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| Type | Valley glacier |
| Coordinates | 30°23′35″N80°18′17″E / 30.39306°N 80.30472°E Coordinates: 30°23′35″N80°18′17″E / 30.39306°N 80.30472°E |
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Kalabaland Glacier of Himalaya is situated in the eastern Kumaun of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state of India. [1]
Kalabaland is situated to the north of the Milam Valley and to the west of the Darma valley. This glacier is aligned at northwest to southeast direction and lies above the Yankcharand Sankalp glaciers. This glacier is rare in the fact that it joins with the Yankchar Glacier to form the Sankalp Glacier. It is a massive mixed glacial system of Kalabaland-Burfu and Kalganga glaciers. The length of the glacier is 15 km (9.3 miles). A number of peaks surrounding the Kalabaland Glacier are Bamba Dhura 6,334 m, Chiring We 6,559 m, Suli Top 6,300 m, Trigal 5,983 m, Burphu Dhura 6,144 m, Suitilla 6,373 m and Kalabaland Dhura 6,105 m. Kalabaland Glacier is nestled by the horseshoe-shaped Himalayan massif separating Goriganga and Lassar Yankti valleys, and it lies a little to the east of the Milam Glacier. The Ralam Gad River originates from the Kalabaland, Yangchar and Sankalp glaciers.
Pithoragarh district is the easternmost district in the state of Uttarakhand. It is located in the Himalayas and has an area of 7,110 km2 (2,750 sq mi) and a population of 483,439. The city of Pithoragarh, located in Saur Valley, is its headquarters. The district is within the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand state. The Tibet plateau is situated to the north and Nepal is to the east. The Kali River which originates from the Kalagiri Mountain flows south, forming the eastern border with Nepal. The Hindu pilgrimage route for Mount Kailash-Lake Manasarovar passes through this district via Lipulekh Pass in the greater Himalayas. The district is administratively divided into six Tehsils: Munsyari; Dharchula; Didihat; Berinag; Gangolihat; and Pithoragarh. Naini Saini Airport is the nearest civil airport, but it does not have a regular scheduled commercial passenger service. The mineral deposits present in the district are magnesium ore, copper ore, limestone and slate. There are 11 tehsil.
Milam Glacier is a major glacier of the Kumaon Himalaya.
Ralam Glacier is one of the main Himalayan glaciers situated on the hills of Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. Munsiyari is the base for the trek. This glacier is situated near Ralam Dhura at Ralam Khal. It lies at the base of the Great Himalayan Wall. It is situated at an altitude of 2,290 m (7,510 ft) above sea level. The glacier is glaciologically divided into two parts named Upper Ralam and Lower Ralam. From Munsiyari to Ralam Glacier it is 15 km (9.3 mi).
Chiring We is the Himalayan peak situated in eastern Kumaun of the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. The altitude of the peak is 6,559 m. Chiring We is the highest peak above the Kalabaland Glacier. Chiring We massif, which include peaks like Bamba Dhura (6,334 m), Suli Top (6,300 m), Trigal (5,983 m), Suitilla (6,373 m), separates Lassar Yankti valley from Kalabaland valley. The peak literally means 'Mountain of long life'. The route is through glaciers of Kalabaland, Sankalpa and Yankchar, icefall, crevasses, ice-pinnacles, ice walls and sharp ridges. First ascent to this peak was made in 1979 by an Indian team led by Harish Kapadia via northeast ridge.
Darma valley is a Himalayan valley situated in the Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand state of India. This valley is located in the eastern part of Uttarakhand at Kumaon division.
Nanda Pal is the Himalayan mountain peak situated in the eastern part of Uttarakhand state in Pithoragarh district, India. The altitude of the summit is 6,306 m. Nanda Pal is situated on the eastern flank of Milam Glacier on north south massif. Other nearby peaks on the ridge are Ikualari (6,059 m), Nanda Gond (6,315 m), Nital Thaur (6,059 m). Unta Dhura pass lies north to this peak. The peak was climbed in 1974.
Suj Tilla or Suitilla is a Himalayan peak located on the eastern side of Uttarakhand state in Pithoragarh District of India. The peak is located above the junction of Kalabaland, Sankalp and Yankchar glaciers. Ralam Dhura pass is situated to the south of this peak, which connects Ralam valley to Darma valley.
Bamba Dhura is a Himalayan mountain peak situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. With a summit altitude of 6,334 metres (20,781 ft), Bamba Dhura is situated on the north west ridge over the end of the Kalabaland Glacier in the eastern part of the district, left of the Milam Glacier. Kalabaland Dhura (6,105 m) is situated to the west of this peak and Chiring We (6,559 m) is on the same massif. Bamba Dhura massif is the part of divide between Kalabaland and Lassar valley. This peak was first climbed to the summit in 1977 from south by col between Bamba Dhura and Chiring We. The peak has since been climbed through the southeastern and western ridges between the two peaks.
Burphu Dhura is a Himalayan mountain peak situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. The altitude of the summit is 6,334 m. It is situated at the end ridge over the Kalabaland Glacier in the eastern part of the district, left to the Milam Glacier. Kalabaland Dhura (6,105 m) is situated to the west of this peak on the same massif. Burphu Dhura massif is the part of divide between Kalabaland and Goriganga valleys. This peak was first of all climbed to summit in 2000 from south on 27 September 2000 by Loveraj Dharmashaktu, Balwant Singh Kapkoti and Ramesh by an Indian team led by Wing Cdr S S Puri. The peak has two approaches—one from the Kalabaland glacier above the icefall and another from Burphu village in the Milam valley.
Suj Tilla East is a Himalayan mountain peak in the eastern part of Uttarakhand state in Pithoragarh district of India. The peak is located above the junction of Kalabaland, Sankalp and Yankchar glaciers. Ralam Dhura pass is situated to the south of this peak, which connects Ralam valley to Darma valley. This peak is characterised by steep ice-flutings and sharp ridges, so named as 'Peak of needles'. This peak has not been climbed so far. The most popular route to the summit is through the south west face. Suj Tilla East is situated 200 m away from Suj Tilla West. Suj Tilla East is 21 m higher than Suj Tilla West. This peak is still an unclimbed peak due to sharp cornices and icefalls on the ridge.
Nanda Gond is the Himalayan mountain peak situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state of India. It is located in the Milam valley on the east of Milam Glacier. The altitude of the summit is 6,315 m (20,719 ft). Ikualari (6,059 m), Nanda Pal (6,306 m), Nital Thaur (6,236 m), are its neighbouring peaks. The Unta Dhura Pass is located north to it.
Suli Top is a Himalayan mountain peak in the Pithoragarh district of the Uttarakhand state of India. It is situated over the eastern flank of Kalabaland Glacier, east of Johar Valley. The other peaks on the massif are Chiring We (6,559 m), Trigal (5,983 m), and Bamba Dhura (6,334 m), etc. This ridge is a geographical divide between Lassar and Kalabaland valley. The first ascent to the summit was achieved in 1986.
Milam is the last village situated in Johar valley of Pithoragarh district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The river Gori Ganga originates from Milam Glacier and flows past the village to meet with Kali ganga at Jauljibi.
Gori Ganga is a river in the Munsiari tehsil of the Pithoragarh District, part of the state of Uttarakhand in northern India. Its principal source is the Milam Glacier, just northeast of Nanda Devi along with the Glaciers of the Ralam River, and the Pyunshani and Uttari & Dakshini Balati Glaciers that lie on the western face of the Panchachuli Peaks.
Kalabaland Dhura is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It situated at the head of Kalabaland Glacier. The elevation of Kalabaland Dhura is 6,105 metres (20,030 ft) and its prominence is 270 metres (886 ft). It is 158th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 3 km south of Kalganga Dhura 6,215 metres (20,390 ft). Its nearest higher neighbor Bamba Dhura 6,334 metres (20,781 ft) lies 2.7 km ENE and it is 3.7 km west of Chiring We 6,559 metres (21,519 ft). It lies 6.9 km NW of Suli Top 6,300 metres (20,669 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).
Bamchu 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 Bamchu is 6,303 metres (20,679 ft) and its prominence is 241 metres (791 ft). It is 124th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 3.4 km South of Deo Damla 6,620 metres (21,719 ft) its nearest higher neighbor and 3.1 km SSE of Mangraon 6,568 metres (21,549 ft). Kalanka 6,931 metres (22,740 ft) lies 9.8 km NNW and 9.3 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).
Mangraon 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 Mangraon is 6,568 metres (21,549 ft) and its prominence is 563 metres (1,847 ft). It is joint 71st highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It lies 1.8 km SSE of Deo Damla 6,568 metres (21,549 ft) its nearest higher neighbor. Rishi Pahar 6,992 metres (22,940 ft) lies 6.5 km North and it is 11.8 km NNE of Nanda Devi 7,816 metres (25,643 ft). It lies 9.5 km north of Lhatu Dhura 6,387 metres (20,955 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.
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