Mana Peak
5th highest mountain in Uttarakhand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mana Peak (Hindi: मना पर्वत) is a mountain in India. It is the 5th highest mountain located entirely within Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in this category. There are two known approaches to Mana Peak: one is the eastern approach through East Kamet glacier and the other is the southern approach through Nagthuni and Banke Kund glacier.
Mana Peak | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,274 m (23,865 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
Coordinates | 30°52′52″N 79°36′50″E[2] |
Geography | |
Location | Mana, Uttarakhand, India |
Parent range | Garhwal Himalayas |
Climbing | |
First ascent | August 1937 by Frank Smythe |
Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
Mana Peak was first climbed solo in 1937 by Frank Smythe during his famous Valley of Flowers expedition.[3]
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