There is a new treasure of beauty in every corner of India. Do you know that there are also 7 major mountain peaks in the country, whose height is more than thousands of meters?

7 highest peaks of India.

Highest Mountain Peaks In India: India is not only popular all over the world for its culture and language, but it is also known all over the world for its natural terrain, hills, rivers, valleys, and vegetation. There is a new treasure of beauty in every corner of the country. Do you know that India also has 7 major mountain peaks, whose height is more than thousands of meters? Yes, you are listening, right? India is home to many mountain ranges, whose names are world-famous. But here we will mention those 7 major peaks, which give India an important identity on the world stage.

1. Kangchenjunga Peak

Kanchenjunga is the highest peak in India and the third highest peak in the world, situated on the border of Nepal and India in the northwest part of Sikkim. This peak with a height of 8586 meters i.e. 28,169 feet is only 262 meters less than Mount Everest. It has great religious significance in Buddhism. No one has ever stood on this peak which is considered sacred. Climbers stop at the summit to honor a promise made to the Chogyals (former rulers of the Kingdom of Sikkim) that the mountain peak would remain intact. This peak was first climbed on 25 May 1955 by two British citizens Brown and George Band. This place is suitable place for adventurers and trekkers. There are two routes for trekkers, South and North Base Camp.

2. Nanda Devi Peak

Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in India at an altitude of 7816 meters, located in the Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand. It was the highest mountain in the world till 1808. But then western surveyors discovered Dhaulagiri. It is said that Goddess Nanda, wife of Shiva resides here. Nanda Devi peak also has Nanda Devi National Park, which is one of the high-altitude national parks in India.

3. Kamet Peak

The Kamet peak, at an altitude of 7,756 m (25,446 ft), is the second-highest mountain peak in the Garhwal Himalayas after Nanda Devi, surrounded by three main subsidiary peaks. Whose names are Mukut Parvat (7,242 m), Abi Gamin (7,355 m), and Mana (7,272 m)? It is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is one of the top 3 highest peaks in India and is situated very close to the border of Tibet. The first successful ascent of the peak was done in 1931 by a British expedition team.

4. Saltoro Kangri Peak

The Saltoro Kangri peak, situated at an altitude of 7742 meters (25,400 feet) in the Karakoram mountain range, is number four on this list of the highest peaks in India. It is also recognized as the highest peak of Saltoro mountain, which is a subrange of the Karakoram range. Mount Saltoro is very close to the Siachen Glacier, one of the longest glaciers in the world. The first attempt to climb this peak was made in 1935 by a British expedition team led by J. Waller.

5. Sasar Kangri Peak

Sasar Kangri is one of the top 5 highest peaks in India. The Sesar Kangri massif is located in Ladakh. In 1973, the mountaineers of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police made the first successful ascent of Sasser Kangri peak.

6. Mamtong Kangri Peak

Mamostong Kangri is located in the remote area of Siachen Glacier at an altitude of 7516 meters i.e. 24,659 feet. It is the highest peak of Rimo Muztag, a subrange of the Karakoram range in Ladakh. Due to its remote location, Mamostong Kangri is one of the least explored mountain peaks in India. Colonel B.S. An Indo-Japanese expedition led by Sandhu made the first ascent of the peak in 1984.

7. Rimo Peak

The literal meaning of Rimo is 'striped mountain'. It is situated in the middle of the Eastern Karakoram Range. Mount Rimo is situated at an altitude of 7,385 meters (24,229 ft) above sea level.