Saser Kangri, also known as Saser Kangri I, is a mountain in the Saser Muztagh, a range within the eastern Karakoram. At 7,672 metres, it is the highest peak in that range and the 35th highest mountain in the world.
The peak lies in the Nubra Valley of Leh District, in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, India. Nubra is reached from the town of Leh, and the mountain stands well beyond the valley's settled areas, in a remote part of the Karakoram.
What kind of visit it makes
Saser Kangri is a mountain to see from afar and to understand as part of its landscape rather than a place to walk up to on a day trip. Its remoteness and height mean that approaching it is a serious undertaking, and most visitors will experience it as a distant summit within a wider high-altitude setting.
Around the mountain
- The Nubra Valley, the broad valley that gives access to the eastern Karakoram.
- Leh, the main town of the district and the usual starting point for travel into the region.
- The wider Ladakh landscape of high desert, mountain passes and river valleys.
Before planning a trip, it is worth contacting the local tourist office on +91-1982-252018 for current information on access and conditions in the area.
