Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India, standing at an altitude of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet). It is surrounded by three territories: Sikkim to the south and east, Nepal to the west, and Tibet to the north. The name Kanchenjunga comes from the Tibetan words 'Kanchen' and 'Dzonga,' meaning 'Five Treasuries of the Great Snow,' referring to its five prominent peaks. These treasures symbolize gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books, regarded as sacred by locals.

The five peaks of Kanchenjunga are named based on their directions relative to the main peak. They include Kanchenjunga Main (8,586 m), Kanchenjunga West (8,505 m), Kanchenjunga Central (8,482 m), Kanchenjunga South (8,494 m), and Kangbachen (7,903 m). Each ridge represents one of the great natural treasures and holds significant cultural importance in the region.