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Apsarasas Kangri

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Easiest route
  
snow/ice climb

First ascent
  
1976

Parent peak
  
Teram Kangri

Elevation
  
7,245 m

Prominence
  
635 m

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Location
  
China border with the Siachen Glacier region (controlled by India, claimed by Pakistan)

Mountain range
  
Karakoram, Siachen Muztagh

Parent ranges
  
Siachen Muztagh, Karakoram

Similar
  
Yutmaru Sar, Lupghar Sar, Mamostong Kangri, Skil Brum, Kangpenqing

Apsarasas Kangri is a mountain in the Siachen Karakoram range. With an elevation of 7,245 m (23,770 ft) it is the 96th highest mountain in the world. Apsarasas Kangri is located on the border between Xinjiang, China and the Siachen Glacier region, controlled by India and claimed by Pakistan.

Map of Apsarasas Kangri I

The peak was first climbed in 1976. In 1988, an Indian army team climbed the Apsaras I peak. Apsaras II and Apsaras III are listed as "virgin peaks" by Indian Mountaineering Foundation.

References

Apsarasas Kangri Wikipedia