Isolation 139 kilometres (86 mi) Prominence 2,982 m | Elevation 4,979 m Listing Ultra-prominent peak | |
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Location Almaty Province, Kazakhstan Mountain range Trans-Ili Alatau, Tian Shan Parent ranges Trans-Ili Alatau, Tian Shan Similar Tian Shan, Pik Nursultan, Khan Tengri, Kok‑Tobe, Jengish Chokusu | ||
Pik Talgar is a northern peak in the Tian Shan mountain range in Kazakhstan, named after Talgar river and city. It is the highest peak of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Due to its close proximity to the former capital of Kazakhstan, Almaty, it is a popular mountaineering destination. Sources differ on Pik Talgar's elevation, but the 4,979 m height is widely quoted.
Map of Pik Talgar, Kazakhstan
References
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