Chong Kumdang Ri

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Chong Kumdan Ri I & II
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Chong Kumdan Ri I & II
Location in Ladakh
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Chong Kumdan Ri I & II
Chong Kumdan Ri I & II (Ladakh)
Highest point
Elevation 7,071 m (23,199 ft)
Prominence 871 m (2,858 ft)
Coordinates 35°11′37″N77°35′07″E / 35.19361°N 77.58528°E / 35.19361; 77.58528
Geography
Location Ladakh
Climbing
First ascent No Records

Chong Kumdang Ri(or Chong Kumdang Ri I & II) are two of the highest mountains in the mountain group which are located in the north of Mamostong Kangri in Rimo Karakoram sub-range in the west of the Transhimalaya. [1]

Location

Chong Kumdang Ri massif has two prominent peaks.

Chong Kumdang Ri
Key:-
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Chong Kumdang Ri I (7,071 m /23,199 ft)
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Chong Kumdang Ri II (7,004 m /22,979 ft)

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References

  1. "The 10 Highest Mountains In India". WorldAtlas. 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  2. "Chong Kumdang Ri - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2022-02-14.
  3. "Chong Kumdang Ri II - Peakbagger.com". www.peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2022-02-14.