Rimo I

Rimo I, also known as Rimo Kangri I, is a prominent peak in the Rimo massif of the Karakoram range, located in the Ladakh region of India near the Siachen Glacier. It stands at an elevation of 7,385 meters (24,229 feet), making it the 71st highest mountain in the world. The massif includes six peaks bearing the Rimo name, with Rimo I being the main summit. The region is remote, rugged, and glaciated, featuring glaciers like the Central Rimo Glacier and South Rimo Glacier.

The first successful ascent of Rimo I was made on July 28, 1988, by an Indo-Japanese expedition via the south face and southwest ridge. Its name means "striped mountain" in Tibetan. Due to its location near sensitive border areas and the Siachen Glacier conflict zone, the mountain is not frequently visited and remains an important strategic landmark for India.

The area hosts unique high-altitude flora and fauna adapted to the harsh environment, including snow leopards and Himalayan birds, contributing to Ladakh's rich biodiversity and natural beauty. Rimo I symbolizes both the grandeur of nature and the challenges of high-altitude mountaineering in the Karakoram.