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| Gangotri group of mountains
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| The Gangotri group of mountains are a subsection of the Garhwal Himalayas which is located in the northern state of India, Uttarakhand. The well known Gangotri glacier and several peaks well known as religious destination or for their difficult climbing routes are located here. Some of the well known peaks located here are :
The Chaukhamba is a four summitted massif. Chaukhamba I situated at a height of 7,138 metres is the highest peak in the group.
The famous Kedarnath mountains at a height of 6,904 meters is the highest peak on the southwest direction of the glacier.
Thalay Sagar situated at an altitude of 6,904 metres above mean sea level is the most difficult peak to climb.
Shivling peak as the name suggests is the most sacred peak as it represents Lord Shiva. It is situated at an altitude of 6,543 meters above mean sea level.
Meru at a height of 6,660 meters above mean sea level lies between Thalay Sagar and Shivling.
Bhagirathi contains three peaks among which Bhagirathi III is well known for rock climbing.
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