Khangchendzonga National Park
UNESCO Heritage SitesSikkimImportance 5/5medium
India first mixed UNESCO World Heritage property.
Why UPSC cares
- High-yield location (importance 5/5) — prioritise for Prelims recall.
- Exam theme: Culture.
- Exam theme: Environment.
Prelims facts
- Coordinates:
- 27.7000° N, 88.2000° E
- State/UT:
- Sikkim
- Category:
- UNESCO Heritage Sites
Prelims lens · study aid, machine-composed from the facts above — verify before citing
Remember Khangchendzonga National Park as unesco heritage sites in Sikkim — a high-yield pin worth weekly revision. Ask yourself: which state, which neighbours on the map, and one current-affairs hook.
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- Sun Temple, Konark · Odisha
Official sources
Source: UNESCO World Heritage List - India
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