Hathi Parbat

Hathi Parbat, also known as Elephant Peak, is a mountain in the Garhwal Himalayas in India. It is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state. Its summit has an elevation of 6,727 metres (22,070 ft).

Hathi Parbat
Hathi Parbat (on the right) from Gorson Bugyal
Highest point
Elevation	6,727 m (22,070 ft)[1]
Prominence	1,673 m (5,489 ft)[1]
Listing	Ultra
Coordinates	30°41′06″N 79°42′21″E[1][2]
Geography
Hathi Parbat Location in northern India
Location	Uttarakhand, India
Parent range	Garhwal Himalaya

Legend

Two huge rocks on a spur of Hathi Parbat are described as a crow (Kakabhushundi) and an eagle (Garuda). It is believed that the crow is animatedly conversing with eagle on the affairs of the universe as it's described in Ramayana. Another version has it that a learned Brahmin of Ayodhya once incurred the wrath of the sage Lomasa who lived here and was changed into the form of crow by the sage.^{[citation needed]}

Access

Hathi Parbat can be reached from Vishnuprayag or Ghangaria, which is close to Valley of Flowers.^[3] The approach from Ghangaria is a little easier but longer. From Govindghat, there is an 18 km bridle path which runs through the Bhyundar valley and Bhyundar village up to Ghanghariya. Kakbhushundi Tal & Guari Parvat Lies in the vicinity of Hathi Parbat. Nearby places are Bhyundar, Jelam, Shyama and Juma. The Dhauliganga River flows nearby.^{[citation needed]}

First Ascent

An Indian team comprising Sonam Gyatso, Lt. Kaushal, H. C. Rawat, Thondup Tsering, Lakpa Tensing, D. S. Sisodia, Dawa Norbu and Sonam Wangyal made the first ascent of Hathi Parbat (22,070 feet) On 6 and 7 June 1963.^[4]

See also

• List of mountains in India
• List of Himalayan peaks of Uttarakhand
• List of Ultras of the Himalayas