Dakshini Nanda Devi Glacier Explained

Dakshini Nanda Devi
Map:	India Uttarakhand#India
Type:	Valley glacier
Location:	India
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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 Glacier has a retreat of 130m (430feet) per year.^[3]

See also

• Nanda Devi National Park
• Rishi Pahar
• 2021 Uttarakhand flood

External links and references

• A Youtube video on glaciers in India, not in English

Notes and References

1. Web site: Uttarakhand Forest Government of Uttarakhand .
2. Web site: Nanda Devi National Park .
3. Web site: Kulkarni . Anil . 2014 . Observed changes in Himalayan glaciers .