Highest Mountain Peaks of India
India has some of the world's highest mountain peaks located in the Himalayan range and other mountain systems. These peaks are important for mountaineerin
TL;DR: India has some of the world's highest mountain peaks located in the Himalayan range and other mountain systems. These peaks are important for mountain…
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India has some of the world's highest mountain peaks located in the Himalayan range and other mountain systems. These peaks are important for mountaineerin
Highest Mountain Peaks of India
- Kangchenjunga: 8586 m, third highest mountain in the world, located in Sikkim
- Nanda Devi: 7816 m, second highest peak entirely within India, located in Uttarakhand
- Kamet: 7756 m, located in Uttarakhand in the Garhwal Himalayas
- Trishul: 7120 m, located in Uttarakhand, named for Lord Shiva's trident
- Namcha Barwa: 7782 m, located in Arunachal Pradesh
- Chomo Lhari: 7314 m, located in Sikkim on the India-Bhutan border
- Mera Peak: 6476 m, located in Sikkim, popular trekking destination
- Kanchenjunga South: 8534 m, alternative peak in the Kangchenjunga range
- Tirich Mir: 7708 m, located in Gilgit-Baltistan region
- Abi Gamin: 7355 m, located in Uttarakhand in the Garhwal Himalayas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest peak entirely within India?
Nanda Devi at 7816 m is the highest peak entirely within India, located in Uttarakhand.
Which is the highest peak in the Kangchenjunga range?
Kangchenjunga at 8586 m is the highest peak in the range and the third highest mountain in the world.
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