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Tricks to Remember Mountain Peaks in India

By BYJU'S Exam Prep

Updated on: September 13th, 2023

The physiography of India presents a unique amalgamation of different physiographic features. Over the period of time, different mountain ranges evolved, which gave rise to present-day topography of India. Often UPSC asks questions related to various Mountain Peaks of India. Thus, the article will help the aspirants in remembering all-important mountain peaks of India.

Tricks to Remember Mountain Peaks in India

Top Ten Mountain Peaks of India based on Height of Mountains (in decreasing order):

  • Kanchenjunga, Sikkim and Nepal, 8586 meters (highest mountain peak in India and the third highest peak in the world.)
  • Nanda Devi, Uttrakhand, 7816 meters (Second highest mountain peak of India and the highest peak which is entirely in India)
  • Kamet, Garhwal Himalayas, Uttrakhand, 7756 meters
  • Saltoro Kangri, Karakoram Range, J&K, 7742 meters
  • Saser Kangri, Karakoram range, Saser Muzthag, Ladakh, 7672 meters
  • Mamostong Kangri, Karakoram range, Ladakh, 7516 meters
  • Rimo, Karakoram range, 7385 meters
  • Hardeol, Kumaon Himalayas, Uttrakhand, 7151 meters. It is also known as the Temple of God.
  • Chaukhamba, Garhwal Himalayas, Gangotri group of mountains, Uttrakhand, 7138 meters
  • Trisul, Kumaon Himalayas, Uttrakhand, 7120 meters

Other Important Mountain Peaks of India:

  • K2 or Godwin Austen, Karakoram Range (PoK) and it is the 2nd highest peak of the world (8611 meters)
  • Broad Peak, Karakoram Range (PoK)
  • Gasherbrum I, Karakoram Range (PoK), also known as hidden peak
  • Nun Kun, Zaskar Range, J&K
  • Badrinath, Uttrakhand
  • Nokrek, Garo Hills, Meghalaya
  • Saramati, Naga Hills, Nagaland
  • Blue Peak/Phawngpui, Mizo Hills, Mizoram
  • Guru Shikhar, Arawali Ranges, Mount Abu, Rajasthan and it is the highest peak of Arawalis
  • Dhupgarh, Satpura Ranges, Panchmarhi, Madhya Pradesh. It is the highest peak of both Satpura and Madhya Pradesh.
  • Mahendragiri, Orissa. It is the 2nd highest peak of Eastern Ghats.
  • Jindhagada, Andhra Pradesh. It is the highest peak of Eastern Ghats.
  • Kalsubai, Western Ghats, Maharashtra. It is the highest peak of Maharashtra.
  • Anamudi, Western Ghats, Kerala. It is the highest peak of both the Western Ghats and the mountain ranges in Southern India.
  • Doddabetta, Nilgiri Mountains, Tamil Nadu. It is the highest peak of Nilgiris and Tamil Nadu.
  • Agasthyamalai, Western Ghats, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is the southernmost point of Western Ghats.
  • Kudremukh, Western Ghats, Karnataka.
  • Saddle Peak, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is the highest peak of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Mount Thullier, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and 2nd highest peak of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.
  • Mount Harriet, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and 3rd highest peak of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal.

Trick to remember the first three Highest Mountains of World: EKK World

  • Everest, K2, Kanchenjunga

Trick to remember Top ten Mountain Peaks of India: Kanchan Devi Ko SaSaMamman RiHa kar Chuke The.

  • Kanchan Devi ko: Kanchenjunga, Nanda Devi, and Kamet
  • SaSaMamman: Saltoro, Saser (Sal comes first than Sas), and Manostong Kangri
  • RiHa: Rimo and Hardeol
  • Chuke The: Chaukhamba and Trisul

Trick to remember Highest Peak of Southern India: South ka Anna.

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