Hardeol

Hardeol
Hardeol (left) and Tirsuli I, photo byKurt Boeckin 1890
Highest point
Elevation	7,151 m (23,461 ft)
Prominence	1,300 m (4,300 ft)
Coordinates	30°33′36″N80°00′36″E
Geography
Hardeol Location in northern India
Location	Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand,India
Parent range	Kumaon Himalaya
Climbing
First ascent	31 May 1978 byIndo-Tibetan Border PoliceExpedition

Hardeolor 'Temple of God' is one of the major peaks of theKumaonHimalaya.It is the highest peak on the northern side of the ring of peaks guarding theNanda DeviSanctuary, and lies at the northeast corner of this ring. It is situated at the northern end of the Milam valley, in thePithoragarh districtofUttarakhand,India.To its immediate north liesTrishuli,and just south is Rishi Pahar, on a north-south trending ridge leading eventually to Nanda Devi East. Hardeol is also known as Trishuli South.

After a reconnaissance in 1939 and a few serious attempts starting in 1967, the first ascent of Hardeol was made by a team from theIndo-Tibetan Border Policeon 31 May 1978,led by S. P. Mulasi, climbing from the ridge connecting the peak to Trishuli. Only one further ascent, in 1991, is listed in the Himalayan Index.This ascent, by a large expedition from the Indian Border Security Force, put five members on the summit on 24 September.

The best approach to Hardeol is from the eastern side, through the Ikualari glacier and thence to the right, up the Trishuli valley towards the Hardeolicefall.The nearest road to Hardeol isMunsiyari.