Nanda Kot

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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Nanda Kot is a mountain peak of the Himalaya range located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. It lies in the Kumaon Himalaya, just outside the ring of peaks enclosing the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, 15 kilometres southeast of Nanda Devi itself. The name Nanda Kot literally means "Nanda's Fortress" and refers to the abode of one of the sacred forms of the Hindu Goddess Parvati who in legend has made her sanctuary amongst the ring of lofty mountains in the region. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1936Elevation: 22510 ftProminence: 5223 ftCoordinates: 30°16'51"N, 80°4'0"E

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UttarakhandIndia

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Nanda Kot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pindari Glacier, Kafni Glacier, Nanda Khat, Changuch.

3.2 miW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Pindari Glacier
82 min walk • Nestled in the remote reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas in India, the Pindari Glacier is a breathtaking natural wonder that beckons trekkers and adventure enthusiasts from around the globe. This rugged hiking trail is renowned for its stunning vistas, pristine...
4.4 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Kafni Glacier
112 min walk • The Kafni Glacier is located in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi. The glacier gives rise to the Kafni River, which is a tributary of the Pindar River.
5.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nanda Khat, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
140 min walk • Mt. Nandakhat is positioned outside the Nandadevi sanctuary or at the rim of Nandadevi Sanctuary located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, India. at an elevation of 6,611 m.
1.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Changuch
45 min walk • Changuch is a Himalayan mountain peak situated at the boundary of Pithoragarh and Bageshwar district of the Uttarakhand state of India. This peak is situated above the Pindari Glacier. This peak offers a ridge leading to Nanda Kot. On its massif Traill's pass is situated, which connects Pindari valley to Goriganga valley.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Kuchela Dhura
56 min walk • Mount Kuchela Dhura is a mountain located in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India. It is located at the near true right bank of Lwa Glacier or true left bank of Shalang glacier, surrounded by Mount Nandakot, 6861 metres and 0.6041 metres to its south-west and north-east respectively.

Nanda Kot

Facts and practical information

Nanda Kot – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pindari Glacier

Kafni Glacier

Nanda Khat, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Changuch

Kuchela Dhura