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Shilla, Mountain summit in Spiti Valley, India.

The peak of Shilla rises to 6,132 meters above sea level, standing between Lingti and Shilla Nullah in the Himalayan mountain range of Himachal Pradesh.

In 1860, a Survey of India employee made the first recorded climb of Shilla, installing a survey pole at its peak according to official documentation.

Local residents and religious leaders connect Shilla mountain to spiritual beliefs, considering it a passage point between earth and the afterlife.

The mountain sits within Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary boundaries, requiring permits and professional guidance for any climbing expeditions to the summit.

The mountain's elevation measurements changed drastically over time, with initial records showing it 2,944 feet higher than its current confirmed height.

Location: Spiti

Elevation above the sea: 6,132 m

GPS coordinates: 32.40599,78.20080

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12

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