Kangto

Kangto (also known as Kanggardo Rize) at 7,060 metres (23,163 ft) is a mountain of the Eastern Himalayas located in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradeshand it shares its border with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.[2] It is the highest point in Arunachal Pradesh and the third highest point in India. The place gives a magical feel to the expeditioners.[3] The area in which Kangto is located lies in the West Kameng district of the state.

Kangto
Kanggardo Rize
Highest point
Elevation7,060 m (23,160 ft) [1]
Prominence2,195 m (7,201 ft) [2]
ListingUltra
List of Indian states and territories by highest point
Coordinates27°51′54″N 92°31′57″E [2]
Geography
Kangto
Arunachal Pradesh, India
Kangto
Kangto (India)
LocationArunachal Pradesh, India
Parent rangeEastern Himalayas

See also

List of Ultras of the Himalayas

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 6 November 2005. Retrieved 7 September 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Himalaya of Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and adjoining region of Tibet" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
  3. "Governor flagged off Mount Kangto expedition" (PDF). arunachalpradesh.gov.in. 29 September 2014. p. 1. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 May 2015. Retrieved 14 March 2019.


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