Giant 15 Mountain Peaks of India

Tallest 15 Mountain Peaks of India
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The Mountain peaks of India are set as jewels in the crown on Indian
Map. These dazzling mountains are pride of India. Most of these Highest
Mountain Peaks are located in the Northern and Northeastern part of
India. Majority of the mountain peaks listed below are part of Himalayan
Range and Karakoram Range stretched between three countries namely
India, China and Pakistan. Twelve out of hundred highest mountain peaks
of the world are located in India and on Indian boundaries. Many of these
mountain peaks are the popular trekking destinations for people from all
over the world. Every year thousands of trekkers from around the world
participate in various exploration and expedition projects. They are
attracting people since ages. The northern peaks of India are the most
favorite destination for hiking, trekking and climbing. Some are attracted
to the splendid beauty of the snow capped mountain peaks and the
others are attracted towards the adventure of climbing.

Some are attracted to the splendid beauty of the snow capped mountain
peaks and the others are attracted towards the adventure of climbing.
1. Kangchenjunga
2. Nanda Devi
3. Kamet
4. Saltoro Kangri
5. Saser Kangri I
6. Mamostong Kangri
7. Rimo
8. Hardeol
9. Chaukhamba
10. Trisul
11. Mana
12. Mukut Parbat

1. Kangchenjunga
Kangchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world and 1st in India.
Kanchenjunga stands tall with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 ft).
The literal translation of Kanchenjunga means “The Five Treasures of
Snows” and these treasures are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy
books. Kangchenjunga is a group of five peaks out of which four are
over 8450 ft. The Kanchenjunga is the highest mountain peak in India
and ranked 3rd highest summit in the world. The highest mountain
Kangchenjunga is located at the border of India and Nepal in the
great Himalayas range, Sikkim.

2. Nanda Devi
Nanda devi is the second highest mountain peak in India. This is the
highest peak (entirely) in the country, as Kanchenjunga lies on the
border areas of India and Nepal. It was the highest known mountain in
the world until 1808 when western surveyors discovered Dhaulagiri. The
mountain stands tall at an elevation of 7824 meters (25663 ft). Nanda
Devi is situated in the Garhwal Himalayas region in the state of
Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi is the highest summit in the two massif
another one is called as Nanda Devi East, located at the eastern part.
Nanda Devi is one of the highest mountain in the world and ranked
second in India.

3. Kamet
The Kamet is the highest summit in the Zaskar mountain Range of
Garhwal region in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand. Kamet is second
highest mountain summit of Garhwal Himalayas and third highest
mountain peak of India with an elevation of 7,756 m. Kamet mountain
peak is surrounded by three major neighboring peaks and lies very
close the Tibet. It is situated north of the main range and is more
remote and therefore less accessible than some Himalayan peaks.
However, the standard route offers a relatively straightforward ascent,
starting from the East Kamet Glacier and ascending via Meade's Col,
then continuing on up the northeast edge of the north face.

4. Saltoro Kangri
The Saltoro Kangri is the highest peak
of Saltoro Mountain ranges,a sub range
of Karakoram, the biggest range of
greater Himalaya mountains. Saltoro
Mountains are situated at the center of
great Karakoram and very near to the
longest glaciers in the world, the
Siachen Glacier. The Saltoro Kangri is
31st highest independent mountain
peak in world with an elevation of 7,742
m (25,400 ft) in Kashmir.

5. Saser Kangri I
Saser Kangri I (or Sasir Kangri) is the highest peak in the Saser
Muztagh, the easternmost sub-range of the Karakoram range in
India. This massif lays toward the northwestern end of the Saser
Muztagh, at the head of the North Shukpa Kunchang Glacier, a
major glacier, which drains the eastern slopes of the group. The
mountain stands at an elevation of 7,672 m (25,171 ft) and is
ranked at no. 35 in world’s highest mountain peaks. Saltoro
Mountains are situated at the center of great Karakoram and very
near to the longest glaciers in the world, the Siachen Glacier.

6. Mamostong Kangri
Mamostong Kangri or Mamostang Kangri is the highest peak in the
remote Rimo Muztagh range, which is a subrange of the Karakoram
range in India. The Karakoram Range is spread in three countries
namely Pakistan, India and China. Mount Mamostong lies in Indian
part of Karakoram Range. The mountain stands at an elevation of
7,516 meters (24,659 feet) and is ranked 48th in world’s highest
peaks It is located about 30 km east-southeast of the snout of the
Siachen Glacier. It is the 48th highest independent peak in the
world.

7. Rimo
The Rimo massif is located at the northern side of Rimo Muztagh in
the famous the Karakoram ranges. The striped mountains are lies
northeast part of the great Siachen Glacier with an elevation of 7,385
m (24,229 ft). Rimo mountain are consists of four peaks, the Rimo I is
the highest peak among them with 7,385 m (24,229 ft). The Rimo
Muztagh is bordered on the north by the Rimo Glacier, which drains to
the east into the upper Shyok River, and by the Teram Shehr Glacier, a
tributary of the Siachen Glacier. To the northeast lie the Northeast
Rimo Mountains and the Karakoram Pass, a pass on one of the
historically important trade routes into Central Asia. To the north lies
the eastern end of the Siachen Muztagh.

8. Hardeol
Hardeol also called as Temple of God is one
of the major mountain peak of the Kumaon
Himalaya located at the northern side of
Sanctuary and guarding the Nanda Devi.
The 7,151 m (23,461 ft) highest Hardeol
peak is situated in the Milam valley of
Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Hardeol
peak lies very next to another Himalayan
mountain peak called Tirsuli with an height
of 7,074 m (23,209 ft).

9. Chaukhamba
The Chaukhamba summit is the
highest peak in the group of the
Gangotri situated in the Garhwal
Himalaya region of Uttarakhand. The
Gangotri Group has total four peaks
and Chaukhamba I is the highest
among them with an elevation of
7,138 m (23,419 ft). Chaukhamba got
its name due to the four big peaks
along with each other.

10. Trisul
Trisul is one of the three
mountain peaks of a group
located at mountainous regions
of Kumaon in Uttarakhand state.
The highest peak of the group is
Trisul I at an elevation of 7,120 m
(23,359 ft). The three got its
name after Trishul weapon of
Lord Shiva, Trisul mountain
peaks are near to the Nanda
Devi sanctuary.

11. Mana
Northeast of Badrinath is another
impressive cluster of mountain peaks. The
mountains rise almost on the Indo-
Tibetan border with Mana and Kamet as
the principal peaks. Mana itself marks the
eastern extremity of the Zanskar range. It
lies between the pass of the same name
and the Niti Pass. The mountain peak
stands at an elevation of 7355 meter
(24,131 ft) and is ranked at no. 92.

12. Mukut Parbat
Mukut Parbat is one of the
neighboring peaks of Mount
Kamet. Mukut Parbat is located
south-southeast of Kamet. The
mountain stands at an elevation
of 7242 metres (23760 ft) and is
ranked 97th in top 100 mountain
peaks of the world.

13. K12
K12 is the second highest peak in the Saltoro Mountains, a
subrange of the Karakoram range in the Siachen region, near
Jammu and Kashmir. It lies near the Line of Control. Its name
comes from its designation given during the original survey
of the Karakoram range.K12 lies to the southwest of the
Siachen Glacier; the K12 glacier heads on its northeast slopes
and feeds the Siachen. The western slopes of K12 drain to the
Bilafond Glacier system, and thence to the Dansam River, and
eventually the Indus River.

14. Ghent Kangri
Ghent Kangri (or Mount Ghent, Ghaint I) is a high peak near
the north end of the Saltoro Mountains, a subrange of the
Karakoram range. It is located west of the Siachen Glacier in
an area under Indian control since 1984, but very close to the
Actual Ground Position Line with Pakistan. Ghent Kangri is
also known as Mount Ghent or Ghaint I. It is the sixty-ninth
highest mountain in the world. The parent mountain of Ghent
Kangri is Saltoro Kangri. It ranks 69th in the list of highest
mountain peaks of the world.

15. Teram Kangri
Teram Kangri group is a mountain massif in the remote
Siachen Muztagh, a subrange of the Karakoram range. The
high point of the group, and of the Siachen Muztagh, is
Teram Kangri I. The peak lies on the boundary between China
and the disputed Siachen Glacier region near the line of
control between India and Pakistan. The northeast side of the
peak is in Chinese-controlled territory, the southwest side in
the disputed Siachen area currently controlled by India.

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