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Nanda Kot is a Himalayan mountain peak located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. It stands at an elevation of 6,861 meters and is the second highest peak in the Kumaon Himalaya, situated near the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The summit was first successfully reached in 1936 by a Japanese expedition team led by Y. Hotta.
The mountain's name translates to "Nanda's Fortress," and it is an important cultural feature in the religious landscape of the local Hindu population.
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How high is Nanda Kot?
Nanda Kot rises to 6,861 meters in the Kumaon Himalaya of Uttarakhand, India. It is described as the second-highest peak in the Kumaon region.
Where is Nanda Kot located?
The mountain is near the Nanda Devi Sanctuary in India's Kumaon Himalaya. Its name is often translated as the fortress of Nanda, referring to the Hindu goddess Nanda.
When was Nanda Kot first climbed successfully?
A successful first ascent was made in 1936. The climb took place during the early period of Himalayan mountaineering exploration.
Is Nanda Kot inside Nanda Devi National Park?
Nanda Kot is located near the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, but descriptions of its exact administrative and protected-area boundary should not be treated as identical to the main Nanda Devi massif. It is a separate 6,861-meter Himalayan peak in Kumaon.
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