List of mountains in india with states

Mountains are the rock and sand deposits through the rivers which over the large time period converted into mountains. These mountains have a large role to play into the lives of common men and also in the country. They protect the country from Cold winds and enemy both. They have a  major role to play in the natural ecosystem of the country. For example in India there are many ranges and many peaks in the country. The largest range on India is Karakorum range in Himalayas and it protects us from cold winds coming from Siberia. It also helps to protect the country at the time of war. It also adds scenic beauty to the country and attracts the visitors from all over the world. For these reasons, Mountains are very important. The highest mountain in the world The Mount Everest lie in Nepal and the highest peak in India is K2.

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Below are the important and major mountains in India.

Sl no.	Rank in the world	Name of the peak	Height in metere	Name of the range	Location
1	3	Kangchenjunga	8,586	Kangchenjunga, Himalaya	Sikkim
2	23	Nanda Devi	7,816	Garhwal Himalaya	Uttarakhand
3	29	Kamet	7,756	Garhwal Himalaya	Uttarakhand
4	31	Saltoro Kangri/K10	7,742	Saltoro Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
5	35	Saser Kangri I/K22	7,672	Saser Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
6	48	Mamostong Kangri	7,516	Rimo Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
7	49	Saser Kangi II E	7,513	Saser Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
8	51	Saser Kangri III	7,495	Saser  Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
9	56	Teram Kangri I	7,462	Siachen Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
10	57	Jongsong Peak	7,462	KangchenjungaHimalaya	Sikkim
11	61	K12	7,428	Saltoro Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
12	65	Kabru N	7,412	KangchenjungaHimalaya	Sikkim
13	69	Ghent Kangri	7,401	Saltoro  Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
14	71	Rimo I	7,385	Rimo Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir
15	73	Teram Kangri III	7,382	Siachen Karakoram	Jammu and Kashmir