Tukuk-OS⛰️ Saltoro Kangri
India · Asia · 7,742 m · 35.40°N, 76.85°E
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 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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Quick facts
| Country | India |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Asia |
| Elevation | 7,742 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.40°N, 76.85°E · view on map |
Saltoro Kangri rises to 7,742 m in India, in Asia. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
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