Saser Kangri I / K22
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Saser Kangri I / K22
Saser Kangri I, also known as K22, is the highest peak of the Saser Kangri massif located in the eastern Karakoram range of Ladakh near Leh. It stands at an elevation of 7,672 meters (25,171 feet), making it the 35th highest mountain in the world and the second highest peak in India after Kangchenjunga. The name "Saser Kangri" roughly translates to "Yellow Snow Mountain" in the local Ladakhi language.
The massif includes several peaks, with Saser Kangri I being the tallest, followed by Saser Kangri II and III. It lies near significant glaciers such as the North Shukpa Kunchang Glacier and is part of the Shyok River catchment area. The first successful ascent of Saser Kangri I was in 1973 by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police expedition. The peak is known for its challenging and remote terrain, attracting experienced mountaineers.
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