Adventure & Trekking
Sunanda Devi
India's second highest mountain
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About
Nanda Devi East, locally known as Sunanda Devi, is the lower of the two adjacent peaks of the highest mountain in Uttarakhand and second highest mountain in India; Nanda Devi is its higher twin peak. Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East are part of the Garhwal Himalaya, and are located in the state of Uttarakhand. The two peaks are visible from almost everywhere in Kumaon. The first ascent of Nanda Devi East peak was probably in 1939 by Jakub Bujak and Janusz Klarner. The elevation of Nanda Devi East is 7,434 m (24,390 ft) and its prominence is 260 m (850 ft).
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Things to do here
- Hire a local guide and check permits
- Start early and carry water
- Check the weather; trails close in heavy rain
Ideas for your visit, not bookings. Bookable experiences nearby are listed on this page.
Location
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