Highest Peaks in India: List of Top 10 Mountain Peaks
Gajendra Singh Godara
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Mountains in India play a significant role in shaping the country’s climate, ecology and cultural heritage. Often called the “abodes of the Gods,” they attract tourists with their serene environment, religious importance, adventure activities, and provide relief from the summer heat.
Home to seven prominent mountain ranges including the Himalayas, Western and Eastern Ghats, Aravalli, Vindhya, Satpura, Nilgiri and Shivalik. India hosts some of the world’s tallest and most picturesque peaks. The varying altitude of the peaks across the different parts of India supports the rich biodiversity and natural vegetation such as Tropical forests, Deciduous forest, Alpine forests etc.
Top 10 Highest Mountain Peaks in India
The table below lists India’s 10 tallest mountains (height in metres), all in Himalayan ranges or Karakoram ranges, with brief notes. (K2 is the highest mountain peak but it lies partially in Gilgit-Baltistan (Pakistan-administered Kashmir) and partially in China-administered Xinjiang.)
Peak | Location | Height (m) | Description |
Kangchenjunga | Sikkim (Eastern Himalaya) | 8,586 | World’s third highest mountain peak; highest peak in India. |
Nanda Devi | Uttarakhand (Garhwal) | 7,817 | India’s 2nd highest; highest entirely within India (in Nanda Devi NP). |
Kamet | Uttarakhand (Garhwal) | 7,756 | 3rd highest mountain peak in India; on the Tibetan border near Garhwal. |
Saltoro Kangri | J&K (Karakoram) | 7,742 | Tallest of Saltoro range; overlooks Siachen Glacier. |
Saser Kangri I | J&K (Karakoram) | 7,672 | Part of Saser Muztagh (Karakoram); one of the subcontinent's highest. |
Mamostong Kangri | J&K (Karakoram) | 7,516 | Highest in Rimo Muztagh (Karakoram); near Siachen Glacier. |
Rimo I | J&K (Karakoram) | 7,385 | Tallest of Rimo peaks (Karakoram). |
Hardeol | Uttarakhand (Kumaon) | 7,151 | Called “Temple of God” in Kumaon Himalaya. |
Chaukhamba I | Uttarakhand (Garhwal) | 7,138 | Highest in the Gangotri group, Garhwal Himalayas. |
Trisul I | Uttarakhand (Kumaon) | 7,120 | Three-peaked massif named after Shiva’s trident. |
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Highest Peaks by Region (Statewise Overview)
Why Statewise or region wise classification is necessary?
With statewise classification, it is easier to remember which mountain ranges dominate different parts of India, from the ancient Western Ghats in the south to the towering Himalayas in the north. This regional approach also supports answers on environmental issues, border security, and resource distribution. Knowing India's peaks by region helps UPSC aspirants connect geography with climate patterns, river systems, and biodiversity zones. These mountains support rich biodiversity, from tropical forests to montane forests. It is important for UPSC Geography, with links to UPSC Environment and Current Affairs.
Region | State / UT | Highest Peak | Height (m) | Mountain Range |
North India | Jammu & Kashmir | K2 | 8,611 | Karakoram Range; world’s 2nd highest peak (in Pakistan-administered area) |
Uttarakhand | Nanda Devi | 7,816 | Garhwal Himalayas; highest entirely within India | |
Himachal Pradesh | Reo Purgyil | 6,816 | Western Himalayas; near Tibet border | |
Haryana | Karoh Peak | 1,467 | Morni Hills, Shivalik Range | |
Eastern India | West Bengal | Sandakphu | 3,636 | Singalila Range, Eastern Himalayas |
Odisha | Deomali | 1,672 | Eastern Ghats; Koraput district | |
Jharkhand | Parasnath | 1,382 | Giridih district; Jain pilgrimage site | |
Bihar | Someshwar Fort Hill | 880 | West Champaran district | |
Central India | Madhya Pradesh | Dhupgarh | 1,352 | Satpura Range; near Pachmarhi |
Chhattisgarh | Bailadila Hill | 1,276 | Dantewada district; rich in iron ore | |
Western India | Rajasthan | Guru Shikhar | 1,722 | Aravalli Range; Mount Abu region |
Gujarat | Girnar | 1,145 | Junagadh district; sacred Jain site | |
Maharashtra | Kalsubai | 1,646 | Western Ghats; “Everest of Maharashtra” | |
Goa | Sonsogor | 1,022 | Sattari taluka, Western Ghats | |
Southern India | Kerala | Anamudi | 2,695 | Western Ghats; Eravikulam National Park |
Tamil Nadu | Doddabetta | 2,636 | Nilgiri Hills; near Ooty | |
Karnataka | Mullayanagiri | 1,925 | Baba Budan Range, Western Ghats | |
Andhra Pradesh | Arma Konda | 1,680 | Eastern Ghats; Alluri Sitarama Raju district | |
Telangana | Doli Gutta | 965 | Jayashankar Bhupalpally district | |
Northeast India | Arunachal Pradesh | Kangto | 7,060 | Eastern Himalayas; near China border |
Nagaland | Saramati | 3,841 | Patkai Range; Indo-Myanmar border | |
Meghalaya | Shillong Peak | 1,965 | Khasi Hills; near Shillong city | |
Manipur | Mount Tempu | 2,994 | Northern Manipur Hills | |
Mizoram | Phawngpui (Blue Mountain) | 2,615 | Chhimtuipui district | |
Tripura | Betlangchhip | 930 | Jampui Hills; North Tripura |
The Himalayan mountain peaks are frequently in the news due to climate change-induced glacial melting, increasing landslides, avalanches and environmental concerns. Their strategic location along international borders, impact on water resources, biodiversity and fragile ecosystems make them geopolitically and ecologically significant.
The Himalayas are the source of major rivers like the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus, sustaining millions and shaping India’s civilization.
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Which is the highest peak in India – K2 or Kangchenjunga?
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Why are most of India’s highest peaks in the Himalayas?
India’s mountain systems are highly diverse, ranging from the soaring Himalayas and Karakoram (home to Kangchenjunga, Nanda Devi, etc.) to the ancient Aravalli-Vindhyan-Satpura belts and the Eastern/Western Ghats. For UPSC aspirants, knowing the “highest peak in India” (Kangchenjunga, 8,586 m) and related facts is important static GK for Prelims and Mains.
It supports geography essays and map-based questions. The Himalayan dominance of India’s tallest summits also explains many climatic and cultural patterns worth noting in exam answers.
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Gajendra Singh Godara is an IIT Bombay graduate and a UPSC aspirant with 4 attempts, including multiple Prelims and Mains appearances. He specializes in Polity, Modern History, International Relations, and Economy. At PadhAI, Gajendra leverages his firsthand exam experience to simplify complex concepts, creating high-efficiency study materials that help aspirants save time and stay focused.
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