In the embrace of the Uttarakhand Himalayas, where myths are cradled and legends find their home, stands Nanda Devi the manifestation of Parvati, the Goddess Peak, the daughter of the Himalayas and Shiva’s consort. This book is an ode to her Majesty, a narrative that unfolds the tapestry of her divine presence, ecological significance, and cultural impact on the hearts of those who dwell in her shadows and those who dare to scale her heights. In this book we bring out the covert missions by the intelligence agencies, the tragic loss of Nanda Devi Unsoeld, one of India’s greatest explorers- Nain Singh, our county’s original computer who helped map our country - Radhanath Sikdar, and the world of explorers and mountaineers of Nanda Devi.