अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Traill's Pass?
Traill's Pass is situated at an elevation of 5,312 metres (17,428 feet) above sea level in the Kumaon Himalayas of Uttarakhand.
Who first crossed Traill's Pass?
The pass was first crossed in 1830 by George William Traill, the first British Commissioner of Kumaon, who was searching for a shorter route between the Pindari and Johar valleys.
What two famous peaks flank Traill's Pass?
Traill's Pass sits on the knife-edge ridge directly between Nanda Devi East (7,434 m) and Mount Changuch (6,322 m).
Why is Traill's Pass considered so dangerous?
The pass features vertical, heavily crevassed icefalls, hanging seracs that release catastrophic avalanches, and steep 50-degree ice slopes that have repelled numerous elite expeditions.
What two valleys are connected by Traill's Pass?
The pass connects the Pindari Glacier valley in Bageshwar district with the Milam/Gori Ganga valley in Pithoragarh district.