Nandakhani

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Nandakhani
Nandakhani Location in Uttarakhand
Highest point
Kumaun Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent	An Indo-British expedition team led by Geoff Hornby made the first ascent of Nandakhani in 1987.

Nandakhani is a mountain of the

An Indo-British expedition team led by Geoff Hornby made the first ascent of Nandakhani in 1987, approaching from Pindari valley. Their original plan to attempt Changuch from the south. John McKeever alone climbed to Nandakhani's summit after returning from Nanda Bhanar climb. The team comprising John McKeever, Aqil Chaudhury, Rajsekhar Ghosh, Bivujit Mukhoty, Duncan Hornby and Jonathan Preston.[3]

A four member team from Bombay led by Divyesh Muni climbed Nanda Bhanar in 1992. The team

consisted of three ladies Mrs Immai Hu, Ms. Chetna Rana, and Mrs Vineeta Muni. supported by two H.A.P.S from Manali Yograj Thakur and Koylu Ram. They approached from Munsiari, Lilam, Bugdiar, Martoli and Shalang gad. They established three camps from camp three they first climbed Nandakhani (6029 m) on 16 October. On the 16th they reach Camp 3, by 12.30 p.m. they pitched there camp and after a drink they started by 1.45 p.m. By 3.20 p.m. they were at the top. They were back at the camp by 4.30 p.m. On 16 October they stated at 7.30 A.M. they reached the summit at 10.45 A.M. It was second ascent of this peak.^[4]

Neighboring and subsidiary peaks

Neighboring or subsidiary peaks of Nandakhani:

• Nanda Devi: 7,816 m (25,643 ft)30°55′12″N 79°35′30″E / 30.92000°N 79.59167°E / 30.92000; 79.59167
• Nanda Kot: 6,861 m (22,510 ft)30°16′48″N 80°04′12″E / 30.28000°N 80.07000°E / 30.28000; 80.07000
• Dangthal 6,050 m (19,849 ft)30°13′33″N 80°05′50″E / 30.22583°N 80.09722°E / 30.22583; 80.09722
• Panwali Dwar 6,663 m (21,860 ft)30°17′22″N 79°57′21″E / 30.28944°N 79.95583°E / 30.28944; 79.95583
• Nanda Bhanar: 6,236 m (20,459 ft)30°15′52″N 80°03′46″E / 30.26444°N 80.06278°E / 30.26444; 80.06278

Glaciers and rivers

Nandakhani stands between