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Nanda Devi is a 7,816-meter peak in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, recognized as the highest mountain located entirely within India. It is situated within a large, elevated glacial basin known as the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The mountain was first successfully summited in 1936 by a joint British-American expedition led by Bill Tilman. Due to its ecological and cultural importance, the core area was long closed to mountaineering.
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Nanda Devi ranks #20 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Aoraki/Mount Cook, ahead of Huangshan.
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What is the elevation of Nanda Devi?
Nanda Devi stands at 7,816 meters, making it the highest mountain located entirely within the borders of India. It is the 23rd-highest peak in the world and was once considered the highest mountain on Earth before Kangchenjunga was surveyed.
Can you hike into the Nanda Devi Sanctuary?
No, the core of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, a large elevated glacial basin, has been strictly off-limits to climbers and hikers since 1982. The Indian government closed the area to protect its fragile ecosystem from ecological degradation.
When was Nanda Devi first successfully summited?
The mountain was first successfully summited in 1936 by a joint British-American expedition led by Bill Tilman and Noel Odell. They climbed the peak via the southeast ridge, a route that remained highly respected for its difficulty.
Where is Nanda Devi located?
The mountain is located in the Garhwal Himalayas in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is part of the Nanda Devi National Park, which is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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