Shahi Kangri
Shahi Kangri is a mountain peak located at 6,934m (22,749ft) above sea level in the far west of the Transhimalaya.[1]
| Shahi Kangri | |
|---|---|
  Shahi Kangri Location in Ladakh  Shahi Kangri Shahi Kangri (Ladakh) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,934 m (22,749 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,644 m (5,394 ft) |
| Coordinates | 35°10′15″N 77°49′50″E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ladakh |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 2022 |
Location
The peak is located in the Shyok catchment area, west of Aksai Chin (China) in the Leh district of Union territory of Ladakh (India). The prominence is 1,644 m (5,394 ft).
Climbing history
In 2017, a climbing attempt was made by Divyesh Muni, his wife Vineeta Muni, Rajesh Gadgil, Dinesh Koday, Ratnesh, and Roshmin Mahendru. But it was not successful.[2][3]
On 23 June 2022, an 55 men Indian Army expedition team, led by Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, successfully scaled the climb to Shahi kangri.[4]
References
- "Shahi Kangri". PeakVisor. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- "Plan B - Nya Kangri: Episode 7: My Epic Adventure". 101india.com. 16 January 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- "A web series follows a Mumbai boy as he sets out to conquer the Himalayas". Hindustan Times. 27 January 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- "Indian expedition scales Shahi kangri plateue". Twitter.com. 22 June 2022.
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