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Mountain Ranges in North India:

Mountain Range States/UTs Highest Peak Features

Saltoro
Ladakh Saltoro Kangri Sub-range of the Karakoram
Mountains

K2 (Godwin-
Karakoram PoK, Ladakh Highest peak in India (8,611 m)
Austen)

Deosai
Jammu & Kashmir — High-altitude plateau
Mountains

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Mountain Range States/UTs Highest Peak Features

Ladakh Range Jammu & Kashmir — Cold desert mountain range

7,756 m; separates Zanskar Valley from

Zanskar Range Jammu & Kashmir Kamet Peak
Ladakh

J&K, Himachal 6,221 m; forms the western edge of the

Pir Panjal Range Indrasan
Pradesh Himalayas

Zabarwan Range Jammu & Kashmir — Part of Pir Panjal; surrounds Srinagar

Dhauladhar
Jammu & Kashmir — Steep slopes, known for scenic beauty
Range

Kishtwar
Jammu & Kashmir Bharanzar Known for sharp peaks and deep gorges
Himalaya

Garhwal
Uttarakhand — Home to major Hindu pilgrimage sites
Himalaya

Northern Uttar Part of Sivalik Hills; lower Himalayan

Dundwa Range —
Pradesh range

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Mountain Ranges in Central India – West to East

Mountain
States/UTs Highest Peak Features
Range

Volcanic origin; sacred to

Girnar Range Gujarat —
Hindus and Jains

Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Oldest fold mountains in

Aravalli Range Guru Shikhar
Delhi India

Malwa Plateau Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan — Elevated lava plateau

Rajpipla Hills Gujarat — Part of the Satpura Range

Gawilgarh Hills Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh — Part of the Satpura Range

Mahadeo Hills Madhya Pradesh Mount Dhupgarh Part of the Satpura Range

Bhanrer Range Madhya Pradesh — Part of the Vindhya Range

Bhander Elevated region in the

Madhya Pradesh —
Plateau Vindhya system

Maikal Hills Chhattisgarh — Part of the Satpura Range

Kaimur Range Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh — Part of the Vindhya Range

Baghelkhand Elevated plateau with

Uttar Pradesh —
Plateau rugged terrain

Sonpar Hills Madhya Pradesh — Lesser-known hill range

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Mountain
States/UTs Highest Peak Features
Range

Forms a natural divide

Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Sad-bhawna Shikhar
Vindhya Range between North and South
Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh (Kalumar Peak)
India

Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Central Indian highlands

Satpura Range Mount Dhupgarh
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh with rich biodiversity

Important Hill Ranges of India

 Aravalli hills

 Vindhyan range

 Satpura range

 Western Ghat

 Eastern Ghat

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 Aravalli Hills
o The Aravalli Hills start in Gujarat (near Palanpur) and stretch all the way to Haryana,
ending at the Delhi Ridge. They run for about 800 km and are one of the oldest fold
mountain ranges in the world, dating back over 2 billion years.
o Unlike many other fold mountains, the Aravallis are not very tall, with most peaks
ranging between 400-600 meters due to millions of years of weathering and erosion.

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Only a few peaks exceed 1,000 meters, such as Guru Shikhar (1,722m)—the highest
point in the range, and Mount Abu (1,158m), which is part of a plateau.
o Geologically, the Aravallis are mainly composed of igneous and metamorphic rocks
from the Dharwar era. They also contain India’s largest marble deposits.
o Several important rivers originate in these hills, including:

 Banas River (a tributary of the Chambal)

 Luni River (a seasonal river that disappears into the Rann of Kutch)

 Sabarmati River
o The range also features several important mountain passes, such as Piplighat,
Dewair, and Desuri, which have historically been used for trade and travel between
Udaipur and Ajmer.
o There are many lakes in and around the Aravallis, including:

 Sambhar Lake (India’s largest inland saline water body)

 Dhebar Lake (south of the Aravallis)

 Jaisamand Lake (inside the Jaisamand Wildlife Sanctuary)

 Vindhya Range
o Unlike the Aravallis, the Vindhya Range was not formed by tectonic activity. Instead,
it was created due to the downward movement (faulting) of the Narmada Rift Valley
(NRV) to the south.
o This range runs for about 1,200 km from Bharuch in Gujarat to Sasaram in Bihar. It
is younger than both the Aravallis and the Satpura Range and is made up of
Proterozoic rocks.
o The Vindhyas are not very tall, with an average elevation of 300-650 meters.
However, they contain Kimberlite deposits, which are known for diamonds.
o Locally, different parts of the range are known by various names, such as:
 Panna Hills

 Kaimur Hills
 Rewa Hills

o One of the key geographical features of the Vindhyas is their steep, sharp slopes,
called escarpments, which are particularly well-developed in Kaimur and Panna
regions.
 Satpura Range
o The Satpura Range is a combination of three mountain groups:

 Satpura Hills

 Mahadeo Hills

 Maikala Hills

o These hills were formed around 1.6 billion years ago due to folding and structural
uplift, making them tectonic mountains. They are also known as Horst landforms

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(uplifted blocks of land between faults). The range extends for about 900 km across
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
o Key peaks and regions within the Satpura Range include:

 Pachmarhi Hills – The highest point in the Satpuras

 Dhupgarh Peak (1,350m) – The highest peak in Pachmarhi

 Maikala Hills – Located east of Mahadeo Hills

 Amarkantak Plateau (1,127m) – A significant plateau in Maikala Hills

o Amarkantak is particularly important because it serves as the source of two major
rivers:

 Narmada River (flows west into the Arabian Sea)

 Son River (flows east into the Bay of Bengal)

o The Satpura region is also rich in bauxite deposits due to the presence of Gondwana
rocks. Additionally, the famous Dhuandhar Waterfalls on the Narmada River is
located in Madhya Pradesh.

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Mountain
Location(s) Highest Peak Features
Range/Hill

Eastern part of the Forms the eastern part of the Satpura

Maikal Range —
Satpura Range (MP) Range; Rivers: Narmada, Son

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Mountain
Location(s) Highest Peak Features
Range/Hill

Eastern extension of the Vindhya Range;

Kaimur Range MP, UP, Bihar — runs parallel to the Son River (tributary of
Ganga)

Central part of the Dhoopgarh Highest peak of MP; Rivers: Denwa,

Mahadeo Range
Satpura Range (MP) (1,350 m) Narmada

Maharashtra, south of Houses Ajanta Caves (Gupta period

Ajanta Range —
Tapi River paintings); River: Tapi

Formed by basaltic lava; Rivers: Ganga

Rajmahal Hills Jharkhand —
bifurcates here into Hooghly and Padma

Continuous hill range; known for living

Garo-Khasi-
Meghalaya — root bridges; Rivers: Umiam, Myntdu,
Jaintia Hills
Simsang

Assam (south of
Part of Karbi Anglong Plateau; Rivers:
Mikir Hills Kaziranga National —
Dhansiri, Kolong
Park)

Arunachal Pradesh Bordered by Mishmi & Miri Hills; River:

Abor Hills —
(near China border) Dibang (tributary of Brahmaputra)

Arunachal Pradesh, Part of the Northeastern Himalaya; Rivers:

Mishmi Hills —
bordering China Lohit, Dibang

Part of Purvanchal; includes Patkai-Bum,

India-Myanmar
Patkai Range — Garo-Khasi-Jaintia, and Lushai Hills;
border
Rivers: Barak, Chindwin

One of Manipur’s highest mountains;

Koubru Hill Manipur —
River: Iril

Mizo Hills Part of the Patkai range; Rivers: Tlawng,

Mizoram, Tripura —
(Lushai Hills) Tuirial

Jamshedpur, Known for Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary;

Dalma Hills —
Jharkhand Rivers: Subarnarekha

Part of Chotanagpur Plateau; Rivers:

Dhanjori Hills Jharkhand —
Damodar

Girnar Hills Gujarat — Sacred Jain pilgrimage site; River: Sonrekh

Coffee-growing region; Rivers: Tunga,

Baba Budan Giri Karnataka —
Bhadra

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Mountain
Location(s) Highest Peak Features
Range/Hill

Harishchandra Water divide between Godavari & Krishna

Pune, Maharashtra —
Range Rivers

Famous for manganese deposits; Rivers:

Balaghat Range MP & Maharashtra —
Wainganga, Kanhan

Chilpi Hills Madhya Pradesh — Known for scenic beauty; River: Narmada

Rich in bituminous coal; Rivers: Brahmani,

Talcher Hills Odisha —
Mahanadi

Gold deposits (Kolar Gold Fields); River:

Champion Hills Karnataka —
Arkavathi

Tamil Nadu, Doddabetta Called "Blue Mountains"; Rivers: Bhavani,

Nilgiri Hills
Karnataka, Kerala (2,637 m) Moyar, Kabini

Vandaravu Eastward extension of the Western Ghats;

Palani Hills Tamil Nadu
(2,533 m) Rivers: Vaigai, Amaravati

Anamudi Highest peak in South India; Rivers: Aliyar,

Anamalai Hills Tamil Nadu, Kerala
(2,695 m) Nirar, Sholayar

Named for cardamom cultivation; Rivers:

Cardamom Hills Kerala, Tamil Nadu —
Periyar, Pamba

Part of Eastern Ghats; Rivers: Cauvery

Pachamalai Hills Tamil Nadu —
tributaries

Major Jain pilgrimage site; River: Barakar

Parasnath Hill Jharkhand —
(tributary of Damodar)

Chota Nagpur Plateau – North to South

Mountain
States Notable Features Rivers
Range/Plateau

- Formed from basaltic lava flows. - - Proximal to the Ganges

Rich in Jurassic-era plant fossils. - River. - Drained by
Rajmahal Hills Jharkhand
Average elevation: 200–300 tributaries feeding into the
meters. Ganges.

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Mountain
States Notable Features Rivers
Range/Plateau

- Average elevation: 600 meters. -

Hazaribagh Rich in coal and mineral resources. - Drained by the Damodar
Jharkhand
Plateau - Home to Hazaribagh Wildlife and Barakar rivers.
Sanctuary.

- Eastern part of the Satpura - Origin of the Narmada and

Range. - Dense forests with rich Son rivers. - Tributaries
Maikal Hills Chhattisgarh
biodiversity. - Amarkantak plateau: feeding into the Mahanadi
source of Narmada and Son rivers. River.

- Average elevation: 700 meters. - - Origin of Subarnarekha and

Features waterfalls like Hundru South Koel rivers. - Damodar
Ranchi Plateau Jharkhand
and Dassam. - Rich in minerals: River flows along its
mica, bauxite. northern boundary.

- Part of the Hazaribagh Plateau. -

Jharkhand, Forested areas with diverse - Drained by the Damodar
Hazaribagh Hills
Chhattisgarh wildlife. - Contains several coal River and its tributaries.
mines.

- Known for historical and

- Drained by tributaries of
Ramgarh Hills Chhattisgarh archaeological significance. - Site
the Mahanadi River.
of ancient Ramgarh hill fort.

- Also known as Odisha Highlands.

Jharkhand, - Drained by Brahmani,
- Series of hill ranges up to 1,187
Garhjat Hills Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi, Baitarani, and
meters. - Rich in minerals: iron ore,
Odisha Subarnarekha rivers.
bauxite.

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Mountain Ranges in North East India

Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

- Part of the Eastern

- Drained by
Arunachal Himalayas. - Rich in
Dafla Hills — tributaries of the
Pradesh biodiversity with dense
Brahmaputra River.
forests.

- Located south of the - Drained by

Arunachal
Miri Hills — Dafla Hills. - Inhabited tributaries of the
Pradesh
by the Mishing tribe. Brahmaputra River.

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Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

- Situated east of the

- Drained by the
Miri Hills. - Known for
Arunachal Dibang River, a
Abor Hills — rich biodiversity and
Pradesh tributary of the
indigenous
Brahmaputra.
communities.

- Located at the
northeastern tip of
- Drained by the
Arunachal Mount Dapha India. - Junction of
Mishmi Hills Lohit and Dibang
Pradesh Bum (4,570 m) Northeastern Himalaya
rivers.
and Indo-Burma
ranges.

- Third highest
Sikkim - Source of rivers
Kangchenjunga mountain in the world.
Kangchenjunga (India) and like the Teesta in
(8,586 m) - Part of the Eastern
Nepal Sikkim.
Himalayas.

- Westernmost hills in
Nokrek Peak Meghalaya. - Rich in - Drained by the
Garo Hills Meghalaya
(1,412 m) wildlife and cultural Simsang River.
heritage.

- Central part of
- Drained by rivers
Shillong Peak Meghalaya plateau. -
Khasi Hills Meghalaya like Umiam and
(1,965 m) Shillong city is located
Myntdu.
here.

- Eastern part of
- Drained by the
Syntu Ksiar Meghalaya plateau. -
Jaintia Hills Meghalaya Myntdu and
(1,849 m) Known for limestone
Umngot rivers.
deposits and caves.

- Located south of the

- Drained by the
Dambuchko Kaziranga National
Mikir Hills Assam Dhansiri and Kopili
(1,355 m) Park. - Part of the Karbi
rivers.
Anglong Plateau.

- Situated adjacent to
- Drained by
the Mikir Hills. -
Rengma Hills Assam — tributaries of the
Inhabited by the
Brahmaputra River.
Rengma Naga tribe.

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Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

- Part of the Purvanchal

Arunachal Mount Saramati - Drained by rivers
Patkai Bum Range. - Forms the
Pradesh (3,826 m) like the Noa Dihing.
India-Myanmar border.

- Drained by
- Part of the Purvanchal
Mount Saramati tributaries of the
Naga Hills Nagaland Range. - Rich in cultural
(3,826 m) Brahmaputra and
diversity of Naga tribes.
Chindwin rivers.

- Located between the

Dikhu and Milak rivers. - Flanked by the
Langpangkong
Nagaland — - Known for historical Dikhu and Milak
Range
significance among Ao rivers.
Nagas.

- Highest hill range in

Assam and Assam. - Biodiversity - Source of rivers
Barail Range Laike (1,959 m)
Nagaland hotspot with various like the Barak.
endemic species.

- Part of the western - Drained by

Laimatol Range Manipur — hills of Manipur. - Rich tributaries of the
in flora and fauna. Barak River.

- Known for Bhuban

- Drained by
Assam and cave, a pilgrimage site.
Bhuban Hills — tributaries of the
Mizoram - Rich in limestone
Barak River.
formations.

- Part of the Deccan - Drained by the

Atharamura Betlingchhip
Tripura Plateau. - Rich in forest Gomati and
Range (930 m)
resources. Khowai rivers.

- Also known as Blue - Drained by rivers

Lushai Hills Phawngpui
Mizoram Mountain. - Highest like the Tlawng and
(Mizo Hills) (2,157 m)
peak in Mizoram. Tuirial.

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Deccan & South Indian Mountain

Eastern Ghats Mountains North to south:

Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

- Part of the Eastern Ghats. - - Drained by

Nayagarh
Odisha — Rich in biodiversity with dense tributaries of the
Hills
forests. Mahanadi River.

- Drained by the
- Elevated region in central India.
Bastar Indravati and Sabari
Chhattisgarh — - Known for its rich mineral
Plateau rivers, tributaries of
resources and tribal culture.
the Godavari.

Andhra Brahmagiri - Part of the Eastern Ghats. - - Drained by the

Nallamala
Pradesh, Peak (1,104 Known for the Nagarjunsagar- Krishna and Pennar
Hills
Telangana m) Srisailam Tiger Reserve. rivers.

- Runs parallel to the Nallamala

- Pennar River flows
Erramala Andhra Gandikota Hills. - Known for the Gandikota
through the gorge in
Hills Pradesh Hill (300 m) Fort and the picturesque gorge
this range.
on the Pennar River.

- Part of the Eastern Ghats. - - Drained by rivers

Velikonda Andhra
— Acts as a natural barrier like the Penna and
Range Pradesh
between the eastern coastal Cheyyeru.

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Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

plains and the western interior

regions.

- Series of low hills in the Eastern - Drained by

Palkonda Andhra
— Ghats. - Rich in mineral tributaries of the
Range Pradesh
resources, including limestone. Penna River.

Venkatadri - Famous for the Tirupati Temple - Drained by rivers

Seshachalam Andhra
Peak (1,168 located on the Tirumala hills. - like the
Hills Pradesh
m) Rich in red sandalwood trees. Swarnamukhi.

- Known for the distinctive cliff - Drained by small

Andhra Nagari Nose resembling a human nose, called streams feeding into
Nagari Hills
Pradesh (855 m) "Nagari Nose." - Popular the Swarnamukhi
trekking destination. River.

- Part of the Eastern Ghats. -

Divided into eastern and
Melpattu - Drained by rivers
western sections by the Cheyyar
Javadi Hills Tamil Nadu Peak (1,106 like the Palar and
and Agaram rivers. - Known for
m) Cheyyar.
sandalwood and fruit
plantations.

- Located at the junction of

Gutherayan Eastern and Western Ghats. - - Drained by the
Melagiri
Tamil Nadu Peak (1,390 Rich in wildlife, part of the Cauvery River and its
Range
m) Cauvery North Wildlife tributaries.
Sanctuary.

Solasimalai - Known for the hill station - Drained by rivers

Shevaroy
Tamil Nadu Peak (1,620 Yercaud. - Rich in coffee like the Vaniar and
Hills
m) plantations and orange groves. Manjalar.

- Name translates to "Green - Drained by

Pachaimalai
Pachaimalai Hills." - Less explored, known for tributaries of the
Tamil Nadu Peak (1,014
Hills lush greenery and tribal Vellar and Sweata
m)
settlements. rivers.

Sirumalai - Small hill range. - Known for - Drained by

Sirumalai
Tamil Nadu Peak (1,200 medicinal plants and pleasant tributaries of the
Hills
m) climate. Vaigai River.

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Western Ghats mountains – north to south:

Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

- Drained by
Dhodap (1,451 - Part of the Western Ghats. -
Satmala Hills Maharashtra tributaries of the
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Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

in Maharashtra. - Known for its

distinct cliff formations.

- Famous for the Ajanta Caves, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site. - - Drained by the
Ajanta Hills Maharashtra —
Rich in ancient Buddhist rock-cut Waghur River.
architecture.

- Home to Harishchandragad - Drained by

Harishchandra Taramati Peak fort, a popular trekking tributaries of the
Maharashtra
Range (1,431 m) destination. - Features ancient Mula and Pravara
temples and caves. rivers.

- Extends across the Deccan

- Drained by the
Balaghat Plateau. - Rich in mineral
Maharashtra — Krishna and
Range resources, including bauxite and
Godavari rivers.
laterite.

- Name translates to "Horse

Face" due to the shape of the - Source of the
Kudremukh
Kudremukh Karnataka peak. - Part of the Kudremukh Tunga, Bhadra, and
Peak (1,894 m)
National Park, known for rich Nethravati rivers.
biodiversity.

- Mullayanagiri is the highest

peak in Karnataka. - Known for - Drained by
Baba Budan Mullayanagiri the seasonal blooming of tributaries of the
Karnataka
Hills (1,930 m) Neelakurinji flowers. - Houses Tunga and Bhadra
the shrine of Baba Budan, a rivers.
revered Sufi saint.

- Junction of the Eastern and

Western Ghats. - Home to hill - Drained by rivers
Nilgiri Doddabetta
Tamil Nadu stations like Ooty. - Rich in like Bhavani and
Mountains (2,637 m)
biodiversity, part of the Nilgiri Moyar.
Biosphere Reserve.

- Drained by the
- Located in Thrissur district. - Machad River and
Akamala
Kerala — Houses the Vazhani Wildlife other tributaries of
Machad Hills
Sanctuary and Vazhani Dam. the Karuvannur
River.

Tamil Nadu, Anamudi - Anamudi is the highest peak in

Anaimalai Hills - Source of rivers
Kerala (2,695 m) South India. - Part of the
like the Periyar,
Western Ghats, recognized as a

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Mountain
States Highest Peak Notable Features Rivers
Range

UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Thamirabarani, and

Rich in flora and fauna, including Vaigai.
the endangered Nilgiri Tahr.

- Extension of the Western - Drained by

Vandaravu Ghats. - Home to the hill station tributaries of the
Palani Hills Tamil Nadu
Peak (2,533 m) Kodaikanal. - Rich in shola Vaigai and
forests and unique wildlife. Amaravati rivers.

- Named for extensive

cardamom cultivation. - Part of - Drained by rivers
Cardamom Tamil Nadu, Anamudi
the southern Western Ghats. - like the Periyar and
Hills Kerala (2,695 m)
Rich in biodiversity, forming part Pamba.
of the Periyar Tiger Reserve.

- Part of the southern Western

Ghats. - Known for dense forests - Drained by
Varushanad
Tamil Nadu — and diverse wildlife. - Less tributaries of the
Hills
explored, offering pristine Vaigai River.
natural beauty.

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Important Peaks:

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Highest Mountain Peaks in India:

Mountain Peak Elevation Description

- Third highest summit in the world. - Known as the "Five Treasures of

8,586
Kangchenjunga Snow." - Part of the Himalayan Mountain Range, straddling the border
meters
between India (Sikkim) and Nepal.

- Ranked the 23rd highest peak globally. - Highest peak located entirely
7,816 within India. - Encompassed by the Nanda Devi National Park, a
Nanda Devi
meters UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its diverse high-altitude flora
and fauna. - Situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.

7,756 - Third highest peak in India. - Located near the Tibetan Plateau in the
Kamet
meters Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. - Part of the Zaskar mountain range.

- Fourth highest peak in India. - Situated near the Siachen Glacier

7,742
Saltoro Kangri region. - Ranks as the 31st highest independent peak in the world. - Lies
meters
within the Saltoro Range, a subrange of the Karakoram mountain range.

- Fifth highest peak in India. - Located in Ladakh. - Ranks as the 35th

7,672
Saser Kangri highest mountain globally. - Part of the Saser Muztagh range, the
meters
easternmost subrange of the Karakoram Range.

- Sixth highest peak in India. - Situated near the Siachen Glacier. - Ranks
Mamostong 7,516
as the 48th highest independent peak worldwide. - Highest peak of the
Kangri meters
Rimo Muztagh range, a subrange of the Karakoram Range.

- Seventh highest peak in India. - Part of the Rimo Muztagh, a subrange

7,385
Rimo I of the Great Karakoram Range. - Ranks as the 71st highest peak globally.
meters
- Located in the Ladakh region.

- Also known as the "Temple of God." - One of the oldest summits in the
7,151
Hardeol Kumaon Himalayas. - Situated in the Pithoragarh district of
meters
Uttarakhand.

- Located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. - Part of the Gangotri

7,138
Chaukhamba I Group of peaks in the Garhwal Himalayas. - Comprises four summits,
meters
with Chaukhamba I being the highest.

- Named after the trident (Trishul) of Lord Shiva. - Consists of three

7,120
Trisul I peaks resembling a trident. - Located in the Kumaon Himalayas of
meters
Uttarakhand. - Trisul I is the highest among the three peaks.

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Highest peaks across various states in India:

Peak Elevation Range/Region State Description

- Third highest peak in the world. -

8,586 Eastern Known as the "Five Treasures of Snow." -
Kangchenjunga Sikkim
meters Himalaya Straddles the border between India
(Sikkim) and Nepal.

7,816 Garhwal
Nanda Devi Uttarakhand - Highest peak located entirely within
meters Himalaya India. - Surrounded by the Nanda Devi

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Peak Elevation Range/Region State Description

National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage

Site.

7,756 Garhwal - Third highest peak in India. - Located

Kamet Uttarakhand
meters Himalaya near the Tibetan Plateau.

- Highest point in Arunachal Pradesh. -

7,060 Eastern Arunachal
Kangto Lies along the border between India and
meters Himalaya Pradesh
China.

- Highest peak in Himachal Pradesh. -

6,816 Western Himachal
Reo Purgyil Situated along the border between India
meters Himalaya Pradesh
and China.

- Highest peak in Nagaland. - Forms a

Mount 3,826
Naga Hills Nagaland natural boundary between India and
Saramati meters
Myanmar.

- Highest point in West Bengal. - Offers

3,636 Eastern panoramic views of four of the world's
Sandakphu West Bengal
meters Himalaya five highest peaks: Everest,
Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, and Makalu.

- Also known as Blue Mountain. - Rich in

2,157
Phawngpui Saiha District Mizoram biodiversity and home to rare bird
meters
species.

- Highest peak in Meghalaya. - Offers

1,965
Shillong Peak Khasi Hills Meghalaya panoramic views of Shillong city and the
meters
Himalayas.

1,930 - Highest peak in Karnataka. - Part of the

Mullayanagiri Western Ghats Karnataka
meters Baba Budangiri range.

2,637 - Highest peak in Tamil Nadu. - Popular

Doddabetta Nilgiri Hills Tamil Nadu
meters tourist spot near Ooty.

- Highest peak in Rajasthan. - Houses a

1,722
Guru Shikhar Aravalli Range Rajasthan famous temple dedicated to Guru
meters
Dattatreya.

1,646 - Highest peak in Maharashtra. - Popular

Kalsubai Western Ghats Maharashtra
meters trekking destination.

1,672 - Highest peak in Odisha. - Rich in flora

Deomali Eastern Ghats Odisha
meters and tribal culture.

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Peak Elevation Range/Region State Description

1,680 Andhra - Highest peak in Andhra Pradesh. -

Arma Konda Eastern Ghats
meters Pradesh Located in the Visakhapatnam district.

1,467 - Highest peak in Haryana. - Offers scenic

Karoh Peak Morni Hills Haryana
meters views of Morni town.

1,370 - Highest peak in Jharkhand. - A major

Parasnath Parasnath Hills Jharkhand
meters Jain pilgrimage site.

1,350 Madhya - Highest peak in Madhya Pradesh. -

Dhupgarh Satpura Range
meters Pradesh Located in Pachmarhi.

1,276 Dantewada
Bailadila Range Chhattisgarh - Known for rich iron ore deposits.
meters District

1,166 - Highest peak in Goa. - Offers panoramic

Sonsogor Western Ghats Goa
meters views of the Western Ghats.

1,069 Junagadh - Famous for Girnar temples and Jain

Girnar Gujarat
meters District pilgrimage.

965 - Highest peak in Telangana. - Lies on the

Doli Gutta Deccan Plateau Telangana
meters border with Chhattisgarh.

West
Someshwar 880 - One of the highest points in Bihar. -
Champaran Bihar
Fort meters Historical fort with scenic surroundings.
District

945 - Highest peak in Uttar Pradesh. - Part of

Amsot Peak Shivalik Hills Uttar Pradesh
meters the Rajaji National Park.

930 - Highest peak in Tripura. - Known for its

Betalongchhip Jampui Hills Tripura
meters scenic beauty and orange orchards.

Important Mountain Peaks in India

Himalayan Peaks

 Nanga Parbat (8,126 m)

o Ninth highest peak in the world, located in PoK near the Indus Gorge.

o Forms the western terminus of the Himalayas.

o First climbed by Austrian climber Hermann Buhl on July 3, 1953.

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 Godwin Austen (K2) (8,611 m)

o Second highest peak in the world, located in central Karakoram Range.

o Known as the "Savage Mountain" due to its difficulty; has the second-highest fatality
rate after Annapurna.

o Never been climbed in winter.

 Kangtoh (7,060 m)

o Highest peak in Arunachal Pradesh, located on the India-China border.

o Also known as Kanggardo Rize.

o Source of the Pachuk River, a tributary of the Kameng River.

 Kamet (7,756 m)

o Second highest peak in Uttarakhand, located north of the Gangotri Glacier.

o Part of the Great Himalayas, near Mana Pass, Chamoli district.

 Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

o Highest peak of Uttarakhand, located between Milam and Pindar Glaciers.

o Part of the Nanda Devi National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site).

o Second highest peak in India (excluding PoK).

 Satopanth (7,075 m)
o Located in the Gangotri region of Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand.

o Lies within the Gangotri National Park.

o River Alaknanda originates from this peak.

 Dunagiri (7,066 m)

o Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

o One of the peaks surrounding Nanda Devi.

 Reo Purgyil (6,816 m)

o Highest peak of Himachal Pradesh, located in the Western Himalayas.

o Lies near the India-China border.

 Namcha Barwa (7,782 m)

o Easternmost peak of the Himalayas, located in Tibet, near the Indian border.

o Lies at the bend of the Brahmaputra River.

Western Ghats & Southern Peaks

 Anai Mudi (2,695 m)

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o Highest peak of the Western Ghats and South India.

o Located in Kerala at the junction of Palani, Cardamom, and Annamalai Hills.

o Name means "Elephant Forehead".

 Mullayanagiri (1,930 m)
o Highest peak of Karnataka, part of the Western Ghats.

o Located in Baba Budangiri Range, known for Neelakurinji blooms.

 Kalsubai (1,646 m)

o Highest peak of Maharashtra, part of the Sahyadri Range.

o Kalsubai Temple is located at the summit.

o A popular trekking destination.

 Mahabaleshwar (1,438 m)

o Largest hill station in the Sahyadri Range, Maharashtra.

o Located in the Satara district.

o Famous for cool climate and scenic viewpoints.

 Doddabetta (2,637 m)

o Highest peak of the Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu.

o Located 35 km north of Ooty, a popular tourist attraction.

o Observatory at the summit with telescopes.

 Agastyamalai (1,868 m)

o Located on the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border.

o Thamirabarani River originates from the eastern side of the hill.

o Part of the Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary and Agastyamalai Biosphere Reserve.

Eastern Ghats & Central India

 Guru Shikhar (1,722 m)

o Highest peak of the Aravalli Range and Rajasthan.

o Located 15 km from Mount Abu.

o Home to the Dattatreya Temple and Mt. Abu Observatory.

 Deomali (1,672 m)

o Highest peak of the Eastern Ghats, located in Odisha.

o Rich in flora and tribal culture.

 Mahendragiri (1,501 m)

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o Peak of the Eastern Ghats, located in Gajapati district, Odisha.

o Highest peak of Odisha, near the Andhra Pradesh border.

 Malaygiri (1,187 m)

o Highest peak in the Garhjat Hills, Odisha.

o Located between the Brahmani and Baitarani Rivers.

o Rich in metallic minerals.

 Parasnath (1,370 m)

o Highest peak in the Rajmahal Hills, Jharkhand.

o An important Jain pilgrimage site, dedicated to Parasnath Tirthankara.

o Region contains iron and manganese deposits.

 Dhupgarh (1,350 m)

o Highest peak in the Satpura Range, located in Madhya Pradesh.

o Part of the Mahadeo Hills, near Pachmarhi.

o Basaltic rock formations with slate, schist, and granite deposits.

Northeastern Peaks & Purvanchal Hills

 Mount Saramati (3,826 m)

o Highest peak of the Naga Hills, located on the India-Myanmar border.

o Covered in snow during winter.

o A popular trekking destination.

 Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) (2,157 m)

o Highest peak of Mizoram, near the Myanmar border.

o Famous for blue hazed hills, rare flora, and bamboo groves.

 Shillong Peak (1,965 m)

o Highest peak of Meghalaya, located in the Khasi Hills.

o Offers panoramic views of Shillong city and the Himalayas.

 Saddle Peak (732 m)

o Highest peak of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

o Located in North Andaman Island, part of Saddle Peak National Park.

o A twin peak with a distinct saddle formation.

 Betalongchhip (930 m)

o Highest peak of Tripura, located in the Jampui Hills.

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o Known for scenic beauty and orange orchards.

Other Notable Peaks

 Saltoro Kangri (7,742 m)

o Located on the Line of Control (LoC), Karakoram Range.

o In 1984, India took military control of the peak.

 Abi Gamin (7,355 m)

o Located in the Chamoli district, Uttarakhand.

o Separated from Kamet by a high saddle known as Maede’s Col.

o Famous Mana Pass and Niti Pass are located here.

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