Best Mountains In India

India is well known for its mountains – who hasn’t heard of the Himilayas after all? Although the north of India might be home to the countries tallest mountains (and even the world’s), there are in fact some spectacular mountains (and hills) scattered around the entire country. 

Overall, India’s mountains really do have something to offer everyone: from death-defying summits of some of the world’s tallest peaks to treks around mountain glaciers to strolls around luscious mountainsides – you can take your pick! Here’s a quick summary of our top ten mountains in India – enjoy.

Kangchenjunga

Height: 8,586 meters / 28,169 ft
Location: Sikkim

We’re starting off our list with the highest mountain in India (and the third-highest in the world), Kangchenjunga. This mighty mountain sits on the border of India and Nepal and is an impressive 8,586 meters tall.

The name itself translates to ‘Five Treasures of the Great Snow’ in reference to its five summits, four of which are above 8,000 meters. However, it also goes by the nickname the ‘Queen of the mountains. Reaching any of its peaks is a treacherous affair, with serious avalanches and bad weather hitting this area hard.

Nanda Devi

Height: 7,816 meters / 25,643 ft
Location: Uttarakhand

The next highest mountain found in India is the Nanda Devi, which, way back in the 1800s, w