A haven for aspiring mountaineers who are always looking for new adventures and conquests, Uttarakhand is home to a sea of 6Thousander and a few 7 Thousander peaks. Not to mention, Uttarakhand is home to Nanda Devi East, the highest mountain in India, which rises to a dizzying height of 7816 m and is undoubtedly an ideal choice for an exhilarating peak-climbing trip. The state also has one-of-a-kind Himalayan high peaks like Kedar Dome, which provides the chance to ski in addition to mountain climbing.
Kedarnath Peak (6992mts/22935ft)
With a height of 6992 meters, Kedarnath dominates the Gangotri Group of Peaks. This prominent 6-thousand-meter summit is located south of Kedardome Peak, and the Gangotri Glacier in the Garhwal Himalayas making for an unforgettable peak-climbing expedition. It has two climbing routes, Northwest Flank and East Face, with Northwest Flank being the easier of the two. It is the tallest summit to the south of Gangotri Glacier. The Kedarnath Peak, which faces the temple, is more like a vertical wall and is simpler to climb. On the left is Mount Kedardome, while on the right are Bharte Kuntha and Kirti Stambh. Above Tapovan is where Kedarnath Peak’s base camp is located. It is not an easy drill to reach the peak’s advance base camp, which skirts around Shivling’s slopes before entering Kirti Glacier. Kedarnath is a difficult adventure that not only takes talent and muscle but also enormous commitment. It is covered in snow and lots of avalanche-prone gorges.
Trishul I Peak (7145mts/23435 ft)
The Trishul Massif, a striking mountain range that resembles Lord Shiva’s trident, is thought to have been the first peak to be scaled in the Garhwal Himalayas. And today, peak-climbing treks to this magnificent mountain are among the most popular in Garhwal. The tallest peak in the distinctive trident, Trishul I, rises to a height of 7145 meters. As a result of the strong winds and bad snow and ice conditions, it is also one of the more difficult summit attempts. The base camp for the climb to Trishul I is Chandinaya Ghat, and from there, a strenuous ascent in the mountain via Ronti Gad Glacier, which is at a height of about 5020 m, begins. The ideal time to try to reach the summit of this mountain
Nanda Ghunti Peak (6309mts/20695ft)
The towering Nanda Ghunti Peak, which marks the boundary of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, is best seen from the meadows of Bedni Bugyal. Seasonal climbers who have the aptitude and endurance for a protracted mountain siege should attempt Nanda Ghunti Peak. The peak’s north ridge is reputed to be rather simple to ascend. The optimum time to attempt a summit bid is under the light of the moon in the early part of the season when the gullies are snow-filled. However, the south ridge contains several steep and narrow gullies that provide a direct possibility for a summit try. Even though Nanda Ghunti is not as tall as the enormous Trident peaks of Trishul, it nonetheless qualifies as a full-fledged expedition that calls for more than just physical prowess and expertise.
Gangotri II Peak (6590mts/21615ft)
Gangotri II is a majestic peak that is a part of the Gangotri Group of Peaks, which surrounds the well-known Gangotri Glacier and adorns the Garhwal sky. Rudugaira Nallah is the starting point for the climb up Gangotri II, which has a height of 6590 meters. From there, a hard ascent through a series of little couloirs takes climbers to the peak. With Mount Rudugaira to its right and Auden’s Col to its left, Gangotri II is an open summit that rises over the Rudugaira Glacier. Although the peak climbing trip may be done at any time between April and October, the optimum time to go is right after the monsoon.
Shivling Peak (6543 mts/21460ft)
Shivling, one of the best peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas for alpine-style expeditions, serves as the western entrance to the Gangotri Glacier’s lower side. This peak has a northeast peak and a southwest peak, with the northeast peak being a twin summit. Shivling has also been referred to as one of the Himalayas’ most beautiful peaks. It is steep on all sides and rises tall at a height of 6543 meters, making the ascent rather difficult. Snow-covered valleys that are both wide and narrow allow for delayed ascent of the ridge.Additionally, there are several places where climbers encounter soft snow and unstable rocks that, with one error, might plunge a mountaineer into a basin. The mountain gets more challenging technically as you climb it. However, once at the summit, the Shivling Peak peak climbing expedition seems to have been worthwhile. It is possible to attempt Shivling from May and October, although the post-monsoon months are greatly preferable.
