Nanda Kot
Mountain Himalayan mountain peak in Garhwal range
Kumaon Himalayan peak in Uttarakhand favoured by mountaineers and trekkers; approach routes lead through alpine meadows and high-altitude camps with long mountain views.
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Nanda Kot is a Himalayan mountain in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India, with an elevation of 6,861 metres. It forms part of the Kumaon Himalaya and is visually prominent in the local mountain landscape.
Trekking and mountaineering are the main activities associated with the peak, with routes and approaches that enter the higher glaciated valleys of the Kumaon region. The mountain provides views toward the Nanda Devi group and surrounding high ridges.
Nanda Kot is part of the long-known Himalayan massif used historically by local communities and later by mountaineers and surveyors; it has been climbed by expedition teams during the 20th century. The peak is distinct from the nearby Nanda Devi summit though it forms part of the same regional high-mountain complex.
The peak sits in Uttarakhand in northern India, within the Kumaon Himalaya. It lies in the high mountain zone east of the main Nanda Devi group.
- Elevation: Summit elevation is 6,861 metres, making it one of the higher peaks in the Kumaon Himalaya and a notable objective for mountaineers.
How to Get to Nanda Kot #
Typical approaches to peaks in this part of Uttarakhand start from roadheads such as Munsiyari or Ranikhet, with trekking approaches organized from those towns. Permit requirements and seasonal road conditions should be checked with local authorities and the Indian Mountaineering Foundation.
Tips for Visiting Nanda Kot #
- Use the Kathgodam-Munsiyari route or local trekking guides for approaches in Uttarakhand; road access is seasonal and weather-dependent.
- Acclimatize properly: Nanda Kot's elevation (around 6,800-6,900 m) requires caution for altitude sickness.
- Arrange permits and check with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation for current regulations and route advisories.
Best Time to Visit Nanda Kot #
Best visited during the summer climbing season or autumn for clearer skies; always monitor monsoon influence and snow conditions.
Weather & Climate near Nanda Kot #
Nanda Kot's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -26°C to 2°C. Moderate rainfall (741 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -15°C and lows of -26°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of -14°C and lows of -25°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -21°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -16°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -8°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -19°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of -12°C and lows of -23°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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