Bhrigupanth, Mountain summit in Bhatwari, India
Located in the Garhwal Himalaya range, Bhrigupanth rises to 6,772 meters, positioned northeast of Thalay Sagar and northwest of Meru Peak in Uttarakhand.
The mountain gained international recognition during the 1980 Indian-American Women's expedition, marking the first recorded successful ascent to its summit.
The mountain lies within Gangotri National Park, near Gangotri temple where Hindu mythology states King Bhagirath prayed for river Ganga's sacred waters.
Climbers access Bhrigupanth through Gangotri base camp at 10,052 feet, requiring seven days of trekking through varying terrains and weather conditions.
The mountain ranks as the 38th highest peak in Uttarakhand and maintains a prominence of 1,028 meters from surrounding terrain.
Location: Bhatwari
Elevation above the sea: 6,772 m
GPS coordinates: 30.88114,79.00298
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:58
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