Nanda Ghunti Peak, Uttarakhand
Marking the outer rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, the lofty Nanda Ghunti Peak is viewed best from the meadows of Bedni Bugyal. Nanda Ghunti Peak is a climb for seasonal climbers who have both skills and patience for a prolonged mountain siege. The north ridge of the peak is said to be comparatively easy to climb. However, the south ridge has some steep and narrow gullies that offer a direct opportunity for a summit bid, which can be best done under the moonlight early in the season when the gullies are snow-filled. Nanda Ghunti maybe is shorter in height from the massive Trident peaks of Trishul, however, it does make a full-blown expedition that demands more than strength and skill.
For the mountaineers, it is a straightforward climb to this major peak of the world heritage area of the Nanda Devi biosphere reserve. It is blessed with amazing views of the crater lake i.e Roopkund that mesmerizes the trekkers with its unsurpassable beauty and charm. To start for the trek to Nanda Ghunti peak, one has to reach Sitel which is the nearest place that is accessible through motorable roads. After reaching there, the trek starts via Sutol, Lata ki Khopri, Chandania Ghat till Homkund which is the base camp. Sitel is reached from Karnaprayag which has got the well-connectivity through train, plane, and buses from major cities and towns of India.