Kamet

Kamet (कामेत)

Mesmerizing view of Garhwal Himalayas from Kuari pass hiking trail near Auli, Uttrakhand, India | Amit kg

Located in India near the border of China, Kamet mountain is known for its unusual shape because it looks like a great pyramid topped by a flat summit area with two peaks. Nearby peaks are Abi Gamin to the northeast and Mana I to the southeast.

Country: India

Mountain Range: Garhwal Himalaya

Elevation: 25,446 feet / 7,756 meters

First Ascent: 1931 by Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton, R.L. Holdsworth and Lewa Sherpa, who were members of a British expedition.

Fun Fact: Kamet is the 29th tallest mountain in the world!

Photos

Highest peak of Zanskar range Kamet from Auli Uttrakkhand
Mesmerizing view of Kamet, Parvati and Neelkanth mountains of Garhwal Himalayas from Kuari pass hiking trail near Auli, Uttrakhand, India.
Mesmerizing view of Kamet, Parvati and Neelkanth mountains of Garhwal Himalayas from Kuari pass hiking trail near Auli, Uttrakhand, India.

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