Mount Godwin-Austen


Which is called as ‘Mount Godwin-Austen’?


[A] K2
[B] Doddabetta
[C] Kangchenjunga
[D] Nanda Devi



K2 – Mount Godwin-Austen


K2 – Also Known as


  1. The King of Mountains
  2. The Mountaineers’ Mountain
  3. The Mountain of Mountains
  4. Mount Godwin-Austen

Highest Peaks in India: Top 10

Top 10 Highest Peaks in India
Mountain PeakHeight (in meters)Main Points
K2 (Godwin-Austen)8611The highest peak in Indian subcontinent lies between Baltistan and Xinjiang and the second highest summit in the World.
Kangchenjunga8586The highest peak in India & the third highest summit in the World.Also known as the ‘five treasures of snow’
Nanda Devi7816It is the second-highest peak in India and is ranked the 23rd highest peak across the world.The Nanda Devi National Prak, located in vicinity to the peak, consists of the best high altitude flora and fauna.This is the highest peak located entirely in India
Kamet7756The third highest peak in the country but not as accessible as others due to its location.It is located near the Tibetan Plateau
Santoro Kangri7742It is located near the Siachen Glacier, one of the longest glaciers in the world.The Santoro Kangri is ranked the 31st highest independent peak in the world.
Saser Kangri7672Located in Jammu and Kashmir, it is a group of five majestic mountain peaksThis mountain peak is the 35th highest mountain peak in the world.
Mamostrong Kangri7516It is located near a remote area of Siachen GlacierIt is the 48th independent peak in India
Rimo7385The Rimo is a part of the Great Karakoram ranges.It is the 71st highest peak in the world.
Hardeol7151This peak is also known as the ‘Temple of God’It is one of the oldest summits in the Kumaon Himalaya
Chaukamba7138It is located in the Garhwal district of Uttrakhand.It is a part of the Gangotri Group of ranges which includes a total of four peaks
Trisul7120The name of this mountain peak is taken from the weapon of Lord Shiva.It is one of three mountain peaks located in the Kumaon Himalaya in Uttrakhand.
Highest Peaks in India

SOUTH INDIA


  1. Anamudi – 2,695 m (8,842 ft) Eravikulam National Park Kerala
  2. Meesapulimala – 2,640 m (8,660 ft) Idukki-Theni Kerala-Tamilnadu
  3. Doddabetta – 2,637 m (8,652 ft) Nilgiris Tamilnadu
  4. Kolaribetta – 2,629 m (8,625 ft) Mukurthi National Park Tamil Nadu

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