Snow clad mountains seen from Ambala, Do you know name of these peaks?

A stunning sight of snow-capped Himalayas was visible from Punjab's Ambala town. The picturesque scene, visible from various parts of Ambala, has triggered curiosity among residents who are eager to learn the names of these stunning peaks.

On Twitter, user @DrRahulNagar3 shared a captivating video with a sense of wonder and wonder. The tweet read: "Amazing, impressive and mind-blowing. I was born in Ambala but have never seen this before. My cousin sent me this today, snow peaks visible from his terrace. Around Nahan and beyond. Can anyone tell what peaks these are?"

In the video, the snow-capped peaks stand out in all their majestic splendour, and the user's curiosity has sparked interest among other Twitter users in identifying these impressive mountains. The mesmerizing sight has left everyone in awe, appreciating the stunning beauty of nature.

Taking to Twitter, username @shubhamtorres09, tweeted that the snow-capped peaks seen from Ambala are in fact the Gangotri group. Picturesque video captured the majestic beauty of these mountains, and Weatherman Shubham identified them as part of the Gangotri group.

Do you know name of these peaks?

• Chaukhamba (I-IV): This is a massive mountain with four summits. Chaukhamba I is the highest peak in the group, standing at an impressive 7,138 meters (23,419 ft).

• Kedarnath (Mountain): Situated on the southwestern side of the glacier, Kedarnath is the highest peak in that region, reaching a height of 6,940 meters (22,769 ft).

• Thalay Sagar: This is a steep rock spire, making it one of the most difficult summits to conquer within the entire group. It has an elevation of 6,904 meters (22,651 feet).

• Shivling: A striking twin-topped peak, Shivling is particularly remarkable when viewed from Gaumukh, a sacred pilgrimage site at the mouth of the glacier. It holds great significance as a symbol of Lord Shiva and is highly revered among the group's peaks, reaching a height of 6,543 meters (21,467 ft).

• Mount Shivling: Located between Thalay Sagar and Shivling, Mount Shivling stands at 6,660 meters (21,850 feet). It offers highly challenging routes, with only recent successful ascents despite numerous attempts by some of the best climbers in the world.

• Bhagirathi Peaks (I, II, III): These peaks have moderate routes on their back sides, but their fronts feature massive cliffs ranging from steep to overhanging in front of the glacier. Bhagirathi III, in particular, has witnessed some of the most extreme rock climbing in the Himalayas. The heights of Bhagirathi I, II and III are 6,856 meters (22,493 ft), 6,512 meters (21,365 ft) and 6,454 meters (21,175 ft), respectively.

The snow-capped Himalayas will continue to be a source of wonder and fascination for Ambala's residents as the sun rises and sets over the coming days.

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