Saltoro Kangri
Mountain in disputed Kashmir region administered by India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Saltoro Kangri, previously known as Peak 36, stands as the highest peak within the Saltoro Mountains subrange, which is part of the larger Karakoram range. This subrange is also referred to as the Saltoro Range and is situated within the Karakoram region. The term "Saltoro Kangri" typically encompasses both of its twin peaks, Saltoro Kangri I (located to the south) and Saltoro Kangri II, which are connected by a saddle. When comparing heights, the generic term "Saltoro Kangri" is used for the taller of the two peaks, Saltoro Kangri I. This peak ranks as the 31st highest mountain globally and is located in the remote reaches of the Karakoram. It lies on the Actual Ground Position Line, dividing Indian-controlled territory in the Siachen region from Pakistani-controlled territory to the west of the Saltoro Range.
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,742 m (25,400 ft)Ranked 31st |
Prominence | 2,160 m (7,090 ft) |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 35°23′57.6″N 76°50′55.2″E |
Dimensions | |
Length | 80 km (50 mi) |
Geography | |
Saltoro Ridge, Siachen, Actual Ground Position Line, Saltoro Kangri on the border between Indian and Pakistani controlled territories Show map of Karakoram | |
Parent range | Saltoro Mountains, Karakoram |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 24 July 1962 by Y. Takamura, A. Saito, Capt. Bashir[1] |
Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
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Traditional Chinese | 薩爾托洛崗日峰 | ||
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