Nanda Kot Peak, Uttarakhand
Situated in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, Nanda Kot peak is the distinguished part of the Kumaon Himalayas. The literal meaning of the name of the peak is ‘Nanda's Fortress’ and referred to as the holy abode of one of the sacred forms of Goddess Parvati, who in legend took refuge amongst the ring of giant mountains in the region. Nanda Kot peak lies just outside this ring of peaks that encloses the Nanda Devi sanctuary, 15 km southeast of the second tallest Nanda Devi Peak of India. Pindari Kanda, a 5,269 m high pass connects this lofty mountain to the sanctuary wall and divides the Pindar and Ghori Ganga River valleys. Whereas, the Dana Dhura Pass connects the two sides.