Saser Kangri II

Saser Kangri II reaches an elevation of 7,518 meters, making it the second highest peak in the Saser Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram mountains.

The first successful ascent of Saser Kangri II East occurred in 2011 by Mark Richey, Steve Swenson, and Freddie Wilkinson after numerous previous attempts.

The name derives from local Ladakhi language, where Saser means yellow and Kangri refers to a snow-covered peak, reflecting regional naming traditions.

Access to Saser Kangri II requires permits from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation and Ministry of Home Affairs, with mandatory participation of local guides.

Prior to its first ascent in 2011, Saser Kangri II East held the distinction of being the second highest unclimbed mountain in the world.

Elevation above the sea: 7,518 m

GPS coordinates: 34.80448,77.80540

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:48