Kamet
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Overview
Kamet, about 7,756 m, is a peak of the Greater Himalaya (Himadri) in Uttarakhand.
At about 7,756 m it is one of the highest peaks in Uttarakhand, in the Zaskar range of Chamoli district.
It was first climbed in 1931 by a British team led by Frank Smythe.
It is close to the Tibet border, north of the Valley of Flowers.
The peak is the second-highest in the Garhwal Himalaya after Nanda Devi.
Its first ascent was the first time a peak over 25,000 feet was climbed.
It lies close to the Tibet border.
Geography and key facts
- Uttarakhand
- About 7,756 m
- Greater Himalaya
- First climbed 1931
- Zaskar range
Why it matters for UPSC
Asked on peaks.
Note for UPSC
Garhwal Himalaya (Zaskar range), Uttarakhand. Height: about 7,756 m (Wikidata).
Expect questions on the range a peak belongs to and on arranging peaks or ranges in order.
Asked in PYQs
No question in our Prelims bank names Kamet yet.
Key facts
- Type
- Peak
- State / UT
- Uttarakhand
- Height
- 7,756 m (about)
- Coordinates
- 30.920°N, 79.593°E
From the Map Explorer data; positions are for orientation.