6,000 m Peaks in India: The Six-Thousanders by State and Grade
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta, CC BY-SA 4.0
India's six-thousanders, side by side.
Every notable Indian summit between 6,000 and 6,999 m (19,700–22,960 ft) in our dataset, with its state, grade, first ascent, season and climbing status, plus which ones are non-technical, which are closed, and how permits and fees work.
- 79 peaks in our dataset
- 6,940 m Kedarnath & Saraswati Parbat I
- 16 in Himachal
- 6,001 m Deo Tibba, the lowest
- 1912 earliest first ascent
Mountains of India › 6,000 m Peaks in India
Last verified 22 Oct 2026
How many 6000m peaks are there in India?
Our dataset lists 79 notable peaks between 6,000 and 6,999 m in India, the largest height band in our list of India’s highest peaks. The highest are Kedarnath and Saraswati Parbat I (6,940 m / 22,769 ft), the lowest is Deo Tibba (6,001 m). Uttarakhand holds 42, Himachal Pradesh 16 and Ladakh 10. Most are open to IMF-permitted climbers.
Six-thousanders are where many climbers in the Indian Himalaya first go properly high: usually with a high camp, a pre-dawn start and, on most peaks, rope and crampons. India has far more minor summits above 6,000 m than any list can hold, so we count only notable peaks and say “79 in our dataset” rather than claim an official total.
Uttarakhand’s Garhwal and Kumaon hold more than half of them, including famous hard lines such as Shivling, Changabang and Thalay Sagar. Himachal Pradesh has 16, from Deo Tibba above Manali to Reo Purgyil on the Tibet border. Ladakh’s six-thousanders include the non-technical Rupshu and Markha peaks; Sikkim’s and Arunachal’s are mostly restricted.
6,000 m peaks in pictures
Chau Chau Kang Nilda, Shivling, Kanamo, Reo Purgyil, Mulkila and Hanuman Tibba — real photographs, each credited to its photographer.
All 79 six-thousanders, highest first
The animation draws Himachal’s best-known 6,000 m peaks at their true heights, from Deo Tibba (6,001 m) to Reo Purgyil (6,816 m), the state’s highest.
Search the table by name, or sort it by height or first ascent. The status column shows whether a peak has been climbed, is restricted, is closed or has no documented ascent.
Showing 79 of 79 peaks
| # | State | Range | Status | Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KedarnathHighest peak south of the Gangotri Glacier. | 6,940 m22,769 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1947 | Climbed | Technical |
| 2 | Saraswati Parbat I | 6,940 m22,769 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Kamet group) | 1992 | Climbed | Technical |
| 3 | Shahi KangriUnclimbed until June 2022 (with neighbouring Silver Peak). | 6,934 m22,749 ft | Ladakh | Karakoram (eastern) / Ladakh Range | 2022 | Climbed | Technical |
| 4 | Sri Kailash | 6,932 m22,743 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1938 | Climbed | Technical |
| 5 | Kalanka | 6,931 m22,740 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1975 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 6 | Saf Minal | 6,911 m22,674 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1975 | Climbed | Technical |
| 7 | Panchachuli IIHighest of the five Panchachuli peaks. | 6,904 m22,651 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya (Panchachuli group) | 1973 | Climbed | Technical |
| 8 | Thalay SagarSteep on all sides; a band of rotten shale guards the summit. The direct Australian Route through it was awarded the Piolet d'Or in 1999. | 6,904 m22,651 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1979 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 9 | ChiumoNo documented ascent; recent attempts have come from the south. | 6,890 m22,605 ft | Arunachal Pradesh | Eastern Himalaya (Kangto massif) | — | Unclimbed | Technical |
| 10 | KangchenjauSikkim restrictions. | 6,889 m22,602 ft | Sikkim | Sikkim Himalaya (Dongkya) | 1912 | Restricted | Technical |
| 11 | SiniolchuCalled by Douglas Freshfield 'the most beautiful snow mountain in the world'. | 6,888 m22,598 ft | Sikkim | Kangchenjunga Himal (eastern ridge) | 1936 | Restricted | Technical |
| 12 | Changabang'Shining mountain'; the 1976 Boardman–Tasker West Wall is a classic of Himalayan alpinism. | 6,864 m22,520 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1974 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 13 | Nanda KotA CIA/IB nuclear-powered sensor was lost near here in 1965; another placed below the summit in 1967. | 6,861 m22,510 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 1936 | Climbed | Technical |
| 14 | Bhagirathi Parbat I | 6,856 m22,493 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Technical |
| 15 | Mrigthuni | 6,855 m22,490 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1958 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 16 | Kedar DomeNW subpeak of Kedarnath (6,940 m). An Indian Air Force team skied from the summit to advanced base on 7 May 1978. | 6,831 m22,411 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1947 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 17 | Reo PurgyilHighest peak of Himachal Pradesh. Twin of Leo Pargial (6,791 m), about 2 km to the north; Nako village is the trekking base. | 6,816 m22,362 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Western Himalaya (Zanskar range, southern end) | 1971 | Climbed | Technical |
| 18 | Janhukut | 6,805 m22,326 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 2018 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 19 | Maiktoli | 6,803 m22,320 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1934 | Climbed | Technical |
| 20 | Mount GyaSecond-highest peak in Himachal; the 1998 claim was validated when a 1999 team found an old piton on top. | 6,794 m22,290 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Western Himalaya (Zanskar range) | 1998 | Climbed | Technical |
| 21 | Vasuki Parbat | 6,792 m22,283 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Technical |
| 22 | Leo PargialTwin of Reo Purgyil. | 6,791 m22,280 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Western Himalaya (Zanskar range) | 1933 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 23 | Argan Kangri | 6,789 m22,274 ft | Ladakh | Karakoram (Saser Muztagh, Arganglas group) | 2003 | Climbed | Technical |
| 24 | Devtoli | 6,788 m22,270 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1974 | Climbed | Technical |
| 25 | Bhrigupanth | 6,772 m22,218 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Technical |
| 26 | Hathi Parbat'Elephant Peak'. | 6,727 m22,070 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Kamet group) | 1963 | Climbed | Technical |
| 27 | Swachhand | 6,721 m22,051 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1938 | Climbed | Technical |
| 28 | GurudongmarRises above the sacred Gurudongmar Lake (5,430 m). | 6,715 m22,031 ft | Sikkim | Sikkim Himalaya (Dongkya) | 1936 | Restricted | Moderate |
| 29 | Gauri Parbat | 6,708 m22,008 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Kamet group) | 1939 | Climbed | Technical |
| 30 | PandimDominates the Goecha La trek. | 6,691 m21,952 ft | Sikkim | Kangchenjunga Himal (southern) | — | Restricted | Technical |
| 31 | Lungser KangriHighest peak of Rupshu. | 6,666 m21,870 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar/Rupshu | 1995 | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 32 | Meru SouthFirst Indian ascent 2 Sep 2023 by a new west-face route (team led by Umesh Zirpe). | 6,660 m21,850 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 33 | Parvati ParbatUltra-prominent peak. | 6,633 m21,762 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Parvati valley) | — | Unclimbed | Technical |
| 34 | Jaonli | 6,632 m21,759 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1965 | Climbed | Technical |
| 35 | Chamser Kangri | 6,622 m21,726 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar/Rupshu | — | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 36 | Kharchakund | 6,612 m21,693 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Technical |
| 37 | Nanda KhatSources give different first-ascent years; 1972 is the most cited. | 6,611 m21,690 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1972 | Climbed | Technical |
| 38 | Nilkantha'Queen of the Garhwal' (Smythe, 1931): the snow pyramid behind Badrinath temple, about 10 km to its west. | 6,596 m21,640 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya | 1974 | Climbed | Technical |
| 39 | ManirangAn Ultra (prominence 1,727 m) on the Spiti–Kinnaur border; the Manirang Pass (5,550 m) below it was an old Spiti–Kinnaur trade route. | 6,593 m21,631 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya | 1952 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 40 | Sickle MoonHighest summit of the Kishtwar Himalaya (also called Bharanzar); first climbed in 1975 by an Indian Army HAWS team. | 6,574 m21,568 ft | Jammu & Kashmir | Kishtwar Himalaya | 1975 | Climbed | Technical |
| 41 | Chiring WeWas the last high unclimbed peak in Kumaon. | 6,559 m21,519 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 1979 | Climbed | Technical |
| 42 | ShivlingIconic 'Matterhorn of the Himalaya' above Gaumukh; at least ten routes, incl. the 1981 East Ridge and 1993 North Pillar. SW summit 6,501 m. | 6,543 m21,467 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1974 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 43 | MulkilaHighest peak of Lahaul and an Ultra (prominence 1,586 m); also called M4, its name is translated as 'Silver God'. First climbed 7 Sep 1939. | 6,517 m21,381 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Lahaul) | 1939 | Climbed | Technical |
| 44 | Bhagirathi Parbat II | 6,512 m21,365 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1933 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 45 | Chaudhara | 6,510 m21,358 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 1973 | Climbed | Technical |
| 46 | Sudarshan ParbatEarlier claims found false. | 6,507 m21,348 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1981 | Climbed | Technical |
| 47 | GorichenUsed by the Indian Army for training before Siachen deployments. | 6,488 m21,286 ft | Arunachal Pradesh | Eastern Himalaya | — | Climbed | Technical |
| 48 | Nilgiri Parbat | 6,474 m21,240 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Kamet group) | 1937 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 49 | JorkandenOften confused with sacred Kinnaur Kailash (6,050 m) whose rock pillar is a pilgrimage site. | 6,473 m21,237 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Kinnaur Kailash range) | 1974 | Climbed | Technical |
| 50 | Jogin I | 6,465 m21,211 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1970 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 51 | Bhagirathi Parbat III | 6,454 m21,175 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1933 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 52 | PapsuraLocal belief pairs it with Dharamsura, the 'Peak of Good': whichever looks higher shows whether evil or good prevails. A government list gives 6,440 m. | 6,451 m21,165 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Kullu–Lahaul divide) | 1967 | Climbed | Technical |
| 53 | Meru NorthPublished heights 6,400-6,672 m; first Indian ascent 1986 (Indo-Swedish team). | 6,450 m21,161 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 1980 | Climbed | Technical |
| 54 | DharamsuraCalled the 'Peak of Good' opposite Papsura; a government list gives 6,420 m. | 6,446 m21,148 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Kullu–Lahaul divide) | 1941 | Climbed | Technical |
| 55 | MenthosaSecond-highest peak of Lahaul after Mulkila; normal route from Urgos over the Urgos pass and the east-northeast ridge. | 6,443 m21,138 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Lahaul) | 1970 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 56 | Brammah IFirst major climb in the Kishtwar Himalaya. | 6,416 m21,050 ft | Jammu & Kashmir | Kishtwar Himalaya | 1973 | Climbed | Technical |
| 57 | Kang Yatse ITrue (east) summit of the Kang Yatse massif; 23 Aug 1977 via an east-side couloir and the south ridge. First traverse from Kang Yatse II by HMI instructors, 17 Aug 2018. | 6,400 m20,997 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar range (Markha) | 1977 | Climbed | Technical |
| 58 | Tsangyang GyatsoFirst climbed 25 Sep 2024. | 6,383 m20,942 ft | Arunachal Pradesh | Eastern Himalaya (Gori Chen group) | 2024 | Climbed | Technical |
| 59 | ChombuNo documented ascent. British attempts in 2019 and 2022 turned back; climbing is tightly controlled near the Tibet border. | 6,362 m20,873 ft | Sikkim | Sikkim Himalaya | — | Unclimbed | Technical |
| 60 | Chiling I | 6,349 m20,830 ft | Ladakh | Great Himalaya (Zanskar–Kishtwar) | 1977 | Climbed | Technical |
| 61 | Burphu Dhura | 6,334 m20,781 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 2000 | Climbed | Technical |
| 62 | Changuch | 6,322 m20,741 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 2009 | Climbed | Technical |
| 63 | Bandarpunch'Monkey's tail'; the 'Doon School mountain'. | 6,316 m20,722 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Bandarpunch range) | 1950 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 64 | Meru Central (Shark's Fin)First summited by Valery Babanov in 2001; the Shark's Fin line was first climbed in October 2011 by Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk (the 2015 film 'Meru'). | 6,310 m20,702 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | 2001 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 65 | Chau Chau Kang Nilda'Blue moon in the sky'; also called Guan Nelda. Second ascent 1955 (Trevor Braham and Peter Holmes); Indian ascents 1966 and 1981. | 6,303 m20,679 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Spiti) | 1939 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 66 | Dzo Jongo | 6,280 m20,604 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar range (Markha) | — | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 67 | Swargarohini IMythical 'stairway to heaven' of the Pandavas. | 6,252 m20,512 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Bandarpunch range) | 1990 | Climbed | Extreme |
| 68 | Kang Yatse IILower western summit of the Kang Yatse massif and Ladakh's most-climbed 6,000er since Stok Kangri closed; published heights 6,175-6,250 m. | 6,250 m20,505 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar range (Markha) | — | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 69 | Mentok KangriRises above the west shore of Tso Moriri; the lake is ringed by 6,000 m peaks including Mentok Kangri and Lungser Kangri. | 6,250 m20,505 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar/Rupshu | — | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 70 | Nanda Bhanar | 6,236 m20,459 ft | Uttarakhand | Kumaon Himalaya | 1987 | Climbed | Technical |
| 71 | IndrasanFirst climbed 13 Oct 1962 by Tomita and Miyaki of the Kyoto University Alpine Club, on the same day their teammates made the second ascent of Deo Tibba. | 6,220 m20,407 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Pir Panjal | 1962 | Climbed | Technical |
| 72 | Shikar BehSummit reported difficult due to crevasses; ultra-prominent. | 6,200 m20,341 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Pir Panjal (Lahaul) | 1973 | Climbed | Technical |
| 73 | Lampak II | 6,181 m20,279 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Nanda Devi group) | 1970 | Climbed | Technical |
| 74 | Stok KangriWas India's most-climbed 6,000er before the closure. | 6,153 m20,187 ft | Ladakh | Zanskar range (Stok range) | 1951 | Closed | Trekking peak |
| 75 | Srikantha | 6,133 m20,121 ft | Uttarakhand | Garhwal Himalaya (Gangotri group) | — | Climbed | Technical |
| 76 | ShillaOld survey sheets showed it at 23,064 ft (about 7,030 m), so for decades it was listed as a 7,000er; the modern survey fixed it at 6,132 m. | 6,132 m20,118 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Spiti) | 1966 | Climbed | Moderate |
| 77 | Mount YunamClimbed from the Bharatpur tent camp on the Manali–Leh highway; summit day is a long single push. No documented first ascent found. | 6,111 m20,049 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Great Himalaya (Lahaul, Baralacha) | — | Climbed | Trekking peak |
| 78 | TinchenkhangOne of the Sikkim peaks re-opened to climbing in 2005–06 after the 2001 blanket ban. | 6,010 m19,718 ft | Sikkim | Kangchenjunga Himal (southern) | — | Climbed | Technical |
| 79 | Deo TibbaFirst climbed in 1952 by J. de V. Graaff's party via the Duhangan col between Deo Tibba and Indrasan. Wikipedia names Clare Graaff and Pasang Dawa Lama. | 6,001 m19,688 ft | Himachal Pradesh | Pir Panjal | 1952 | Climbed | Moderate |
6,000 m peaks by state: count, access and season
The season follows the monsoon. South of the main Himalayan crest the climbing windows are before and after the rains; in the rain shadow of Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur and Ladakh the summer itself is the season.
| State | 6,000 m peaks | Open to foreign teams | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | 42 | 42 | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Himachal Pradesh | 16 | 15 | Kullu: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur: Jun–Sep |
| Ladakh | 10 | 7* | Jun–Sep (East Karakoram Jun–Aug) |
| Sikkim | 6 | 1 | Apr–May, Oct–Nov |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 3 | 0 | Oct–Nov |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 2 | 2 | Jun–Sep |
*Not counting Stok Kangri, which is closed to everyone. Counts from our dataset, checked October 2026; always confirm with the IMF before planning.
Uttarakhand: 42 peaks, the 2026 open list
Garhwal and Kumaon hold the band’s highest summits, Kedarnath and Saraswati Parbat I (both 6,940 m), and its most famous technical walls. On 4 February 2026 Uttarakhand opened 83 peaks of 5,700–7,756 m: Indian climbers pay no state or government fees, foreign climbers pay the IMF fees only, and applications go through the UKMPS portal.
Himachal Pradesh: 16 peaks
From Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Yunam (6,111 m) up to Reo Purgyil (6,816 m). Parvati Parbat (6,633 m) has no documented ascent, and foreign climbers need a protected-area permit for the Kinnaur and Spiti border peaks. See all of the state’s summits in our Himachal Pradesh peaks guide.
Ladakh: 10 peaks
Home to most of the band’s non-technical peaks: Mentok Kangri, Dzo Jongo, Kang Yatse II, Chamser Kangri and Lungser Kangri. Stok Kangri has been closed since 2020, and Shahi Kangri and Argan Kangri are restricted military-area peaks.
Sikkim and Arunachal: mostly restricted
Sikkim restricts climbing on most of its high peaks, some of them sacred: Kangchenjau, Siniolchu and Gurudongmar are restricted and Pandim is not open to foreigners. Arunachal’s three, including the unclimbed Chiumo, are restricted border peaks.
Which 6,000 m peaks in India are non-technical?
No official body grades Indian peaks, so these are the grades in our dataset. Seven six-thousanders are graded trekking peak: high and tiring, but climbed on scree and snow without technical rock or ice. One of them, Stok Kangri, is closed.
- Yunam (6,111 m / 20,049 ft) · HimachalClimbed from the Bharatpur camp on the Manali–Leh highway; steep scree and snow near the top, and altitude is the main challenge.
- Mentok Kangri (6,250 m / 20,505 ft) · LadakhRupshu, above Tso Moriri. Season June–September.
- Kang Yatse II (6,250 m / 20,505 ft) · LadakhThe lower western summit of the Kang Yatse massif, inside Hemis National Park; a steep snow slope on summit day. Published heights range from 6,175 to 6,250 m.
- Dzo Jongo (6,280 m / 20,604 ft) · LadakhIn Hemis National Park, approached from Shang Sumdo or the Markha valley. Season June–September.
- Chamser Kangri (6,622 m) and Lungser Kangri (6,666 m) · LadakhThe Tso Moriri pair; Lungser is the highest non-technical peak in the band.
Thirteen more are graded moderate, including Deo Tibba, Shilla, Chau Chau Kang Nilda, Menthosa, Manirang and Leo Pargial in Himachal, and Bandarpunch, Jogin I and Kedar Dome in Uttarakhand. “Moderate” still means glacier travel, fixed rope and a full expedition. The other 55 are technical or extreme. For the step-by-step path from first summit to first six-thousander, read how to climb your first 6,000 m peak, and compare the 5,000–6,000 m options in our trekking peaks guide.
Permits and IMF fees for a 6,000 m peak
Foreign expeditions need Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) permission, applied for at least 90 days ahead, a liaison officer and insurance. For a team of two the IMF base peak fee is US$500 up to 6,500 m and US$700 for 6,501–7,000 m, plus US$500 for liaison-officer equipment; per-member charges apply (IMF, checked 1 October 2026). In our dataset 30 six-thousanders fall in the lower fee band and 45 in the upper one. Our IMF permit and peak fee guide explains each charge.
Indian teams follow IMF rules too: the leader needs an advanced-course certificate and a summit above 6,400 m, and at least half the members must have passed the Advanced Mountaineering Course. Our guide to mountaineering courses in India covers the institutes.
In Himachal Pradesh, adventure operators and guides must be registered with HP Tourism, and climbers register with the police before setting out. Foreigners need a protected-area permit beyond Jangi in Kinnaur and near the border in Spiti, which covers the approaches to Reo Purgyil, Leo Pargial and Manirang. A tourist visa covers open areas; the X (mountaineering) visa is for restricted areas, so confirm with the Indian mission before you apply.
Six-thousander firsts, from 1912 to 2024
- 1912 · KangchenjauAlexander Kellas and his Sherpa companions made the earliest first ascent of any peak in this band in our dataset.
- 1933 · Leo Pargial and the Bhagirathi peaksEarly climbs in Kinnaur and Garhwal: Leo Pargial, Bhagirathi Parbat II and III.
- 1952 · Deo Tibba and ManirangHimachal’s first six-thousanders above Manali and on the Spiti–Kinnaur divide.
- 1971 · Reo PurgyilFirst ascent of Himachal’s highest peak. On 16 September 2026 an ITBP team summited it again.
- 1974 · Shivling and ChangabangTwo of the band’s most famous technical summits, first climbed the same year.
- 2018 to 2024 · the latest firstsJanhukut (6,805 m) in 2018, Shahi Kangri (6,934 m) in 2022 and Tsangyang Gyatso (6,383 m) in 2024.
Three six-thousanders have no documented ascent in our dataset: Chiumo (6,890 m) in Arunachal, Parvati Parbat (6,633 m) in Kullu and Chombu (6,362 m) in Sikkim. India’s higher band is covered in our list of 7,000 m peaks in India.
6,000 m peaks: your questions
How many 6,000 m peaks are there in India?
Our dataset lists 79 notable peaks of 6,000–6,999 m. India has many more minor summits above 6,000 m, and there is no official total.
Which is the highest 6,000 m peak in India?
Kedarnath and Saraswati Parbat I, both 6,940 m (22,769 ft), in Uttarakhand. Next is Shahi Kangri (6,934 m) in Ladakh.
Which 6,000 m peaks in India are non-technical?
In our dataset: Yunam (6,111 m) in Himachal, and Mentok Kangri, Kang Yatse II, Dzo Jongo, Chamser Kangri and Lungser Kangri in Ladakh. Stok Kangri is also non-technical but has been closed since 2020.
How many 6,000 m peaks are in Himachal Pradesh?
Fourteen in our dataset, from Deo Tibba (6,001 m) to Reo Purgyil (6,816 m), Himachal’s highest peak.
Can foreigners climb 6,000 m peaks in India?
Yes, most of them, with IMF permission: 67 of the 79 in our dataset, not counting closed Stok Kangri. Sikkim, Arunachal and the military-area Ladakh peaks are restricted.
What is the IMF fee for a 6,000 m peak?
For a foreign team of two, a base fee of US$500 up to 6,500 m or US$700 for 6,501–7,000 m, plus US$500 for liaison-officer equipment and per-member charges (IMF, as of October 2026).
When is the best time to climb a 6,000 m peak in India?
May–June and September–October in Uttarakhand and Kullu; June–September in Lahaul, Spiti, Kinnaur and Ladakh; April–May and October–November in Sikkim.
Which 6,000 m peaks in India are unclimbed?
Chiumo (Arunachal), Parvati Parbat (Kullu) and Chombu (Sikkim) have no documented ascent in our dataset.
Planning your first six-thousander?
Start in Himachal: Yunam and Deo Tibba are the usual first 6,000 m summits. We pair you with a registered Himachal outfitter and certified guides, and add permits, hotels and transfers: one plan, one quote.
Keep exploring
7,000 m peaks of India48 seven-thousanders · which are openMountains of IndiaRecords, permits and trainingHighest peaks in IndiaFull list of 161 peaksGuided peak climbsFriendship Peak to Deo TibbaSources
- Indian Mountaineering Foundation — peak fees for foreign expeditions
- ETV Bharat, Feb 2026 — Uttarakhand opens 83 Himalayan peaks, waives fees for Indian climbers
- The Himalayan Club — Himalayan Journal: classification of the Himalaya
- The Statesman — Ladakh administration bans expeditions to Stok Kangri
- Wikipedia — List of mountain peaks of Uttarakhand
- Wikipedia — List of mountain peaks of Himachal Pradesh
Photo credits
Chau Chau Kang Nilda above the plateau — Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Shivling above the Gangotri glacier — Photo: DipankarSen68, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kanamo above Kibber — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Leo Pargial and Reo Purgyil — Photo: Arashdeep, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mulkila and its glacier — Photo: Bharatkaistha, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hanuman Tibba above Solang — Photo: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0 · Kang Yatse above the Markha valley — Photo: SlartibErtfass der bertige, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kamet across the Garhwal ridges — Photo: Rohit Gosain, CC BY-SA 4.0
