⛰️ Nilkantha
Peak · 6,596 m in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand Himalaya
Type
Peak
Elevation
6,596 m
Coordinates
30.7309, 79.4042
About Nilkantha
Nilkantha is a mapped peak in the Uttarakhand Himalaya, at an elevation of about 6,596 metres, in Chamoli district. The nearest mapped village is Arurhi Paruri, about 11 km away. Location data © OpenStreetMap contributors - verify conditions and access locally before travelling.
How to reach Nilkantha & best time to visit
- Height
- About 6,596 m (21,641 ft) above sea level.
- How to reach
- The nearest mapped village is Arurhi Paruri (about 11 km), in Chamoli district; the nearest towns, road-heads and railheads are in Chamoli district.
- Best time to visit
- May-June and September-October; snowbound and largely inaccessible in winter, and risky during the monsoon.
Seasons and access are general guidance for the Uttarakhand Himalaya - high-altitude conditions change fast, so verify locally before you travel.
Villages near Nilkantha
- Arurhi Paruri11 km · Chamoli
- Mana18 km · Chamoli
- Pail Chak Bhyudar19 km · Chamoli
- Bhyundar19 km · Chamoli
- Toli Naga Chiae21 km · Chamoli
- Bharkichak Urgam21 km · Chamoli
- Chain22 km · Chamoli
- Urgam22 km · Chamoli
- Bheta Chak Urgam23 km · Chamoli
- Kalgoth24 km · Chamoli
🥾 Treks near Nilkantha
- Valley of Flowers TrekModerate · 19 km
- Chopta - Tungnath - ChandrashilaEasy · 32 km
- Kuari Pass TrekModerate · 41 km
- Gaumukh Tapovan TrekModerate-Difficult · 43 km
Land records near Nilkantha
Looking at property around Nilkantha? Look up the live khatauni (record of rights) - owners, khasra plot numbers, area and tenure - for any village in the area.
Open land record lookup →Nilkantha - frequently asked questions
- How high is Nilkantha?
- Nilkantha stands at about 6,596 metres (21,641 ft) above sea level.
- Where is Nilkantha located?
- Nilkantha is a peak in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India (30.7309, 79.4042).
- How do I reach Nilkantha?
- The nearest mapped village is Arurhi Paruri (about 11 km), in Chamoli district; the nearest towns, road-heads and railheads are in Chamoli district.
- What is the best time to visit Nilkantha?
- May-June and September-October; snowbound and largely inaccessible in winter, and risky during the monsoon.