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Which mountains are the highest peaks in Uttarakhand?

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Uttarakhand Bathing ghats on the Bhagirathi River at Gangotri, Uttarakhand, India.

Uttarakhand is home to some of the highest mountains in the world, which are primarily located within the northern physiographic zone known as the Himadri, part of the Great Himalaya range.1

The most notable high peaks in the state include:

Nanda Devi: Standing at 25,646 feet (7,817 meters), it is the highest peak in the Kumaun Himalayas and the second-highest peak in India.12
Kamet: Reaching an elevation of 25,446 feet (7,756 meters), this peak is located near the Chinese border.12
Badrinath: This mountain rises to 23,420 feet (7,138 meters).1

These mountains are part of a rugged landscape characterized by glaciers, deep canyons, and high-altitude terrain that remains snow-covered throughout the year above 14,000 feet (4,300 meters).12