Which is called as ‘Savage Mountain’?
[A] K2
[B] Doddabetta
[C] Kangchenjunga
[D] Nanda Devi
K2 – Savage Mountain
- K2 popularly known as the Savage Mountain
- George Bell—a climber on the 1953 American expedition—told reporters, “It’s a savage mountain that tries to kill you.
- Of the five highest mountains in the world, K2 is the deadliest;
- Approximately one person dies on the mountain for every four who reach the summit.
Highest mountain peak in the world
- Mount Everest – Highest mountain peak in the world -Mount Everest is on the crest of the Great Himalayas of southern Asia. It lies on the border between Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.
- K2 (Godwin-Austen) – Second-highest mountain on Earth – Present in POK
- Kangchenjunga- Third-highest mountain in the world -Present in India Sikkim
Highest Peaks in India: Top 10
| Top 10 Highest Peaks in India | ||
| Mountain Peak | Height (in meters) | Main Points |
| K2 (Godwin-Austen) | 8611 | The highest peak in Indian subcontinent lies between Baltistan and Xinjiang and the second highest summit in the World. |
| Kangchenjunga | 8586 | The highest peak in India & the third highest summit in the World.Also known as the ‘five treasures of snow’ |
| Nanda Devi | 7816 | It 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 |
| Kamet | 7756 | The third highest peak in the country but not as accessible as others due to its location.It is located near the Tibetan Plateau |
| Santoro Kangri | 7742 | It 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 Kangri | 7672 | Located 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 Kangri | 7516 | It is located near a remote area of Siachen GlacierIt is the 48th independent peak in India |
| Rimo | 7385 | The Rimo is a part of the Great Karakoram ranges.It is the 71st highest peak in the world. |
| Hardeol | 7151 | This peak is also known as the ‘Temple of God’It is one of the oldest summits in the Kumaon Himalaya |
| Chaukamba | 7138 | It 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 |
| Trisul | 7120 | The 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. |
SOUTH INDIA
- Anamudi – 2,695 m (8,842 ft) Eravikulam National Park Kerala
- Meesapulimala – 2,640 m (8,660 ft) Idukki-Theni Kerala-Tamilnadu
- Doddabetta – 2,637 m (8,652 ft) Nilgiris Tamilnadu
- Kolaribetta – 2,629 m (8,625 ft) Mukurthi National Park Tamil Nadu
