Devistan II

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Devistan II
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Devistan II
Location in Uttarakhand
Highest point
Elevation 6,529 m (21,421 ft) [1]
Prominence 214 m (702 ft) [1]
Coordinates 30°20′58″N79°52′50″E / 30.34944°N 79.88056°E / 30.34944; 79.88056
Geography
Location Uttarakhand, India
Parent range Garhwal Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent In June 1979 the Brown University climbed Devistan II

Devistan II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Devistan means land of Goddess. [2] The elevation of Devistan II is 6,529 metres (21,421 ft) and its prominence is 214 metres (702 ft). It is 81st joint highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It stands on the western rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. It lies 1 km North of Devistan I 6,678 metres (21,909 ft) and 7.5 km NNE of Devtoli 6,788 metres (22,270 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. Trisul 7,120 metres (23,360 ft) lies 10.6 km WSW and 9.2 km ENE lies Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft).

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Climbing history

In the month of May and June 1979 the Brown University Expedition visited the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The trek started from Reni to Dibrugheta. Base Camp was established in the Sanctuary. Two camps were established on the mountain, Camp II in the saddle between Devistan I and II. Devistan I was climbed from the eastern slopes. Twenty-four members summited Devistan I and another party reached the summit of Devistan II. [3] An American team climbed Devistan I and II led by T A Mutch in 1978. [4]

Glaciers and rivers

Dakshini Rishi Glacier on the eastern side and Trisul Glacier on the western side. both these glacier drains into Rish Ganga. Rishi Ganga met with Dhauli Ganga near Rini. Later Dhauli ganga met with Alaknanda at Vishnu Pryag. Alaknanda River is one of the main tributaries of river Ganga that later joins Bhagirathi River the other main tributaries of river Ganga at Dev Pryag and became Ganga there after. [5]

Neighboring peaks

neighboring peaks of Maiktoli:

See also

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Maiktoli</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devtoli</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Panwali Dwar</span> Mountain in Uttarakhand, India

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Bethartoli is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India.The elevation of Bethartoli is 6,352 metres (20,840 ft) and its prominence is 463 metres (1,519 ft). It is 108th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 6.6 km east of Ronti and 7.2 km north of Trisul I 7,120 metres (23,360 ft). It lies 9.9 km NW of Devistan I 6,678 metres (21,909 ft). It is located 17.6 km west of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft) and 7.2 km SW lies Nanda Ghunti 6,309 metres (20,699 ft).

Bethartoli South is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India.The elevation of Bethartoli South is 6,318 metres (20,728 ft) and its prominence is 277 metres (909 ft). It is 117th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It is situated in the Nanda Devi sanctuary. It lies 1.3 km south of Bethartoli 6,352 metres (20,840 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. It is 17 km west of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft)and it lies 8.9 km NW of Devistan 6,678 metres (21,909 ft).

Rishi Kot is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. Rishi Kot means “the Rishis’ fortress”. The elevation of Rishi Kot is 6,236 metres (20,459 ft) and its prominence is 436 metres (1,430 ft). It is 134th joint highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 5.7 km SW of Changabang 6,864 metres (22,520 ft) its nearest higher neighbor and 7.1 km south of Dunagiri 7,066 metres (23,182 ft). Bethartoli 6,393 metres (20,974 ft) lies 13.4 km SW and 11.7 km SSE lies Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft).

Sakram is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It's situated on the eastern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary on the watershed of Milam Glacier and Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Sakram is 6,254 metres (20,518 ft) and its prominence is 134 metres (440 ft). It is 129th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 1.2 km SSW of Lohar Deo 6,267 metres (20,561 ft) its nearest higher neighbor and 3.3 km SSE of Deo Damla 6,620 metres (21,719 ft). Kalanka 6,931 metres (22,740 ft) lies 11.9 km NNW and 8.7 km SW lies Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft).

Deo Damla is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated in the eastern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary on the watershed of Milam Glacier and Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Deo Damla is 6,620 metres (21,719 ft) and its prominence is 693 metres (2,274 ft). It is 63rd highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 1.8 km SSE of Mangraon 6,568 metres (21,549 ft). Its nearest higher neighbor Rishi Pahar 6,992 metres (22,940 ft) lies 8.3 km NNW and it is 10.6 km SSW of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft). It lies 1.4 km north of Bamchu 6,303 metres (20,679 ft).

Lhatu Dhura is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated in the eastern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, on the watershed of the Milam Glacier and the Nanda Devi basin. The elevation of Lhatu Dhura is 6,392 metres (20,971 ft) and its prominence is 229 metres (751 ft). It is joint 103rd highest mountain located entirely within Uttrakhand. It lies 4.6 km south of Sakram 6,254 metres (20,518 ft). Its nearest higher neighbor Nanda Devi East lies 4.5 km to the south west, and Deo Damla lies 7.7 km to the north; it is 6.1 km east-north-east of Nanda Devi, and 9.5 km south of Mangraon.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nanda Bhanar</span> Mountain in Uttarakhand, India

Nanda Bhanar is a mountain of the Kumaun Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. The elevation of Nanda Bhanar is 6,236 metres (20,459 ft) and its prominence is 135 metres (443 ft). It is joint 134th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 1.7 km SSW of Nanda Kot 6,861 metres (22,510 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. Dangthal 6,050 metres (19,849 ft) lies 5.5 km SSE and it is 15.2 km SSE of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft). It lies 10.8 km north of Panwali Dwar 6,663 metres (21,860 ft).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ronti</span> Mountain in Uttarakhand, India

Ronti is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated on the western rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The elevation of Ronti is 6,029 metres (19,780 ft) and its prominence is 435 metres (1,427 ft). It is 164th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 2.4 km North of Nanda Ghunti 6,272 metres (20,577 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. Bethartoli 6,352 metres (20,840 ft) lies 6.6 km ENE and it is 8.4 km NNW of Trisul I 7,120 metres (23,360 ft). It lies 24.2 km west of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft).

Tharkot is a mountain of the Kumaon Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated near the southern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The elevation of Tharkot is 6,099 metres (20,010 ft) and its prominence is 671 metres (2,201 ft). It is joint 160th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 7.3 km SSW of Mrigthuni 6,855 metres (22,490 ft). Devtoli 6,788 metres (22,270 ft) lies 7.5 km NNE and it is 10.8 km SSE of Trisul I 7,120 metres (23,360 ft). It lies 7.2 km SW of Maiktoli 6,803 metres (22,320 ft).

Devi Mukut is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. It stands near the western rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary between Devistan and Devtoli. The elevation of Devi Mukut is 6,648 metres (21,811 ft). It is 59th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 3.3 km south of Devistan I 6,678 metres (21,909 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. Devtoli 6,788 metres (22,270 ft) stands at 3.3 km SSW. It stands 4.3 km north of Maiktoli 6,803 metres (22,320 ft) and Nanda Devi lies 11.9 km NE.

Gorur Parbat is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated just outside of the northern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The elevation of Gorur Parbat is 6,502 metres (21,332 ft) and its prominence is 577 metres (1,893 ft). It is joint 88th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 3.1 km SSE of Lampak I 6,325 metres (20,751 ft). Rishi Pahar 6,992 metres (22,940 ft) lies 8.6 km SSE and it is 6.6 km NNW of Hardeol 7,151 metres (23,461 ft). It lies 4.5 km NW of Tirsuli West 7,030 metres (23,064 ft).

References

  1. 1 2 "Devistan II". PeakVisor. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "AAC Publications - The Goddess Nanda and Place Names of the Nanda Devi Region". publications.americanalpineclub.org. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. ↑ "AAC Publications - Asia, India-Garhwal, Devistan". publications.americanalpineclub.org. 22 (1). 1979. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "EXPEDITIONS 1976-1979 : Himalayan Journal vol.36/35". www.himalayanclub.org. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "Devprayag | Times of India Travel". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
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