Saltoro Kangri is the highest peak of the Saltoro Mountains, rising to 7,742 metres in the Saltoro Range of Ladakh. It is also known as Saltoro Kangri I. Within the Karakoram range it stands second in height only to K2, which makes it one of the great summits of the region.
Where it lies
The mountain sits in the Siachen region, an area that is disputed between India and Pakistan. Its address is given as the Saltoro Range, Ladakh, in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, and the nearest town for travellers is Leh, the regional centre of Ladakh.
What a visit means
Saltoro Kangri is a peak to see from a distance rather than a place to walk to. Its height and its remote, high-altitude setting mean that any approach is a serious undertaking, and it is best understood as a mountain for experienced climbers and expedition planning rather than for casual sightseeing.
- Suited to those drawn by high mountains and the Karakoram landscape
- Reached through the wider Ladakh region, with Leh as the base
- The disputed and militarised character of the Siachen area shapes access, so check current conditions before planning
Around it
Most visitors will spend their time in Leh and the surrounding valleys of Ladakh, where high-altitude scenery, monasteries and mountain views form the main draw. A trip to the area is a chance to experience the Karakoram and Ladakh landscape as a whole.
For enquiries, the listed contact number is +91-1982-252018.
