Mount Kamet

Feb. 27, 2019

Indian Army is conducting a mountaineering expedition to Mt. Kamet for training itself before attempting to climb Mt Makalu in 2019.

Mt Kamet:

  • Mt Kamet (7756M) lies in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.

  • It is the 3rd highest peak Indian-controlled territory after Kanchanjanga & Nanda devi and the second highest in the Garhwal region after Nanda Devi.

  • In appearance it resembles a giant pyramid topped by a flat summit area with two peaks.

Source : PIB