Bhagirathi Massif
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Bhagirathi Massif or Bhagirathi Group (Hindi: भागीरथी ) is a mountain range of Garhwal Himalaya in Gangotri Glacier Uttarakhand India, It has four peaks between 6856 meter and 6193 meter.[3] The Bhagirathi I summits is 6856 meter or 22493 feet. It was first climbed by A Japanese team in 1980.[4] It is surrounded by Glaciers on four side on the eastern side of the Massif is Vasuki Glacier, on the western side its Gangotri Glacier the main glacier in this area, northern side is surrounded by Chaturangi Glacier and southern side guarded by Swachhhand Glacier.
Bhagirathi Massif | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,856 m (22,493 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 672 m (2,205 ft)[2] |
Coordinates | 30°51′00″N 79°08′57″E |
Geography | |
Location | Uttarakhand, India |
Parent range | Garhwal Himalaya |
Climbing | |
First ascent | The first ascent by Japanese Expedition 1980. |
The entire massif and surrounding area are protected within the 2,390 km2 (920 sq mi) Gangotri National Park, the third largest national park in India.[5] The Gangotri National Park is home to several world-class treks, including Gangotri Gomukh Tapoban, Kerdarnath Vasuki tal trek. Har ki dun valley trek.