Which Are India’s Most Extreme Points?

The Northernmost Point In India

The northernmost point in India is the Indira Col, a mountain pass at an altitude of18,911 feet on the Indira Ridge, Siachen Muztagh in the Karakoram Range. The Indira Col acts as a saddle between the Urdok Glacier to the north and the Siachen Glacier to the south. 

Southernmost Point In India

The southernmost point in India is the Indira Point, a quaint little village in the Nicobar District of India’s Union Territory, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Named after the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, the Indira Point houses the Indira Point lighthouse that was opened on April 30, 1972. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake had a devastative effect on the Indira Point when the tip subsided 4.25 meters. Many inhabitants including 16 to 20 families living near the lighthouse and a team of turtle researchers vanished during the tsunami.

Easternmost Settlement In India

Kibithu is the easternmost settlement in India. It is a town located in the Arunachal Pradesh state of the country. The town is part of the Anjaw district of the state. Kibithu has a unique location since it is the trijunction of three countries with China to the north and Myanmar to the east. Kibithu is a very scenic town with mountains, waterfalls, and rivers. The people here are simple, peaceful, and warm natured.

Westernmost Point In India

Guhar Moti is India’s westernmost inhabited settlement. It is located in Gujarat’ Kutch District near the Koteshwar temple and the disputed Sir Creek. The co-ordinates of Guhar Moti are  23.713°N 68.032°E. The Narayan Sarovar panchayat handles the administration of the village.

Highest Point In India

Kangchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain, is India’s highest point. The mountain is 28,169 feet tall and is located on the India-Nepal border, being partly in the Sikkim state of India. 

Lowest Point In India

Kuttanadu is India’s lowest point. It is a region in the Indian state of Kerala encompassing the Kottayam and Alappuzha districts of the state. The region has vast stretches of paddy fields and unique geographical features. It is one of the rarest places in the world where farming is carried out 4 to 10 feet below sea level. The farmers of Kuttanadu are famous in the agricultural world for using the technique of Biosaline Farming. The region is an important rice producer in India. Four major rivers, the Manimala, Meenachil, Achankovil, and Pamba flow through Kuttanadu.