Question

Where is Khatling glacier situated ?
1. Tehri-Garhwal District
2. Uttarkashi District
3. Chamoli District
4. Pithoragarh District

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tehri-Garhwal District

The correct answer is Tehri-Garhwal District.

• The Khatling Glacier is the source of the rivers Bhilangana, Sahasratal and Masartal.
• Khatling Glacier is located in the Tehri district of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.
• The Ghuttu village is the starting point of the Khatling Glacier trek.
• The source of River Bhilangana, Khatling Glacier is a mesmerizing glacier perched at an elevation of 3,700 m.
• The glacier is surrounded by the Himalayan peaks of the Jogin group (6,466 m), Barte Kauter (6,579 m), Sphetic Pristwar (6,905 m), and Meru (6,660 m). 

• Famous Glaciers in Uttarakhand are:
  • Bhandarpunch Glacier.
  • Gangotri Glacier.
  • Doonagiri Glacier.
  • Milam Glacier.
  • Ralam Glacier.