Khangchendzonga National Par secured a position in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2016. The Park was put under the ‘Mixed Heritage’ category. This means that the Park is noted not only for its rich biodiversity, but also for its cultural significance.
Located in Sikkim, Khangchendzonga hosts Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak. This region is regarded sacred by the Sikkimese. It is also the abode of ancient Buddhist traditions associated with the mountain deity on Mount Khangchendzonga.
Khangchendzonga has a vibrant wildlife; it is home to many rare and endemic varieties of plants and animals. It is home to many medicinal plants and herbs as well.
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