Nun, Mountain summit in Sankoo tehsil, India
The Nun summit reaches an elevation of 7,135 meters, standing as the highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir within the Suru Valley of Kargil district.
French, Swiss, Indian, and Sherpa mountaineers completed the first successful ascent of Nun on August 28, 1953, following the western ridge climbing route.
The mountain expedition connects travelers with local communities in Tangol village, where residents support climbing activities through various support services.
The complete expedition requires 38 to 41 days, starting from New Delhi through Leh and Kargil before reaching the base camp at Tangol.
The mountain forms part of the Nun Kun massif, featuring a 4-kilometer snowy plateau that separates it from its neighboring peak, Kun.
Location: Sankoo tehsil
Elevation above the sea: 7,135 m
Part of: Nun Kun
GPS coordinates: 33.98209,76.02437
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:51
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