In the southwestern part of Sikkim, in the main Himalayanrange, lies the majestic Kanchendzonga (or Kanchenjunga),rising to a staggering height of 8,585 m (28,169 ft) above sealevel. It is the highest mountain in India, and the thirdhighest peak in the world. The word Dzong means a fortress, andit truly characterizes the buttresses and icy pinnacles of theKanchendzonga. The lower slopes of the mountain contain anumber of glaciers.
Sikkim is home to other famous peaks such as Kabru, Kirat Chulior tent Peak (7,365 m) and Sinolchu (6,887 m), often describedas one of the loveliest peaks in all of the Himalayas.
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