Question 1

How can I go to Nanda Devi National Park?

Accepted Answer

Reaching out to the Nanda Devi National Park is an easy one as it is well connected by the local transports.By Air: With this, you can save up on a lot of time and land down at the Jolly Grant Airport that is around 295 km away from Nanda Devi National Park. By Rail: The closest railway station to Nanda Devi National Park is Rishikesh that is 276 km away.By Road: You can either hire a cab or take local State Transport Bus to Joshimath and from there you will have to trek up to Nanda Devi National Park

Question 2

Is Nanda Devi a biosphere reserve?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Nanda Devi National Park is a biosphere reserve that was established in the late ’90s and is snuggled on the Nanda Devi peak in Uttrakhand.

Question 3

Where is Nanda Devi mountain situated?

Accepted Answer

Situated in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, Nanda Devi is the highest mountain entirely in India, (if we exclude Kanchenjunga that lies on the border of India and Nepal). It is also the highest mountain in the State of Uttarakhand with a towering altitude of 7,816 meters.

Question 4

How can I reach the Nanda Devi Temple?

Accepted Answer

To reach the Nanda Devi temple you can head to the Mall road in Almora from where the temple is within walking distance. Almora is not well-connected by trains or flights and you will have to take a train to Kathgodam from where you can hire a local taxi.

Question 5

What does Nanda Devi mean?

Accepted Answer

The term Nanda Devi means “Bliss-Giving-Goddess” who is regarded as the patron-goddess of Uttarakhand and is worshipped by the local tribes. The local tribes believe that this is the ultimate source of power and so they worship the goddess that is established at the Nanda Devi temple.