Kanchenjunga South

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mountain
gptkbp:access_points Various trekking routes.
gptkbp:accessibility Trekking routes
gptkbp:attraction Trekking
gptkbp:climate gptkb:Alpine
Alpine climate.
gptkbp:climbing_ability gptkb:Yes
Spring and Autumn
South Face
April to May
Strong community support.
Occasional accidents reported.
High altitude.
Leave no trace principles.
Extreme weather conditions.
International climbers.
Issued by the government.
Less frequented than Kanchenjunga Main.
Local Sherpa guides.
Regular climbing events organized.
Requires prior experience.
Specialized mountaineering gear.
Technical climbing.
Various international expeditions.
gptkbp:conservation gptkb:Kanchenjunga_Conservation_Area
gptkbp:coordinates 27.7031° N, 88.1475° E
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Rich cultural heritage.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Sacred mountain.
gptkbp:difficulty Challenging
gptkbp:elevation 8478 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns Protected area status.
Glacial melting.
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives Growing awareness among trekkers.
gptkbp:expedition Typically 2-3 weeks.
Complex logistics required.
High costs involved.
Multiple routes available.
Requires acclimatization.
gptkbp:famous_event Local festivals celebrated.
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Lion
gptkbp:first_ascent gptkb:1979
gptkbp:flora gptkb:Sequoiadendron_giganteum
gptkbp:geological_features Granite and Gneiss
Kanchenjunga Glacier.
gptkbp:has_culture Unique cultural experiences for trekkers.
gptkbp:historical_expeditions Notable expeditions in the 20th century.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kanchenjunga South
gptkbp:landforms gptkb:mountain_range
gptkbp:landscape Rescue operations available.
gptkbp:local_cuisine Traditional Sherpa cuisine.
gptkbp:local_economy Significant impact on local economy.
Dependent on trekking.
gptkbp:local_legends Associated with local deities.
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Nepal
gptkbp:mountaineering_style Expedition style.
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Taplejung
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Kanchenjunga
gptkbp:prominence nan
gptkbp:range gptkb:Himalayas
gptkbp:rank 3rd highest in the Kanchenjunga massif.
gptkbp:safety Avalanches.
gptkbp:sherpa_traditions Rich Sherpa traditions.
gptkbp:summit 1979 by a British expedition.
Moderate success rate.
Panoramic views of the Himalayas.
Numerous summit attempts.
gptkbp:surrounding_area Kanchenjunga region
gptkbp:surrounding_peaks gptkb:Kanchenjunga_Main
gptkbp:tourism_impact Increased trekking tourism.
gptkbp:tradition Sherpa culture
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Kanchenjunga_Base_Camp
gptkbp:user_manual Experienced local guides available.
gptkbp:view gptkb:Panch_Pokhari
gptkbp:weather_conditions Variable
gptkbp:wildlife Himalayan Tahr.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Khangchendzonga_mountain
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6