The majestic Himalayas and Karakoram mountain ranges grace India with some of the most awe-inspiring peaks on Earth. Here are the top 7 highest mountain peaks in India.
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Kangchenjunga is the third-highest mountain in the world and sits on the border of India and Nepal in Sikkim with a height of 8,586 meters.
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K2 straddles the border between Baltistan and Xinjiang and is the highest peak in the Indian subcontinent with a height of 8,611 meters.
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Nanda Devi is revered as the mountain goddess by locals and is known for its challenging climbing conditions with a height of 7,816 meters.
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Kamet is famous for its distinct pyramidal shape and is a major attraction for mountaineers with a height of 7,756 meters.
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Part of the Saltoro Range is in the Karakoram, Saltoro Kangri is located in the Ladakh region of India with a height of 7,742 meters.
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The tallest peak in the Saser Range of the Karakoram, Saser Kangri I is situated in the Ladakh region with a height of 7,672 meters.
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Another peak in the Saser Kangri massif of the Karakoram, Saser Kangri II E is located north of Saser Kangri I, also in Ladakh, with a height of 7,545 meters.