{"id":1359,"date":"2023-12-20T05:45:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T05:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/?p=1359"},"modified":"2026-09-17T04:00:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T04:00:38","slug":"mountains-in-uttarakhand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Mountains in Uttarakhand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Uttarakhand sits in the lap of the Himalayas, and that&#8217;s exactly why it feels different from every other state in India. Towering seven-thousander peaks, glacier-fed rivers, ancient temples perched at the base of snow-covered mountains, and trekking routes ranging from gentle meadows to expedition-grade climbs \u2014 this state has all of it.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a trek, a pilgrimage, or simply want to know which peaks define Uttarakhand&#8217;s skyline, here&#8217;s a fact-checked, up-to-date list of the state&#8217;s 10 most important mountains.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Key_Facts_at_a_Glance\" >Key Facts at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Quick_Comparison_Table\" >Quick Comparison Table<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#The_10_Highest_Peaks_in_Uttarakhand_by_Elevation\" >The 10 Highest Peaks in Uttarakhand by Elevation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#1_Nanda_Devi_7817_m\" >1. Nanda Devi (7,817 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#2_Kamet_7756_m\" >2. Kamet (7,756 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#3_Trisul_7120_m\" >3. Trisul (7,120 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#4_Chaukhamba_7138_m\" >4. Chaukhamba (7,138 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#5_Satopanth_7075_m\" >5. Satopanth (7,075 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#6_Dunagiri_7066_m\" >6. Dunagiri (7,066 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#7_Bhagirathi_Parbat_6856_m\" >7. Bhagirathi Parbat (6,856 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#8_Kedarnath_6940%E2%80%936992_m_and_Kedarnath_Dome_6831_m\" >8. Kedarnath (6,940\u20136,992 m) and Kedarnath Dome (6,831 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#9_Maiktoli_6803_m\" >9. Maiktoli (6,803 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#10_Shivling_6543_m\" >10. Shivling (6,543 m)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Other_Notable_Peaks_Worth_Knowing\" >Other Notable Peaks Worth Knowing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Best_Time_to_Visit_Uttarakhands_Mountain_Regions\" >Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand&#8217;s Mountain Regions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#How_to_Reach\" >How to Reach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Permits_and_Regulations\" >Permits and Regulations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Packing_Essentials\" >Packing Essentials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Common_Mistakes_Trekkers_Make\" >Common Mistakes Trekkers Make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Pro_Tips\" >Pro Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Why_Trek_or_Travel_With_ChardhamTourin\" >Why Trek or Travel With ChardhamTour.in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q1_Which_is_the_highest_mountain_in_Uttarakhand\" >Q1: Which is the highest mountain in Uttarakhand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q2_Can_tourists_climb_Nanda_Devi\" >Q2: Can tourists climb Nanda Devi?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q3_What_is_the_highest_peak_in_the_Gangotri_region\" >Q3: What is the highest peak in the Gangotri region?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q4_Whats_the_difference_between_Kedarnath_Peak_and_Kedarnath_Dome\" >Q4: What&#8217;s the difference between Kedarnath Peak and Kedarnath Dome?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q5_Do_I_need_a_permit_to_trek_in_Uttarakhands_mountains\" >Q5: Do I need a permit to trek in Uttarakhand&#8217;s mountains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q6_When_is_the_best_time_to_see_these_peaks_up_close\" >Q6: When is the best time to see these peaks up close?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q7_Which_is_the_easiest_Uttarakhand_peak_for_beginners\" >Q7: Which is the easiest Uttarakhand peak for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q8_How_many_peaks_above_7000_metres_does_Uttarakhand_have\" >Q8: How many peaks above 7,000 metres does Uttarakhand have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q9_Is_Mount_Kailash_located_in_Uttarakhand\" >Q9: Is Mount Kailash located in Uttarakhand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Q10_What_should_I_carry_on_my_first_high-altitude_trek\" >Q10: What should I carry on my first high-altitude trek?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/mountains-in-uttarakhand\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Facts_at_a_Glance\"><\/span>Key Facts at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Highest peak in Uttarakhand: Nanda Devi (7,817 m, UNESCO figure)<\/li>\n<li>Highest peak in the Gangotri region: Chaukhamba (7,138 m) \u2014 not Kedarnath<\/li>\n<li>Peaks above 7,000 m in the state: 12+<\/li>\n<li>Kedarnath and Kedarnath Dome are two separate summits; Kedarnath&#8217;s own height is disputed \u2014 6,940 m (Wikipedia) vs 6,992 m (Indian Mountaineering Foundation register)<\/li>\n<li>Best trekking months: April\u2013June and September\u2013November<\/li>\n<li>Permits needed: Forest Department (national parks), Inner Line Permit (border areas), IMF clearance (expedition peaks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Comparison_Table\"><\/span>Quick Comparison Table<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">#<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Peak<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Height<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Region<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Trek Difficulty<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Nanda Devi<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,817 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Kumaon (Chamoli)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Expedition-only, closed to climbing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Kamet<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,756 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Chamoli)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Expedition-grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Chaukhamba (I)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,138 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Gangotri region)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Expedition-grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Trisul (I)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,120 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Kumaon<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Satopanth<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,075 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Gangotri)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Dunagiri<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">7,066 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Chamoli)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Moderate\u2013Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Bhagirathi Parbat (I)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">6,856 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Gangotri)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Kedarnath<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">6,940\u20136,992 m*<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Gangotri Group)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Maiktoli<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">6,803 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Kumaon (Bageshwar)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Difficult<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"125\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Shivling<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">6,543 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Garhwal (Tapovan)<\/td>\n<td width=\"125\">Very Difficult (technical)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>*Kedarnath&#8217;s height is one of the few genuinely disputed figures in this list \u2014 see the note in its section below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_10_Highest_Peaks_in_Uttarakhand_by_Elevation\"><\/span>The 10 Highest Peaks in Uttarakhand by Elevation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The list above mixes the tallest peaks with mountains people actually search for by name. Kedarnath, Shivling, and Maiktoli sit lower than several 7,000-metre giants, but they matter more to most travellers because of what&#8217;s built beneath them or how often trekkers pass by them. If you want the state&#8217;s ten tallest points ranked strictly by elevation, here they are:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">Rank<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Peak<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Height<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">District<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Nanda Devi<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,817 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Kamet<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,756 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Sunanda Devi<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,434 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Abi Gamin<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,355 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Mana Peak<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,274 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">6<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Mukut Parbat<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,242 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">7<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Hardeol<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,151 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Pithoragarh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">8<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chaukhamba I<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,138 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">9<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Trisul I<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,120 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli\/Bageshwar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"156\">10<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Satopanth<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">7,075 m<\/td>\n<td width=\"156\">Chamoli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Four of these \u2014 Sunanda Devi, Abi Gamin, Mana Peak, and Hardeol \u2014 don&#8217;t appear in the featured list below. They see almost no tourist traffic, and there&#8217;s little written about them beyond expedition logs. Kedarnath, Shivling, and Maiktoli fall outside this elevation table for the opposite reason: they&#8217;re lower, but pilgrims and trekkers actually go there, which is why the rest of this guide covers them in detail.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nanda_Devi_7817_m\"><\/span>1. Nanda Devi (7,817 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Second-highest peak in India; highest entirely within Uttarakhand<\/li>\n<li>Height: 7,817 m<\/li>\n<li>Located in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/li>\n<li>Mountaineering and adventure activities have been banned inside Nanda Devi National Park since 1983 (UNESCO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nanda-Devi-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Nanda Devi Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nanda-Devi-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Nanda-Devi-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Nanda Devi is the highest mountain located entirely within India and the second-highest in the country overall, after Kangchenjunga. The name means &#8220;Bliss-Giving Goddess,&#8221; and locals in both Kumaon and Garhwal worship her as a patron deity \u2014 the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, held once every 12 years, is one of the most important pilgrimage events tied to this peak.<\/p>\n<p>The mountain is ringed by a natural wall of surrounding peaks, which is why the Nanda Devi Sanctuary around it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mountaineering and adventure-based activities have been banned inside the park since 1983, and UNESCO notes only limited, closely regulated community-based ecotourism is permitted in small portions of it \u2014 this isn&#8217;t an area open to general trekking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Kamet_7756_m\"><\/span>2. Kamet (7,756 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Uttarakhand&#8217;s second-highest peak, India&#8217;s third-highest<\/li>\n<li>Height: 7,756 m<\/li>\n<li>First peak above 7,500 m ever summited (1931)<\/li>\n<li>Located in Garhwal, near the Tibet border<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1364\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kamet-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Kamet Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kamet-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kamet-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kamet is Uttarakhand&#8217;s second-highest peak and India&#8217;s third-highest, located in the Garhwal Himalayas near the Tibet border. It was the first peak above 7,620 m (25,000 ft) ever climbed, in 1931, by a British expedition led by Frank Smythe.<\/p>\n<p>Kamet looks deceptively gentle from a distance \u2014 a long snow ridge rather than a sharp spire \u2014 but its altitude and remoteness make it a serious expedition, not a casual trek.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Trisul_7120_m\"><\/span>3. Trisul (7,120 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 7,120 m<\/li>\n<li>Named after Lord Shiva&#8217;s trident; has three summits<\/li>\n<li>First summited in 1907, one of the oldest 7,000ers climbed<\/li>\n<li>A favourite training peak for Indian mountaineering institutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trisul-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Trisul Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trisul-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Trisul-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>According to local tradition, Trisul takes its name from Lord Shiva&#8217;s trident, with its three summits said to represent the trident&#8217;s three prongs. It&#8217;s one of the oldest 7,000 m peaks in the world to have been climbed, first summited in 1907.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Chaukhamba_7138_m\"><\/span>4. Chaukhamba (7,138 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 7,138 m (Chaukhamba I)<\/li>\n<li>Highest peak in the Gangotri region<\/li>\n<li>Name means &#8220;four pillars,&#8221; referring to its four summits<\/li>\n<li>Sits directly above the Gangotri Glacier<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1362\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chaukhamba-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Chaukhamba Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chaukhamba-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chaukhamba-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chaukhamba is the highest peak in the entire Gangotri region \u2014 higher than the more famous Kedarnath peak nearby. &#8220;Chaukhamba&#8221; translates to &#8220;four pillars,&#8221; referring to its four summits (Chaukhamba I\u2013IV), with Chaukhamba I the tallest at 7,138 m.<\/p>\n<p>It sits directly above the Gangotri Glacier, the Bhagirathi River&#8217;s source, and is visible from Tapovan and the Gaumukh trail. Local legend links each of its four peaks to a figure from Hindu mythology \u2014 worth knowing as folklore, though this attribution isn&#8217;t independently documented.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Satopanth_7075_m\"><\/span>5. Satopanth (7,075 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 7,075 m<\/li>\n<li>Second-highest peak inside Gangotri National Park<\/li>\n<li>Name means &#8220;the path to truth&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Linked in local belief to the Mahabharata and Satopanth Tal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Satopanth-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Satopanth Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Satopanth-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Satopanth-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Satopanth&#8217;s name comes from two Sanskrit words \u2014 &#8220;sato&#8221; (truth) and &#8220;panth&#8221; (path) \u2014 meaning &#8220;the path to truth.&#8221; It&#8217;s the second-highest peak within Gangotri National Park, and local belief ties it to the Pandavas&#8217; route in the Mahabharata, as well as to Satopanth Tal, a high-altitude lake where the Hindu trinity is said to descend.<\/p>\n<p>The trek toward its base is one of the most scenic in the Garhwal Himalayas \u2014 alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and genuine remoteness.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Dunagiri_7066_m\"><\/span>6. Dunagiri (7,066 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 7,066 m<\/li>\n<li>Located in Chamoli district, Garhwal<\/li>\n<li>Often overshadowed by taller neighbours like Kamet<\/li>\n<li>Name translates to &#8220;beautiful gem&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dunagiri-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Dunagiri Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dunagiri-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dunagiri-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dunagiri is often called the hidden gem of Uttarakhand, overshadowed by taller neighbours like Kamet and Mana Peak. The name roughly translates to &#8220;beautiful gem,&#8221; and treks toward its base camp offer some of the most peaceful, less-crowded views in Chamoli district.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Bhagirathi_Parbat_6856_m\"><\/span>7. Bhagirathi Parbat (6,856 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 6,856 m (Bhagirathi I)<\/li>\n<li>Three summits: Bhagirathi I, II, and III<\/li>\n<li>Named after the Bhagirathi River, source stream of the Ganges<\/li>\n<li>Bhagirathi III is a renowned technical rock climb<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1361\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bhagirathi-Parbat-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Bhagirathi Parbat Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bhagirathi-Parbat-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Bhagirathi-Parbat-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Named after the Bhagirathi River \u2014 the primary source stream of the Ganges \u2014 this massif has three summits: Bhagirathi I (6,856 m), II, and III. Bhagirathi III, at 6,454 m, is known among technical climbers for its steep granite face.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Kedarnath_6940%E2%80%936992_m_and_Kedarnath_Dome_6831_m\"><\/span>8. Kedarnath (6,940\u20136,992 m) and Kedarnath Dome (6,831 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Kedarnath: height disputed, 6,940 m (Wikipedia) to 6,992 m (IMF); Kedarnath Dome: 6,831 m \u2014 two separate summits<\/li>\n<li>Part of the Gangotri Group<\/li>\n<li>Forms the dramatic backdrop behind Kedarnath Temple<\/li>\n<li>Not the region&#8217;s highest peak \u2014 that title belongs to Chaukhamba<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1365\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kedarnath-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Kedarnath Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kedarnath-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kedarnath-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is worth clarifying: the mountain behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/kedarnath-temple\/\">Kedarnath Temple<\/a> actually has two separate summits \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/kedarnath\/\">Kedarnath<\/a> (the main peak) and Kedarnath Dome, a subsidiary peak roughly 2 km northwest. Kedarnath&#8217;s own height isn&#8217;t settled: Wikipedia&#8217;s geographic listing gives 6,940 m, while the Indian Mountaineering Foundation&#8217;s official peak register gives 6,992 m. Kedarnath Dome sits at 6,831\u20136,832 m either way. Neither summit is the region&#8217;s highest \u2014 that&#8217;s Chaukhamba (7,138 m).<\/p>\n<p>What makes this mountain matter isn&#8217;t only its height, though \u2014 pilgrims walking to Kedarnath Temple get an unbroken view of this snow-covered massif, one of the most emotional sights on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/kedarnath\/\">Char Dham Yatra<\/a>. In winter, temple and peak together form one of Uttarakhand&#8217;s most photographed scenes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Maiktoli_6803_m\"><\/span>9. Maiktoli (6,803 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 6,803 m<\/li>\n<li>Located in Bageshwar district, Kumaon<\/li>\n<li>On the southern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary<\/li>\n<li>First climbed in 1934 by Eric Shipton<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1366\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Maiktoli-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Maiktoli Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Maiktoli-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Maiktoli-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Maiktoli is a lesser-known Kumaon peak in Bageshwar district, on the southern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, close to Devtoli and Trisul. It anchors the trekking route through the Sunderdhunga Valley and Glacier \u2014 a region still fairly untouched by mass tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The peak was first climbed in 1934 by British mountaineer Eric Shipton during his early Nanda Devi expeditions. It remains a serious, technical climb \u2014 the Sunderdhunga Glacier approach is remote and demands real trekking experience.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Shivling_6543_m\"><\/span>10. Shivling (6,543 m)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Height: 6,543 m<\/li>\n<li>Near-perfect pyramid shape, resembling a Shiva lingam<\/li>\n<li>Rises above the Tapovan meadows near the Gangotri Glacier<\/li>\n<li>One of the most technically difficult climbs in the Himalayas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1369\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shivling-Mountain.jpg\" alt=\"Shivling Mountain\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shivling-Mountain.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Shivling-Mountain-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Shivling is named for its resemblance to a Shiva lingam \u2014 a near-perfect pyramid shape standing sharply apart from every peak around it. It rises above the Tapovan meadows near the Gangotri Glacier and is considered one of the most beautiful, and difficult, technical climbs in the Himalayas. Its steep, clean faces mean very few climbers attempt the summit; most visitors instead trek to Tapovan just to see it up close.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notable_Peaks_Worth_Knowing\"><\/span>Other Notable Peaks Worth Knowing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neelkanth (6,596 m)<\/strong> \u2014 the &#8220;Queen of Garhwal,&#8221; towering above <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/badrinath-temples\/\">Badrinath temple<\/a> and visible from the town itself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panchachuli (highest peak 6,904 m)<\/strong> \u2014 a striking five-peak group in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/pithoragarh\/\">Pithoragarh<\/a> district, near Munsiyari.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bandarpunch (6,316 m)<\/strong> \u2014 the first major Himalayan peak climbed by an Indian mountaineering team (with Tenzing Norgay, 1950), above Yamunotri.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hathi Parvat (6,727 m)<\/strong> \u2014 a prominent peak visible from the Joshimath\u2013Auli region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Time_to_Visit_Uttarakhands_Mountain_Regions\"><\/span>Best Time to Visit Uttarakhand&#8217;s Mountain Regions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Season<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Months<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">What to Expect<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Summer<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">April\u2013June<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Clearest views, best trekking window, roads fully open<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Monsoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">July\u2013mid-Sept<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Avoid high-altitude treks \u2014 landslide risk, poor visibility<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Post-Monsoon<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Late Sept\u2013Nov<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Crisp air, excellent visibility, second-best trekking window<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Winter<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Dec\u2013Feb<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">Heavy snow at altitude, most treks close, dramatic views from lower towns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Reach\"><\/span>How to Reach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nearest Airport:<\/strong> Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nearest Railhead:<\/strong> Haridwar\/Rishikesh for Garhwal peaks (Kedarnath, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/gangotri\/\">Gangotri<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/badrinath\/\">Badrinath<\/a>); Kathgodam for Kumaon peaks (Nanda Devi, Maiktoli, Trisul).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>By Road:<\/strong> Base camps are typically reached via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/joshimath\/\">Joshimath<\/a>, Gangotri, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/munsiyari\/\">Munsiyari<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/tourism\/bageshwar\/\">Bageshwar<\/a> depending on the range.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On Foot:<\/strong> Every peak on this list needs a multi-day trek or expedition from the nearest roadhead \u2014 none are vehicle-accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Permits_and_Regulations\"><\/span>Permits and Regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Treks inside Nanda Devi National Park, Gangotri National Park, and Govind Wildlife Sanctuary require Forest Department permits, arranged via registered trekking agencies.<\/li>\n<li>Areas near the India\u2013Tibet border (parts of Kumaon near Milam, Panchachuli, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/adi-kailash-yatra-guide\/\">Adi Kailash<\/a>) require an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/blog\/get-adi-kailash-inner-line-permit\/\">Inner Line Permit (ILP)<\/a> \u2014 apply early, as processing can take days.<\/li>\n<li>Expedition peaks like Kamet, Trisul, Shivling, and Bhagirathi Parbat need formal clearance from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF).<\/li>\n<li>Permit requirements are peak- and route-specific and depend on nationality and current government rules \u2014 check with the relevant park authority, district administration, and the IMF before planning; don&#8217;t rely on this list alone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Packing_Essentials\"><\/span>Packing Essentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Sturdy, broken-in trekking shoes with ankle support<\/li>\n<li>Layered woollens \u2014 thermal base, fleece, windproof outer shell<\/li>\n<li>Sleeping bag rated for sub-zero temperatures above 3,500 m<\/li>\n<li>Basic medical kit; discuss altitude-illness prevention and any medication with a qualified doctor before a high-altitude trip<\/li>\n<li>Torch\/headlamp, power bank, water purification tablets<\/li>\n<li>Trekking poles for steep descents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Trekkers_Make\"><\/span>Common Mistakes Trekkers Make<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Skipping acclimatisation days, which raises the risk of altitude-related illness and is a common reason treks above 4,000 m get cut short.<\/li>\n<li>Underestimating remote routes like Maiktoli, Panchachuli, or Satopanth, which have no mobile network or easy rescue access.<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring permit timelines \u2014 ILP and forest permits can take days.<\/li>\n<li>Attempting high-altitude routes during monsoon (July\u2013early Sept), when landslides and road blocks are common.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_Tips\"><\/span>Pro Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cloud cover in these valleys tends to build through the day, so mornings usually give the clearest mountain views, especially near Kedarnath and Gangotri.<\/li>\n<li>Tapovan (for Shivling) and Auli (for the Nanda Devi range) let you see a major peak up close without committing to a multi-day trek.<\/li>\n<li>Local drivers and guides track road and weather conditions in real time; confirm with them before a high-altitude push rather than relying only on an app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Trek_or_Travel_With_ChardhamTourin\"><\/span>Why Trek or Travel With ChardhamTour.in<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Planning a Char Dham Yatra or a trek toward any of these peaks involves real logistics \u2014 permits, road conditions, altitude planning, and local transport. ChardhamTour.in has organised pilgrimage and mountain travel across Uttarakhand for over a decade, with transparent pricing and route knowledge built from completing these journeys on the ground.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Which_is_the_highest_mountain_in_Uttarakhand\"><\/span><strong>Q1: Which is the highest mountain in Uttarakhand?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nanda Devi, at 7,817 metres (UNESCO) \u2014 the second-highest peak located entirely within India, after Kangchenjunga.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_Can_tourists_climb_Nanda_Devi\"><\/span><strong>Q2: Can tourists climb Nanda Devi?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Climbing inside the Nanda Devi Sanctuary has been restricted since the 1980s to protect its ecology; only outer-sanctuary trails and viewpoints are open.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_highest_peak_in_the_Gangotri_region\"><\/span><strong>Q3: What is the highest peak in the Gangotri region?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Chaukhamba (7,138 m) \u2014 higher than the better-known Kedarnath peak nearby.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Whats_the_difference_between_Kedarnath_Peak_and_Kedarnath_Dome\"><\/span><strong>Q4: What&#8217;s the difference between Kedarnath Peak and Kedarnath Dome?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Kedarnath (the main peak) and Kedarnath Dome are two separate summits about 2 km apart. Kedarnath&#8217;s own height is disputed \u2014 6,940 m per Wikipedia, 6,992 m per the Indian Mountaineering Foundation&#8217;s official register \u2014 while Kedarnath Dome sits at 6,831\u20136,832 m.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_Do_I_need_a_permit_to_trek_in_Uttarakhands_mountains\"><\/span><strong>Q5: Do I need a permit to trek in Uttarakhand&#8217;s mountains?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for most high-altitude and border-adjacent routes \u2014 national park treks need Forest Department permits, and border-area routes need an Inner Line Permit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_When_is_the_best_time_to_see_these_peaks_up_close\"><\/span><strong>Q6: When is the best time to see these peaks up close?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>April\u2013June and September\u2013November offer the clearest views and safest conditions. Avoid the July\u2013September monsoon window for high-altitude routes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Which_is_the_easiest_Uttarakhand_peak_for_beginners\"><\/span><strong>Q7: Which is the easiest Uttarakhand peak for beginners?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>None on this list \u2014 all require prior high-altitude trekking experience. Beginners should stick to base-camp or viewpoint treks like Tapovan.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_How_many_peaks_above_7000_metres_does_Uttarakhand_have\"><\/span><strong>Q8: How many peaks above 7,000 metres does Uttarakhand have?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>More than a dozen, including Nanda Devi, Kamet, Mukut Parbat, Chaukhamba, Trisul, and Satopanth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Is_Mount_Kailash_located_in_Uttarakhand\"><\/span><strong>Q9: Is Mount Kailash located in Uttarakhand?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No \u2014 Mount Kailash is in Tibet. Adi Kailash (Chhota Kailash), a separate similarly-shaped peak in Pithoragarh district, is in Uttarakhand and a popular pilgrimage trek.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_What_should_I_carry_on_my_first_high-altitude_trek\"><\/span><strong>Q10: What should I carry on my first high-altitude trek?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Good trekking shoes, layered woollens, a sub-zero sleeping bag, altitude-sickness medication, and a headlamp are essentials.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Uttarakhand&#8217;s mountains carry mythology, mark pilgrimage routes, and challenge some of the world&#8217;s most experienced climbers. Whether you&#8217;re planning an expedition to Kamet, a scenic trek toward Satopanth, or want to see Kedarnath&#8217;s snow-covered backdrop from the temple courtyard, knowing the real facts \u2014 height, history, and what it actually takes to get there \u2014 makes the journey more meaningful. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chardhamtour.in\/packages\/\">Plan your travel to Uttarakhand<\/a> with a team that knows these mountains from the ground up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Uttarakhand sits in the lap of the Himalayas, and that&#8217;s exactly why it feels different from every other state in India. Towering seven-thousander peaks, glacier-fed rivers, ancient temples perched at the base of snow-covered mountains, and trekking routes ranging from gentle meadows to expedition-grade climbs \u2014 this state has all of it. 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