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Sangthang
Highest point
Elevation6,480 m (21,260 ft)
Geography
LocationPithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India
Parent rangeKumaon Himalaya

Sangthang is the Himalayan peak in Kumaon Himalayas in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state of India.

Location

It is situated in the easternmost part of Kumaun, lining Byans Valley. The peak is situated on Indo-Tibet border. The altitude of the peak is 6,480 m. This peak is near to Jonglingkong Lake and famous Himalayan passes of Mangshya Dhura pass in Kuthi Valley and Sin La.

Ascent

The peak was climbed for the first time by P. Dasgupta in 1968.

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