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- 1 2 Kapadia (Garwhal) 1999, p. 217.
- 1 2 3 Kapadia 2010, p. 186.
- ↑ Bisht 2008, p. 36.
- ↑ Weare 2009, p. 188.
- ↑ "Chamshen Kangri, India". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ Kapadia (Karakoram) 1999, p. 100.
- 1 2 Kapadia (Sikkim) 1999, p. 138.
- ↑ "Shahi Kangri, India". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ↑ Kapadia (Kumaun) 1999, p. 42.
- ↑ Kapadia (Kumaun) 1999, p. 34.
