Nanda Ghunti, Mountain summit in Garhwal division, India

Nanda Ghunti is a mountain summit that rises to 6,309 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas, forming part of the rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The peak stands within Chamoli District and is surrounded by dense forests that transition to alpine meadows and glaciated terrain.

The first successful ascent took place in 1947 when a Swiss expedition led by André Roch reached the summit via the east ridge route. This early climb established the path that most mountaineers have followed since.

The peak's name means "Bliss-Giving Goddess", and Nanda Devi is regarded as the patron goddess of the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalayas. In Indian folklore she is the daughter of the Himalaya, guarded by a ring of twelve mountains exceeding 6,400 metres. In 1983 the Government of India closed the peak and its sanctuary to locals and climbers, citing religious significance and the fragile ecosystem.

The climb begins in Dehradun with equipment checks before heading to Sutol village, followed by a gradual ascent through forests toward the Base Camp. The best time to attempt the peak is during warmer months when weather conditions are more stable.

Nanda Ghunti was first climbed in 1947 by a Swiss team led by André Roch, via the east flank. The mountain lies west of the Trishul within the Nanda Devi group, inside Nanda Devi National Park, and its name is shared with the Nandaghunti Glacier on the massif's southeastern side.