Sunanda Devi, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks

Name: Sunanda Devi
Address: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, India

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Nanda Devi East, locally known as Sunanda Devi, is the lower of the two adjacent peaks of the highest mountain in Uttarakhand and second highest mountain in India; Nanda Devi is its higher twin peak. Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East are part of the Garhwal Himalayas, and are located in the state of Uttarakhand. The graceful peaks of twin mountains are visible from almost everywhere in Kumaon. The first ascent to Nanda Devi East peak in recorded history appears to be in 1939 by Jakub Bujak and Janusz Klarner. The elevation of Nanda Devi East is 7,434 m and its prominence is 260 m. ()

Local name: सुनन्दा देवी First ascent: 1939Elevation: 24390 ftProminence: 853 ftCoordinates: 30°22'12"N, 79°58'12"E

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Nearby attractions include: Devistan I, Nanda Khat, Nanda Devi Glacier, Devistan II.

5.8 miW
Mountain
Devistan I, Nanda Devi National Park
147 min walk • Devistan I is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The elevation of Devistan I is 6,678 metres and its prominence is 702 metres. It is 52nd highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in this category.
4.7 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Nanda Khat, Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
121 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.
2.7 miN
Natural feature
Nanda Devi Glacier, Nanda Devi National Park
70 min walk • Nanda Devi Glacier is a glacier in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. It is near Nanda Devi. The Nanda Devi Group of glaciers is a reference to the cluster of seven glaciers namely Bartoli, Kururntoli, Nada Devi North, Nanda Devi South, Nandakna, Ramani and Trsul of Uttarakhand.
5.5 miW
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Devistan II, Nanda Devi National Park
141 min walk • Devistan II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Devistan means land of Goddess. The elevation of Devistan II is 6,529 metres and its prominence is 214 metres.
6.2 miNE
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Bamchu
158 min walk • Bamchu is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It's situated on the eastern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary on the watershed of Milam Glacier and Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Bamchu is 6,303 metres and its prominence is 241 metres. It is 124th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
5.7 miNE
Mountain
Sakram
146 min walk • Sakram is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It's situated on the eastern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary on the watershed of Milam Glacier and Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Sakram is 6,254 metres and its prominence is 134 metres. It is 129th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
3.9 miNE
Mountain
Lhatu Dhura
100 min walk • Lhatu Dhura is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated in the eastern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, on the watershed of the Milam Glacier and the Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Lhatu Dhura is 6,392 metres and its prominence is 229 metres.
6.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Changuch
175 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.
2.3 miSW
Natural feature
Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier, Nanda Devi National Park
60 min walk • Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier is a glacier in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With Uttari Nanda Devi Glacier, Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier flanks Nanda Devi peak and also feeds the Rishiganga river. Nanda Khat is also near.