The Avalanche Peaks are two mountain peaks situated above the Arwa Valley to the northwest of Badrinath in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The peaks are named for the avalanches experienced by early climbers seeking to cross the glaciers beneath them.

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Avalanche Peak I
Avalanche Peak
Highest point
Elevation	6,196 m (20,328 ft)
Coordinates	30°50′24″N 79°24′00″E
Geography
Avalanche Peak I Location in northern India
Location	Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India
Parent range	Garhwal Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent	1931 Eric Shipton and Frank Smythe
Easiest route	rock/snow/ice through South Ridge.

Avalanche Peak I

Avalanche Peak I is situated on north-south massif between Kalindi Bamak and the Arwa Bank. This is the main peak among the two and situated south to the Avalanche Peak II. The altitude of the summit is 6196 metres.

The peak was first climbed in 1931 by Eric Shipton and Frank Smythe with two Sherpas.

Avalanche Peak II

Avalanche Peak II is the higher and more northerly peak. It is situated south of the Kalindi Khal which separates the Chaturangi glacier from the Arwa valley. The altitude of the summit is 6443 metres.

Neighbouring peaks

• Chandra Parbat
• Chaturangi
• Kalindi

See also

• List of Himalayan peaks of Uttarakhand
• Arwa Group

External links

Media related to Avalanche Peak (Kalindi Khal) at Wikimedia Commons