The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which is also the third-highest mountain in the world. Kangchenjunga is part of the Himalayan mountain range and is situated on the India-Nepal border. It has an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 feet) above sea level.
Kangchenjunga is the highest point in the Indian state of Sikkim and is revered in the local culture. The name “Kangchenjunga” means “The Five Treasures of Snow” in the Tibetan language, referring to the five peaks that make up the mountain.