Nilkantha
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| Nilkantha | |
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| Elevation | 6,596 metres (21,640 ft) |
| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Range | Garhwal Himalaya |
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| First ascent | June 3, 1974 by Sonam Pulzor, Kanhiya Lal, Dilip Singh, Nima Dorje |
Nilkantha (or Nilkanth, Nilkanta) is one of the major peaks of the Garhwal division of the Himalaya, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies near the Hindu holy town of Badrinath. The Satopanth Glacier lies on its eastern side. While substantially lower than the highest peaks of the region, it towers dramatically over the valley of the Alaknanda River. Frank Smythe described the peak as "second only to Siniolchu in Himalayan beauty."[1]
With its steep ridges and faces, Nilkantha resisted at least nine climbing attempts, beginning with Frank Smythe in 1937.[2] The peak was first climbed on June 3, 1974 by Sonam Pulzor, Kanhiya Lal, Dilip Singh, and Nima Dorje of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police. The expedition was led by S. P. Chamoli. After unsuccessfully attempting the west ridge, they reached the summit via the north face, making three camps above base camp.[3]
The second ascent of Nilkantha was in 1993; subsequent ascents are recorded in 2000 and 2001.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ American Alpine Journal, 1956, p. 77
- ^ a b Himalayan Index
- ^ American Alpine Journal, 1975, p. 208
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