National Mountain Climbing Day 2023: Highest Mountains in India

National Mountain Climbing Day 2023: History, Facts, Quotes

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Who does not love adventures? Mountain climbing or mountaineering is also known as “Alpinism”, it is a sport of pleasure, excitement and a reality which gives thrill in adrenaline as never before. Like other ventures mountain climbing is accomplished in a naturally existing field. Mountaineering includes activities like Hiking, Rock Climbing, Crossing glaciers and so on. Moreover it’s a most challenging and wild play, the one fulfilling the task is really brave. Many of the mountain climbers do it as a part of their hobby or as a passion, where some do climbing as a profession and also they get paid for it. As it is still a challenging task the modern services and technology made it quite easier. The National Mountain Climbing Day annually falls on 1 August. Read this article to know more about the history, facts and importance of national mountain climbing day. The article includes the list of mountains in India. The article also includes National Mountain Climbing Day quotes and activities.

History of National Mountain Climbing Day – 01 August 2023

Read below to get to know the history of National mountain climbing day.

A mountain is a geographic feature that rises about 300 m (1000 feet) or more above its surrounding nature. These landforms define the border of the country. A series of mountains situated together is called a mountain range.
The National Mountain Climbing Day was initiated in the privilege of Bobby Matthews and his friend Josh Madigan who successfully ascended the 46 high peaks of New York states Adirondack Mountains.
In the year 2015, the two young men completed the final 46th peak ‘the white face mountain’ on 1 August.
Later in May 2016, the “Adirondack 46er club” was formally addressed.

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List of Highest Mountains in India

Listed below are the mountains with at least 500 meters of topographic standing.

Name	State	Rank (India)	Height (m)	Range	Standings
Kanchenjunga	Sikkim	1	8,598	Himalayas	3,922
Nanda Devi	Uttarakhand	2	7,816	Himalayas	3,139
Kamet	Uttarakhand	3	7,756	Himalayas	2,817
Saltoro Kangri /K10	Ladakh	4	7,742	Saltoro karakoram	2,160
Saser Kanngri/K22	Ladakh	5	7,672	Saser karakoram	2,304
Mamostrong Kangri/K35	Ladakh	6	7,516	Rimo karakoram	1,803
SASER Kangri II E	Ladakh	7	7,513	Saser karakoram	1,450
Saser Kangri III	Ladakh	8	7,495	Saser karakoram	850
Teram Kangri I	Ladakh	9	7,462	Siachen karakoram	1,702
Jongsong peak	Sikkim	10	7,462	Kangchenjunga Himalaya	1,298
K12	Ladakh	11	7,428	Saltoro karakoram	1,978
Kabru N	Sikkim	12	7,412	Rimo karakoram	780
Ghent Kangri	Ladakh	13	7,401	Siachen karakoram	1,493
Rimo I	Ladakh	14	7,385	Kangchenjunga karakoram	1,438
Teram Kangri III	Ladakh	15	7,382	Garhwal himalaya	520
Kirat Chuli	Sikkim	16	7,362	karakoram	1,168
Mana peak	Uttarakhand	17	7,272	Garhwal Himalaya	730
Apsarasas Kangri	Ladakh	18	7,245	Siachen karakoram	635
Mukut Parbat	Uttarakhand	19	7,242	Garhwal Himalaya	840
Rimo III	Ladakh	20	7,233	Rimo karakoram	615
Singhi Kangri	Ladakh	21	7,202	Siachen karakoram	790
Hardeol	Uttara khand	22	7,161	Kumaon Himalaya	1,291
Badrinath peak	Uttarakhand	23	7,138	Garhwal Himalaya	1,594
Nun- Kun	Ladakh	24	7,135	Zanskar Himalaya	2,404
Pauhunri	Sikkim	25	7,128	Sikkim Himalaya	2,035
Pathibhara	Sikkim	26	7,123	Kangchenjunga Himalaya	900
Trisul I	Uttarakhand	27	7,120	Kumaon Himalaya	1,616
Satopanth	Uttarakhand	28	7,075	Garhwal Himalaya	1,250
Tirsuli	Uttarakhand	29	7,074	Garhwal Himalaya	674
Chong Kumdang Ri	Ladakh	30	7,071	Rimo karakoram	851
Dunagiri	Uttarakhand	31	7,066	Garhwal Himalaya	1,346
Kangto	Arunachal Pradesh	32	7,060	Assam Himalaya	2,195
Nyegyi Kansang	Arunachal Pradesh	33	7,047	Assam Himalaya	1,752
Padmanabh	Ladakh	34	7,030	Rimo karakoram	870
Shudu Tsempa	Sikkim	35	7,024	Sikkim himalaya	524
Chamshen Kangri/ Tughmo Zarpo	Ladakh	36	7,017	Saser karakoram	657
Aq Tash	Ladakh	37	7,016	Rimo himalaya	1,176
Chong Kumdang Ri II	Ladakh	38	7,004	Rimo Himalaya	624
Rishi Pahar	Uttarakhand	39	6,992	Kumaon Himalaya	622
Thalay Sagar	Uttarakhand	40	6,984	Garhwal Himalaya	1,004
Mount Lakshmi	Ladakh	41	6,983	Rimo karakoram	800
Kedarnath Main	Uttarakhand	42	6,968	Garhwal Himalaya	1,400
Langpo	Sikkim	43	6,965	Sikkim Himalaya	560
Saraswathi Parvat I	Uttarakhand	44	6,940	Garhwal Himalaya	900
Shahi Kangri	Ladakh	45	6,934	Central Tibetan plateau	1,644
Sri Kailash	Uttarakhand	46	6,932	Garhwal Himalaya	1,092
Kalanka	Uttarakhand	47	6,931	Garhwal Himalaya	850
Chorten Nyima Ri	Sikkim	48	6,927	Sikkim Himalaya	807
Saf Minal / P.6911	Uttarakhand	49	6,911	Garhwal Himalaya	531
Panchchuli II	Uttarakhand	50	6,904	Kumaon Himalaya	1,614

Interesting Facts About Mountains

Let us check some facts about mountains.

Around thirty world’s highest mountains are located in the Himalayas.
Did you know? An average of 6 people die every year climbing Mt. Everest.
On looking at the tallest mountains in the solar system, five among them are found on Mars.
The research says’ in the 19^th century it recorded nearly 17,500 avalanches over the course of just one year.
The mountain goats found in North America are not goats, actually they are ‘antelopes’.
Annapurna is known as the world’s deadliest mountain.
Sangeeta Aroa is the first woman to climb Everest.
Did you know? Everest is known as the highest open grave in the world.
Mauna kea measures about 10,000 meters which is taller than Mount Everest.
History says approximately 300 people died during the attempt to climb Everest.
Did you know? Triangulation was the method used by the geographers before the existence of modern technology.

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Ways to Celebrate National Mountain Climbing Day

The following are a few activities that can be conducted as part of observation of National Mountain Climbing Day.

You can use this opportunity to learn more about mountains and to spread knowledge to others.
The best way is to go for a trip to visit mountains and enjoy the beauty of its nature.
Trekking is another best option to celebrate. You can go with friends, try out cooking and also you can add some activities.
Conduct an awareness talk like how to protect mountains. Know and study about the threats.
Share your National Mountain climbing Day experience on social media.

National Mountain Climbing Day 2023 Quotes

Read below few quotes on National Mountain Climbing Day

“Over every mountain there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.”- Theodore Roethke
“It is not the mountain we conquer but ourselves.”- Edmund Hillary
“The climb might be tough and challenging,but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can’t always see it right away.”- Victoria Arlen
“Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.”- Dag Hammarskjold
“Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.”- Richard M. Nixon
“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.”- Nelson Mandela
“It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out; it’s the grain of sand in your shoe.”-Robert W. Service
“When you reach the top, that’s when the climb begins.”- Michael Caine
“You don’t climb mountains without a team, you don’t climb mountains without being fit, you don’t climb mountains without being prepared and you don’t climb mountains without balancing the risks and rewards. And you never climb a mountain on accident – it has to be intentional.”- Mark Udall
“We can climb mountains with self-love.”- Samira Wiley
“Anytime you finish a climb, there’s always the next thing you can try.”-Alex Honnold
“I love to sit on a mountain top and gaze. I don’t think of anything but the people I care about and the view.”- Julian Lennon