee News. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2021-12-02.