List of glaciers of India

Himalayan region of India is home of some of the most notable glaciers in the world. This is a list of the notable glaciers in India. Most glaciers lie in the states of Sikkim, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Few glaciers are also found in Arunachal Pradesh.

List of Indian glaciers

Arunachal Pradesh

In Arunachal Pradesh, glaciers are found in Greater Himalaya ranges which run along the Tibetan border. All peaks here rise above 4500 meters and are snow covered throughout the year. Important glaciers:


  • Bichom Glacier
  • Kangto Glacier

Jammu and Kashmir

Nun Kun Massif
Parkachik
Drang-Drung-Glacier

Himachal Pradesh

  • Bara Shigri Glacier
  • BCB Glacier (bcb land)
  • Beas Kund glacier
  • Bhadal Glacier
  • Bhaga Glacier
  • Chandra Glacier
  • Chandra Nahan Glacier
  • Chhota Shigri
  • Dhaka Glacier
  • North Dakka Glacier
  • Gora Glacier
  • The Lady of Keylong
  • Miyar Glacier
  • Mukkila Glacier
  • Parbati and Dudhon
  • Perad Glacier
  • Sonapani

Sikkim

Uttarakhand

Goumukh, terminus of the Gangotri glacier. The Bhagirathi peaks rise in the background.

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