Detail Factual Overview

Topography and Climate

• Terrain: Mostly mountainous with steep valleys and high ridges
• Highest Peak: Kangchenjunga (8,586 m) – third-highest mountain in the world and India’s highest
• Climate Zones: Subtropical to alpine
  • Subtropical: Southern areas
  • Temperate: Mid-hills
  • Alpine: Higher altitudes
• Rainfall: Heavy monsoon rains from June to September
• Rivers: Teesta and Rangeet are major rivers