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Chaukhamba is a mountain massif in the Gangotri Group of the
Garhwal Himalaya. Its main summit Chaukhamba I, is the highest
peak in the group. It lies at the head of the Gangotri Glacier
and forms the eastern anchor of the group. It is located in
the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Hindu
holy town of Badrinath.
Chaukamba has four summits, along a northeast-southwest
trending ridge, and ranging in elevation from 7,138 metres
(23,419 ft) to 6,854 m (22,487 ft) with an average altitude
7,014 m; the main summit is at the northeast end. The four
summits of chaukamba are -
1) Chaukamba I - 7,138 m (23,419 ft)
2) Chaukamba II - 7,070 m (23,196 ft)
3) Chaukamba III - 6,995 m (22,949 ft)
4) Chaukamba IV - 6,854 m (22,487 ft)
After unsuccessful attempts in 1938 and 1939, Chaukhamba I was
first climbed on June 13, 1952, by Lucien George and Victor
Russenberger (Swiss members of an otherwise French
expedition). They ascended the northeast face, from the
Bhagirathi-Kharak Glacier.
Chaukhamba I is an ultra-prominent peak, with a distinction of
more than 1,500m.Mana Pass is the key col for Chaukhamba I. |
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