The Indian Postal Department issued a commemorative “Conquest of Kanchenjunga” philatelic set on 15th January 1978 to celebrate the successful Army Mountaineering Expedition to India’s highest peak.
Because India Post actually released a set of two single stamps (2v) for this event, the specific description depends on which denomination you have:
25 Paise Single Stamp (Climbing with Ice Ladder)
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- Design & Orientation: Vertical format.
- Visual Imagery: Depicts a lone mountaineer cautiously crossing a deep snow crevasse using an ice ladder.
- Color Palette: Dominated by shades of white, gray, and icy blue to capture the harsh Himalayan terrain.
100 Paise / 1 Rupee Single Stamp (Indian Flag Near Summit)
- Design & Orientation: Horizontal format.
- Visual Imagery: Showcases the majestic Kanchenjunga Peak with the Indian National Flag and Army Flag proudly planted near the snow-capped summit.



