Kangju Kangri

Kangju Kangri rises to 6,725 meters in elevation as the highest peak of the Pangong Range, overlooking the tri-headed Kangju glacier and Pangong Lake.

The first documented climb of this mountain occurred in 1983 when members of the Indo-Tibet Border Police and local army personnel reached its summit.

The mountain stands within Ladakh territory, where Buddhist monasteries and nomadic settlements reflect centuries of adaptation to high-altitude environments.

Climbers require an Inner Line Permit and must plan expeditions during summer months, establishing multiple camps between 4,800 and 6,000 meters for proper acclimatization.

The mountain features a prominence of 2,147 meters and ranks second among 104 peaks in Leh while maintaining third position out of 246 peaks in Ladakh.

Location: Leh Tehsil

Elevation above the sea: 6,725 m

Part of: Pangong Range

GPS coordinates: 33.72526,78.52744

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:59