Kalanka
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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.[5] Southern side of Kalanka falls under Nanda Devi National Park.
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Kalanka | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,931 m (22,740 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 769 m (2,523 ft)[3] |
Listing | Mountain peaks of Uttarakhand |
Coordinates | 30°30′12″N 79°56′30″E |
Geography | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
Protected area | Nanda Devi National Park |
Parent range | Garhwal Himalayas |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1975 by Ikuo Tanabe's four-member expedition from Japan via the west ridge.[4] |
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