Some of the world’s most magnificent and impressive mountains can be found in India, including some of the highest mountains on the planet. The following are India’s five highest mountains in ascending order:
Mount Kangchenjunga is the highest point in India, standing at an altitude of 8,586 metres. (28,169 feet). It is the third highest mountain in the world and can be found on the border between the countries of India and Nepal.
Mount Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in India, standing at 7,816 metres above sea level. (25,643 feet). The Garhwal region of the Himalayas is home to this mountain, which ranks as the 23rd highest peak in the entire world.
Mount Kamet is the third highest peak in India, standing at 7,756 metres above sea level. (25,446 feet). It is the 29th highest mountain in the world and can be found in the Garhwal region of the Himalayas.
With an altitude of 7,742 meters, this mountain is India’s fourth-highest summit, and it is known as Saltoro Kangri. (25,400 feet). It is the highest mountain in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas and holds the position of being the 31st highest mountain in the world.
At an altitude of 7,672 meters, this mountain is India’s fifth-highest summit, and it is known as Saser Kangri. (25,171 feet). It is the 35th highest mountain in the world and can be found in the Karakoram range of the Himalayas.
Around the world, hikers and mountaineers flock to these peaks to test their mettle against their challenging terrain.
