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Nanda Devi East lies on the eastern edge of the ring (and of the park), at the border of Chamoli, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar districts in India's Uttarakhand state. In addition to being the 23rd highest independent peak in the world, Nanda Devi is also notable for its large, steep rise above local terrain.
The Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve and the Valley of Flowers (PLS ADD LINK), both a part of the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List, encompass a unique transition zone between the Zanskar mountain range and the Great Himalaya.
The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982 is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi (7816 m) in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, in northern India. The entire park lies at an elevation of more than 3,500 m (11,500 ft) above mean sea level.
A glacial basin ringed by stunning mountain peaks. In 1988, Nanda Devi National Park was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The trekking trail takes you through a glacial basin, a geographical phenomenon characterized by a congregation of flower beds and many endangered species of animals and plants.
Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, located in the Himalayan Mountains in the northern part of the country, includes as core areas the Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks, which are one World Heritage site.
Parcs nationaux de Nanda Devi et de la Vallée des fleurs. Niché très haut dans l’Himalaya occidental, le parc national de la Vallée des fleurs, en Inde, est célèbre pour ses prairies de fleurs alpines endémiques et sa beauté naturelle exceptionnelle.
Jan 5, 2023 · Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India after 8,586m Kangchenjunga, and the highest one that is located entirely within the country. The ”Blessed Goddess,” 7,816m Nanda Devi also has a lower, eastern summit, called Nanda Devi East ( 7,434m), or Sunanda Devi.
Nanda Devi in the highest peak in the Indian Garhwal Himalaya. The mountain has two summits, the main summit at 7816m (25,643ft) and Nanda Devi East at 7434m (24,389ft). The mountain itself in surrounded by a number of peaks over 21,000ft, making it an extremely difficult mountain to access.
Adjacent to the Valley of Flowers is the Nanda Devi National Park, established as a National Park in 1982. An expanse of natural beauty, the Nanda Devi peak looms over the park, increasing its magic.
Sep 6, 2021 · Mount Nanda Devi is a two-peaked mountain in northern India and the world’s 23rd highest mountain. It is India’s second-highest mountain after Kangchenjunga (shared by Nepal) and the highest mountain located wholly in the country.
