Kalanka

Kalanka (Hindi: कलंका) is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Kalanka stands at 6,931 metres (22,740 ft). It's the 20th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in this category. Kalanka is the 48th highest peak in India and 319th highest peak in the world. Southern side of Kalanka falls under Nanda Devi National Park.

Kalanka
Kalanka and Changbang from Bagini glacier (L-R)
Highest point
Elevation6,931 m (22,740 ft)
Prominence769 m (2,523 ft)
ListingMountain peaks of Uttarakhand
Coordinates30°30′12″N 79°56′30″E
Geography
Kalanka
Location in Uttarakhand
CountryIndia
StateUttarakhand
Protected areaNanda Devi National Park
Parent rangeGarhwal Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent1975 by Ikuo Tanabe's four-member expedition from Japan via the west ridge.

Kalanka loosely translated means "cockscomb" in Hindi.

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