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{{short description|Mountain peak in Uttarakhand, India}}
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The '''Avalanche Peaks''' are two mountain peaks situated above the [[Arwa Valley]] to the northwest of [[Badrinath]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Uttarakhand]]. The peaks are named for the avalanches experienced by early climbers seeking to cross the glaciers beneath them.
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| Name = Avalanche Peak I
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| location = [[Chamoli]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
| Elevation = 6,196 metres (20,328 feet)
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| Location = [[Chamoli]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
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| First ascent = 1931 [[Eric Shipton]] and [[Frank Smythe]]
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| Easiest route = rock/snow/ice through South Ridge.
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The '''Avalanche Peaks''' are two mountain peaks situated above the [[Arwa Valley]] to the northwest of [[Badrinath]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Uttarakhand]]. The peaks are named for the [[avalanche]]s experienced by early climbers seeking to cross the glaciers beneath them.

== Avalanche Peak I ==
== 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.
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 [[Sherpa]]s.
The peak was first climbed in 1931 by [[Eric Shipton]] and [[Frank Smythe]] with two [[Sherpa people|Sherpa]]s.


==Avalanche Peak II==
==Avalanche Peak II==
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| Elevation = 6,443 metres (21,139 feet)
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| Location = [[Chamoli]], [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
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| Range = [[Himalaya|Garhwal Himalaya]]
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| Easiest route = rock/snow/ice through Bangnea Glacier system
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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.
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.


==Neighbouring Peaks==
==Neighbouring peaks==
* Chandra Parbat
* [[Chandra Parbat]]
* Chaturangi
* [[Chaturangi]]
* Kalindi
* [[Kalindi]]


==See also==
==See also==
* [[Himalayan Peaks of Uttarakhand]]
* [[List of Himalayan peaks of Uttarakhand]]
* [[Arwa Group Of Himalayan Peaks]]
* [[Arwa Group]]

==External links==
{{commonscatinline|Avalanche Peak (Kalindi Khal)}}


[[Category:Mountains of India]]
[[Category:Mountains of Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Tourism in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Chamoli]]
[[Category:Geography of Chamoli district]]

Latest revision as of 10:52, 30 May 2024

Avalanche Peak I
Avalanche Peak
Highest point
Elevation6,196 m (20,328 ft)
Coordinates30°50′24″N 79°24′00″E / 30.84000°N 79.40000°E / 30.84000; 79.40000
Geography
Avalanche Peak I is located in India
Avalanche Peak I
Avalanche Peak I
Location in northern India
LocationChamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent1931 Eric Shipton and Frank Smythe
Easiest routerock/snow/ice through South Ridge.

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.

Avalanche Peak I

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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

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Avalanche Peak II
Map
Highest point
Elevation6,443 m (21,138 ft)
Geography
LocationChamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent1952
Easiest routerock/snow/ice through Bangnea Glacier system

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.

Neighbouring peaks

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See also

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