Bhagirathi Parbat II


Bhagirathi Parbat II is a mountain in Uttarakhand India. It's the 85th highest located entirely within the Uttarakhand India. Nanda Devi, is the highest mountain in this category. It is the second highest peak in the Bhagirathi Massif at. It was first climbed by Austrians Edi Ellmauthaler and Toni Messner in 1933.

Climbing history

The first ascent was in 1933 by Austrians Edi Ellmauthaler and Toni Messner. The first Indian success on this peak came on 20 October 1966. Govinda Raj, Amar Ray, and two Sherpas, Karma and Gyalboo climbed to the summit after a ten hour of difficult climb. while coming back from summit in a freak accident Amar Ray, and two Sherpas Karma and Gyalboo died while Govinda Raj got frostbite.

Neighboring and subsidiary peaks

From left to right Vasuki Parbat, Bhagirathi Parbat II, IV, III, I neighboring peaksBhagirathi Parbat I, 6,856 m

Glaciers and rivers

The Gangotri Glacier on the east side and Vasuki Glacier on the west side and Chaturangi Glacier on the north. From the snout of Gangotri Glacier emerges Bhagirathi river also called Ganga or Ganges.