🏔️ Saltoro Kangri – The Towering Peak of the Saltoro Range
Saltoro Kangri, at 7,742 m (25,400 ft), is the highest peak in the Saltoro Mountains, a subrange of the Karakoram range, located near the Siachen Glacier region.
📜 History & Significance
- First ascent in 1962 by a joint Japanese-Pakistani expedition.
- Strategically important due to its proximity to the Siachen Glacier conflict zone.
- Known for its remote location and challenging climbs.
- Part of a rugged and lesser-explored mountain region.
🕒 Visiting Information
Best Trekking Season:
July–September.
Location:
Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (Saltoro Range).
Activities:
Mountaineering, glacier trekking, high-altitude exploration.