Peaks and Passes

Peaks : Reach Tawaghat along the Kailas - Mansarovar route. From here trek along the Dhauli E to reach Dugtu/ Dantu or along  the  Gori   (along
Jauljibi)  to   reach  Madkot  and  then  along   the  Mandakini   or Mandkanya  river  upto  the base camp.  From  these   two points mountaineers
can climb the Panchchuli peaks. Various  peaks  like  Chaukhamba, Trishul, Nanda  Devi, Nand Kot and  Panchchuli  can  be  clearly viewed from
Chaukori which is 112 Km (via Gangolihat) and  75 Km (via Thal) from Pithoragarh.

Panchchuli                                                                     Photo : Deep Chauhan

The Highest Peak of Panchchuli

Nanda Kot

Nanda Devi

 

Nanda Devi from Ashurchula Temple (Pithoragarh)

Passes : The area to the north beyond the main zone of Himalaya with a range of altitude between  5300 - 6500 meters,  possesses  the following
well known passes :

Sinla pass                                                                                Photo : Lalit Verma

In Gori Gunkha Valley - Belcha Dhura (5,384 m), Kungri Bhingri (5,564 m), Keo Dhura (5,439 m)

In Dhauli E Valley - Lwa Dhura (5,564 m)

In Kali Valley - Lipu Lekh (5,122 m)

In Kuti Valley - Lampiya Dhura (5,553 m), Nuwe Dhura (5,650 m)

From Bedang to Jolinkong - Sirla Pass From Milan to Topidhura - Untadhura Pass From Martoli -lwa to Khati - Traills Pass From Munsyari to Sipu - Ralam Pass From Sela to Kuti - Nama Pass From Sipu to Milam - Kalganga Dhura Within Panchchuli range - Athasi Balati

 

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