Kamet peak lies in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand owing an inspiring elevation of 7,756 m above the sea level. After Nanda Devi, it is considered to be the second tallest peak in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. When seen from a distance, the geographical structure of the peak resembles like a giant pyramid topped by a flat summit area with two peaks. Kamet peak is surrounded by Paschim Kamet glacier in the west, Purbi Kamet glacier in the east and the Raikana glacier system.
The attempt to climb the peak started in the year 1855, but was not conquered until 1931 by Frank Smythe, Eric Shipton, R.L. Holdsworth and Lewa Sherpa, members of a British expedition. It was the first summit over 25,000 ft to be climbed and was the highest summit to be reached until then. The interesting fact about this ascend is that, on their way back from the peak, the team discovered a hidden paradise nurturing in the lap of nature which is now known as the Valley of flowers. Since then Kamet peak has become the favourites of the adventure lovers for their trekking and peak climbing activities in Uttarakhand.
Latitude: 30°55′12″N Longitude: 79°35′30″E Height(in Meter):7,756 Route: Joshimath-Mana-Ghastoli or Joshimath-Malari Axis Enroute FRH /TRH and Location:Joshimath TTC-Tapovan Weather Details: Best time to attempt the peak is in the post monsoon months Time to Visit: April-October Check-post: Joshimath Group Risk: High Risk Group
Forest Rest House and Tourism Rest house are situated in the reserved and protected forest area having beautiful view in Joshimath.For booking enquiry contact Forest Department / Divisional Forest Officer,Chamoli. Click Here to Contact
The expedition route for Kamet peak are as follows:
Joshimath⟶65km⟶ Malari(by Road)⟶ 18km⟶ Ghamsali (by Road) ⟶6km ⟶ Niti(while trekking)⟶15km ⟶Basudhara(while trekking)⟶8km ⟶ Dobla tal(Base camp)
To reach Joshimath is the nearest station.Joshimath is well connected by road.You can reach Joshimath by Bus/Taxi/Private Vehical.
Various Mode of transportation availaible to reach Joshimath are as follows:
Nearest Airport is Jolly Grant(Rishikesh, Uttarakhand) from Jolly Grant,you can reach Joshimath by road.
The nearest railway station is Rishikesh.From Rishikesh,you can reach Joshimath by road.
Joshimath is well connected by road from major routes like Rishikesh,Haridwar & Dehradun in Uttarakhand and New Delhi.You can reach Joshimath by Texi/Private Vehical/Government or Private Bus. Government Bus can be booked by visiting Uttrakhand Transport Corporation click here to book your seat