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Chumik Kangri

Coordinates: 35°12′34″N 76°59′30″E / 35.20944°N 76.99167°E / 35.20944; 76.99167
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Chumik Kangri
Chumik Kangri is located in Karakoram
Chumik Kangri
Chumik Kangri
Location in Gilgit-Baltistan
Chumik Kangri is located in Gilgit Baltistan
Chumik Kangri
Chumik Kangri
Chumik Kangri (Gilgit Baltistan)
Highest point
Elevation6,754 m (22,159 ft)
Coordinates35°12′34″N 76°59′30″E / 35.20944°N 76.99167°E / 35.20944; 76.99167
Geography
LocationGilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Climbing
First ascentNo records

Chumik Kangri (also known as Chumik Point 22158) is a mountain peak located at 6,754 m (22,159 ft) above sea level in the west of the Chumik Glacier.

Location

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Chumik Kangri is a key peak overlooking the Chumik Glacier and Gyong La Pass, part of Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan territory.[1] Since 1989, the offshoots of this peak are occupied by Indian Army.[2]

Climbing history

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No ascents of Chumik Kangri are documented.

References

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  1. ^ "Battle in the Death Zone: high-altitude mountain warfare in Operation Chumik. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2022-04-16.
  2. ^ "PAKISTAN ARMY". www.pakistanarmy.gov.pk. Retrieved 2022-04-16.