What is the height of Chaukhamba peak?

7,138 m
Chaukhamba/Elevation
Chaukhamba has four summits, along a northeast-southwest trending ridge, and ranging in elevation from 7,138 metres (23,419 ft) to 6,854 m (22,487 ft).

Who introduced the concept of Chaukhamba?

After unsuccessful attempts in 1938 and 1939, Chaukhamba I was first climbed on 13 June 1952, by Lucien George and Victor Russenberger (Swiss members of an otherwise French expedition).

How to reach Chaukhamba?

Location & How to Reach Chaukhamba View Point Direct buses to Pauri Garhwal operate from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. The railway station at Kotdwara is the nearest railhead to Pauri, from here taxis and buses to Pauri are easily available. Jolly Grant airport at Dehradun is the closest air connectivity from here.

What is the height of Gangotri?

3,415 m
Gangotri/Elevation

One can pay obeisance at the Gangotri temple which stands at an altitude of 3,415 meters above sea level. Gangotri offers scenic vistas of rugged terrains, gushing water of Bhagirathi River and snow-clad peaks.

Where is Chaukhamba peak located in the Himalayas?

As the name suggests, Chaukhamba peak is a four-pillar shaped enormous peak. It is a mountain massif that has got four summits, along a northeast-southwest trending ridge situated in the Gangotri group of the Garhwal Himalayas.

Who was the first person to climb Chaukhamba?

After unsuccessful attempts in 1938 and 1939, Chaukhamba I was first climbed on 13 June 1952, by Lucien George and Victor Russenberger ( Swiss members of an otherwise French expedition). They ascended the northeast face, from the Bhagirathi-Kharak Glacier.

Which is the highest mountain in Garhwal Himalaya?

Chaukhamba is a mountain massif in the Gangotri Group of the Garhwal Himalaya. Its main summit, Chaukhamba I, is the highest peak in the group. It lies at the head of the Gangotri Glacier and forms the eastern anchor of the group. It is located in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Hindu holy town of Badrinath .

How tall are the highest mountains in Uttarakhand?

The state of Uttarakhand is responsible for giving radiance to our motherland, especially the Northern part of India. This state has some of the highest mountains that are in fact the highest in the country. The height of these mountain peaks ranges somewhere between 3000 meters and 7500 meters.