Mighty ridge and col between Maiktoli and Panwali Dwar, leading to inner sanctuary of Nanda Devi

The footage shows the mighty ridge and col between Maiktoli and Panwali Dwar, leading into the inner sanctuary of Nanda Devi. From the advanced base camp of Sunderdhunga Khal, the camera captures the Panwali Dwar peak at the edge of the sanctuary, the rock wall of Sunderdhunga Khal, and the surrounding valley. The outer ring of the sanctuary is circled by peaks such as Banoti, Durgakot, Tharkot, Tent Peak, and Mrigthuni, all visible from below Sunderdhunga Khal in Kumaon. The high‑altitude Sunderdhunga Valley features an ancient glacial moraine shelf with mud flutings, and tributary streams feed the main Sunderdhunga torrent as it flows past meadows and scree slopes toward the campsite. The view also includes a massive icefall below the col, with Maiktoli and Panwali Dwar peaks framing the scene.