Mt. Khangchendzonga ( UPSC Prelims)

News Context

The Chief Minister of Sikkim has appealed to the Central Government to prohibit mountaineering activities on Mt Khangchendzonga. This peak is situated in Sikkim, along the India-Nepal border in the Eastern Himalayas. It is recognized as the world's third highest peak, following Everest and K2. The Khangchendzonga National Park, which encompasses this area, is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region is bordered by the Tamur River to the west, the Lhonak River to the north, and the Teesta River to the east.