Mana Peak
Mana Peak or (Hindi: मना पर्वत) is a mountain in India, and the 5th highest located entirely within the Uttarakhand. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. There are two known approaches to Mana peak; one is the eastern approach through East Kamet glacier and the other is the southern approach through Nagthuni and Banke Kund glacier.
| Mana Peak | |
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  Mana Peak Location in India  Mana Peak Mana Peak (Uttarakhand) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 7,274 m (23,865 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra List of Indian states and territories by highest point |
| Coordinates | 30°52′52″N 79°36′50″E [2] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mana, Uttarakhand, India |
| Parent range | Garhwal Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 1937 by Frank Smythe |
| Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
Mana Peak was first climbed solo in 1937 by Frank Smythe during his famous Valley of Flowers expedition.[3]
References
- Capt S. P. Malik (1993). "Mana Peak". The Himalayan Journal. 43.
- "Mana Peak - Peak Details".
- Smythe, Tony. My Father, Frank: Unresting Spirit of Everest. Baton Wicks, 2013, p.228-31.
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