Nilkantha Mountain

#706 among destinations in India

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Nilkantha is a major peak of the Garhwal division of the Himalayas, in the Uttarakhand region of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Although substantially lower than the highest peaks of the region, it towers dramatically over the valley of the Alaknanda River and rises 3,474 metres above the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath, only 9 km to the east. Frank Smythe described the peak as "second only to Siniolchu in Himalayan beauty." ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1974Elevation: 21325 ftProminence: 3937 ftCoordinates: 30°43'12"N, 79°24'0"E

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UttarakhandIndia

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Nilkantha Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Badrinath Temple, Vasudhara Falls, Char Dham, Sapta Badri.

5.7 miE
Temple
Badrinath Temple, Badrinath
145 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayan peaks, the Badrinath Temple stands as a beacon of spirituality in the town of Badrinath, India. This sacred Hindu shrine, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is not only a testament to spiritual devotion but also a marvel of architecture...
5.7 miNE
Waterfall
Vasudhara Falls, Badrinath
145 min walk • Vasudhara Falls is a waterfall situated near Badrinath, in Uttarakhand, India.
4.8 miE
Temple
Char Dham
123 min walk • The Char Dham is a set of four pilgrimage sites in India. It is believed that visiting these sites helps achieve moksha. The four Dhams are, Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram. It is believed that every Hindu should visit the Char Dhams during one's lifetime.
2.2 miNE
Temple
Sapta Badri
56 min walk • Sapta Badri constitutes a group of seven sacred Hindu temples, dedicated to god Vishnu, located in Garhwal Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The Badrinath temple, called the Badri Vishal is the primary temple among the seven shrines.
4.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Balakun
115 min walk • Balakun is a Himalayan peak situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state of India. The Balakun peak has the summit at an altitude of 6,471 m in the Garhwal Himalayas. Balakun Peak is located 16 km from Badrinath. Balakun is situated north west to Badrinath.

Nilkantha Mountain

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Nilkantha Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Badrinath Temple, Badrinath

Vasudhara Falls, Badrinath

Char Dham

Sapta Badri

Balakun