India’s highest peaks, predominantly located in the Himalayan range, include the towering Kangchenjunga at 8,586 meters, the third highest peak in the world. These majestic mountains attract climbers and adventurers from across the globe, offering breathtaking views and challenging ascents.
Kangchenjunga
Height : 8,586 meters (28, 169 feet ) Location : Sikkim ( on the border with Nepal )
Third highest mountain in the world. Sacred in Sikkimese tradition and worshipped by the local people. First ascent by Joe Brown and George Band on May 25 , 1955.
Nanda Devi
Height : 7,816 meters ( 25, 643 feet )
Location : Uttarakhand
Second highest peak in India and the highest entirely within the country. Part of the Nanda Devi National Park, a UNSECO World Heritage Site . First ascent by Bill Tilman and Noel Odell in 1936.
Kamet
Height : 7.756 meters ( 25, 446 feet )
Location : Uttarakhand
Third highest peak in India. Located near the Tibet border. First ascent by Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton and R. L. Holdsworth in 1931.
Saltoro Kangri
Height : 7,742 meters ( 25, 400 feet 0
Location : Jammu and Kashmir ( in the Saltoro Range, part of the Karakoram )
Part of the Siachen Glacier region, one of the highest battlegrounds in the world. First ascent by a Japanese – Pakistani expedition in 1962
Saser Kangri
Height : 7,672 meters ( 25, 171 feet )
Location : Ladakh ( in the Saser Muztagh range, part of the Karakoram )
Consists of several peaks, with Saser Kangri I being the highest first ascent by an Indo – Tibetan Border Police team in 1973.
Mamostong Kangri
Height ; 7,516 meters
Location : Ladakh ( part of the Rimo Muztagh range in the Karakoram )
Known as K35 . First ascent by an Indo – Japanese team in 1984 .
Rimo I
Height : 7,385 meters ( 24, 229 feet )
Location ; Ladakh ( part of the Rimo Muztagh range in the Karkoram )
Located near the Siachen Glacier . First ascent by an Indo – Japanese expedition in 1988.
Hardeol
Height : 7,151 meters ( 23, 461 feet )
Location ; Uttarakhand ( in the Kumaon region )
Known as the ‘Temple of God ” First ascent by an Indo – Tibetan Border Police team in 1978.
Chaukhamba
Height : 7, 138 meters ( 23, 419 feet )
Location : Uttarakhand ( part of the Garhwal range in the Himalayas ) . Consists of four summits. First ascent by Lucien George and Victor Russenberger in 1952 .
Trisul
Height ; 7,120 meters ( 23, 359 feet 0
Location : Uttarakhand .
Named after the trident of Shiva. First ascent by T.G.Longstaff, A.L. Mumm and R.C. Wilson in 1907.
These peaks represent some of the most majestic and challenging terrains in India, attracting mountaineers and adventures from around the world. Each peak holds unique geographical, cultural and historical significance contributing to the rich diversity of India’s mountainous regions.