Haathi Parvat
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Haathi Parvat, also known as Elephant Peak, is a mountain in the Garhwal Himalayas in India
. It is located in the Chamoli District of India's Uttrakhand state. Its summit has an elevation of 6727 metres (22,070 ft).
). The locals believe that the crow is animatedly conversing with Garuda on the affairs of the universe. Another version has it that a learned Brahmin of Ayodhya once incurred the wrath of the sage Lomas who lived here and was changed into the form of crow by the sage.
. The approach from Ghangaria is a little easier but longer. From Govind-Ghat, there is a 18 km bridle path which runs through the Bhiundar or Bhuyandar valley and Bhiundhar village up to Ghangaria
. Kagbhusandi Tal & Guari Parvat Lies in the vicinity of Haathi Parvat. Nearby places are Bhiundhar, Jelam, Shyama and Juma. The Dhauliganga River
flows nearby.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. It is located in the Chamoli District of India's Uttrakhand state. Its summit has an elevation of 6727 metres (22,070 ft).
Legend
Two huge rocks on a spur of Haathi Parvat are described as a crow (Kaaka) and an Eagle (GarudaGaruda
The Garuda is a large mythical bird or bird-like creature that appears in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology.From an Indian perspective, Garuda is the Hindu name for the constellation Aquila and...
). The locals believe that the crow is animatedly conversing with Garuda on the affairs of the universe. Another version has it that a learned Brahmin of Ayodhya once incurred the wrath of the sage Lomas who lived here and was changed into the form of crow by the sage.
To Reach
Haathi Parvat can be reached from Visnuprayag or Ghangaria, which is close to Valley of flowersValley of Flowers
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, nestled high in West Himalaya, is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. It is located in Uttarakhand state. This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the...
. The approach from Ghangaria is a little easier but longer. From Govind-Ghat, there is a 18 km bridle path which runs through the Bhiundar or Bhuyandar valley and Bhiundhar village up to Ghangaria
Ghangaria
Ghangaria is a small village on the way to Hemkund Sahib, and a popular pilgrimage site for Sikhs about 6 km from here and the Valley of Flowers, a national park known for its variety of flowers about 3 km from here. It is located in the northern Himalayan ranges at an altitude of 3049...
. Kagbhusandi Tal & Guari Parvat Lies in the vicinity of Haathi Parvat. Nearby places are Bhiundhar, Jelam, Shyama and Juma. The Dhauliganga River
Dhauliganga River
The Dhauliganga is one of the six source streams of the Ganges river. It meets the Alaknanda River at Vishnuprayag in Uttarakhand.-Path:The -long Dhauliganga rises at an altitude of in the Niti Pass in Chamoli District of Uttarakhand, and subsequently flows through Darma valley. At Raini, from...
flows nearby.
See also
- List of mountains in India
- Himalayan Peaks of UttarakhandHimalayan Peaks of UttarakhandUttarakhand is a Himalayan state of India. This hilly state contains, in its northern section, some of the highest mountain peaks in the world. Many of them are unclimbed; many are unnamed. A large number of peaks in Uttarakhand are still not open for climbing due to security reasons, as this...
- List of Ultras of the Eastern Himalayas