Nanda Devi Peak
E
ven
if not counted among the20 most highest peaks in the world, still Nanda Devi
at one point in time, enjoyed the singular status of being the highest mountain
in the British empire. At present too this peak is considered to be the second
highest mountain peak in India, standing at a height of 7, 816m.
Inner part of the Sanctuary
The Inner Sanctuary bears similarity to wrongly written alphabet letter E,
with the middle strokes made up of the twin peaks of Nanda Devi - the main
and the east peaks. The other formidable peaks, which form on the other strokes
of the letter include Latu Dhura (6,392m), Sakram (6,254m), Bamchu (6,303m),
Deo Damla (6,620m), Mangraon (6,569m), Kalanka (6,864m) and Changabang (6,864m).
Towards the south lie peaks like Maiktoli (6,803m), Devtoli (6,788m), Devistan
(6,678m), Panwali Dwar (6,663m) and Nanda Khat (6,611m).
Outer Sanctuary
The outer area of the Nanda devi Sanctuary is easier to enter. This is the
reason why it has provided rich pasture ground for shepherds for centuries.
Many high Himalayan peaks lie on the outer rim as well including Ronti (6,063m),
Nanda Ghunti (6,309m), Trishul (7,120m), Bethartoli Himal (6,352m), Hanuman
(6,075m), Dunagiri (7,066m) and Mrigthuni (6,855m).
Destruction & Preservation Of Nature
The
peak of the Nanda devi national park - the goddess herself - presiding over
the panorama of fantastic beauty and piece. When Shipton and Tilman first entered
the region, there were herds of Bharal, totally unafraid at the approach of
man. Unfortunately the love of mountain beauty was short-lived. In the year
1974 the park bacame an open ground of the mountaineers. Forests were hacked
to build bridges and provide fodder for the animals. Fragile juniper slopes
above the tree line were deliberately burnt to provide charcoal for the porters
accompanying the mountaineering expeditions, whom the foreign expeditions had
neglected to supply with warm clothes.
Ultimately, the Sanctuary was declared a National Park. This disallows anyone
to enter it. Only in the last few years, some scientific expeditions have
ventured into the area to analyze the situation and also to organize clean-up
operations.
Access:
Air:Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, 315-kms.
Road: Nearest roadhead is Lata, 30-kms. From Joshimath, which is also connected
by bus services. Joshimath is linked by road to Rishikesh and other centers
in the region.
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Nanda Devi Sanctuary