Panchachuli

The first ascent of this range (Panchchuli 1) was done by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team in 1972, via the Uttari Balati glacier, led by Major Hukam Singh.

The highest peak is Panchchuli II, which was first scaled by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition, led by Mahendra Singh, on 26 May 1973.

The first ascent of this peak was done by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team in 1972, via the Uttari Balati glacier, led by Major Hukam Singh.

It was first climbed successfully by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police team, led by Mahendra Singh, on 26 May 1973.

The first ascent of this peak was made in 1992 by an Indo-British team jointly led by mountaineers Chris Bonington and Harish Kapadia from the South Ridge.

A daring rescue operation by the Indian Air force helped evacuate him to safety.

Golden view of Panchachuli Peaks at sunrise, as seen from Darma Valley.
Panchachuli trek covered with snow and blooming Rhododendrons in summers.
Panchchuli Peaks at Sunset, near Munsiyari
Panchchuli Peaks, from near Munsiyari , Uttarakhand