Pik Talgar
Pik Talgar (Kazakh: Талғар шыңы Talǵar shyńy; Russian: Пик Талгар, romanized: Pik Talgar) is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, it is a popular mountaineering destination.[2] Sources differ on Pik Talgar's elevation, but the 4,979 m height is widely quoted.
| Pik Talgar | |
|---|---|
| Talgar Peak | |
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,979 m (16,335 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 2,982 m (9,783 ft) [1] Ranked 95th |
| Isolation | 139 km (86 mi)  |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 43°07′06″N 77°20′27″E [1] |
| Geography | |
  Pik Talgar Kazakhstan | |
| Location | Almaty Province, Kazakhstan |
| Parent range | Trans-Ili Alatau, Tian Shan |
See also
References
- "Central Asian Republics Ultras". PeakList.org. Retrieved 2006-08-06.
- "Pik Talgar". peakware.com. Retrieved 2006-07-01.
External links
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