Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier

Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier is a glacier in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, India. With Uttari Nanda Devi Glacier, Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier flanks Nanda Devi peak[1][2] and also feeds the Rishiganga river. Nanda Khat is also near.

Dakshini Nanda Devi
Map showing the location of Dakshini Nanda Devi
Map showing the location of Dakshini Nanda Devi
Map showing the location of Dakshini Nanda Devi
Map showing the location of Dakshini Nanda Devi
TypeValley glacier
LocationIndia
Coordinates30°20′19.7″N 79°57′16.2″E

Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier has a retreat of 130 metres (430 ft) per year.[3]

See also

References
  1. "Uttarakhand Forest Government of Uttarakhand".
  2. "Nanda Devi National Park".
  3. Kulkarni, Anil (2014). "Observed changes in Himalayan glaciers".
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