Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016, the Khangchendzonga National Park, in the heart of the Himalayas, is a glorious place. It is noted for its spectacular wildlife like snow leopard, red panda, great Tibetan sheep, musk deer etc. You can also spot avifauna like Himalayan snowcock, black-necked crane, grey peacock-pheasant, blood pheasant, Himalayan monal, etc. The national park comprises 18 glaciers, the most popular of which is the massive Zemu Glacier, and 17 alpine lakes. From here, you can get panoramic views of several mountain peaks, including Mount Khangchendzonga. 

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