Skyang Kangri

Skyang Kangri reaches an elevation of 7,545 meters in the Karakoram range, featuring five distinct steps along its eastern ridge above the Indus River basin.

The Japanese mountaineers Yoshioki Fujioji and Hideki Nagata achieved the first recorded ascent of Skyang Kangri on August 11, 1976, via the eastern ridge route.

The mountain marks a geographical intersection between Pakistan and China, reflecting territorial agreements established through diplomatic negotiations in 1963 between both nations.

Climbing permits for Skyang Kangri require official authorization from authorities in Islamabad, and expeditions need substantial planning due to the remote location.

The mountain contains multiple geological formations, including limestone from the Shaksgam formation on its summit and K2 Gneiss on its southern exposures.

Location: Dafdar

Elevation above the sea: 7,545 m

GPS coordinates: 35.92408,76.56451

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:09