Kolahoi Peak

Kolahoi Peak rises to about 5,425 meters (17,800 feet) and has a distinctive pyramid shape with dramatic ice falls cascading down its slopes. Extensive glacier fields spread across its base, creating a landscape of ice and rock.

Dr. Ernest Neve, a British physician, led the first recorded ascent in 1912, establishing a southern approach from Aru village. This achievement opened the peak to wider mountaineering interest in the Himalayan region.

Local communities in the region call this peak Gashe-braed, meaning Illuminated Cat in Kashmiri. The name reflects how people see the mountain's silhouette and its role in local life and stories.

The peak is most accessible during warmer months when snow and ice conditions are less challenging. Visitors should prepare for steep terrain and bring proper gear suited for high-altitude alpine conditions.

The glacier fields feed the Lidder River, which supplies water for drinking and farming to communities across southern Kashmir. Few visitors realize how essential this mountain water is to the daily life of people far below.

Location: Jammu and Kashmir

Location: Anantnag district

Elevation above the sea: 5,425 m

GPS coordinates: 34.16459,75.32694

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:21