Record SL-688763 · Wikidata Q19059895
Kalanka
No list classifications
Elevation
6,931
m
22,740 ft
Prominence
769 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
30.5030° N,
79.9393° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaKalanka (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. Southern side of Kalanka falls under Nanda Devi National Park. Kalanka loosely translated means "cockscomb" in Hindi.
First ascent
Date
1975
Ikuo Tanabe's four-member expedition from Japan via the west ridge
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Changabang | 6,864 m | W 257° | 1.2 km |
| P. 6547 | 6,547 m | NE 56° | 2.7 km |
| Saf Minal | 6,911 m | NE 44° | 3.9 km |
| Deoban | 6,855 m | NE 43° | 3.9 km |
| Purbi Dunagiri | 6,489 m | NW 320° | 4.2 km |