Singhi Kangri

Singhi Kangri
Singhi Kangri
Location on a map of the Tibetan Plateau
Highest point
Elevation 7,202 m (23,629 ft)[1]
Ranked 108th
Prominence 790 m (2,590 ft)
Parent peak Teram Kangri III
Coordinates 35°35′59″N 76°59′01″E / 35.59972°N 76.98361°E / 35.59972; 76.98361Coordinates: 35°35′59″N 76°59′01″E / 35.59972°N 76.98361°E / 35.59972; 76.98361
Geography
Location China border with the Siachen Glacier region (controlled by India, claimed by Pakistan)[2]
Parent range Karakoram
Climbing
First ascent 1976 by a Japanese team
Easiest route snow/ice climb

Singhi Kangri is a 7,202 m (23,629 ft) peak in the Karakoram range.[1] It is located on the border between China and the Siachen Glacier region (controlled by India, claimed by Pakistan.) The mountain was first climbed in 1976 by a Japanese expedition.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "India 2006" (PDF). AlpineJournal.org.UK. Retrieved 2014-09-28. Note: Sources vary. This peak's elevation is frequently quoted at 7207m and also as low as 7172m.
  2. "Singhi Kangri". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2015-02-17.


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