Elevation 6,196 m Mountain range Himalayas | First ascent 1952 Parent range Himalayas | |
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Location Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India Easiest route rock/snow/ice through South Ridge. First ascenders Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton Similar Balakun, Bamba Dhura, Chaudhara, Abi Gamin, Arwa Group | ||
The Avalanche Peaks are two mountain peaks situated above the Arwa Valley to the northwest of Badrinath in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The peaks are named for the avalanches experienced by early climbers seeking to cross the glaciers beneath them.
Contents
- Map of Avalanche Peak Uttarakhand 246422
- Avalanche Peak I
- Avalanche Peak II
- Neighbouring peaks
- References
Map of Avalanche Peak, Uttarakhand 246422
Avalanche Peak I
Avalanche Peak I is situated on north-south massif between Kalindi Bamak and the Arwa Bank. This is the main peak among the two and situated south to the Avalanche Peak II. The altitude of the summit is 6196 metres.
The peak was first climbed in 1931 by Eric Shipton and Frank Smythe with two Sherpas.
Avalanche Peak II
Avalanche Peak II is the higher and more northerly peak. It is situated south of the Kalindi Khal which separates the Chaturangi glacier from the Arwa valley. The altitude of the summit is 6443 metres.