The Khangchendzonga National Park, a lesser-known destination in Sikkim, has been declared has a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. For further details on the Khangchendzonga National Park and information on how to reach, click here . Also read: Nalanda University is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The UNESCO designation not only adds prestige to the park, but also entitles it to financing from the World Heritage Fund. "At the same time, while there are no major developmental projects like roads or buildings within the Khangchendzonga National Park, tourism associated with the protected park provides local communities with substantial incomes," said the Chief Minister.

Source: India Today August 01, 2016 06:33 UTC